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Research on digital traceability assessing effectiveness, transparency and compliance improvements in construction projects across Victoria.
Victorian Building Authority Proactive Inspections Program Q3 2019 to 2020 report covering building and plumbing inspections, compliance risk findings, enforcement actions, combustible cladding and fire safety issues, case studies, and regulatory
Experience Statement for Building Inspector (limited registration up to 500m², no basement, 3 storeys). Supports application and assessment of experience and competency.
Research into regulatory reform supporting industrialised construction, innovation and compliant building outcomes across Victoria.
The Building Surveyor Audit Program 2021 reviews compliance of Class 2–9 buildings in Victoria against the National Construction Code. Based on 88 audits, the report identifies widespread documentation gaps and non-compliance, with every project
VBA’s 2024 Building Documentation Audit found widespread gaps in compliance and documentation quality, especially in wet areas, structural design, and drainage. The report calls for clearer building documentation and stronger oversight to improve
Explore the VBA’s Q4 2022 to 2023 Proactive Inspections Program report, featuring 1,610 building and plumbing inspections, key compliance findings, enforcement actions, and insights into construction safety and quality across Victoria.
Read the VBA’s Q3 2022 to 2023 Proactive Inspections Program report, featuring 1,887 building and plumbing inspections, key compliance findings, enforcement actions, and insights into building safety and industry standards across Victoria.
Research on featherweight housing exploring affordable, compliant and rapidly deployable construction solutions for Victoria’s housing challenges.
This ministerial guideline sets out how fees are determined for appointing a prescribed building practitioner as an inspector.