A report identified a high risk to life, but the risk remained unowned, un-escalated and unmanaged. Matt Jones examines the confronting findings of the Mauao landslide review and what they should mean for councils and other organisations responsible for public safety.
VMBSG has launched the John Anagianis Award for Rising Excellence in Municipal Building Surveying, a new annual award recognising emerging professionals who demonstrate integrity, leadership potential, commitment to others and a positive contribution to the profession.
VMBSG’s Authorised Persons Training gives council officers practical, real-world skills for building compliance and enforcement. Following the success of the Melbourne session, VMBSG is now looking to bring the training to more councils across Victoria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
