Building Practitioners

3 Steps to Becoming a Registered Builder Thinking of applying to become a Registered Builder in Victoria? Check out the three key steps you need to go through to become […]

No matter how big or small your building and construction project is, you will need to be well-organised, have excellent communication skills, hold the ability to delegate tasks and prioritise […]

Changes to Victoria’s building laws came into effect on Sunday, 1 July 2018. The reforms affect all building practitioners in Victoria, as well as some plumbing contractors and suppliers. The […]

What are some of the key benefits of becoming a Registered Building Practitioner?   There are many people who enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working as a building contractor. […]

The Building Regulations 2018 commenced on 2 June 2018. Changes have been made to the documentation of permits to improve information for the regulator, the general public and building owners. The new […]

When applying for a Domestic Builder Registration with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), you must be able to demonstrate experience in Preliminary Works Activity. This includes things like applying for […]

  The new Building Regulations 2018 are set to come into effect on 2 June 2018. The new regulations will reflect the changing nature of the industry, equipment and methodology […]

Five new compliance codes (codes) that align to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 are now available from Worksafe Victoria. The five new […]

Why You Need To Be A Registered Builder In Victoria, if you’re a builder or tradesperson undertaking building work then you should be registered with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) […]

In Victoria, there are two classes of Domestic Builder work in which you can apply for registration. Firstly, there is a Domestic Builder (Unlimited) registration which allows you to carry […]

In 2017 there were many changes to legislation within the Building and Construction Industry. There were a series of amendments made to the Building Act 1993 which led to reforms […]

What work can be undertaken by a Domestic Builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures)? Within this domestic builder limited class of registration, the work is limited to […]

What work can be undertaken by a Domestic Builder (limited to the Construction of Gates and Fences)? This limited class of domestic building work is limited to the construction of […]

What work can be undertaken by a Domestic Builder (limited to framing)? As a Domestic Builder (limited to framing) you can take on domestic building work which is limited to […]

What work can be undertaken by a Domestic Builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction)? This limited class of domestic building work is limited to cabinet making, joinery […]

What work can be undertaken by a Domestic Builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying)? A Domestic Builder (limited) is limited to a class of building work for domestic building projects. […]

What work can be undertaken by a Domestic Builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen or laundry renovation)? A Domestic Builder (limited) is limited to a class of work. In this case, […]

No matter what category of Builders Registration you are applying for, you will need extensive practical work experience. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) place a huge emphasis on the practical […]

On 1 July 2017, amendments were made to the Building Interim Regulations 2017. Three key changes have been made to the: Prescribed qualifications for Builders Registration Scopes of Work Class […]

In Victoria, there are three classes of Domestic Builder Registration: Domestic Builder (Limited), Domestic Builder (Manager) and Domestic Builder (Unlimited). For people wishing to obtain a Domestic Builder’s Registration under […]

In Victoria, it is mandatory for builders to purchase Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) for all domestic building projects where the contract price is over $16,000. Domestic Building Insurance does not […]

Updates to the renewal process for your Builders Registration with the VBA   The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) recently made changes to the title of the Annual Renewal Form to […]

As of 1 August 2017, the following changes to the Victorian Domestic Building Contract Regulations will occur: The monetary threshold for a Major Domestic Building Contract will increase from $5,000 […]

6 Reasons Why You Should Be A Registered Building Practitioner   1.  Take On Larger Jobs By being Registered with the Victorian Building Authority as a Domestic Builder, you will […]

Risk is an aspect of particular importance both to client and to building contractors in the management of contracts. Risk affects the cost of the work since the contractor’s return […]

In Victoria, you must be registered with the VBA (Victorian Building Authority) as a Registered Building Practitioner to: Perform domestic building work that costs more than $5,000 which also includes […]