Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Builder

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Notification forms for building engineers

Have you changed your contact details, nominated supervisor or appointed a new director? You need to notify Building and Energy using these forms. Change of address or other contact details Use this form to notify the Building Services Board of a change in a registered building service provider’s...

Notifications

17 May 2024

Building engineering contractor scope of work

Building engineering contractors’ scope of work is limited by the level of contractor registration they have. Registration class Scope of work Contractor (Individual, Partnership, Company) – Professional Professional or technical engineering work for any building Contractor (Individual, Partnership...

Initial registration

17 May 2024

Building engineering practitioner scope of work

Scope of work The type and size of buildings that building engineering professionals, technologists and associates can work on are: Professionals – professional and technical engineering work for unlimited size and type of buildings. Technologists – technical engineering work for low and medium...

Initial registration

17 May 2024

Building engineering contractor registration

How do I apply? To apply for registration as a building engineering contractor (professional, technologist, associate, fire systems technologist or fire systems associate) you must complete one of the application forms below. Choose the form that best suits your business operations as either an...

Initial registration

17 May 2024

Building engineering practitioner registration

Building engineering practitioners are registered under the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 by both area (civil, structural, mechanical, fire safety) and level (professional, technologist, associate). Each level has different experience, qualification, and competence requirements...

Initial registration

17 May 2024

Building engineers’ registration overview

The building engineer’s registration scheme (the Registration Scheme) commences from 1 July 2024 and will be implemented in two phases over three years. The scheme is prescribed under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA) (the Act). Under the scheme, engineers must be registered to...

Initial registration

17 May 2024

ThinkSafe magazine

ThinkSafe is WorkSafe’s flagship online publication for workplace health and safety in Western Australia. Below is the list of all the editions of the magazine. ThinkSafe magazine : May 2023 ThinkSafe magazine : July 2022 ThinkSafe magazine : September 2021 ThinkSafe magazine : April 2021 ThinkSafe...

ThinkSafe magazine

14 May 2024

Construction induction training - frequently asked questions

This page contains frequently asked questions relating to construction induction training. What is construction induction training? The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations) set out mandatory requirements for the provision of construction safety induction...

Construction Induction Training

26 Mar 2024

Retention Trust Scheme – Retention Money Trust Accounting Guidelines

Documents: Retention Trust Scheme - Retention Money Trust Accounting Guidelines This guidebook is written to assist current and future parties that are using, or will use, retention money as a method of performance security to understand their rights and obligations under the Retention Trust Scheme.

Templates and user guides

14 Dec 2023

Small construction work contract

Documents: Small construction work contract This contract is to assist building service contractors registered under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA) in meeting their legal obligations under section 13 of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA)...

Templates and user guides

14 Dec 2023

Publications

Building disputes monthly report – April 2024

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of April 2024.

Building and Energy

Reports

17 May 2024

Review of Regulation of Fire Systems Installers in Western Australia

READ

Building and Energy

Discussion paper

13 May 2024

BSB Policy - Professional indemnity insurance requirements – building engineering contractors and building surveying contractors

READ

The objective of this policy is to guide members of the Building Services Board (Board) and Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) staff in applying a consistent process...

Building and Energy

Policies

06 May 2024

Building Services Board Policy ‘Management and Supervision’: Application and renewal for building engineering contractor registration

READ

The objective of this policy is to guide members of the Building Services Board (Board) and Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) staff in determining whether an...

Building and Energy

Policies

03 May 2024

Industry Bulletin 162 – Building Amendment Regulations 2024 – Amendments to Heritage Act 2018 provisions

READ

Industry Bulletin 162 has been issued to advise the Building Amendment Regulations 2024 were published 17 April 2024 on the WA legislation website and have commenced operation.

Building and Energy

Bulletin

03 May 2024

Building disputes monthly report – March 2024

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of March 2024.

Building and Energy

Reports

29 Apr 2024

Building disputes monthly report – February 2024

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of February 2024.

Building and Energy

Reports

08 Apr 2024

Building disputes monthly report – January 2024

READ

An overview of building disputes for the month of January.

