Overview of 2023 Building and Plumbing Amendment Regulations covering NCC updates, compliance changes and revised standards for building and plumbing in Victoria.
BPC Design Documentation Practice Guide for Class 2 buildings, supporting clearer documentation, fewer defects and stronger collaboration across the building industry.
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Registered builders in Victoria must meet key regulatory obligations, including holding required insurance, notifying the relevant building surveyor at mandatory stages, stopping work when directed, and complying with Directions to Fix and Dispute
This guide explains the typical tasks for commercial building work. If you are asked to an assessment interview, some of your interview questions will be based on this information.
This outlines the legal recourse available to construction claimants in Victoria under the Security of Payment (SOP) Act when a respondent fails to pay a progress claim or provide a payment schedule. Key options detailed include exercising a lien
Learn how to calculate the cost of building work (CoW) for Victorian building permit applications, including new rules effective from 26 November 2025 and how they impact the Building Permit Levy. This guide explains required cost breakdowns,
Learn how to return home safely after a bushfire with practical advice on hazards, structural damage, utilities, clean‑up steps, and who to contact for help in Victoria.