Cross-border procurement · Australia / China
Cross-border building materials, coordinated with the build.
Procurement works when specification, compliance, lead time, quality control, logistics and site interfaces are managed as one sequence.
Supplier partnerships · Business in planning
AUD Materials
Partner with AUD Materials to explore Australia’s residential materials market. Built on AUD Group’s local business foundation and AUD Build’s Sydney construction experience, the planned brand connects manufacturing strengths with the needs of Australian homes.
Source for the project, not in isolation.
AUD Group coordinates selected cross-border procurement where it supports project cost, programme or specification. A cheaper window that fails its wind rating, a stone batch that does not match the sample, or a joinery package that arrives after the plasterer has left will cost more than it saved. Every package is therefore reviewed against Australian requirements and the project's consultant documentation before anything is ordered.
Windows and façades
Specification, supplier coordination, samples, production timing and delivery interfaces.
- AS 2047 ratings for the site's wind and water requirements
- Glazing to AS 1288
- Shop drawings coordinated with the frame and openings
Stone and finishes
Selection, samples, batch consistency, packing and site sequencing.
- Natural stone, porcelain and tile packages
- Approved control samples kept for comparison
- No engineered stone, which is prohibited in Australia
Joinery
Shop-drawing coordination, finishes, hardware, quality review and installation interfaces.
- Kitchens, vanities, wardrobes and feature joinery
- Site measure before production
- Hardware and spare parts planned for
Structural packages
Project-specific coordination with engineers, certifiers, builder and logistics providers.
- Engineer review of product data
- Certification documentation for the certifier
- Delivery sequenced to the build programme
Compliance first
What every package must prove.
Price is the last thing to compare, not the first. Before production, each product needs evidence that it can be lawfully supplied and installed on the project.
Australian standards
Evidence of suitability under the National Construction Code, plus product standards such as AS 2047 for windows and AS 1288 for glass.
Certification marks
WaterMark for plumbing and drainage products and RCM for in-scope electrical equipment, where they apply.
Prohibited materials
No engineered stone, and asbestos-free documentation for products and components from higher-risk categories.
Biosecurity
Treated and marked timber packaging (ISPM 15) and clean shipments so goods clear the border without delay.
Read the full checklist: What cross-border sourcing must prove.
How a package runs
From specification to installation.
Each step has a sign-off, so problems are found at the factory rather than on site.
Specification and compliance review
Confirm the performance requirements with the architect, engineer and certifier, and the documents the certifier will need.
Supplier shortlist and samples
Compare suppliers on certification, capacity and track record. Approve physical samples and keep control samples.
Pre-production approval
Shop drawings, test reports and site measurements signed off before production starts.
Production and inspection
Quality checks during production and before packing, against the approved samples and drawings.
Shipping, clearance and delivery
Freight, insurance, customs and biosecurity clearance, then delivery sequenced to the build programme and site access.
Installation and handover
Installer interfaces, defects process, warranty documents and spare parts handed over with the project.
Cross-border sourcing usually works best for larger or repeated packages, custom windows, joinery and stone where specification control matters, and projects with enough programme lead time to plan production and freight properly.
Local supply is usually better for small or urgent items, products that cannot be certified for Australian use in time, and anything where after-sales service must be immediate.
The decision is made package by package, on landed and installed cost, programme risk and long-term support, as part of the wider development and construction plan.
Frequently asked
Procurement questions.
Availability, compliance, certification, warranty and suitability are assessed for each project and product package.
Bring us the package before the programme needs it.
Send the drawings or specification, quantities and the date the product is needed on site. We will tell you whether cross-border sourcing makes sense and what it must prove first.