Welcome to Building Commission NSW
From 1 December 2023, Building Commission NSW has taken on the role of regulating the building and construction industry in NSW. This means you may notice some changes in the coming months.
Changes to building legislation in NSW and what they mean for you
Several changes have been made to building legislation as part of ongoing reforms to improve how the construction industry is regulated and to rebuild trust and confidence in residential buildings. Find out more.
Who we are
The Building Commission NSW is the building regulator, ensuring the quality of residential buildings.
Led by NSW Building Commissioner, David Chandler OAM, we oversee and regulate the construction industry. Our focus is on proactive regulation and using data to reduce costs and increase value. We also support industry-led initiatives to build skills and capacity.
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 regulation
Audit class 1 building constructions
We audit class 1 buildings to provide confidence in the quality and safety of the residential building industry in NSW.
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.
Enforce stop 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.
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.
Project Intervene
Project Intervene helps owners corporations get their serious building defects resolved through a structured and efficient process. Registrations are now closed.
Perform audits
By auditing developers, certifiers and building practitioners, we provide confidence, quality, safety and trust in residential construction before issuing an occupation certificate.
Latest Building Commission NSW updates
NSW and Victorian construction regulators unite to build a better industry and meet housing needs
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.
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.