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Research into passive fire protection defects to improve fire safety, compliance and building performance in residential properties.
Research on building on expansive soils covering risks, design strategies and compliance for safe, durable construction in Victoria.
Designers and engineers are reminded that service penetrations located within fire resistant elements and/or required smoke proof walls must have a protection method documented and be tested in accordance with the relevant standards.
Research on moisture-related disputes analysing causes, impacts and trends to improve building quality and reduce issues in Victoria.
Amendment VC282 to the Victoria Planning Provisions (VPP) came into effect on 8 September 2025.
Learn about the BPC’s powers, principles, and regulatory tools for building remediation in Victoria, including rectification orders, dispute resolution, and home warranty insurance pathways.
Research into residential water pressure examining impacts on plumbing performance, safety and water efficiency in Victoria.
Understand the Building and Plumbing Commission’s (BPC) discipline policy. Learn about practitioner accountability, enforcement principles, disciplinary actions, and review pathways.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
The research will compare drone use against conventional inspection approaches and explore ways to automate and upscale technology-assisted inspections for wider implementation.