Building Commission news

Building Commission NSW is making its Construct NSW learning platform more accessible to the state’s increasingly multicultural construction sector by launching its first course in Mandarin, with further translations in other languages to follow.

Building Commission NSW has taken its work to the regions, carrying out an inspection blitz on a significant number of Mid North Coast home construction sites.

We've launched our Supervisor Responsibilities course in Mandarin to help ensure that essential education is accessible to the wider NSW building and construction industry.

This notice informs stakeholders about the proposed recognition of an approval scheme for electrical articles under Clause 23 of the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2018.

Communities recovering from the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are being reminded to stay vigilant when it comes to arranging repairs or building work with tradespeople.

A Sydney man has been hit with a $473,000 fine after being found guilty of more than 40 breaches involving unlicensed and uninsured residential building work for four consumers in 2022.

We have identified significant non-compliance in hot water heat pump installations under the Energy Saving Scheme, urging adherence to standards and proper licensing.

Minister for Building Anoulack Chanthivong has welcomed Building Commission NSW warning plumbers across the state to get up to speed on their supervision requirements or face fines in an upcoming targeted compliance campaign.

Building Commission NSW is calling on tradespeople from around the state to help shape the future of the NSW construction industry, with the launch of the new Building Industry Research Panel.

NSW’s new Building Commissioner James Sherrard has officially started in his role leading the state’s first dedicated building and construction regulator.