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Experience Statement for Building Inspector (limited registration up to 500m², no basement, 3 storeys). Supports application and assessment of experience and competency.
This document outlines the key updates in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 Volume 1, highlighting transition timelines and major regulatory amendments for commercial buildings from the previous 2022 baseline. It details critical changes
Research into capturing digital building information to improve compliance, transparency and lifecycle management in construction.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
The BPC has provided guidance to licensed plumbing practitioners about when a compliance certificate is required for fire protection work under the Plumbing Regulations 2018.
Standards alert for Amendment 4 to AS/NZS 5601.1 outlining updates to gas installation requirements and compliance standards.
Flood safety guide outlining preparation, response and recovery actions to reduce risks and improve safety during flood events.
Read the VBA’s Q1 2022 to 2023 Proactive Inspections Program report, featuring 2,406 inspections across 58 municipalities, identifying compliance risks in 51% of sites inspected.
Research exploring monitoring and remediation approaches to manage combustible cladding risks and improve building safety outcomes.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.