ACSIS News
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Case Study: Fire Safety Certification Errors Lead to Fines in Western Australia
Perth, WA — March 2026 — A recent disciplinary decision in Western Australia has reinforced the serious consequences that can arise when fire safety verification and certification processes fall short of regulatory requirements. The Western Australian Building Services Board fined a building surveying firm and its nominated supervisor after incorrect fire safety certifications were issued
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Strengthening Compliance and Safety in Class 1 and 10 Buildings
ACSIS Insight | Building Surveying Audits to Three Storeys As Australia’s built environment continues to evolve, the importance of rigorous building surveying audits remains paramount, particularly for Class 1 and 10 buildings up to three storeys. The unit CPCCBS6110 – Conduct and Report on Building Surveying Audits reinforces the structured approach required to ensure buildings
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Cybercrime Soars: Surveying Firms Now Among Key Targets
Cybercrime has overtaken natural disasters as Australia’s top business risk, with surveyors joining the growing list of professional service providers facing digital attacks. The 2025 Risk Barometer reports a 23% increase in cyber incidents nationwide, while the Australian Cyber Security Centre records one attack every six minutes. As surveyors increasingly rely on cloud storage, remote