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Reinforcing mesh: why certification of the finished product matters

The Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels (ACRS) urges purchasers, specifiers, engineers, and construction pro...

Reinforcing mesh: why certification of the finished product matters

The Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels (ACRS) urges purch... More

ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel

ACRS notes Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel.The... More

ACRS certification: All Products, All Locations

An ACRS certificate does not automatically cover every product made or supplied by a certified bu... More

How ACRS SCS supports better sustainability reporting & impact

Why does independently verified sustainability matter?As the construction industry places greater... More

Protecting the ACRS Mark

The ACRS Mark is widely recognised across the steel supply chain, but ACRS is seeing more cases w... More

Product Certification and Management Systems Certification: what's the difference?

Quality Management Systems Certification and Product Certification perform different roles, but t... More

How to use ACRS sustainability scheme for Green Star

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)’s Green Star rating system is used throughout ANZ ... More

ACRS SCS Scheme recognised by Infrastructure Sustainability Council

The ACRS Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme has been recognised by the Infrastructure Sustai... More

Substitution, traceability and why certificate checks matter

ACRS continues to see examples of product substitution, misleading certification claims and certi... More

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes

As part of ACRS's ongoing review of the Product Certification Scheme and to ensure the requiremen... More

Statement from ACRS on non-compliant products in market

The Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels (ACRS) reiterates ... More

Steel compliance using Building Product Information Guide

In Feb 2026, National Building Products Coalition (NBPC) released its Good Practice Conformity Gu... More

NZGBC launches Responsible Products Program, recognises ACRS SCS Scheme

The New Zealand Green Building Council has launched its Responsible Products Program, in partners... More

Fibre-Reinforce Polymer Bars now covered by ACRS Product Certification Scheme

After requests from the specifiers and end users, particularly infrastructure asset owners, ACRS ... More

New Product Good Practice Guide from NBPC

The National Building Products Coalition published its Building Product Information – Good Practi... More

TAFE NSW launches ‘How to stay steel safe’ course

A new online course is helping builders, planners, engineers, procurers, developers and others to... More

Can you trust your EPD?

Environmental product declarations are an important tool for measuring materials’ environmental i... More

International recognition for SCS scheme continues to grow

ACRS’ SCS Scheme* continues to gain international recognition for its leading approach, independe... More

The search for sustainable steel

How to find it, buy it, and use it What do we mean when we talk about sustainable steel? Ste... More

Understanding product certification for compliance

Many in the building industry choose to use independent, third-party certification for compliance... More

New Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme for processors and traders

ACRS is proud to announce the official launch of a new Sustainable Constructional Steel Sche... More

Builder charged in steel roof collapse

In October 2022, a building group and its façade subcontractor were working on the construction o... More

Digital verification

Dr Andrew Wheeler recently presented to NATA’s (Australia’s leading national accreditation body) ... More

PPR secures SCS Certification for standardised sustainability data

In 2025, Precision Precast Reinforcement was awarded Sustainable Constructional Steel Certificati... More

Technical note: Non-compliance when upgrading steel by additional testing

An issue has arisen in the market where steel is being sold as one grade, and then upgraded to hi... More

Traceability isn’t optional - why transparent supply chains matter

Across the construction industry, the bar is rising for product accountability, and steel is no e... More

NZ regulatory changes, import impact with Hard Hat Talk

ACRS Executive Director Dr Andrew Wheeler joined the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand,... More

Why independent certification matters in a crowded sustainability landscape

In an industry awash with sustainability claims, the ACRS Sustainable Constructional Steel (SCS) ... More

ACRS’ New Relaxation Test Rigs

ACRS has recently commissioned a number of relaxation testing rigs. This represents an investment... More

Recent ASI Technical Notes reaffirm the central role of Third-Party certification

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has recently released Technical Note TN018 Ascertaining Comp... More

ACRS appoints new Chair of Assessment and Audit Committee

ACRS thanks Dr. John Fenwick AM for his outstanding contribution & welcomes Professor Colin Duffi... More

New Zealand opening the door to international standards - implications for the steel industry

In 2024, the New Zealand government introduced the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standard... More

Steel certification – essential to quality and success in Australia’s infrastructure boom

As we move into 2025, Australia’s construction industry faces both opportunity and challenge. Wit... More

