Designing for Pedestrian Safety and Compliance in the Built Environment - Balancing Aesthetics, Compliance and Performance by Latham Australia

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
1. Understand the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards requirements for stair nosing and tactile indicators, including luminance contrast, slip resistance, and placement considerations.
2. Evaluate how building typology influences safety and accessibility product selection (e.g., transport hubs vs education vs heritage).
3. Identify best-practice strategies to balance design intent, innovation, and compliance early in the design process.
4. Recognise how sourcing and manufacturing decisions impact timelines, compliance, long-term performance and lifetime cost of ownership.
5. Document architectural flooring and accessibility elements to maintain compliance and design integrity throughout project delivery.

NSCA Performance Criteria
Practice Management and Professional Conduct: PC12, PC16
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation: PC45, PC46