IBQC

Who We Are

The motivation for the establishment of the IBQC was founded on the recognition that many jurisdictions in recent times have been visited with tremendous challenges on account of building regulations that have not delivered the level of safety and security expected by the public. Indeed, there have been regulatory failures that have culminated in the loss of life along with seriously deleterious economic impacts upon citizens. These challenges have culminated in recognition by industry stakeholders that a rethinking of the philosophies and traditions that underpin the design of modern-day building control is both timely and necessary. The IBQC serves as a collaborative medium through which systems, practices, regulations, codes and laws that provide best practice solutions and answers are identified, endorsed and encouraged… read more

Some of our latest guidelines and reports

Good Practice Existing Buildings Guidelines

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Author: The guidelines were developed by a coalition of preeminent experts in an IBQC subcommittee all of whom are named at the end of these guidelines.

Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guidelines

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Author: The guidelines were developed by a coalition of preeminent experts in an IBQC subcommittee all of whom are named at the end of these guidelines.

Beyond the stable door: Hackitt and the future of fire safety regulation in the UK (2019)

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Author: Graham Spinardi, Angus Law

Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guidelines

IBQC Guidelines

The guidelines were developed by a coalition of preeminent experts in an IBQC subcommittee all of whom are named at the end of these guidelines.

IBQC Guidelines for Developing Construction Dispute Resolution Systems in Emerging Economies in Africa

IBQC Guidelines

These Guidelines provide methods to develop accessible and efficient dispute resolution systems tailored to African emerging and transitioning economies. By promoting cost-effective dispute resolution and arbitration, they aim to reduce barriers to justice in building disputes. The emphasis is on leveraging existing court systems and adapting dispute resolution methods to local contexts. If applied, fairness will be enhanced, delays reduced, and access to justice in construction disputes improved for citizens.