Information last reviewed at:
01 November 2007
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Strategic Research Activities
- To undertake research to inform decisions on future BCA and non-regulatory measures
The Productivity Commission considered that the ABCB research program has been effective and it is important that it continue. It also stated that research priorities should be guided by the future work program. Operational research management is now devolved to individual ABCB project managers whose focus is on specific elements of the future work program. Elements of the research program include:
Discretionary Research
Discretionary Research Fund to undertake strategic research and research into emerging issues guided by the Board’s agreed work program.
Student Research Scholarship Program
Research undertaken by undergraduate and postgraduate students to aid the ABCB reform agenda.
- More Student Research Program Information Including Application Form
- View Completed Student Research Program Studies
Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Construction Innovation
Partnership with the CRC for Construction Innovation and drawing on those elements of that work program which are directly relevant to future amendments of the BCA.
View CRC Construction Innovation Website
Fire Code Reform Centre (FCRC)
The work of the FCRC has now been completed with the management of project supervised by the FCRC transferred to the ABCB. Results from some projects have been and will continue to be used to further develop the BCA, whilst other projects will require further research before the outcomes start to appear in the BCA.
If you would like more information about the Research and Development Program, please contact the ABCB Office on 1300 134 631 or e-mail abcb.office@abcb.gov.au.