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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,
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to surveyor registrations covering classes, requirements and processes for becoming a registered building surveyor in Victoria.
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
Learn what it means to be an owner builder and how prepare for the owner builder assessment.
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 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
Understand enforceable undertakings with the BPC. Learn how building and plumbing practitioners can remedy defective works and resolve show cause notices.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to use the Building Activity Management System (BAMS) with this user guide for building surveyors, covering key tasks, lodgements and VBA requirements.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
FAQs on BPC online building exams, covering eligibility, onboarding, technical requirements, exam rules, identity verification, troubleshooting, scoring, results, resits, and application next steps.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn Victorian smoke alarm requirements, installation, testing and maintenance. Find who is responsible, when alarms are required, and how to keep your home compliant.
Created: 30 Jun 2026