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Flood‑resilient home design guidance outlining strategies, materials and construction practices to reduce flood damage and improve safety.
Learn how to complete a VBA360 complaints form, what information you need, and how to submit a clear complaint with step-by-step guidance
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
This page explains how to use VBA360 to complete your application, upload required documents and track its progress from submission to outcome.
This certificate of accreditation confirms that NuClad meets the performance requirements of the Victorian Building Regulations 2018 or the National Construction Code.
Research into smart contracts and digital finance solutions to improve efficiency, transparency and trust in construction.
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.
This guide supplements the Building and Plumbing Commissions (BPCs) Building Surveyor Code of Conduct (the Code) by providing further detail on BPC’s expectations for managing complaints when operating in the capacity of a relevant building
Learn Victorian smoke alarm requirements, installation, testing and maintenance. Find who is responsible, when alarms are required, and how to keep your home compliant.
Research exploring circular economy opportunities to reduce waste and improve sustainability across the building industry.