The National Electrical and Communication Association (NECA) lends its support to today’s announcement by the Crisafulli Government to place a pause on BPIC (Best Practice Industry Conditions).
“This is a very welcome announcement, not only has BPIC been driving up construction costs and blowing out budgets, but it has resulted in increased red tape and restricted opportunities for many of the state’s construction industry contractors.” said Patrick Murphy, NECA QLD Government Relations Manager.
“This announcement comes in conjunction with a promise to re-establish the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC), and the continuation of the best practice health and safety systems and standards, and best practice commitment to apprentices and trainees. Together, this will not only contribute to a more stable and robust construction sector but will help to reduce the administrative burden and provide a fairer and more equitable procurement process for the sectors contractors,” Mr Murphy said.
“To be able to offer smaller and regional subcontractors a greater chance of being offered work on government contracts, without the burdens associated with BPIC prequalification is a huge relief”.
NECA stands ready to work together with the Crisafulli Government to ensure a stronger, fairer, and more productive construction sector for all involved.