Ban on PCA cladding, closer scrutiny of supply chains
and a renewed focus on end users: The Senate releases the
Non-Conforming Building Products Interim Report on aluminium
composite cladding.
The Senate Economics References Committee released the interim
report on aluminium composite cladding, part of the broader
Non-Conforming Building Products Inquiry, on September 5.
The document, which will be followed by a further iteration on
the illegal importation of asbestos on 31 October, and a final
inquiry report expected before 30 April 2018, outlines the
Committee's recommendations on managing the risks posed by the
use of aluminium composite cladding.
While a particular focus is given to high-rises, following the
2014 Lacrosse fire and the Grenfell tragedy earlier this year, the
Committee's recommendations take into consideration the broader
challenges facing the Australian construction industry.
