2017 media releases

Wednesday, 27 December 2017
Have a plumber check your caravan before the holidays (PDF, 521.21 KB)

Wednesday, 27 December 2017
Hot water safety in the bathroom (PDF, 455.38 KB)

Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Executive appointment boosts VBA (PDF, 384.56 KB)

Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Plumbing industry leader appointed to VBA Board (PDF, 377.34 KB)

Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Good neighbours and protection work when building (PDF, 560.72 KB)

Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Easy, low-cost steps to boost your-home’s bushfire protection (PDF, 703.99 KB)

Thursday, 12 October 2017
VBA names new Chief Executive (PDF, 100.33 KB)

Thursday, 5 October 2017
Plumber fined for compliance certificate fraud (PDF, 78.41 KB)

Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Inspect your new home before you buy (PDF, 499.75 KB)

Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Use a plumber with the correct credentials to install air conditioning (PDF, 109.36 KB)

Thursday, 14 September 2017
Rural building work (PDF, 423.35 KB)

Thursday, 3 August 2017
Lower bills, added value among 6 Star Standard perks (PDF, 405.87 KB)

Friday, 21 July 2017
VBA Stakeholder Confidence Survey 2016 (PDF, 794.59 KB)

Monday, 17 July 2017
7 signs your builder or plumber is unregistered (PDF, 92.62 KB)

Monday, 26 June 2017
The Victorian Building Authority has refined its requirements for owner-builder applications. (PDF, 529.64 KB)

Tuesday, 13 June 2017
Disciplinary action against Rangeview Estate building surveyor (PDF, 509.09 KB)

Friday, 9 June 2017
Make sure your gutters are not up the spout (PDF, 398.56 KB)

Monday, 5 June 2017
Building surge in Mitchell Shire to start 2017 (PDF, 424.43 KB)

Friday, 26 May 2017
Many building surveyors do not make light work (PDF, 394.16 KB)

Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Heavier penalties introduced for reckless builders (PDF, 116.91 KB)

Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Victorian renovators delight in $60 million worth of home improvement (PDF, 130.58 KB)

Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Tank it to the Limit – Sure up Your Rainwater Supply (PDF, 669.21 KB)

Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Check your heaters (PDF, 137.64 KB)

Monday, 8 May 2017
Unregistered contractor convicted (PDF, 419.35 KB)

Monday, 1 May 2017
A timely reminder to check your balcony (PDF, 174.48 KB)

Monday, 1 May 2017
Tap into the plumbing pipeline (PDF, 147.17 KB)

Friday, 21 April 2017
Build Aware Geelong and the Surf Coast (PDF, 528.5 KB)

Wednesday, 12 April 2017
ABCB Advisory Note - Transitional Referenced Documents (PDF, 118.85 KB)

Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Unsafe excavations unearthed on Surf Coast (PDF, 111.14 KB)

Friday, 24 February 2017
Charges laid over demolition of Corkman Irish Pub (PDF, 281.87 KB)

Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Building regulators heading to Geelong and Surf Coast (PDF, 69.77 KB)

Monday, 16 January 2017
Building Appeals Board dismisses appeal for alternative solution to Lacrosse cladding issue (PDF, 258.42 KB)

Thursday, 5 January 2017
VBA urges home owners to be alert for termite activity (PDF, 273.79 KB)