Who we are
Building Commission NSW is the building regulator, ensuring the quality of residential buildings.
We oversee the construction industry with a focus on proactive regulation and data-driven improvements to reduce costs and increase value. We also support industry-led initiatives to build skills and capacity.
Our legislative changes aim to improve regulation and rebuild trust in the construction industry.
We manage:
- Disputes and complaints about building, renovation, trade or specialist trade work on residential and non-residential buildings.
- Inspections and compliance for building quality in residential construction.
- Licensing for tradespeople, design practitioners, and certifiers.
- Policy development and reform of building laws in NSW.
Building together
If you are a current or future home owner, find information relating to building or renovating a home, as well as strata by-laws and how they affect you.
We guide tradespeople and certifiers on their obligations, certification, and licensing, offering support for builders and developers in the industry.
We supply resources for design and building practitioners, covering licensing, training, qualifications, planning, compliance, and regulations.
Improving building and construction standards
Register of building work orders
To ensure safety and compliance, we issue prohibition, stop work and building rectification orders to fix serious defects or non-compliance in residential buildings.
Regulate class 2, 3, and 9c
We enforce and regulate building work on class 2, 3 and 9c buildings. Practitioners must register and declare compliance to meet industry standards.
Undertakings in building and construction
We use undertakings to help improve the practices of developers, design and building practitioners, and certifiers. Person giving the undertaking acknowledges work or practices are not up to standard and agrees on actions to resolve them.
Resolving serious defects in residential apartment buildings
Through Project Intervene, we help owners corporations get their serious building defects resolved through a structured and efficient process. Registrations are now closed.
Replace flammable cladding
We are supporting affected strata communities to remove combustible cladding on high-risk residential apartment buildings.
Our audit strategy
We conduct audits on buildings, developers, certifiers, and building practitioners to provide confidence, quality, safety and trust in the residential building industry in NSW.
Work with us
Are you passionate about shaping the future of the construction industry? We're seeking talented individuals to join us in ensuring safety, quality, and innovation in building practices across NSW. Explore our current job vacancies and start a rewarding career with us today.
