Tim Farrant – Engineering Manager
Kiran Saligame – Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Key highlights include:
- Ongoing work in Building Emergency Management, Dam Safety, Earthquake-Prone Buildings, and Geotechnical Database development
- Dam Safety implementation is progressing, with 1,050 classifiable dams and tools available on the Building Performance website .
- The Rapid Building Assessment system supports building safety after emergencies, including assessor training and a maintained national register
- Other areas of focus: occupational licensing, self-certification, sustainable buildings, and building product specifications
- Upcoming legislative changes are expected, but current laws remain in effect until new regulations are established