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About BICB

The Building Industry Credit Bureau (BICB) is an Australian—membership-based—not-for-profit organisation. We act as a conduit for members to share accurate financial trading and credit-related information via a secure online database. All our members are suppliers or subcontractors to the Building & Construction Industry.

Construction is the third-largest industry in Australia for employment and its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) contribution. Unfortunately, it is also the second-largest industry for corporate insolvencies, with a pre-pandemic five-year average of 1,590 per annum.

BICB is the only national organisation with the volume of industry-specific trading data. Our trading history database shows how an entity is paying its accounts over time with other BICB members. Seeing payment patterns to multiple suppliers enables you to determine whether you offer credit to a customer or not.

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INDUSTRY RISK BAROMETER

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The ‘Industry Risk Barometer’ analyses the combined risk scores of 100,000 plus debtor entities to provide an overall picture of risk in two risk categories – Risk of Insolvency and Risk of Late Payment. These scores are calculated monthly using current data from BICB and Alares extensive data sets.

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PRESS RELEASES

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This section will display links to press releases.

Press Releases will be made and distributed through an online service to all press outlets who write of matters of building and construction; finance and similar subjects.

BICB IN THE PRESS

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This archive displays the most recent articles which BICB has submitted for publication in various periodicals, magazines and newspapers in the building and construction industry domain.

IMAGES AND LOGOS

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Images provided here are available for fair use by press outlets in illustrating articles about BICB, Risk Tracker and/or Executive Director Carla Seirlis.

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Executive Director Carla Seirlis

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advice that got a debt paid - BICB

CASE STUDY

One of our members sought advice about an unpaid debt
from a licensed Queensland builder

  • Our Executive Director Wayne Clark advised they could log this complaint with QBCC. This entity has the power to suspend and/or cancel a Queensland builder’s license if a debt is undisputed.
  • The good news is, our member got paid!
  • Because we keep up to date on legislation surrounding the building and construction industry, we can give the appropriate advice to members.
  • This is just one of the many benefits of being a member of BICB. Our member well and truly got their money’s worth in his membership fee from advice that quickly got their debt paid!
Using BICB services and the data and information provided has helped our business make confident decisions when it comes to credit applications for our company.
ALLKIND Joinery
…The BICB is a great organisation whose members always look to be constructive and fair in any dealings they have with clients.
Michael Chesterman, Helix Legal
Excellent service and support. I have known Wayne and the team for many years, and they are a mine of information…
Jenny Lanyon
…Their hard work provides members with up to date and well researched information . …The monthly meetings are a great way to catch up with others in our industry and are always of value.
Geraldine Owens