Australian Construction Services
ACS
1987 – 1997
Commercially run design, project management and construction services business of the Department of Administrative Services, delivering works for Commonwealth agencies on a fee-for-service basis.
How it came into existence
Formed in 1987 when the Department of Housing and Construction was abolished on 24 July 1987 and its construction functions passed to the Department of Administrative Services, where they were operated as the business unit Australian Construction Services.
- Commonwealth design and construction services
How it ended
Wound up in 1997 after the Government decided to withdraw from in-house construction services; its business was sold or closed and Commonwealth agencies turned to private sector providers.
Main functions
- Architectural and engineering design for Commonwealth works
- Project and construction management
- Property maintenance and facilities services
- Technical advice on building and construction
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Administrative Services.
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Sources
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