Check steel compliance with ACRS Cloud

Using the right steel is crucial for public safety. Be sure the steel you use meets the standards... More

Understanding Embodied Carbon in Steel

On 26 Nov 2024, ACRS held an event to further the industry discussion on embodied carbon in steel... More

What you need to know: Government’s Decarbonising infrastructure Initiatives

The Measurement Guidance aims to measure embodied carbon consistently across all infrastructure p... More

How to pick an EPD

Increasingly, the construction industry expects EPDs for the materials it purchases, especially s... More

NSW Government Passes Landmark Industrial Manslaughter Legislation

In a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the New South Wales government passed legislat... More

GBCA Launches Green Star Performance v2: A New Era for Sustainable Building Ratings

The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) has introduced the second version of its Green Star P... More

Combatting fraud in steel materials

Fraudulent certificates accompanying steel products have been identified as a concern in the mark... More

The importance of digital traceability in assuring compliant steel

The assurance of steel quality in New Zealand, building projects is not just a matter of regulato... More

Responsibilities under the Practice Standard for Professional Engineers Under the DBP Act

From 1 September 2024, the Practice Standard for Professional Engineers, mandated by the Design a... More

Sustainability in the construction industry: the role of certification schemes

In the evolving landscape of the construction industry, sustainability and resilience are becomin... More

Unlocking Transparency: The Promise of the UN Transparency Protocol for Global Trade

The global steel industry stands at a crossroads where transparency, sustainability, and consumer... More

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Launches Public Review on Digital Product Conformity Exchange

In a significant move towards enhancing global trade transparency and accountability, the United ... More

A call for diligence: Addressing the rise in fraudulent steel certification

Over recent months, ACRS has observed a worrying increase in the number of fraudulent certificate... More

How can you be certain of your building materials’ source?

Ensuring that steel that’s supplied is exactly what was ordered is critical. There is always a ri... More

Understanding the landscape of steel certification schemes: the ACRS advantage

Across the global steel industry, certification schemes play a crucial role in ensuring the relia... More

A User Guide to Steel Compliance

In our assessment of hundreds of steel suppliers globally, ACRS sees instances where structu... More

Why digital product traceability is key

Many industries now use digital product traceability for its many benefits. Textiles customers ar... More

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ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel
ACRS notes Productivity Commission In...

How ACRS SCS supports better sustainability reporting & impact
Why does independently verified susta...

Protecting the ACRS Mark
The ACRS Mark is widely recognised ac...

ACRS SCS Scheme recognised by Infrastructure Sustainability Council
The ACRS Sustainable Constructional S...

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes
As part of ACRS's ongoing review of t...

Statement from ACRS on non-compliant products in market
The Australasian Certification Author...

Steel compliance using Building Product Information Guide
In Feb 2026, National Building Produc...

NZGBC launches Responsible Products Program, recognises ACRS SCS Scheme
The New Zealand Green Building Counci...

Fibre-Reinforce Polymer Bars now covered by ACRS Product Certification Scheme
After requests from the specifiers an...

New Product Good Practice Guide from NBPC
The National Building Products Coalit...

International recognition for SCS scheme continues to grow
ACRS’ SCS Scheme* continues to gain i...

New Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme for processors and traders
ACRS is proud to announce the officia...

Builder charged in steel roof collapse
In October 2022, a building group and...

Digital verification
Dr Andrew Wheeler recently presented ...

PPR secures SCS Certification for standardised sustainability data
In 2025, Precision Precast Reinforcem...

Technical note: Non-compliance when upgrading steel by additional testing
An issue has arisen in the market whe...

Traceability isn’t optional - why transparent supply chains matter
Across the construction industry, the...

Why independent certification matters in a crowded sustainability landscape
In an industry awash with sustainabil...

ACRS’ New Relaxation Test Rigs
ACRS has recently commissioned a numb...

Recent ASI Technical Notes reaffirm the central role of Third-Party certification
The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) ...

New Zealand opening the door to international standards - implications for the steel industry
In 2024, the New Zealand government i...

Steel certification – essential to quality and success in Australia’s infrastructure boom
As we move into 2025, Australia’s con...

Understanding Embodied Carbon in Steel
On 26 Nov 2024, ACRS held an event to...

