Announcing FAIR
The Future Australian Infrastructure Rating (FAIR) is an initiative to bring forward a national consistent approach to implementing broad industry reforms.
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Publications
The opportunity cost of poor productivity performance in the Australian construction industry
Mar 2022
This report considers the opportunity cost in terms of foregone construction and broader economic output from the relatively poor productivity performance of the Australian Construction industry over the past 30 years.
Download PDFModel Tower Crane Procurement Guideline
Aug 2021
As part of an enforceable undertaking agreed with SafeWork NSW, Australian Constructors Association member Lendlease prepared guidelines for the procurement of tower cranes. The Australian Constructors Association Safety Advisory Group has reviewed the guideline and endorses it as being relevant and appropriate guidance with respect to safety issues arising in the context of procurement of tower cranes in Australia.
Download PDFCommitment to our Clients and the Construction Industry
Oct 2020
Australia needs a sustainable construction industry with enough capability, capacity and skills to deliver and leverage the social and economic benefits of construction stimulus spending. A sustainable industry is also a more productive industry, able to achieve increased output for the same investment. This document is ACA's Commitment to our Clients and the Construction Industry.
Download PDFConstructing the Future
Oct 2020
The Framework for a Sustainable Construction Industry, detailed in this document, outlines such a holistic approach and details a clear way forward for the industry for the betterment of all.
Download PDFSustaining the infrastructure industry
Oct 2020
Last year, Infrastructure Australia released their 2019 Infrastructure Audit. The audit investigated the major challenges for infrastructure in Australia over the next 15 years but specifically did not identify any solutions to these challenges and instead called on industry to make submissions containing recommendations as to how this could be achieved. This report is our considered response to Infrastructure Australia’s request for submissions.
Download PDFAustralian Constructors Association response to Infrastructure NSW scorecard
Oct 2020
In 2018, Infrastructure New SouthWales Government launched an Action Plan for construction in the state, which included a 10 Point Commitment to the construction sector developed with the intent of Government and the Industry coming together to improve the capability and capacity of the construction sector. This document is ACA's response.
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