What is a Letter of Eligibility?
Monday, 10 December 2018
What is the confusion around insurance and providing a Letter of Eligibility for Domestic Builder Registration? (As you are aware Registered Building Practitioners licenced in Domestic Building classes are required to have appropriate insurance for work valued at more than $16,000.) So, when you submit your application you don’t have to have this insurance however
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Building Legislation – Company Registration Requirement as at 01 July 2018
Monday, 18 June 2018
On 1 July 2018, building legislation will change to allow a company to be registered as a building practitioner with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). From then on: # a company must be registered to enter into a major domestic building contract in the name of a company; # a company must be registered to
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NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS 2018 effective 02 JUNE 2018
Thursday, 14 June 2018
This is an important update to advise that the Building Regulations 2018 has come into effect as of 02 June 2018. There are 10 key areas of regulatory changes please click on the following link for an overview of the changes Building Regulations Overview 2018 If you want to download a pdf version of the
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BUILDERS LICENCE FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL – HAS BEGAN
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Reminder to all those that hold a domestic builders licence, that you are now required to re-register every five years. The first re-registrations commenced on 1st July 2017. Please visit the following link for further details: Fact-Sheet-Five-Year-Registration-Renewal If you are not certain when your registration expires, please contact the VBA immediately on 1300 815 127. Updating and maintaining your
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Changes to Domestic Building Insurance for Builders
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Domestic Building Insurance (DBI ) has undergone significant changes introduced by the VMIA – The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority. The changes have been introduced with the intention of simplifying and making the process quicker via an online portal – BuildVic. The information can be accessed by any electronic devices for ease of purchasing, managing and
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Components of Waterproofing in Domestic Building Work
Friday, 26 May 2017
Domestic building work is a broad term that covers various components here in Victoria, Australia. To qualify for your licence in this area, you must understand all the components and the necessary experience to perform them in a suitable manner. One of these components is the one about waterproofing, and we provide with the following
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CHANGES TO DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACT REGULATIONS
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
As of 1 August 2017, the following changes to the Domestic Building Contract Regulations will occur: The monetary threshold for a Major Domestic Building Contract will increase from $5000 to $10,000 The minimum value of a Cost Plus Contract will increase from $500,000 to $1 million and builders will need to ensure that a progress
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All about Carpentry: What You Need to Know as a Licenced Builder
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
When your goal is to be a licenced domestic builder in Victoria, Australia, you need a full understanding of certain skills and procedures in various areas of construction. Only through proving your knowledge and skills, and filing the proper paperwork, will you succeed in earning the right to be a registered, licenced builder in Victoria.
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Bathroom, Kitchen or Laundry Renovation: Domestic Coverage and What Can Be Done by a Registered Builder
Monday, 23 January 2017
Oftentimes a builder is asked to help with a bathroom, kitchen or laundry renovation. However, domestic jobs can have its share of issues, especially restorations and upgrading rooms like the bathroom and kitchen. And without the proper license or insurance, a builder could run into financial complications if problems arise. On the other hand, one
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Construction of Swimming Pools and Spas Based on VBA Guidelines
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
As a builder, jobs and work experience can be greatly expanded when you are in accordance with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). In fact, if you have the skills and experience you can apply for registration as a building practitioner in Domestic Building work. Domestic Building Work Domestic building work is a job that consists
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