What you need to know: Government’s Decarbonising infrastructure Initiatives
The Measurement Guidance aims to meas...

How to pick an EPD
Increasingly, the construction indust...

NSW Government Passes Landmark Industrial Manslaughter Legislation
In a significant move to enhance work...

GBCA Launches Green Star Performance v2: A New Era for Sustainable Building Ratings
The Green Building Council Australia ...

Sustainability in the construction industry: the role of certification schemes
In the evolving landscape of the cons...

Unlocking Transparency: The Promise of the UN Transparency Protocol for Global Trade
The global steel industry stands at a...

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Launches Public Review on Digital Product Conformity Exchange
In a significant move towards enhanci...

A call for diligence: Addressing the rise in fraudulent steel certification
Over recent months, ACRS has observed...

How can you be certain of your building materials’ source?
Ensuring that steel that’s supplied i...

Understanding the landscape of steel certification schemes: the ACRS advantage
Across the global steel industry, cer...

A User Guide to Steel Compliance
In our assessment of hundreds of ...

Why digital product traceability is key
Many industries now use digital produ...

The rise of sustainability demand
2023 has seen increased focus on sust...

9 common considerations for Rebar Processors applying for certification
If you are a Rebar Processer applying...

Green Building Council of Australia recognises the ACRS Sustainable Steel Certification Scheme under its Responsible Products Framework
29 November 2022, Sydney – ACRS (the...

The Road to Green Steel
Last week saw the industry gather for...

All products, all locations – ACRS Scheme Note 22-01
The ACRS brand and registered mark ar...

ACRS verifies steel from source to site via unique 2-stage process
Ensuring that the construction steels...

ACRS Certification AS/NZS 4671 2001 or AS/NZS 4671 2019?
The recent release of AS/NZS 4...

ACRS certificates and Mill certificates - Two new handouts cover how to optimise the use of these
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WHY YOU NEED THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION – 2 new handouts
ACRS has produced two new handouts on...

NEW 2015 UPDATED ACRS - Compliance Checklists
The checklists has recently been upda...

ACRS Structural Steel Certificates and Steel Mill Certificates
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Reinforcing mesh: why certification of the finished product matters
The Australasian Certification Author...

ACRS certification: All Products, All Locations
An ACRS certificate does not automati...

Product Certification and Management Systems Certification: what's the difference?
Quality Management Systems Certificat...

How to use ACRS sustainability scheme for Green Star
The Green Building Council of Austral...

Substitution, traceability and why certificate checks matter
ACRS continues to see examples of pro...

TAFE NSW launches ‘How to stay steel safe’ course
A new online course is helping builde...

Can you trust your EPD?
Environmental product declarations ar...

The search for sustainable steel
How to find it, buy it, and use it&nb...

Understanding product certification for compliance
Many in the building industry choose ...

Combatting fraud in steel materials
Fraudulent certificates accompanying ...

The importance of digital traceability in assuring compliant steel
The assurance of steel quality in New...

Responsibilities under the Practice Standard for Professional Engineers Under the DBP Act
From 1 September 2024, the Practice S...

Protecting against fraudulent certification claims
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ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel

ACRS notes Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel.The Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforc...

ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel

ACRS notes Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel.The... More

ACRS SCS Scheme recognised by Infrastructure Sustainability Council

The ACRS Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme has been recognised by the Infrastructure Sustai... More

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes

As part of ACRS's ongoing review of the Product Certification Scheme and to ensure the requiremen... More

Statement from ACRS on non-compliant products in market

The Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels (ACRS) reiterates ... More

NZGBC launches Responsible Products Program, recognises ACRS SCS Scheme

The New Zealand Green Building Council has launched its Responsible Products Program, in partners... More

Fibre-Reinforce Polymer Bars now covered by ACRS Product Certification Scheme

After requests from the specifiers and end users, particularly infrastructure asset owners, ACRS ... More

New Product Good Practice Guide from NBPC

The National Building Products Coalition published its Building Product Information – Good Practi... More

TAFE NSW launches ‘How to stay steel safe’ course

A new online course is helping builders, planners, engineers, procurers, developers and others to... More

Builder charged in steel roof collapse

In October 2022, a building group and its façade subcontractor were working on the construction o... More

