Introduction
Since August 2018, CICT has been working to develop a new Culture Standard to lift the productivity and performance of construction and address major cultural issues holding back the industry.
Between 17 October 2021 and 10 January 2022, CICT undertook Round 1 Consultation with construction workers and organisations throughout Australia to gain feedback on the draft Culture Standard.
Since this time, and to strengthen the evidence base for adoption, the Culture Standard has been piloted on five (5) projects in the jurisdictions of NSW and Victoria.
Findings from pilot projects and feedback received during Round 1 Public Consultation have been reflected in the updated draft Culture Standard. A series of Implementation Resources have been developed to support the implementation of the Culture Standard.
Feedback is welcomed on the updated Culture Standard and Implementation Resources during Round 2 Consultation.
Round 2 Consultation: Updated draft Culture Standard and draft Implementation Resources
The CICT is now seeking feedback on the updated Culture Standard and accompanying Implementation Resources as part of the Round 2 Consultation Phase.
Round 2 consultation will be open from Monday 27 January – Friday 21 February 2025.
A key focus of consultation is readiness for implementation. This includes ensuring the requirements of the Standard are clearly expressed, that sufficient guidance information has been provided and implementation resources support effective adoption of the Standard.
Providing Feedback
Feedback will predominately occur via an online survey. The survey can be accessed via the below link.
A Culture in Construction Consultation Guide has been prepared to provide stakeholders with the necessary information and background to support provisions of feedback. This Guide details:
- Initial consultation outcomes (Round 1 consultation phase)
- Work undertaken following the initial consultation period, including key research findings
- Updates made to the Draft Culture Standard based on feedback received and research outcomes
- Implementation resources designed to support the adoption of the Culture Standard
- Round 2 Consultation and mechanisms for providing feedback.
Consultation Guide Link Feedback Survey Link
For more information please contact the CICT by email at [email protected].
Documents for Review
The updated draft Culture Standard includes feedback from Round 1 consultation period, research and Pilot Project findings. Proposed changes have been marked up in tracked changes to support clear understanding of where changes have been made.
A series of Implementation Resources have been developed to support the adoption of the Culture Standard by clients and contractors.
The table below provides a list of resources developed and a summary of their purpose. Additional information about Implementation Resources is available in the Culture Standard Consultation Guide.
| Implementation Resource | Overview |
| Implementation guide for embedding the Culture Standard in construction procurement activity | This Guide has been developed for organisations and Governments intending to adopt the Culture Standard as part of construction works procurement. |
| Wellbeing Action Planning Guide and Toolkit | This Guide has been developed to support the construction sector to deliver on the Wellbeing objectives of the Culture Standard. |
| Time for Life Action Planning Guide and Toolkit | This Guide has been developed to support employers in the construction sector to deliver on the Time for Life objectives of the Culture Standard. |
| Diversity Action Planning Guide and Toolkit (Consultation process facilitated by The University of Sydney) | This Guide has been developed to support employers in the construction sector to deliver on the Diversity objectives of the Culture Standard. |
| Culture Standard Measurement Framework | Framework to assess performance against the requirements of the Culture Standard utilising a maturity rating system. |
Next Steps
Following the Round 2 Consultation Period the CICT will review feedback received and where appropriate address comments within the final version of the Culture Standard and Implementation Resources.
We thank you for your time and effort to support the work of the CICT and make the construction sector a better industry for all.