20261111 VMBSG Women’s Network In-person PD Seminar

VMBSG Women’s Network In-Person Professional Development Seminar

The Future of Building Surveyors: Industry Leaders in Conversation

Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Format: In-person

The VMBSG Women’s Network is pleased to host this in-person Professional Development Seminar exploring The Future of Building Surveyors: Industry Leaders in Conversation.

Venue

Sandy by the Bay
Corner Beach Road and Hampton Street
Sandringham

About the session

The building surveying profession continues to evolve, with changes across regulation, industry expectations, professional practice and the broader Victorian building system shaping what the role of the building surveyor will look like into the future.

This session will bring together key industry organisations and leaders to share their perspectives on the future of building surveying in Victoria, what is changing across the sector and what those working within the profession need to be thinking about now and into the years ahead.

The session will be held with the support and representation of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) and will include presentations from:

• Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
• Office of the State Building Surveyor
• Building and Plumbing Commission

Attendees will hear directly from these organisations about their respective roles, current priorities and perspectives on the future of the profession and the Victorian building regulatory environment.

With several key industry voices in the room, the session will also provide an opportunity to consider the challenges and opportunities ahead for building surveyors, the changing expectations of the profession, and how the sector can continue to develop and strengthen its workforce.

It will be a valuable opportunity to hear from industry leaders, gain a broader understanding of where the profession is heading and be part of the conversation about its future.

Who should attend

This session is designed for the VMBSG Women’s Network audience and is open to people working across all areas and levels of the building regulatory profession, including:

• Municipal Building Surveyors
• building surveyors
• building inspectors
• technical officers
• building compliance and enforcement officers
• authorised persons
• administrative and support staff working within building departments
• team leaders, coordinators and managers
• emerging professionals and those developing their careers in building surveying
• other professionals working within the Victorian building regulatory industry.

The session will be particularly valuable for anyone interested in understanding how the profession is changing, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the future direction of building surveying in Victoria.

You do not need to be a woman or identify as a woman to attend. VMBSG Women’s Network events are open to everyone and welcome all those who support the growth, advancement and retention of women in the building regulatory industry.

Outcomes

By attending this seminar, participants will:

• gain insight into the future direction of building surveying in Victoria
• hear directly from AIBS, the Office of the State Building Surveyor and the Building and Plumbing Commission
• develop a broader understanding of current priorities and emerging issues across the building regulatory sector
• consider the challenges and opportunities likely to shape the profession in the years ahead
• better understand changing expectations for building surveyors and those working within the profession
• gain insight into workforce development, professional growth and the future needs of the industry
• hear different perspectives from organisations with key roles within Victoria’s building regulatory system
• connect and network with colleagues and industry representatives from across the profession.

Important information

• This is an in-person event held across two locations.
• When booking, please select the venue you wish to attend.
• The session will be streamed between both venues so all attendees can participate in the full program.
• All participants must be pre-registered.
• Bags may be scanned by council security prior to entry.
• Participants must be signed in by VMBSG representatives at the door.

To assist with registration and security checks, attendees are asked to arrive in sufficient time before the seminar commences.

Registration fees

All tickets at no charge for this event

When checking out

• In the notes section on checkout please add your Council and your Job Title, or your connection to the Building Regulatory Industry.
• The details for this session shall be emailed to the email address you have used to book your ticket prior to the session. If you are booking a ticket on behalf of a team member, please be sure to use their email address not your own.

Notes:

• Only those who attend the session will receive a Statement of Attendance.
• CPD Points for AIBS accreditation: TBA