ACRS appoints new Chair of Assessment and Audit Committee

ACRS thanks Dr. John Fenwick AM for his outstanding contribution & welcomes Professor Colin Duffi... More

New Zealand opening the door to international standards - implications for the steel industry

In 2024, the New Zealand government introduced the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standard... More

What you need to know: Government’s Decarbonising infrastructure Initiatives

The Measurement Guidance aims to measure embodied carbon consistently across all infrastructure p... More

NSW Government Passes Landmark Industrial Manslaughter Legislation

In a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the New South Wales government passed legislat... More

GBCA Launches Green Star Performance v2: A New Era for Sustainable Building Ratings

The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) has introduced the second version of its Green Star P... More

Combatting fraud in steel materials

Fraudulent certificates accompanying steel products have been identified as a concern in the mark... More

The importance of digital traceability in assuring compliant steel

The assurance of steel quality in New Zealand, building projects is not just a matter of regulato... More

Responsibilities under the Practice Standard for Professional Engineers Under the DBP Act

From 1 September 2024, the Practice Standard for Professional Engineers, mandated by the Design a... More

Sustainability in the construction industry: the role of certification schemes

In the evolving landscape of the construction industry, sustainability and resilience are becomin... More

Unlocking Transparency: The Promise of the UN Transparency Protocol for Global Trade

The global steel industry stands at a crossroads where transparency, sustainability, and consumer... More

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Launches Public Review on Digital Product Conformity Exchange

In a significant move towards enhancing global trade transparency and accountability, the United ... More

A call for diligence: Addressing the rise in fraudulent steel certification

Over recent months, ACRS has observed a worrying increase in the number of fraudulent certificate... More

How can you be certain of your building materials’ source?

Ensuring that steel that’s supplied is exactly what was ordered is critical. There is always a ri... More

Understanding the landscape of steel certification schemes: the ACRS advantage

Across the global steel industry, certification schemes play a crucial role in ensuring the relia... More

A User Guide to Steel Compliance

In our assessment of hundreds of steel suppliers globally, ACRS sees instances where structu... More

Introducing ACRS Cloud App

Verify ACRS Certificates instantly on your phone – just scan QR codes to open information securel... More

Professor Rebecca Gravina appointed to ACRS Board

I am delighted to announce that the ACRS Board has appointed a new Director, Rebecca Gravina, Pro... More

Diana Zagora appointed to ACRS Board

I am delighted to announce that the ACRS Board has appointed a new Director, Diana Zagora, Direct... More

Green Building Council of Australia recognises the ACRS Sustainable Steel Certification Scheme under its Responsible Products Framework

29 November 2022, Sydney – ACRS (the Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and St... More

Irene Scott appointed to ACRS Board

I am delighted to announce that the ACRS Board has appointed a new Director, Irene Scott, Nationa... More

ACRS response to IBQC’s discussion paper on Building Product Performance

International Building Quality Centre (IBCQ)[1] recently published its Building ... More

Irene Scott appointed to the Audit and Assessment Committee

I am delighted to announce that the ACRS Board has appointed Irene Scott to the Audit and Assessm... More

Message from Nicholas Hill (Chairman of the ACRS Board)

Appointment of Dr. Andrew Wheeler as Executive Director I am delighted to formal... More

Message from Andrew Wheeler - Acting Executive Director, ACRS

As Acting Executive Director of ACRS I would like to introduce myself, and to update you on A... More

Board announcement on ACRS Executive Director

The board is saddened to announce that Philip Sanders, our Executive Director has resigned from ... More

ACRS and CARES launch new Australasian sustainable steel certification scheme

ACRS set to raise the bar with new sustainable steel certification scheme The scheme enables cons... More

ACRS 2021 Certificates Are Online With Some Important Changes

Welcome to 2021! Whilst 2020 has been a year we would all like to move on from, the... More

ACRS Covid update – 18 August 2020

Covid-19 presents the most significant impact on supply chains in recent memory. It has forced bu... More

ACRS COVID-19 Response Update - Remote Assessment and Certification

In this news release, ACRS’ Executive Director, Philip Sanders, gives an update to our last repor... More

ACRS Continuation of Certification and Assessment Services During COVID-19 Emergency

