Becoming a registered builder in Victoria? Follow our guide to applying for DBI eligibility, contacting approved distributors, and managing your account.
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
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.
Guide to livable housing design requirements covering accessibility features, NCC standards and practical design elements for safe, adaptable homes in Australia.
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
This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Mechanical services (restricted to single head split systems) covers the installation, commissioning, and incidental design of air-conditioning units. Practitioners must meet licensing requirements, compliance standards, and relevant experience to