Find out how bushfire-prone areas and overlays affect building and planning in Victoria, including requirements, mapping tools and compliance guidance from the VBA.
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
Find guidance from various sources on preparing for, during and after storms and floods, including safety tips, building damage, mould risks and recovery advice.
Becoming a registered builder in Victoria? Follow our guide to applying for DBI eligibility, contacting approved distributors, and managing your account.
This document establishes the official Victorian Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) policy wording tailored specifically for owner-builders with a Certificate of Insurance issued between 31 May 2010 and 30 September 2011. It defines the unique
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.
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
Learn how to design and construct buildings in Victoria to withstand earthquakes, including regulatory requirements, standards and best-practice guidance from the Building and Plumbing Commission.