ACRS Executive Director, Philip Sanders, confirms continuation of ACRS product certification for ... More

Following recent changes and developments to steel materials standards and increased concerns in ... More

Covid-19 Emergency - ACRS Response

To whom it may concern: With the effects on global business from the current COVID-19 emergen... More

Vale Anthony (Tony) Dixon

It is with deep sadness that ACRS acknowledges the passing of Australian Steel Institute CEO and ... More

ROADS AUSTRALIA SUMMIT

It was ACRS pleasure and privilege to offer the vote of thanks at the Roads Australia Summit to ... More

INTRODUCING ACRS NEW STEEL TRACEABILITY SCHEME

Following recent, widely publicised incidences of unidentified, or mixed conforming and nonconfor... More

ACRS BENCHMARKED AGAINST EU BEST PRACTICE

ACRS is currently benchmarking its scheme and operations against latest best practice a... More

NEW!! ACRS OFFERS CERTIFICATION TO FIRST NON-AS/NZS STANDARD TO DELIVER BETTER RISK MANAGEMENT IN SU

Recently reported concerns regarding supply of nonconforming hollow sections has led to dema... More

NEW!! ACRS STATISTICAL ANALYSIS ENHANCED FOR ADDED CONFIDENCE IN STEEL SUPPLY

ACRS traditional practice of ongoing 3-monthly, independent reviews of each ACRS certified suppli... More

UPDATE - ACRS ROLLS-OUT JAS-ANZ ACCREDITED AS/NZS 5131 STEEL CERTIFICATION

As reported in March, ACRS JAS-ANZ accreditation to the new fabrication standard AS/NZS 5131: 201... More

ACRS ADDRESSES CONCERNS REGARDING COMPLIANCE OF DELIVERED HOLLOW SECTIONS AND WELDED BEAMS

Further to past reports of variable steel compliance of non-ACRS approved steel products, ACRS va... More

CHRIS HARRISON JOINS ACRS BOARD AND AUDIT & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE

ACRS is very pleased to welcome Chris Harrison, Director of Engineering at RMS NSW and Austroads’... More

NEW PRODUCT TRACEABILITY SCHEME DEVELOPMENT

As reported last October and March, ACRS has responded to requests from affected industry groups,... More

ACRS UPDATE MARCH 2018

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ACRS certificate viewing – new request for information

To assist ACRS better to respond to users and the public, a change has been made to certificate v... More

ACRS certification of bolts and couplers

ACRS begins certification of structural bolts to the recently released standard, AS/NZS 1252 and ... More

New ACRS product certification scheme rules and product requirements

Following extensive consultations across our broad range of stakeholders over the past yea... More

ACRS May 2017 Update

ACRS thanks all those who have commented on ACRS proposals to improve ACRS' value to the Australi... More

Expert assistance

ACRS has recently been called on by the New Zealand Commerce Commission to provide voluntary expe... More

ACRS April 2017 Update

As detailed in the ACRS March 2017 Update, the ACRS Board meeting on 28 February considered a nu... More

ACRS UPDATE - MARCH 2017

Following to our February update, we are pleased to announce the following developments in our on... More

ACRS February 17 update

Further to our last update on Pending sites we are pleased to announce that most remaining assess... More

New update “Pending” Sites

Due to prevailing market dynamics and the recent Christmas period production shutdowns at some ce... More

Future structure of ACRS

Further to our newsletter on November 10th, the ACRS Board met on December 7th when ind... More

ACRS strategic renewal

In February 2016 ACRS asked industry and stakeholders to have their say on “The Future of ... More

ACRS meetings with peak European certifiers

ACRS recently visited four peak EU certifiers in UK, Germany, Italy and Norway as part of ACRS lo... More

Engtex Metals ACRS Certification Terminated for Noncompliance - 31/03/2016

Engtex Metals (certificate number 131105) has been terminated from the ACRS Scheme for N... More

"The Future of ACRS" - Have your say!

