Australian Building Organisations

Building Organisations

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) is a national body representing the building surveying industry in Australia. AIBS members adhere to a Code of Professional Conduct that lays down minimum standards for undertaking work and dealing with consumers.
Mailing Address:
AIBS National Office
PO Box 577
MOSMAN NSW 2088
Tel: 00 9960 3475
Fax: 08 9960 3488
Web: www.aibs.com.au

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects is a peak professional body for Australia's landscape architects. Members abide by a professional Code of Conduct and agree to maintain a high level of continuing professional development.

Office Address: 218 Northbourne Avenue BRADDON ACT 2612

Mailing Address: GPO Box 1646 CANBERRA ACT 2601

Tel: 02 6248 9970
Fax: 02 6249 7337

Web: www.aila.org.au
Consumer Publications:
Landmark Landscape Australia.

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) is a professional body representing quantity surveyors working in Australia. Members are required to adhere to the AIQS Code of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Office Address: National Surveyors House 27-29 Napier Close DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 301 DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600

Tel: 02 6282 2222
Fax: 02 6285 2427
Web: www.aiqs.com.au
Consumer Publications:
QS Job Description brochure, QS Services brochures, Best Practice Charter brochure, Code of Professional Conduct brochure, Competency Standards for QS/Construction Economists Precise brochure, Conditions of Engagement of QS book, Building Economist journal, which includes the Current Construction Costs Guide and Building Index.

Building Designers Association of Australia

The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDA) is a peak coordinating body for professionals involved in building and construction design. Members must comply with the BDA Code of Ethics and other professional standards laid down by the Association.
Office Address:
Suite 104
10 Help Street
CHATSWOOD NSW 2067
Tel: 02 9413 9352
Fax: 02 9413 9351
Web: www.bdaa.com.au

Design Institute of Australia

The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) is a professional body that represents designers across all disciplines. It is the body through which designers network and communicate with industry, government and the community. The purpose of the DIA as a professional body for designers is to enhance the status of its members, their recognition and influence in the community, and their professional well being. To do this, the Institute must set minimum standards of ability that a full member must possess and set standards of professional behaviour that all the membership must adhere to. DIA membership standards and the required experience level for a full member are based on the guidelines of the International design bodies (International Federation of Interior Architects/Interior Design, International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, International Council of Graphic Design Association). The DIA Guide to Professional conduct can be viewed at
http://www.dia.org.au/media/Guide.pdf.
Mailing Address:
GPO Box 4352QQ
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Tel: 03 8662 5490
Fax: 03 8662 5358

Web: www.dia.org.au
Consumer Publications:
Artichoke magazine.

Fire Protection Association Australia

The Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA) is a national body representing companies and individuals who provide products and services in the areas of fire protection and organisations that consume or use those goods. The FPA's membership structure provides for consumers of fire related products and services to be actively involved in a range of committees with the providers of those goods. All Corporate members in the business of providing fire related products and/or services within Australia must be bound by the FPA's Code of Practice for the Fire Protection Industry. FPA has an established process for handling complaints from consumers against association members who are signatories to the association's Code of Practice. FPA also receives complaints from the general public in regards to inappropriate practices by companies and advises the relevant government department/agency or representative organisation of the consumers' concerns and issues.

Office Address: 13 Ellingworth Parade BOX HILL VIC 3128

Mailing Address: PO Box 1049 BOX HILL VIC 3128

Tel: 03 9890 1544
Fax: 03 9890 1577

Web: www.fpaa.com.au
Consumer Publications:
Information on web site, newsletters, and quarterly journal.

Institution of Surveyors

The Institution of Surveyors is a professional organisation representing surveying, land information, and spatial information professionals in Australia. The national body governs membership and national issues, with divisions in each State and Territory. All members are committed to abide by the Institution's Code of Ethics. Consumers should contact their State regarding complaints.
Office Address:
27-29 Napier Close
DEAKIN ACT 2600
Tel: 02 6282 2282
Fax: 02 6282 2576

Web: www.isaust.org.au
Tel: 02 9264 2076 (New South Wales)
Tel: 03 9326 9227 (Victoria)
Tel: 07 3831 6668 (Queensland)
Tel: 08 9386 6601 (Western Australia)
Tel: 08 8227 1937 (South Australia)
Tel: 03 6224 0794 (Tasmania)

Royal Australian Institute of Architects

The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) is a national body that represents Australian architects, consisting of over 8000 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute was formed in 1930 when state architectural Institutes combined to form a unified national association, with the aim to advance architecture, maintain the integrity and standing of the profession, promote the profession's views and encourage the study of architecture. The RAIA has established a Code of Professional Conduct, which is mandatory for membership. The Institute has disciplinary procedures for dealing with complaints against members for breaches of the Institute's Code of Conduct.

Office Address: 2A Mugga Way RED HILL ACT 2603

Mailing Address: PO Box 3373 MANUKA ACT 2603

Tel: 02 6273 1548
Fax: 02 6273 1953

Web: www.architecture.com.au

Consumer Publications:
You and Your Architect, Qualification Based Selection of an Architect, Architecture Australia, Australian Directory of Architects and Building Designers brochures are available on the RAIA's web site.

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