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Building Fact and Information Sheet Version History. Building Fact and Information Sheet Version History. XX . Download document. Version history. Category. Fact sheet. Version. 1.0. Published. 20 October 2022. Print this page. Email this page.
Research into digital twin technology to improve compliance, building performance and regulatory decision-making in construction.
Experience Statement for Building Surveyor (Limited registration). Supports application and assessment of experience and competency.
Learn about key changes in the National Construction Code 2022 through the VBA Roadshow. Access presentations and guidance to help industry professionals understand and apply the updates in Victoria.
Read the VBA Compliance and Enforcement Report January to June 2024, covering complaints, investigations, disciplinary actions and prosecutions across Victoria’s building and plumbing industries.
Read the VBA Compliance and Enforcement Report January to June 2023, covering complaints, investigations, disciplinary actions and prosecutions across Victoria’s building and plumbing industries.
Learn how to retrofit certain Class 9 buildings to reduce bushfire ember attack risk, with practical guidance on vulnerabilities, protective measures and building resilience.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Explore common mechanical services plumbing enquiries, including licensing requirements, compliance rules, and installation guidance.
BPC and ESV letter on open flue gas appliances outlining safety risks, compliance requirements and actions to protect occupants.