Having issues with a builder, plumber, or building surveyor? Discover how the BPC handles disputes, assesses compliance, and how you can submit a complaint or tip-off.
The BPC’s Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors sets mandatory standards to improve safety, integrity and accountability across Victoria’s building industry. It outlines key professional principles, compliance requirements and enforcement
Overview of the Class 2 design documentation practice guide, outlining requirements and best practices for compliant, high‑quality residential building projects in Victoria.
Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors in Victoria outlining legal obligations, core principles, standards, and disciplinary requirements under the Building Act.
The Victorian Government has amended the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, taking effect on 15 April 2026 to improve cash flow and fairness on jobsites. Key updates include a new statutory framework for performance
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,
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