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de Valence, G (2007) The significance of barriers to entry in the construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 29-36.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Building Code of Australia; BCA; performance-based codes
ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v7i1.2976
Abstract:
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) is the principal code under which building approvals in Australia are assessed. The BCA adopted performance-based solutions for building approvals in 1996. Performance-based codes are based upon a set of explicit objectives, stated in terms of a hierarchy of requirements beginning with key general objectives. With this in mind, the research presented in this paper aims to analyse the impact of the introduction of the performance-based code within Western Australia to gauge the effect and usefulness of alternative design solutions in commercial construction using a case study project. The research revealed that there are several advantages to the use of alternative designs and that all parties, in general, are in favour of the performance-based building code of Australia. It is suggested that change in the assessment process to streamline the alternative design path is needed for the greater use of the performance-based alternative. With appropriate quality control measures, minor variations to the deemed-to-satisfy provisions could easily be managed by the current and future building surveying profession.

Langston, Y and Langston, C (2007) Building energy and cost performance: an analysis of thirty Melbourne case studies. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 1-18.

Michell, K, Bowen, P and Cattell, K (2007) Modeling the design team as a temporary management structure: reality versus theory. Construction Economics and Building, 7(01), 19-28.