Former building supervisor loses registration over ‘reckless disregard’ –...
This announcement is for: BuilderHome buyer / ownerSAT issues $10,000 fine plus reprimand and registration cancellation Mr Morton failed to properly carry out duties required by building registration...
View ArticleIs it your smoke alarm’s 10-year anniversary?
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerElectrical contractor / workerHome buyer / ownerBuilding & Energy and DFES urge home owners to check smoke alarm datesAll smoke alarms should be replaced...
View ArticlePenalty for building registration breach and unauthorised work – Ronald Henry...
This announcement is for: BuilderPermit authorityHome buyer / owner$136,500 building project carried out without the required registration or permitBuilding Services Board issued $2,500 fine for...
View ArticleBuilding surveyor fined over inadequate certification documents – Ronald...
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorPermit authorityHome buyer / ownerBuilding Services Board issues $1,000 fine for deficient certificationSome plans, specifications and technical...
View ArticleFine for failure to fix modular home in Perth Hills – Gran Designs WA Pty Ltd...
This announcement is for: BuilderHome buyer / ownerFailed to comply with Building Commissioner’s order to rectify floor and windowsGuilty pleas from company and director after Building and Energy...
View ArticleConcreter’s penalty drives home compliance message – Thomas John Sharkey
This announcement is for: BuilderConsumerHome buyer / ownerTradespersonFailed to comply with official order to rectify driveway work and damage$5,000 fine plus $368.50 in costsMagistrate noted need to...
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Can I lodge a building service complaint?
This publication is for: ConsumerBuilderTradespersonHome buyer / ownerDocuments: Can I lodge a building service complaint?As part of its function, Building and Energy provides an avenue for both...
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CCA Annual report 2020–2021
This publication is for: BuilderEmployee / workerEmployerTradespersonDocuments: CCA Annual report 2020–2021The Construction Contracts Act 2004 (the Act) commenced operation on 1 January 2005.The Act...
View ArticleBuilder fined for fence removal without notifying neighbour – Tiberiu...
This announcement is for: BuilderHome buyer / ownerTenantPermit authorityLandlord / lessorBuilding surveyorBuilding Services Board issues $1,000 fineBoundary fence removed without neighbour’s awareness...
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This page is for: BuilderKeep up-to-date with WorkSafe’s email information service. First, fill in your name and email address:Having trouble subscribing?Be sure to set your spam filters to allow...
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LG four yearly inspections of private swimming pool safety barriers 2020-21
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorConsumerHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityDocuments: LG four yearly inspections of private swimming pool safety barriers 2020-21Progress report on...
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Building industry reforms – Our work on national Building Confidence Report...
This page is for: BuilderBackgroundImproving the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia.In mid-2017 in response to community and...
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Consultation – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment)...
This publication is for: BuilderEmployerEmployee / workerTradespersonDocuments: Security of payment consultation paper Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Regulations 2022...
View ArticleCommerce Minister media statement – Security of Payment Regulations released...
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorBusiness / companyPlumberTradespersonDraft regulations to support Security of Payment laws released for consultation Workers and industry urged to have...
View ArticleFine for failure to fix modular home in Perth Hills – Gran Designs WA Pty Ltd...
This announcement is for: BuilderHome buyer / ownerFailed to comply with Building Commissioner’s order to rectify floor and windowsGuilty pleas from company and director after Building and Energy...
View ArticleCouncils keep heads above water on pool barrier inspections
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorHome buyer / ownerPermit authorityLocal governments must inspect private pool safety barriers at least every four years1.6% of WA pools were overdue...
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General Inspection (Snapshot) Report six – Waterproofing wet areas
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorConsumerPermit authorityDocuments: GIR6 – Waterproofing wet areasBuilding and Energy undertook a snapshot general inspection into waterproofing systems...
View ArticleFailure to fix faults leaves roofer in the red – Michael Shadlow of Emerald...
This announcement is for: BuilderTradespersonHome buyer / ownerConsumerRoof restorer ignored Building Commissioner’s order to rectify defects in FalconMatter went to trial due to claims of ‘reasonable...
View ArticleDraft Work Health and Safety regulations (exposure drafts) released
This announcement is for: BuilderBuilding surveyorBusiness / companyCaravan / residential park operatorCommercial tenancyConsumerCooperativeDebt collectorDeveloperElectrical contractor / workerEmployee...
View ArticleBusselton build brings home lack of oversight – Jeremy Peter Evans
This announcement is for: BuilderHome buyer / ownerSeveral defects found in construction of a two-storey houseSAT mediation concludes with a $7,500 fine for lack of supervisionBuilding company is now...
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