Technical Workplan
Delivery of the FY27 ISC Technical Workplan and IS Product Roadmap is now underway, with our first committed deliverable, IS Insights, now live.
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback through the consultation process, the IS Rating Scheme Value Proposition Survey, and our stakeholder briefing calls.
This update provides an overview of progress to date, key themes raised through consultation, and the actions underway in response. Where stakeholders highlighted a need for additional guidance or support, we have also included links to existing resources to help improve awareness and accessibility
Progress on the FY27 workplan
All committed items remain on track for their target delivery dates. IS Insights Phase 1 was delivered in line with its September 2026 target.
| Committed item | Target | October progress |
| IS Insights digital platform – Phase 1 | Sep 2026 | Delivered.
IS Insights is now live and available to industry, providing benchmarking and insights based on verified IS Rating data. Click here to read learn more, access the tool or watch the recording of the webinar recording. |
| IS Materials Calculator update (+A2 EPD indicators, ITMM alignment) | Dec 2026 | In progress.
Requirements have been confirmed and development is underway. The update will incorporate A2 EPD indicators and improve alignment with the ITMM Methodology. |
| ITMM Pathway guidance | Dec 2026 | In progress.
Draft guidance is being developed to support consistent application of the ITMM Pathway and provide greater clarity for users. |
| ASRS AASB S2 Pathway guidance | Feb 2027 | In progress.
Guidance has been developed for contractors seeking support with climate-related disclosures. Work is now underway to assess how this approach can be expanded to meet the needs of other organisations and user groups. |
| Verification communication opportunities | Jun 2027 | In progress.
Early findings have been shared with the Contractor Working Group and Technical Committee and are informing recommendations to improve the consistency, clarity and actionability of verification feedback. |
| IS Insights digital platform – Phase 2 (water, waste, circularity, biodiversity metrics) | Jun 2027 | In progress, scoping commenced.
Initial planning is underway to expand IS Insights beyond carbon metrics, with consideration being given to water, waste, circular economy and biodiversity indicators. |
Stretch items
Work continues on digitisation of IS v2.2 Design and As Built and the AI Technical Manual assistant. The assistant has now moved from internal testing to a controlled pilot with an external test group, and we will begin reporting on its progress in future updates. If you would like to be involved in this, please reach out to us at info@iscouncil.org
Ongoing activities
The Rulings Register continues to be published monthly, and the Innovations Register bi-monthly. The IS Technical Committee meets in October 2026, and the Contractor Working Group continues to meet monthly.
IS Insights is now live
IS Insights is ISC’s new sustainability performance and benchmarking platform. Phase 1 provides construction phase carbon intensity metrics for several asset categories, developed in partnership with SPARK North East Link and the University of Melbourne using historic project data.
Projects can use these metrics to estimate carbon budgets during planning based on asset characteristics, and to benchmark the performance of completed assets against industry. This responds directly to feedback that years of rating data should be used to showcase performance and set benchmarks.
Phase 2 will investigate expanding the platform to water consumption, potable water substitution, waste and resource volumes and diversion rates, project circularity and biodiversity, with a target of June 2027.
What we heard and how we are responding
Consultation on the draft workplan closed on 28 August 2026. Alongside written submissions, we held briefing calls with delivery authorities, asset owners and contractors, and received 17 responses to the IS Rating Scheme Value Proposition Survey.
Respondents continue to value independent third-party verification, credibility and client confidence. Most told us they currently undertake IS Ratings mainly where a client or government requires it, and that the effort of a rating needs to be more clearly matched by the value it delivers.
| What you told us | How we are responding & links |
| Focus more on sustainability outcomes and less on process, wording and evidence | Rulings and guidance are being assessed against the improvements already in IS v2.2, prioritising requirements that add effort without proportionate outcomes.
IS Insights credits will be based on measured performance. Click the link below to see the latest rulings. |
| Make verification more consistent, with clearer and more actionable comments | The Verification Communication Opportunities item is reviewing how verifiers, IS Quality Controllers and project teams communicate.
Early findings are being discussed with the Contractor Working Group and Technical Committee to help shape recommendations, with findings to be shared more broadly with other stakeholders at a later stage. The objective is to support more consistent verification outcomes and provide clearer, more actionable feedback to project teams. |
| Show the value and return on investment of an IS Rating | We have heard this feedback clearly. The introduction of IS Insights benchmarks is an important first step in demonstrating and quantifying the outcomes associated with IS Ratings.
