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Official Ministerial guideline outlining fees for building surveying services in Victoria, including how fees are set, disclosed and varied under the building act.
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
Policy on gifts, benefits and hospitality covering rules, reporting requirements and ethical standards in Victoria’s building regulator.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Statutory referrals for enforcement tools outlining requirements for building surveyors to notify authorities and support regulatory enforcement and compliance.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Review the BAMS Portal Terms and Conditions to understand user responsibilities, legal obligations, data use, and access requirements for the Building Activity Management System (BAMS).
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
This guidance from the BPC explains how private building surveyors can transfer their statutory functions to another registered surveyor or municipal building surveyor under the Building Act 1993, including eligibility and consent requirements. It
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Statement of Expectations progress report outlining VBA performance and actions to 30 June 2020, supporting accountability and transparency.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how industry partners can provide financial or in‑kind contributions and letters of support for the BPC Research Grant Program 2026 to strengthen grant applications.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) offers specialised learning modules designed to help Relevant Building Surveyors (RBS) draft accurate, legally enforceable statutory documents. This practical training builds confidence in issuing notices,
Created: 30 Jun 2026