The pledge ushers greater transparency and actionable changes in the Australian construction industry.
Brea, CA – ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), the industry leader in building product evaluation, has proudly signed the Traceability and Digitalisation of Building Product Information pledge by the National Building Products Coalition. This comprehensive pledge marks a significant commitment to enhancing the traceability and digitalisation of building product information, fostering greater transparency, efficiency, and innovation in the Australian construction industry.
By joining this initiative, ICC-ES aligns with other forward-thinking organizations dedicated to advancing the quality and reliability of building products through comprehensive digital solutions. This pledge underscores the organization’s ongoing efforts to support safer, more sustainable, and better-documented building practices.
David Tompos, Executive Vice President of Conformity Assessment at ICC, expressed support for this milestone, stating, “Signing the Traceability and Digitalisation pledge represents our commitment to leading the industry towards greater transparency and innovation. This initiative not only enhances the traceability of building products but also promotes the digital transformation that is vital for the future of construction. We are excited to collaborate with industry stakeholders to drive this critical change forward.”
The pledge emphasizes the importance of accurate, accessible, and interoperable product information throughout the entire lifecycle of building materials. It also encourages the adoption of standardized digital tools and platforms that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of product verification and compliance processes.
For over 90 years, ICC-ES has helped foster a safer built environment and has issued reports in 59 countries, including Australia, assisting manufacturers in showing code compliance. ICC-ES evaluates building products to the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) in Australia.
With this commitment, ICC-ES continues to strengthen its role as a leader in building product evaluation and certification, ensuring that industry professionals worldwide have access to reliable and up-to-date information that meets the highest standards of quality.
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About ICC-ES
ICC-ES is the leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards worldwide, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and the MENA region. ICC-ES is a member of the ICC family of solutions.
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