In this episode we explore the critical role of building codes and standards in Australia. These regulations not only guide the timber industry but also have far-reaching benefits for the economy, the environment, and sustainable construction practices.
Building Smarter and Safer with Standards
With insights from Boris Iskra, National Codes & Standards Manager at FWPA, the episode highlights how Australian building regulations and timber compliance standards ensure construction remains safe, efficient, and innovative. The discussion covers updates to timber construction codes and future developments, showing how these standards adapt to address challenges such as environmental concerns and population growth.
Collaboration Behind the Codes
Listeners also learn about the FWPA Industry Standards Reference Panel, designed to align leaders from the timber industry. By refining timber industry standards and advocating for improvement, the panel ensures building industry standards remain relevant and rigorous. Gavin Matthew, CEO of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA), shares his perspective on how collaboration on construction codes fuels growth and innovation.
More resources
- Get an overview of the work we do in the Codes and Standards space via this link.
- Learn more about our published Codes & Standards via this link.
About the WoodChat Podcast
On FWPA’s podcast WoodChat, we explore a diverse array of forestry, timber, and sustainability topics, offering insights that are relevant both locally and globally. Some of our podcast episodes centre on issues that are particularly significant to the Australian timber and forestry industries, while others tackle events and innovations that bear international importance.
