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Becoming a registered builder in Victoria? Follow our guide to applying for DBI eligibility, contacting approved distributors, and managing your account.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Find out how bushfire-prone areas and overlays affect building and planning in Victoria, including requirements, mapping tools and compliance guidance from the VBA.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This outlines the legal recourses available under Victoria's SOP Act when a respondent fails to properly respond to or release a performance security claim. Construction claimants can choose to either apply for formal adjudication or initiate court
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about Victoria's SOP Act, guiding builders on how to make and respond to progress payment and performance security claims.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to livable housing design requirements covering accessibility features, NCC standards and practical design elements for safe, adaptable homes in Australia.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Research on construction insolvency covering causes, impacts and strategies to improve industry resilience and stability in Victoria.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Under the Victoria Security of Payment (SOP) Act, recipients of a construction payment claim must either pay the full amount by the due date or provide a detailed payment schedule within 10 business days. Failure to respond or pay on time allows the
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn about NCC 2025 Plumbing Code changes in Victoria, including lead-free requirements, compliance updates, and key impacts for plumbers.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Mechanical services (restricted to single head split systems) covers the installation, commissioning, and incidental design of air-conditioning units. Practitioners must meet licensing requirements, compliance standards, and relevant experience to
Created: 30 Jun 2026