The need to ‘reduce red tape’ and regulatory inconsistencies is a desirable outcome (OECD 1997) for developed countries. The cost normally associated with regulatory regimes are compliance costs and direct charges. Geiger and Hoffman (1998) have noted that the extent of regulation in an...

The CRC for Construction Innovation supports the Economic Development Plan, for Brisbane City Council. However a number of challenges exist that need to be addressed as they have the capacity to negatively impact upon the plan. These include: o The increased population growth in the local...