Building Commission NSW regulates the building and construction sector in NSW
Building Commission NSW regulates the building and construction sector in NSW
From 1 December 2023, Building Commission NSW took on the job of overseeing the building and construction industry in NSW.
Home construction and strata guidelines
Building or renovating a home
Get information to help you build or renovate your home, get owner-builder permits, or resolving any building disputes you have.
Buying into or renovating in strata
Explore resources on buying off-the-plan, getting owner-builder permits, renovating, checking strata by-laws, and understanding local zoning rules.
Strata repairs and maintenance
More information
Understand strata renovation rules
Learn what changes need approval, otherwise you might be forced to change it back.
Register of building work orders
Find a list of active prohibition, building rectification, and stop work orders for residential apartment buildings.
Find an iCIRT rated builder
iCIRT is an independent construction industry tool to check if a builder is iCIRT rated.
Check a builder or tradesperson licence
Before hiring for building, wiring, plumbing, or HVAC work, make sure your contractor has a valid licence. Check online.
Handling strata disputes and complaints
Learn how to handle disputes between strata owners, residents, and the owners corporation.
Download our free home building contracts
Use our plain English home building contracts which covers all types of residential building work.
Get in touch
At Building Commission NSW, we offer a range of services to assist home and business owners, builders, traders, and others in resolving disputes.
We can help with complaints regarding:
- building, renovation, or trade work performed on residential buildings
- specialist trade work performed on residential and non-residential buildings.