We are also exploring additional opportunities to better articulate the value proposition and return on investment of ratings, including the collection of evidence, data and case studies that can help demonstrate tangible benefits for projects, organisations and investors. Findings and future initiatives will be shared with stakeholders as this work progresses. |
| Share examples, templates and precedents from past projects | Verified example Credit Summary Forms are available. Click here to read them – https://resources.iscouncil.org/home/csf-examples
Ene-1 User Note is also available to support assessors and project teams in the delivery of Ene-1 credit. https://resources.iscouncil.org/home/ene-1-user-note |
| Provide clearer direction on base cases | There is guidance material for the development of BAU Assumptions available on our ISC Resource centre here – https://resources.iscouncil.org/home/guidance-for-the-development-of-business-as-usual-bau-assumptions
Materials Calculator Guideline can be found here – https://resources.iscouncil.org/home/is-materials-calculator-4ff7a84-is-materials-calculator-guideline
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| Align embodied carbon reporting with EN 17472, RICS and PAS 2080 as well as ITMM | This feedback is being considered in the scoping of the IS Materials Calculator update and the ITMM Pathway. The aim is to improve alignment with recognised industry approaches and support more consistent embodied carbon reporting across projects. |
| Allow more flexibility, such as client-selected credits or business-level verification | The standalone verification pathways being explored through IS Insights, ITMM and ASRS AASB S2 reporting support this direction, building on the Rating Badges concept. These initiatives are investigating more flexible ways for organisations to verify sustainability performance and outcomes while maintaining the integrity and credibility of the IS framework. |
| Move away from spreadsheets and documents | Digitisation of the IS v2.2 Design and As Built pathways remains a stretch initiative, with ISC actively seeking funding partners to support its development. This work could help reduce reliance on spreadsheets and documents while improving efficiency, consistency and user experience across the verification process. |
| Provide a single place to find guidance, rulings and tools | ISC Resource Centres is the best place to go to see all updates to the rating scheme. This can be accessed via the link here. |
What’s next
During October and November, we will:
- Continue development of the IS Materials Calculator update and ITMM Pathway guidance ahead of December delivery.
- Present progress and consultation outcomes to the IS Technical Committee in October.
- Gather feedback from the AI Technical Manual assistant test group to inform progress reporting.
- Begin scoping Phase 2 metrics for IS Insights.
Our next update will be published in December 2026. You can review the FY27 ISC Technical Workplan and IS Product Roadmap here
If you would like to discuss the workplan or be involved in testing groups for upcoming initiatives, please contact us at info@iscouncil.org
7 August 2026
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to shaping ISC’s technical direction over the past year — through the Continuous Improvement register, direct engagement, working group discussions and our June 2026 stakeholder survey. Your input has directly informed the priorities set out in this workplan.
We’re pleased to release the draft FY27 ISC Technical Workplan and IS Product Roadmap for industry consultation. This document sets out ISC’s technical deliverables, stretch targets and longer-term product roadmap for the year ahead, and reflects our ongoing commitment to transparent, stakeholder-informed development of the IS Rating Scheme.
The full document also includes a summary of feedback received through our Continuous Improvement register and June 2026 stakeholder survey, and how this has shaped our goals and objectives for the year.
Click here to review the draft FY27 ISC Technical Workplan and IS Product Roadmap
Have your say
We want to hear from you. Whether you’re a project team, verifier, delivery authority or industry partner, your feedback helps us refine these priorities before the workplan is finalised.
Provide your feedback via our survey here.
Feedback closes: 28 August 2026
Stakeholder engagement timeline
- 31 July 2026 – Draft FY27 Technical Workplan released for consultation.
- 28 August 2026 – Consultation period closes.
- September 2026 – Final workplan published and delivery commences.
If you would like to discuss the workplan or your feedback in more detail, please contact us at info@iscouncil.org.
28 July 2026
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Future of IS Ratings survey and engagement activities.
Over the past month, we have completed a detailed review of stakeholder feedback, analysed entries from our Continuous Improvement Register, and prepared a draft FY27 ISC Technical Workplan and IS Product Roadmap. This work has helped identify the areas that matter most to industry and will guide the next phase of stakeholder engagement as we refine and prioritise our technical workplan over the coming year.
Feedback received reinforced strong support for the role of the IS Rating Scheme in driving sustainability outcomes across infrastructure projects. Stakeholders also highlighted opportunities to further improve usability, reduce administrative burden, strengthen consistency and focus more heavily on sustainability outcomes. These themes have directly informed the priorities incorporated within the FY27 workplan.
