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24 May 2019

Building permit activity weakens in March 2019

More than 8950 building permits were issued in March 2019, taking the total reported cost of work for the month to just over $3 billion.
21 May 2019

VBA plumbing audits top 3240 between January and March 2019

The Victorian Building Authority completed more than 1300 plumbing and drainage audits in March 2019, with one-sixth of the work audited failing to meet Australian
17 May 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 17 May 2019

A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week.
10 May 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 10 May 2019

A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week.
3 May 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 3 May 2019

A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week.
1 May 2019

Victoria adopts the new National Construction Code

The Building and Plumbing Codes of Australia have changed. On 1 May 2019, the National Construction Code 2019 came into effect, introducing significant changes to
24 April 2019

Record year for building work in Victoria as permits nudge $40 billion

Applications for building permits in Victoria continued at record levels in 2018, with the cost of works in permits reported to the Victorian Building Authority
24 April 2019

Pre-winter checklist to keep you safe, warm and dry

With autumn here, it’s time to prepare your home for the colder and wetter weather of winter.Follow the VBA’s handy checklist to help you and
18 April 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 18 April 2019

A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week.
12 April 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 12 April 2019

A summary of VBA prosecutions, show cause notices, notices of decision, permit levy audits, proactive inspections and plumbing activities for the week.

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Building permit activity weakens in March 2019

VBA plumbing audits top 3240 between January and March 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 17 May 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 10 May 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 3 May 2019

Victoria adopts the new National Construction Code

Record year for building work in Victoria as permits nudge $40 billion

Pre-winter checklist to keep you safe, warm and dry

VBA Actions for the week ending 18 April 2019

VBA Actions for the week ending 12 April 2019

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