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Official Ministerial guideline outlining fees for building surveying services in Victoria, including how fees are set, disclosed and varied under the building act.
Flood‑resilient home design guidance outlining strategies, materials and construction practices to reduce flood damage and improve safety.
Statement of Expectations progress report outlining VBA performance and actions to 30 June 2020, supporting accountability and transparency.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Learn Victorian smoke alarm requirements, installation, testing and maintenance. Find who is responsible, when alarms are required, and how to keep your home compliant.
Find out when basketball rings require building approval in Victoria, including safety, installation requirements and exemptions for domestic properties.
Research into smart contracts and digital finance solutions to improve efficiency, transparency and trust in construction.
Explore the Guide to Standards and Tolerances, the recognised reference for domestic building work, helping consumers and practitioners understand acceptable workmanship standards.
A practical guide to standards and tolerances in domestic building, outlining acceptable workmanship benchmarks to help builders and owners assess quality and resolve construction issues.
Discover what combustible cladding is, which materials like aluminium composite panels (ACP) and EPS are restricted, and how to check your building’s safety.