Building Permit Application Changes
Commencing 1 July 2019, Registered Building Surveyors (RBS) must submit an…
Mandatory Registration of Swimming Pools & Spas
Legislation was recently passed to make the registration of swimming pools and…
Changes to the Victorian Plumbing Regulations
The Victorian Building Authority has worked with industry and the Department of…
Building Dispute Resolution Service
A new Victorian Government service for resolving disputes between home owners…
VBA Proactive Inspection Program
In late 2015 the VBA and Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) launched the…
Penalties for carrying out Building Work without a Permit
Effective 4th July 2016, land owners and owner-builders are responsible for…
Directions to Fix Building Work
Building Surveyors are required by law to issue a direction to fix building…
Summary of changes to the NCC
The updated NCC brings significant changes to the industry including new…
New Definition of Effective Height
With a number of changes occurring with the NCC 2016, one to note is the new…
Sprinklers & Balconies
An amendment to the NCC came into effect on 15 December 2015, mandating that…