Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)

22/10/2026

Website restored

The ABCB website is now back online and available to access.

Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue.

22/10/2026

Website currently unavailable

We are currently experiencing technical issues with the ABCB website and are working to restore access as quickly as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to get the website back online. We will provide updates as they become available.

21/10/2026

📢 Industry update - the Transport Standards have been amended. What does this mean for the NCC?

Amendments to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 came into effect on 13 October 2026. Our latest article looks at the amended Transport Standards, how they interact with the NCC and the Premises Standards, and what this means for transport facilities.

Read the full article here: https://www.abcb.gov.au/news/2026/amended-transport-standards-and-ncc

Breadcrumb Home News 2026 The amended Transport Standards and the NCC The amended Transport Standards and the NCC 2026-10-15 Amendments to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards) came into effect on 13 October 2026. The Transport Standards is a legislative...

06/10/2026

🔦 Spotlight on NCC reference tools

Need a quick NCC refresher?

We've published two new infographics to support NCC users:

✅ Performance Solution process - a step-by-step guide to developing, assessing and documenting a compliant Performance Solution.
✅ NCC building classifications - an easy-to-follow overview of the NCC building classes and how buildings are categorised by use.

Download these practical reference tools and share them with colleagues, clients and project teams by visiting: https://www.abcb.gov.au/resources?field_abcb_aoi_target_id=All&field_abcb_resource_type_target_id=419&viewsreference%5Bcompressed%5D=eJxlUNEKgzAM_Jc8-zBkuOnPlGhjF0ir1Loh4r-vXecc20NILneXg6ygMSA0KwQOQtC4WaSAoe8nCjsa0ZCHBqAAYcufPXozW3JvvBVADlshraI3sDNTurubc_82HeOWMnycVCwOiwrLSC-PR-NxvMGvgHWky-u5vlR_nKAz3aDTAXIH2zOJVg5tIjLAtmvVnelxqDzdeeLB5YSqLnNC1nMgqzRJ-thpewJfvm5q&combine=

30/09/2026

📬 Our September e-newsletter is set to hit subscribers' inboxes this afternoon.

This month's newsletter includes:

👨‍💼 CEO Update
🖼️ New NCC infographics
📘 Updated NCC 2025 handbooks now available
🧮 New and updated NCC 2025 calculators
💻 NCC 2025 webinar recordings

Don't miss the latest news from the ABCB! Stay in the know by registering to receive future newsletters: https://comms.abcb.gov.au/link/id/zzzz672218df3bbbb361Pzzzz672312bc1c383113/page.html?_gl=1*4pkhta*_ga*MTMxNjA3Njc3NC4xNzc1NTQzNjI1*_ga_DE8H8SFX8R*czE3OTA3NDAxNTkkbzEwMiRnMSR0MTc5MDc0MDE2MCRqNTkkbDAkaDA.

10/09/2026

🔦 Spotlight on energy efficiency

Our NCC 2025 Housing energy efficiency calculator helps users understand and apply the Volume Two ABCB Housing Provisions Standard Part 13 DTS Provisions for energy efficiency.

You can access this and other calculators from our resource library: https://www.abcb.gov.au/education/calculators

06/09/2026

⏲️There's still time to provide feedback on the ABCB's proposed National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Prefabricated Construction.

We welcome input from industry, regulators, and the broader community on:
• a proposed NCC definition for Prefabricated Construction
• the proposed Scheme framework and draft Scheme Rules
• supporting draft economic analysis report

Stakeholder feedback is essential to ensure the Scheme is practical, effective, and fit for purpose.

Read the consultation documents and have your say: https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/national-voluntary-certification-scheme-for-manufacturers-of-prefabricated-construction

Submissions close 15 September 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

04/09/2026

📢 Complete our NCC user survey by 6 September and share your views.

We're seeking feedback to better understand how the National Construction Code (NCC) is used and where improvements could be made.

Whether you use the NCC regularly or occasionally, we'd like to hear how you access, navigate and apply the NCC in practice.

Your feedback will help inform future improvements to NCC products, services and resources.

The survey closes on 6 September 2026: https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/ncc-user-survey

07/08/2026

📢 Complete our NCC user survey and share your views!

We're seeking feedback to better understand how the National Construction Code (NCC) is used and where improvements could be made.

Whether you use the NCC regularly or occasionally, we'd like to hear how you access, navigate and apply the NCC in practice.

Your feedback will help inform future improvements to NCC products, services and resources.

The survey is open until 6 September 2026.

Access the survey via our consultation hub: https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/ncc-user-survey

27/07/2026

📢A new ‘Embodied carbon handbook’, developed in collaboration with NABERS, is now available.

There are currently no embodied carbon requirements in the NCC. The handbook is voluntary guidance and is not required for NCC compliance.

It provides information for practitioners who choose to consider embodied carbon outcomes in their projects.

Read more and access the handbook: https://www.abcb.gov.au/news/2026/understanding-embodied-carbon-new-handbook-practitioners