Amendments to section 241 of the Building Act 1993 – limitation periods for offences – R K lawyers
Amendments to section 241 of the Building Act 1993 – limitation periods for offences 21 November 2017 | Published by Ian Pridgeon, Marcus Heath, Daniel Silfo, Elizabeth Flanagan, Angelina Bell The Building Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Act 2017 has resulted in amendments to section 241 of the Building Act 1993 (“Act”). Section 241 – […]
Untangling the Requirements of Protection Works Insurance for Large and Small Building Projects in Victoria
An interesting Article by Justin Cotton Untangling the Requirements of Protection Works Insurance for Large and Small Building Projects in Victoria 13 Dec 2017 By Justin Cotton, Director, Lovegrove & Cotton Protection works insurance requirements under the Building Act 1993
China Tour June 2018
The Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group is looking at running a 14 day China study tour in June 2018 visiting in the cities of Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian and Beijing. The cost of the tour including international and domestic flights, bullet train and shared accommodation is $3995 pp. This tour is open to all members who […]
Victorian Cladding Taskforce Interim Report
Victorian Cladding Taskforce Interim Report November 2017Please find a link the Interim report, this is a Chairs report and not the final Taskforce report. https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/building-policy/victorian-cladding-taskforce Victorian Cladding Taskforce Interim Report November 2017 Also link to Victorian Cladding Taskforce website https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/building-policy/victorian-cladding-taskforce
Dates of Significant Reg. Changes mk 3
For members: The significant changes document has been updated made it available for all to use. Please CLICK HERE to access the document.
Interference of Fire Alarm Monitoring Systems
The following information was sent from MFB to VMBSG. Please find attached a letter on the issue of interference of Fire Alarm Monitoring Systems. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the letter Also attached is a copy of a Fire Engineers report and interface schematic regarding the same. CLICK HERE to download Fire Engineers […]
BUILDING MINISTERS’ FORUM Communique
BUILDING MINISTERS’ FORUM 6 October 2017 Communiqué The third Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) for 2017 held in Brisbane on Friday, 6 October 2017, continued to drive decisive action on potentially hazardous aluminium cladding and other efforts to improve the compliance and safety of Australian buildings. BMF Ministers recognise the public safety concern and clear risk […]
Announcement of new CEO for the VBA
VBA names new Chief Executive The Chief Commissioner of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Dr Owen Donald, today announced the appointment of Ms Sue Eddy as the building regulator’s new CEO. Ms Eddy’s appointment follows an extensive search and selection process that commenced in June this year when Prue Digby announced her intention to retire […]
NSW Government investigation finds Griffith City Council breached law on certifying multiple buildings
“I knew what I did was illegal…” Council planning manager Carel Potgieter told the board “I knew what I did was illegal however I thought I was doing it within my delegation…”. Council defended their actions in a submission to the BPB, highlighting problems they face in terms of staff shortages. Council said, “the motive for non-accredited […]
Save the Date 2018 Conference
The 2018 Conference will once again be held in Yarrawonga however we have managed to change back to our original date which is 6 & 7 December.