The use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone slabs, panels and benchtops of engineered stone is now banned in Western Australia. Under the transition period, work of this nature carried out between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024 will be exempt from the prohibition, provided the work falls...
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.
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)...
Building your new home is an exciting time but such a big investment can be daunting. This video guidance has been produced to outline the most important things for you consider, ensuring that you’re aware of your rights and responsibilities at each stage of the build. By knowing what to expect and...
Building your new home is an exciting time but such a big investment can be daunting. This video guidance has been produced to outline the most important things for you consider, ensuring that you’re aware of your rights and responsibilities at each stage of the build. By knowing what to expect and...
The graph below shows the number of registered building contracting companies which became insolvent in WA since 2017–18 as well as the broader construction data captured by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC data includes a broad range of industries that are...
Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to workmanship and contractual issues in connection with a regulated building service or home building work contract. An animated has been produced to provide detailed information on the dispute...
An overview of the number and type of complaints received, average time taken to close and the decisions/outcomes achieved for each month. Annual reports Annual building disputes report 2022-23 Annual building disputes report 2023-24 2024 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024...
Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to workmanship and contractual issues in connection with a regulated building service or home building work contract. This video provides detailed information on the dispute resolution process...
This Report is the sixth annual report on the progress of local governments’ pool inspection programs and is in response to recommendation 7 of the Ombudsman WA report Investigation into ways to...
To help maintain an acceptable level of safety and reduce the possibility of incidents, Building and Energy has developed a n ew fact sheet for vegetation control and saftey near powerlines. Any...
This document provides guidance to help building owners and managers keep the public safe from structural building defects and fulfil their health and safety obligations. This document forms part of...
This document provides guidance to owners of existing private swimming and spa pools that are located in areas of the State that are excluded from certain safety barrier and inspection requirements.
The State Government is progressing initiatives to improve regulation around the short-term rental accommodation (STRA) sector, including the implementation of a register for STRA properties. These...
This gas information sheet is essential for builders, manufacturers and installers of blinds, and anyone renovating the alfresco area or using outdoor gas appliances such as barbeques and patio heaters.
Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Participating builders can now access funds to rectify homes affected by leaking Typlex 1050 pipes Agreement secured between the Cook Government, the pipe manufacturer and several builders Laws passed to extend Typlex 1050 building complaints period to 15 years New policy ensures a consistent remedy for all impacted homeowners Important...
Building and Energy monitors local governments’ private pool barrier inspections Lowest percentage of overdue inspections since reporting began Almost half of all WA overdue pools were in just four local government areas A review by Building and Energy has revealed that most WA local governments are up to date with inspections of private pool safety barriers, but improvement is still needed to...
Parliament greenlights fairer retirement village laws Former residents to receive exit entitlements within 12 months of leaving a village Clearer upfront information to make it easier to compare options Fairer retirement village laws are on their way, with the Cook Government's reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 1992 passing State Parliament. The changes include a new time limit for exit...
Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Nicheliving to lose building contractor registration, with directors barred from seeking re-registration for 10 years Company withdraws State Administrative Tribunal review application meaning decision to refuse to renew the company's building contractor registration stands Homeowners now able to continue with home indemnity insurance claims and...
In today’s competitive property market, it’s easy to feel pressured to purchase a home quickly, however, this is when life-long and expensive mistakes can occur. As part of buying the perfect home to meet your budget, there are at least four key steps to undertake as part of your due diligence, which should include: Working out your budget carefully against your primary needs of the property;...
Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Building dispute timeframe to be extended to 15 years for Typlex 1050 pipe failures Building complaint remedies to align with recently announced Industry Response The Cook Government is progressing legislative changes to resolve the problem of Typlex 1050 plumbing pipe leaks, ensuring all affected homeowners can access a consistent remedy...
Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Outcome reached on industry response between the pipe manufacturer and builders Decision provides way forward for impacted homeowners Cook Government to provide $30 million as part of agreement Legislative changes to be introduced to protect WA homeowners An in-principle agreement has been secured between the Cook Government, Iplex Australia and...
On 11 October 2024, the Premier and Commerce Minister announced an agreement between the State Government and Projex Management and Construction Pty Ltd (Nicheliving): Agreement delivers clear path forward for Nicheliving homeowners Under the agreement, the company has accepted the Building Services Board’s July 2024 decision to refuse to renew its building contractor registration on financial...
The cooler weather has finally arrived and this usually means staying warm by using products like heaters, wheat/heat packs, hot water bottles and electric blankets, or even sitting near a cosy fire. Consumer Protection is reminding people there are safety risks with many winter products and if not careful, they could pose a fire hazard to your home. Winter is also a time to be aware of mould in...
