Building Confidence with AI: What Municipal Building Surveyors Need to Know
AI is already changing the way we work. Join VMBSG and Maddocks for a practical online session exploring how Municipal Building Surveyors and council building teams can use AI responsibly, respond to AI-generated material from others and manage the important governance, privacy and accountability issues that come with it.
Practical Building Act Compliance and Enforcement Training Delivers Valuable Insights
VMBSG’s recent Building Act Compliance and Enforcement Training was practical, engaging and very well received. Hosted by the City of Melbourne, the session brought together attendees from councils and agencies across Victoria, with more host councils now invited to help bring the training to their region.
A Packed House for VMBSG’s Mid-year Training Day
VMBSG’s Mid-year Professional Development Training Day brought together 135 building industry professionals for a packed day of practical education, real-life scenarios, expert insights and lively discussion.
FRV Update: Operation Phoenix and Regional Inspection Activity
Fire Rescue Victoria has provided an update regarding Operation Phoenix, increasing inspection activity involving convenience stores and tobacco shops, and the potential for councils to receive section 227E reports as this work expands across regional Victoria.
Free Global Webinar: Building Safety Regulation in a Changing World
Join internationally recognised building safety leaders, including Kim Lovegrove of VMBSG Annual State Conference Silver Sponsor Lovegrove & Cotton Lawyers, for a free webinar exploring global lessons and practical approaches to regulatory reform.
One Seminar, Two Locations: VMBSG Women’s Network Connects Regional and Metropolitan Victoria
The next VMBSG Women’s Network in-person professional development seminar will be held concurrently at St Kilda Town Hall and Benalla Town Hall, making it easier for both metropolitan and regional practitioners to attend. The connected two-venue format will bring rural and metropolitan perspectives together for a practical discussion on building enforcement challenges.
Reporting Professional Engineer Non-Compliance to Consumer Affairs Victoria
Consumer Affairs Victoria has provided VMBSG with a complaint form to assist members in reporting potential non-compliance involving registered professional engineers. The form outlines the information and supporting documentation required to help Consumer Affairs Victoria assess each complaint.
Fire Rescue Victoria Seeking Council Support on Derelict Building Risks
Fire Rescue Victoria is seeking support from local government building departments to better understand derelict building risks across Victoria and assist in developing an LGA-based risk map to support operational awareness, planning and firefighter safety.
Weir Legal & Consulting Webinar: Building Reform Update
Join Bronwyn Weir and the Weir Legal & Consulting team for a practical online seminar unpacking Victoria’s major building reforms, including key legislative changes, commencement dates, transitional arrangements, new compliance and enforcement powers, and review and appeal pathways.
Updated Authorised Version of the Building Act 1993 Now Published
The latest authorised version of the Building Act 1993 has now been published, incorporating amendments as at 1 July 2026. Members are encouraged to ensure they are referring to Authorised Version No. 148 when reviewing or applying provisions of the Act.