Information for tradespeople, certifiers and developers
Trade responsibilities and resources
Find important information about the essentials of being part of the building and construction industry.
Your obligations to your customers
Compliance and regulation requirements by trade
Working on regulated buildings
Building and development certifiers
Discover how registered certifiers evaluate and decide on applications for development certificates for building and subdivision work.
Applying to become a certifier
Finding and appointing a certifier
Property developers working on regulated buildings
Learn how developers working on regulated buildings have additional responsibilities when managing a project.
Developer obligations when working on regulated buildings
More information
Licence information by industry in NSW
Learn the requirements for different trade licences across various industries in NSW.
Company and partnership licences
Find out everything you need to know to get a company or partnership licence in NSW.
National Construction Code (NCC) compliance
Find out how to follow the NCC, which includes the Building Code of Australia and the Plumbing Code of Australia.
NSW Planning Portal
Explore the NSW Planning Portal to discover different tools and planning services made to help you with your needs.
Certifiers' continuing professional development
Certifiers must complete ongoing training to stay current with industry changes and laws. Learn more.
Construct NSW training courses
Learn new skills and fill knowledge gaps with courses from Building Commission NSW. Courses have been developed by industry experts in collaboration with TAFE NSW.
NSW Building Industry Research Panel
Join the NSW Building Industry Research Panel to share your insights and help shape the future of the NSW construction industry.
Forms
Find forms related to the application, renewal, replacement, surrender, or update of licences, certificates, and registrations for contractors, supervisors, practitioners, engineers, and certifiers.
Home building complaints and enquiries
For consumers, traders and businesses.