Building on the success of IS v2.2
The FY27 workplan builds on the significant improvements delivered through IS v2.2 Design and As Built and the revised verification process released in the past year.
Early results are encouraging. The majority of eligible IS v2.1 Design and As Built ratings have now partially or fully transitioned to IS v2.2, while verification appeals have continued to decline. In one comparable Eco-1 submission, IS v2.2 achieved a reduction of more than 50% in submission size and 84% fewer supporting evidence documents, while progressing through verification in a single review round. An independent review also found approximately 98% of verification comments were accurate and consistent with established verifier principles and technical requirements.
These outcomes indicate that recent improvements are helping to reduce administrative burden while maintaining the rigour and credibility expected from independent third-party verification.
What we’re hearing
Feedback received reinforced strong support for the role of the IS Rating Scheme in driving sustainability outcomes across infrastructure projects. Stakeholders also highlighted opportunities to:
- Place greater focus on sustainability outcomes.
- Improve consistency and clarity across verification processes.
- Reduce administrative effort while maintaining the credibility and rigour of IS Ratings.
- Provide greater visibility of future product development priorities and timing.
These themes have directly informed the priorities incorporated within the FY27 workplan.
Key focus areas for FY27
The FY27 Technical Workplan includes several priority initiatives aimed at supporting industry while continuing to strengthen ISC products and services, including:
- Updates to the IS Materials Calculator, including alignment with emerging embodied carbon reporting requirements (Infrastructure Transport and Materials Method (ITMM)).
- Development of IS Insights, a sustainability performance and benchmarking platform designed to provide data-driven insights and industry benchmarks.
- Development of guidance and pathways to support alignment with emerging sustainability disclosure requirements, including ASRS AASB S2.
- Investigation of improved reporting and verification pathways to reduce duplication and improve efficiency for project teams.
- Ongoing continuous improvement of IS tools through rulings, guidance materials and stakeholder engagement.
What’s next?
During August, we will:
- Publish and share the draft FY27 ISC Technical Workplan and IS Product Roadmap.
- Continue targeted engagement with industry stakeholders, the IS Technical Committee and Contractor Working Group.
- Commence planning and early delivery activities for FY27 priority initiatives.
- Seek stakeholder input on several proposed improvement initiatives and future product development opportunities.
We remain committed to ensuring our technical workplan activities are transparent, industry-informed and focused on delivering practical value for project teams, asset owners and the broader infrastructure sector.
If you would like to discuss the workplan or contribute to future consultation activities, please contact us at info@iscouncil.org.
16 June 2026
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent survey and early engagement activities. Your input is helping shape the next phase of our technical workplan across IS Ratings and broader offerings.
We are now moving into the analysis and roadmap development phase, building on survey results and stakeholder engagement over the past month. Internal prioritisation sessions have also commenced to assess opportunities based on impact, effort and dependencies.
Focus for July:
- Develop a draft technical workplan
- Validate priorities through targeted stakeholder engagement
We remain on track to share the roadmap with industry in August, providing clear visibility of priorities, timing and delivery for the next phase of IS Rating tools.
Thank you again to all who have contributed, your feedback is directly informing the direction of this next phase.
If you would like to be involved in the roadmap consultation process, please contact us at info@iscouncil.org.
20 May 2026
We are inviting you to help shape the future of the IS rating scheme.
Following the successful release of IS v2.2 Design and As Built Tool, we have launched a Continuous Improvement Program to ensure the scheme continues to evolve in a way that is practical, efficient, and valuable for industry.
Your insight is a critical part of this process, and we invite you to complete a short survey to help inform our future roadmap. The survey focuses on what is working well, where challenges exist, and what changes would make the biggest difference.
Please complete the survey by 5 June 2026 using the link provided here
What you can expect:
This survey is the first step in a structured improvement program that will take place over the coming months:
- May – June: we will gather feedback from across our stakeholder community.
- June – we will analyse responses, identify key themes, and prioritise areas for improvement.
- July – we will develop a Continuous Improvement roadmap and undertake further stakeholder engagement to test and refine proposed changes.
- August – we will publish a clear roadmap outlining what will be delivered and when, so you can see how your feedback is being actioned.
We are committed to closing the loop by sharing what we have heard and how it is shaping future improvements to the rating scheme.
Your feedback will directly influence the next phase of IS development, and we encourage you to take a few minutes to have your say.
Please note the survey will close on 5 June 2026.