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New registration pathways for building surveyors and building inspectors
To help alleviate the pressure of entry and support registration retention, the VBA is now considering applications for the classes of Building Surveyor (Limited) and -
A decade in review: The state of the industry
In 2010, Victoria’s population was 5.4 million. The construction industry contributed $36 billion to the State’s GDP, fuelled by the work of 44,158 registered building -
A decade in review: Building, plumbing and the VBA
In December 2009, the Building Commission and the Plumbing Industry Commission moved from their separate Melbourne operating locations to the Goods Shed North, part of -
A message from the CEO - December 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, we’re about to tick over not just another year, but another decade.And it’s safe to say that this has -
More VBA scrutiny for non-compliant plumbers
Increased scrutiny awaits plumbers who are found responsible for non-compliant work. -
VBA Actions for the week ending 29 November 2019
A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week. -
VBA alerts building surveyors to multiple appointments for same work
Private building surveyors should check with prospective clients before accepting an offer of appointment to ensure no other surveyor has already been appointed to the -
New swimming pool and spa safety barrier requirements
Drowning is one of the leading causes of preventable death in young children aged 0 to 5 years, and in Victoria, 40 per cent of -
Survey: building, construction and civil sector
Seeking input from all businesses engaged with the Victorian building, construction and civil sector. -
VBA Actions for the week ending 22 November 2019
A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week.