What do you think of ACRS? What should ACRS be doing? Or not doing? What steel and related produc... More

ACRS NEWSLETTER JULY 2014

ACRS has released a four page newsletter updating stakeholders on the latest developments, achiev... More

ACRS Scheme JAS-ANZ accredited

We are proud to announce the ACRS certification scheme for construction steels to AS/NZS Standard... More

SN Seixal and Engtex Steel achieve ACRS certification

SN Seixal, Portugal (bar and coil) and Engtex Steel, Malaysia (L-Class mesh) have achieved ACRS c... More

Revisions to mesh testing and LTQ reporting requirements

ACRS has issued a revision to its April notification of the requirements for acceptance testing a... More

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Reinforcing mesh: why certification of the finished product matters

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ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel

How ACRS SCS supports better sustainability reporting & impact

Protecting the ACRS Mark

ACRS SCS Scheme recognised by Infrastructure Sustainability Council

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes

Statement from ACRS on non-compliant products in market

Steel compliance using Building Product Information Guide

NZGBC launches Responsible Products Program, recognises ACRS SCS Scheme

Fibre-Reinforce Polymer Bars now covered by ACRS Product Certification Scheme

New Product Good Practice Guide from NBPC

International recognition for SCS scheme continues to grow

New Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme for processors and traders

Builder charged in steel roof collapse

Digital verification

PPR secures SCS Certification for standardised sustainability data

Technical note: Non-compliance when upgrading steel by additional testing

Traceability isn’t optional - why transparent supply chains matter

Why independent certification matters in a crowded sustainability landscape

ACRS’ New Relaxation Test Rigs

Recent ASI Technical Notes reaffirm the central role of Third-Party certification

New Zealand opening the door to international standards - implications for the steel industry

Steel certification – essential to quality and success in Australia’s infrastructure boom

Understanding Embodied Carbon in Steel

What you need to know: Government’s Decarbonising infrastructure Initiatives

How to pick an EPD

NSW Government Passes Landmark Industrial Manslaughter Legislation

GBCA Launches Green Star Performance v2: A New Era for Sustainable Building Ratings

Sustainability in the construction industry: the role of certification schemes

Unlocking Transparency: The Promise of the UN Transparency Protocol for Global Trade

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Launches Public Review on Digital Product Conformity Exchange

A call for diligence: Addressing the rise in fraudulent steel certification

How can you be certain of your building materials’ source?

Understanding the landscape of steel certification schemes: the ACRS advantage

A User Guide to Steel Compliance

Why digital product traceability is key

The rise of sustainability demand

9 common considerations for Rebar Processors applying for certification

Green Building Council of Australia recognises the ACRS Sustainable Steel Certification Scheme under its Responsible Products Framework

The Road to Green Steel

All products, all locations – ACRS Scheme Note 22-01

ACRS March Newsletter

November 2021 Newsletter

ACRS verifies steel from source to site via unique 2-stage process

ACRS Certification AS/NZS 4671 2001 or AS/NZS 4671 2019?

ACRS certificates and Mill certificates - Two new handouts cover how to optimise the use of these

WHY YOU NEED THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION – 2 new handouts

NEW 2015 UPDATED ACRS - Compliance Checklists

ACRS Structural Steel Certificates and Steel Mill Certificates

Steel Suppliers AS/NZS Standards

ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes

Statement from ACRS on non-compliant products in market

Steel compliance using Building Product Information Guide

New Product Good Practice Guide from NBPC

Builder charged in steel roof collapse

Technical note: Non-compliance when upgrading steel by additional testing

ACRS’ New Relaxation Test Rigs

New Zealand opening the door to international standards - implications for the steel industry

NSW Government Passes Landmark Industrial Manslaughter Legislation

Steel Suppliers Certification

ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel

How ACRS SCS supports better sustainability reporting & impact

Protecting the ACRS Mark

ACRS SCS Scheme recognised by Infrastructure Sustainability Council

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes

Steel compliance using Building Product Information Guide

NZGBC launches Responsible Products Program, recognises ACRS SCS Scheme

Fibre-Reinforce Polymer Bars now covered by ACRS Product Certification Scheme

New Product Good Practice Guide from NBPC

International recognition for SCS scheme continues to grow

Steel Suppliers Traceability

ACRS note on Productivity Commission Interim Findings on Safeguard Measure for Structural Steel

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes

Statement from ACRS on non-compliant products in market

New Product Good Practice Guide from NBPC

International recognition for SCS scheme continues to grow