DELEGATE PROGRAM - Australian Building Codes Board

Conference Program
Plenary
Operating with Codes and Standards
Monday Morning, 19 September
Codes and Standards form part of our everyday life and their influence on the
built environment is a fine example. Today’s plenary will focus on how and why
codes, standards, and even advisory guidelines are developed to meet society
needs in addressing emerging, urgent and sometimes controversial issues.
How do you determine a suitable level of protection from fire? How effective are
earthquake codes? How do you know what’s good, what’s better, what’s best?
How can ‘national’ codes and standards improve your life? Plenty of questions!
Come along and find some answers!
Access for All
Tuesday Morning, 20 September
2011 heralded a huge milestone for the ABCB and the Australian Human
Rights Commission, the culmination of many years hard work and extensive
consultation and collaboration - the release of the Disability (Access to premises
- Buildings) Standards. Today we explore some of the
implications, some of the benefits, some of the solutions
and some of what may have been missed. You’ll have the
opportunity to consider ‘what is’ an inclusive society and
learn how you can contribute, and benefit from one. A
must for all practitioners!
Buildings – the Environmental Balance
Wednesday Morning, 21 September
The ABCB allocates much of its time and resources
to striking a balance when responding to the needs
of society and direction from Governments. This is of
particular importance when considering the impact of
buildings on our environment. Today we bring together a
collage of impact, consequence and solution, all linked
to our need to live as one with our environment. Hear the
plans for the future, discover the latest on environmental
impacts on buildings, learn the simplicities of compliance
and explore the world that is energy efficiency. It’s easy
being green!
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