Written by VMBSG is excited to invite members and supporters to our first in-person Professional Development Seminar of 2026, hosted by Latrobe City Council and held at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC), Traralgon on: Friday 20 March 2026 | 1:00pm to 4:00pmVenue: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC), TraralgonRegister HERE We have a big program planned, with timely updates and practical insights you can take … Continue reading “VMBSG Professional Development session: In-person in Traralgon”
Weir Legal & Consulting have prepared the attached case note on a recent Building Appeals Board (BAB) decision regarding costs in proceedings arising from the McCrae landslides. The owners’ costs application followed a BAB decision last May, which found that the emergency order and building order issued by the MBS were invalid.
VMBSG is proud to support women across the building surveying and building regulation profession, and to champion greater equality through the VMBSG Women’s Network. We also acknowledge and thank our supporters, including the Building and Plumbing Commission and Russell Kennedy, for their ongoing commitment to strengthening the profession and supporting women in our industry. The … Continue reading “International Women’s Day 2026: Balance the Scales”
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is running a Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Inspection Program for the 2025/2026 event season, responding to fire safety issues identified at recent events and the ongoing need for strong compliance and risk management at high-occupancy venues and temporary structures. The program focuses on selected events across Victoria, where FRV personnel … Continue reading “FRV PoPE Inspections: Sharing Event Information to Support Safer Events”
The annual Building Surveying and Inspecting Salary Survey is open until next Monday 16 March – have your say. Planned Resources are pleased to once again bring you the annual Building Surveying and Inspecting Salary Survey. In line with previous years Planned Resources are working in conjunction with the Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group (VMBSG). This … Continue reading “2026 Building Surveying and Inspecting Salary Survey”
Request for Assistance – Bushfire Recovery Support Murrindindi Shire Council has requested assistance from Building Surveyors and Environmental Health Officers to support bushfire recovery efforts following the Longwood Complex fires. Council is seeking to form at least six teams, with work expected to commence from Wednesday 11 February 2026. Based on current forecasts, the recovery … Continue reading “Request for Assistance – Bushfire Recovery Support”
Weir Legal & Consulting‘s report examines resourcing pressures in Victoria’s building surveying sector, noting an ageing workforce and ongoing shortages – particularly in rural areas where councils can struggle to employ or contract an MBS. Based on VBA permit data and a statewide survey (309 responses, including participation from 64 of 79 councils), it highlights … Continue reading “Rural Councils Victoria – Building surveying resources in rural Victoria – Bronwyn Weir & Frances Hall – March 2025”
Written by Shout Rock Decision 12 January 2024 The Shout Rock decision was released this week, following a swift turnaround with the hearing held less than 3 weeks ago. The court ruled that the Building Order to Minimize the Risk of Water Entry (BOMW) was invalid under section 113, which cannot be used to restrict access to … Continue reading “Shout Rock Decision”
UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO FIX OUR BUILDING REGULATORY SYSTEM 8 April 2021Significant changes to the building regulatory system are needed to improve community safety and address conflicts of interest, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) advocated today. The MAV made the announcement with the release of the Framework for Reform discussion paper by the Victorian Government’s … Continue reading “MAV MEDIA RELEASE”
Media Release Monday, 1 March 2021 Media Enquiries: Clayton Bennett – Senior Media Adviser 0417 854 245 or [email protected] Regulator takes outsourcing websites to task Victorians should be wary of anyone offering their building or plumbing services on online marketplaces and through apps. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) warns that consumers should always check the … Continue reading “Media Release – Regulator takes outsourcing websites to task”