Building and Energy

Reports

08 Mar 2024

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 15 Hydraulic fluid contamination resulting in uncontrolled movement: elevating work platforms

READ

WorkSafe is aware of recent incidents where hydraulic fluid contamination has resulted in the uncontrolled movement of the basket on elevating work platforms (EWPs). This includes the loss of...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

01 Mar 2024

Form 98 – Application for Approval of Building Engineers' Registration Assessment and CPD Schemes

READ

Application for Approval of Building Engineers’ Registration Assessment and CPD Schemes

Building and Energy

Form – application

15 Feb 2024

Announcements

$12,500 fine against Albany building supervisor – Asher Daniel Arthur Schlager

An Albany-based building supervisor has been fined $12,500 for failing to adequately manage and supervise the construction of a new home, which was eventually demolished. The State Administrative Tribunal’s (SAT) orders against Asher Daniel Arthur Schlager (BP101285) followed mediation about disciplinary allegations by Building and Energy. According to the agreed facts, Schlager Building Services...

Building and Energy

Media release

01 May 2024

$5,000 fine for false builder registration details – Surjit Singh

A Wellard man who provided false details to gain building practitioner registration has been fined $5,000 by the Building Services Board. Surjit Singh also agreed to surrender his registrations as a building practitioner (BP104706) and building contractor (BC104676). Mr Singh became a registered building practitioner in April 2023 after completing a building diploma and claiming at least seven...

Building and Energy

Media release

18 Apr 2024

WorkSafe looks into security on construction sites

WorkSafe has commenced a proactive inspection program to look at site security issues on WA construction sites. The inspection program will look at a number of randomly-selected sites across metropolitan and regional areas of the State throughout the 2024/25 financial year. There have been incidents in which construction sites have been accessed by unauthorised persons, exposing them to serious...

WorkSafe

Media release

09 Apr 2024

Consumer advice following liquidation of Start Right Homes Pty Ltd

Building and Energy is advising homeowners affected by the liquidation of Start Right Homes Pty Ltd (BC14559) to contact QBE to discuss their home indemnity insurance. The Osborne Park building company, which mainly constructed single-storey houses, appointed liquidators on 7 April 2024. Building and Energy understands the company is yet to complete 24 projects. Building and Energy Executive...

Building and Energy

Media release

09 Apr 2024

Building Services Board refuses registration renewal – Beyond Builders Pty Ltd

The Building Services Board has refused to renew the building contractor registration of Beyond Builders Pty Ltd (BC103289, cancelled) on financial grounds. After reviewing Beyond Builders’ application for registration renewal and a report prepared by Building and Energy, the Board was not satisfied the company met the financial requirements for registration. The Board’s decision enables...

Building and Energy

Media release

14 Mar 2024

Commerce Minister media statement – Experienced mediator to oversee leaking pipes discussions

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Main industry participants enter into mediation over leaking pipes in WA homes The Hon John Chaney SC appointed by the parties to mediate an industry-led solution Former Supreme Court Justice and President of the State Administrative Tribunal, the Hon John Chaney SC, has been appointed to oversee the mediation between builders and the manufacturer...

Building and Energy / Consumer Protection

Media release

07 Mar 2024

Commerce Minister media statement – Refreshed rules for pool safety barriers

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Changes to streamline and clarify rules for private swimming pool safety barriers Extensive consultation as part of a comprehensive review of pool barrier laws The Cook Government is improving the safety of private swimming pools by implementing the recommendations from a review of private pool safety barrier requirements. The review was...

Building and Energy

Media release

15 Feb 2024

Commerce Minister media statement – Cook Government completes reforms on subcontractor payments

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Final stage of improved protections for building and construction subcontractors now in effect Landmark reforms to ensure timely payments across the contracting chain Three-year project delivered new legislation, a retention trust scheme, fairer contracting practices and strengthened regulatory powers The Cook Government has delivered on its...

Building and Energy

Media release

01 Feb 2024

Liquidation of FTD Construction Pty Ltd

Building and Energy is advising property owners affected by the liquidation of FTD Construction Pty Ltd to contact their home indemnity insurance (HII) provider, QBE Insurance, if they have not already done so. The Perth building company appointed liquidators yesterday (29 January 2024). In September 2023, the Building Services Board refused to renew the building contractor registration of FTD...

Building and Energy

Media release

30 Jan 2024

Commerce Minister media statement – Landmark reforms to WA building laws revealed

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Most significant reforms to Western Australia's building laws in over a decade Initial focus on improvements to design and construction of high-rise buildings, including apartments Strengthened laws to protect consumers and ensure a high-quality construction The Cook Government has announced landmark reforms to the State's building laws and will...

Building and Energy

Media release

20 Dec 2023

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