COVID-19 Incident Notification Requirements
The new OH&S (COVID-19 Incident Notification) Regulations 2020 requires employers to notify Worksafe Victoria if a person with confirmed COVID diagnosis has attended the workplace. The Victorian Government has introduced the Occupational Health…
August 4, 2020
NCC 2019 Amendment 1
The National Construction Code 2019 Amendment 1 came into effect on 1 July 2020. Changes include: A new provision regarding egress from early childhood centres. Clarification that anti-ponding board requirements only apply to roofs were sarking is…
August 4, 2020
Professional Indemnity Update
Government moves to ease restrictions on professional indemnity insurance In August last year, building surveyors and inspectors were permitted to hold policies with exclusions, following a tightening of the insurance market. Since this time, the…
February 25, 2020
Code of Conduct
The VBA has released a draft Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors which outlines the expected standard of professional conduct. The Code is designed to enhance safety and quality in the building and construction industry, with the intent of…
February 25, 2020
Cladding Rectification Levy
On 1 January 2020, the State Government implemented the combustible cladding levy to fund rectification works for high-risk buildings. The levy will apply to all Building Permit Applications (including staged permit applications) received by…
February 25, 2020
Cladding Rectification Levy
An additional building permit levy is being introduced by the Victorian Government to fund rectification works by Cladding Safety Victoria. The new levy is expected to come into effect from 1 January 2020. The VBA is responsible for collecting the…
December 12, 2019
New Registration Laws for Pools & Spas
On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. It is now mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with the relevant council by 1 June……
December 11, 2019
Cadet/Assistant Building Surveyor
Between 2 - 4 years’ PRIVATE SECTOR experience Salary based on experience Melbourne based role Immediate start preferable ________________________________________ Grimbos Building Surveyors is one of Melbourne’s most reputable private building…
December 11, 2019
Labelling of ACP Products
In early 2018, the Building Ministers Forum requested Standards Australia to develop a permanent labelling system of Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) products. The intent of labelling is to improve the ability of consumers and building practitioners…
October 22, 2019