The Queensland Government has released a new Queensland Building Plan (QBP). Developed in collaboration with the Ministerial Construction Council, the QBP is the result of almost two years of industry and community consultation.

The QBP outlines measures to address non-conforming building products as a matter of priority by implementing measures such as a chain of responsibility law and establishing the Building Products Advisory Committee.

The QBP also addresses the sustainability of buildings with the aim of assisting to achieve zero-net emissions by 2050. Several of these align directly with ASBEC’s recommendations in Low Carbon, High Performance. Actions include:

• Implement measures to improve the sustainability of Queensland Government buildings, reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, in line with Queensland’s climate change commitments.
• Develop building-related strategies to support the 30% emission reduction target by 2030 and pathways work in the Queensland Climate Transition Strategy (QCTS).
• Develop Queensland Development Codes to provide appropriate standards for green roofs and green walls and to guide maintenance of the energy efficiency features in commercial buildings.
• Drive the national agenda to improve the sustainability performance of new privately-owned dwellings and commercial buildings by updating the National Construction Code.

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