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Resource Hub
Welcome to the resource hub: a single location for all BPC resources, including practice notes, reports, checklists, fact sheets, forms, guides, training and more...
Victorian Building Authority 2015 to 2016 annual report, highlighting governance improvements, regulatory reforms, compliance programs, building safety initiatives, and performance in Victoria’s building and plumbing sectors.
Research on moisture-related disputes analysing causes, impacts and trends to improve building quality and reduce issues in Victoria.
Research into stakeholder perceptions and preferences to inform engagement, services and regulatory decision-making in Victoria.
Research on behavioural insights to reduce improper service penetrations and improve compliance and construction quality in Victoria.
Research into virtual reality tools that support compliance, learning and improved building and plumbing outcomes.
Research into passive fire protection defects to improve fire safety, compliance and building performance in residential properties.
Research on balcony water leakage examining causes, risks and solutions to improve durability and compliance in residential buildings.
Research into remote inspection technologies to improve compliance monitoring, efficiency and regulatory oversight of building work.
Research on moisture-related disputes analysing causes, impacts and trends to improve building quality and reduce issues in Victoria.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.