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18 February 2026

Building Commission NSW issues warning on Raveen Vishal Nand and RPN Homes Pty Ltd

Building Commission NSW has issued a warning notice under section 23 of the Home Building Act (1989) regarding Raveen Vishal Nand and RPN Homes Pty Ltd.

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17 February 2026

Warning notice - Do not deal with Raveen Vishal and RPN Homes Pty Ltd

Building Commission NSW is warning consumers not to deal with Raveen Vishal Nand and RPN Homes Pty Ltd.

News
12 February 2026

An improved Swimming Pool Register is launching soon

We’re improving the Swimming Pool Register to provide clearer, more reliable pool compliance information, helping to keep pools safe for families and communities across NSW.

Departmental release
11 February 2026

Building Commission NSW visits 850 sites as part of unprecedented statewide inspection campaign

Building Commission NSW made an unprecedented push into regional NSW in 2025, visiting more than 850 building sites around the state to ensure construction standards are up to scratch. The increased focus on regional NSW represents Building Commission NSW’s commitment to protecting homeowners and upholding building quality and safety standards across the state.

Ministerial media release
5 February 2026

New legislation to improve confidence in building, property and conveyancing sector

The Minns Labor Government has introduced legislation to NSW Parliament to modernise property laws and ensure greater consistency across building sector licensing schemes.

Departmental release
27 January 2026

Plumbing supervision rules refined by building watchdog

Clarified supervision standards have been outlined in a Statement of Regulatory Intent (SRI) for apprentice plumbers, plumbing certificate holders and unlicensed and unqualified staff, after Building Commission NSW worked with industry to find a path towards lifting standards in the sector.

Departmental release
25 November 2025

Building Commission NSW returns to Riverina-Murray to lift electrical standards

Building Commission NSW has returned to the Riverina-Murray to hammer home the importance of electrical standards, issuing 11 fines and 36 written notices for electrical issues in a recent blitz.

Ministerial media release
23 November 2025

Minns Government building reforms to lay the foundation for modular and prefabricated homes to boost housing completions

The Minns Labor Government has proposed a new suite of productivity reforms to NSW building laws, including laying the foundation for a nation-leading adoption of prefabricated homes and modular buildings to help accelerate the state’s housing delivery.

Departmental release
22 October 2025

Building Commission NSW inspects 120 sites and helps 160 locals during Queanbeyan campaign

Building Commission NSW has wrapped up its Queanbeyan campaign, with the building regulator inspecting more than 120 sites and engaging with around 160 locals from September 15 to 17.

Ministerial media release
3 October 2025

Port to Port: Building Commission NSW inspects Hunter and Mid North Coast sites

Building Commission NSW has wrapped an inspection blitz on sites between Port Stephens and Port Macquarie, as part of its commitment to lifting building standards across regional NSW.

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