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.
Information for design and building practitioners
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Design practitioners
Understand designing for regulated designs and issue design compliance declarations within the Design and Building Practitioners scheme. Dive into essential information tailored for design practitioners.
Design practitioner registration
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Building practitioners
Explore how building practitioners can submit designs and issue declarations within the Design and Building Practitioners scheme. Access valuable guidance tailored for building practitioners.
Builders Continuing Professional Development
Building industry links and contacts
More information
NSW Planning Portal
Explore the NSW Planning Portal to discover different tools and planning services made to help you with your needs.
Builders' continuing professional development
Builders must complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year as a condition of licence renewal.
National Construction Code (NCC) compliance
Find out how to follow the NCC, which includes the Building Code of Australia and the Plumbing Code of Australia.
Company and partnership licences
Find out everything you need to know to get a company or partnership licence in NSW.
Licence information by industry in NSW
Learn the requirements for different trade licences across various industries in NSW.
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.