The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes the Queensland Government’s decision to pause of the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) on new government funded construction projects.

ACA has long advocated for a focus on improving productivity to ensure it can deliver the infrastructure Queensland needs, when it needs it and at a price it can afford.

ACA CEO Jon Davies said, “The BPIC pause does not mean we lose sight of the critical importance of safety and training. Our workers are our greatest asset, and they stand to benefit significantly from enhanced productivity.”

The ACA also welcomes the re-establishment of the Queensland Productivity Commission, a move that signals the government’s commitment to a productivity-focused agenda for the state.

“We are committed to working alongside the Queensland Government and the broader industry to realise the $10.93 billion[1] annual productivity potential this pause and an increased focus on efficiency offers to Queensland,” said Mr Davies.

“This is an exciting time for Queensland, and we look forward to collaborating with the government to strengthen Queensland’s infrastructure pipeline while building a more sustainable future for the construction industry.”

[1] Oxford Economics for ACA’s Nailing Construction Productivity report.