Building Commission news
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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.
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.
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.
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.
$1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee open for business
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the Minns Labor Government’s world-leading Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program (PFG).
Building Commission NSW visits Queanbeyan to connect with community, industry, skills sector and local government
Building Commission NSW will be in Queanbeyan from 15 to 17 September to connect with locals, the construction industry, skills sector and local government, as part of its commitment to engage with regional communities and lift building standards across the state.
Partner with us to develop micro-skill courses for the building industry
We’re inviting building industry organisations and professionals to help us create educational courses and content for the Construct NSW digital learning platform.
Building Commission inspection blitz in Far West and Central West NSW
Building Commission NSW has conducted a series of inspections across Far West and Central West NSW, with the main issues identified relating to non-compliant site signage, unlicensed work, building frames, and inadequate damp proof course defects.
Minns Labor Government injects $9.2 million to accelerate building certification and trades licensing approvals
As part of its commitment to meeting National Housing Accord targets the Minns Labor Government is injecting $9.2 million across four years into initiatives aimed at increasing the number of building certifiers and speeding up the licensing of building tradespeople.
Licences Suspended for Australian Trades Pty Ltd and Charbel Alha
Building Commission NSW has suspended the licences of Australian Trades Pty Ltd (300418C) and Charbel Alha (190178C) effective immediately, pending possible disciplinary action, in relation to allegations of repeated breaches of their obligations under the Home Building Act and the Australian Consumer Law.