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Many bathroom renovation projects in Victoria require the right permits. However, not every project is the same, and there are some situations in which you may be exempt from obtaining a building permit for a bathroom renovation in Victoria. The most important thing is to be fully informed of your permit obligations before beginning any […]

Every building or structure in Australia falls under a ‘building classes’. These building classes are determined by the National Construction Code (NCC). These classes are important as they help to define the building and its requirements when it comes to construction, renovation, or redevelopment. It’s imperative that you fully understand your building class before applying

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has released its top six warning signs for identifying an unregisteredbuilder or an unregistered or unlicensed plumber. Building a house or renovating is often the biggest investment most people will ever make, so it is importanthomeowners protect themselves from unqualified and unregistered building practitioners and plumbers. The VBA’s Executive Director,

Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) is on track to remove combustible cladding from the state’s highest risk public buildings by the end of the year. The organisation, which was formed in 2019, is responsible for managing a $600 million funding package to ensure buildings with high-risk cladding are made safe and compliant. CSV Chief Executive Dan

Victorians should keep flammable objects including towels and clothes away from heaters at all times, thestate plumbing regulator warns. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) also reminds homeowners and renters of the need to have gas heatersserviced to stay safe this winter. The VBA’s Executive Director, Regulatory Operations, Lynda McAlary-Smith, said there were dangers posedby heaters.“The