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ALERT: Watch out for Non-compliant Mesh Reinforcing Steel
There is a real risk that significant amounts of uncertified steel mesh is entering the Australian Market - priced well-below quality steel.
CQA
Aug 28


Kane Constructions announced as founding CQA member
Construction Quality Australia is proud to announce Kane Constructions as a corporate CQA member
CQA
Aug 8


NEWS: Construction Quality Australia joins forces with the Australian Steel Institute to reduce complexity
Last week, Construction Quality Australia (CQA) and the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework
CQA
Aug 8


Are you ready for World Quality Week 2026: Quality Powering Performance in Construction
Construction Quality Australia (CQA) is proud to support World Quality Week 2026 for another year, a global celebration of the professionals, organisations and industries committed to delivering excellence through quality.
CQA
Aug 8


Nominations for the 2026 Construction Quality Management Awards are open!
CQA and Visibuild are excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2026 Construction Quality Management Awards!
CQA
Jul 29


Federal Budget Success - promises free access to Construction Standards
Last week's Federal Budget confirmed a significant reform long advocated for by CQA and the broader construction and design sector: free access to construction standards referenced in Australian legislation.
CQA
May 24


The Risks and Impacts of Diverging State Regulations on National Construction Code Consistency and Costs
The National Construction Code (NCC) was designed to provide a consistent, nationwide framework for building regulations across Australia. Yet, recent developments show that states and territories are increasingly diverging in their adoption and implementation of the NCC2025.
CQA
May 22


Construction Quality Australia Welcomes BESIX Watpac as a Founding Corporate Member
Construction Quality Australia (CQA) is proud to welcome BESIX Watpac as a CQA Founding Corporate Member.
CQA
May 22


Construction Quality Australia Welcomes Kapitol as a Founding Corporate Member
Construction Quality Australia (CQA) is proud to welcome Kapitol as a Founding Corporate Member, marking a strengthened commitment to quality and continuous improvement across the construction industry.
CQA
Mar 28


Construction Quality Australia Announces Its 2026 CQA Board Committee
Construction Quality Australia is proud to announce its 2026 CQA Board Committee.
CQA
Feb 8


New Standard Aconex Document Types
Following submissions from CQA members, Oracle Aconex has created the following new Document Types for technical submissions for products and materials
CQA
Feb 6


Construction Quality Australia Joins the Australian National Building Products Coalition (NBPC)
Construction Quality Australia (CQA) is proud to announce that it has formally joined the Australian National Building Products Coalition (NBPC)
CQA
Jan 22


Quality on Purpose Podcast: Insights into Construction Quality
This next podcast episode features Peter Billimoria speaking to us about ‘Why Quality Fails; the 10 repeatable patterns on our projects’. Peter speaks about procurement, survey, leadership, communication and much more.
CQA
Dec 18, 2025


Built announced as founding CQA Member
CQA is proud to announce Built as a founding corporate member
CQA
Nov 12, 2025


Quality on Purpose Podcast Launched
The Quality on Purpose Podcast Launched today on all major podcast platforms.
CQA
Nov 10, 2025


ICON announced as CQA founding corporate member
Construction Quality Australia (CQA) is proud to welcome Icon Group as a Founding Corporate Member, marking a strengthened commitment to quality and continuous improvement across the construction industry.
CQA
Nov 10, 2025


Welcome to Fosroc - CQA Industry Partner
The CQA Board is delighted to welcome Fosroc Australia as an Industry Partner. The partnership between CQA and Fosroc is a collaboration that reflects our shared commitment to raising the bar in construction excellence, compliance, and long-term performance.
CQA
Nov 9, 2025


Ventia announced as founding CQA Member
CQA is proud to announce Ventia as a founding corporate member
CQA
Nov 2, 2025


Subscribe to the new CQA Quality on Purpose Podcast now!
In just over a week, the first ever episode of the CQA QUALITY ON PURPOSE podcast will be released.
CQA
Oct 30, 2025


The pause to the NCC doesn't benefit us all
The NCC non-negotiable standards that Developers have to comply with - so that Customers receive reasonable quality, durable, energy-efficient homes.
CQA
Aug 31, 2025
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