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Reporting requirements for adjudicators and review adjudicators

Registration as an adjudicator entitles an individual to make determinations on adjudication applications. Adjudicators have various reporting obligations under Part 3, Division 3, sections 32(4), 32(6) and 38(4)(c) of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 and...
Adjudicators and review adjudicators
27 Jun 2022

Subcontracting for building services

Your obligations as a registered building service contractor when subcontracting for building services Construction contracts over the value of $20,000 (including GST) with a building service contractor will be required to be made in writing and contain mandatory information. This includes...
Your obligations and rights
27 Jun 2022

Retention Trust Scheme

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The retention trust scheme under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 requires retention money withheld under eligible construction contracts to be held in a retention money trust account with a recognised financial institution. Timeline for the requirements: After...
Your obligations and rights
27 Jun 2022

Online seminar on security of payment

The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (Act) provides important payment protections for all participants in the Western Australian building and construction industry (some exclusions apply). It applies to construction contracts entered into on or after 1 August 2022...
Your obligations and rights
27 Jun 2022

User guides and templates for the security of payment process

The Building Commissioner has published a number of suggested forms and templates to help parties to engage with the payment process under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 . These include forms for making and responding to payment claims, as well as utilising...
Templates and user guides
20 Jun 2022

Find an adjudicator or review adjudicator

An adjudicator or review adjudicator is registered under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 to receive adjudication and adjudication review applications and make determinations. Applications for adjudication are subject to strict timeframes. If you make an...
Adjudicators and review adjudicators
17 Jun 2022

Find an authorised nominating authority

An Authorised Nominating Authority (ANA) is a body or individual authorised under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 to receive adjudication and adjudication review applications, nominate an adjudicator or review adjudicator to determine an adjudication...
Authorised nominating authorities
17 Jun 2022

The adjudication determination process

Once the adjudicator has been appointed and received an application and the response (if permitted), the adjudicator has 10 business days to assess the application and make a determination. A determination is legally binding however does not remove your right to litigate at a later stage. Review...
Using the security of payment laws
16 Jun 2022

Responding to an adjudication application

If you have received a copy of an adjudication application, you will be required to prepare an adjudication response within 10 business days of receiving the application. This is your opportunity to outline your reasons for withholding money. Please note only reasons for withholding money that were...
Using the security of payment laws
16 Jun 2022

Applying for adjudication

Adjudication is a dispute resolution process to assist parties to resolve disagreements about a payment claim made for a progress payment. You can apply for adjudication where: You have made a valid payment claim under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (the Act)...
Using the security of payment laws
16 Jun 2022

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Publications

Industry Bulletin 155 – Licence lending – The risks of lending your building contractor registration to others

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This bulletin provides a warning to builders about the risks associated with agreeing to allow another entity to carry out building work under their building contractor registration.
Building and Energy
Bulletin
16 Aug 2023

Application for a licence to perform high risk work (New)

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If you wish to apply for a new high risk work licence, you will be required to submit this form.
WorkSafe
Form – application
15 Aug 2024

Energy Safety Business Plan 2023–2024

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Building and Energy is Western Australia’s technical and safety regulator for the electricity industry and most of the gas industry as well as the regulator for the building, building surveying,...
Building and Energy
Plans
30 Jun 2023

Building disputes monthly report – May 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of May 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
16 Jun 2023

Building disputes monthly report – April 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of April 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
25 May 2023

Building disputes monthly report – March 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of March 2023.
Building and Energy
Reports
20 Apr 2023

WA polybutylene plumbing failures

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This information is for owners of WA homes with Typlex Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes. A number of Western Australian homes fitted with Pro-fit Typlex 1050 resin polybutylene plumbing pipes (...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
13 Nov 2024

Building disputes monthly report – February 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of February.
Building and Energy
Reports
14 Mar 2023

Building disputes monthly report – January 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of January.
Building and Energy
Reports
14 Mar 2023

Building disputes monthly report – December 2022

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An overview of building disputes for the month of December.
Building and Energy
Reports
14 Mar 2023

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Announcements

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

Western Power fined $80,000 over Wheatbelt fire

Western Power was today fined $80,000 after pleading guilty to failing to ensure network safety in relation to the Wickepin-Narrogin bushfire in February 2022. Perth Magistrates Court heard the bushfire on 6 February 2022 started when Western Power’s high-voltage overhead electricity conductors clashed between two power poles in Wardering. The resulting sparks ignited grass stubble and the fire...
Building and Energy
Media release
22 Dec 2023

Sales rep fined over non-habitable property sale

Albany real estate sales representative convicted of misleading a property buyer Told buyer she could move into a unit declared non-habitable Buyers urged to make own enquiries if in doubt about council approvals Wrongly telling a homebuyer she could live in a dwelling that had been deemed ‘non-habitable’ by local government authorities has seen a former real estate sales representative convicted...
Consumer Protection
Media release
21 Dec 2023

Shut the door on real estate and rental scammers

Buying or renting a residential property involves significant financial transactions which, increasingly, are targets for scammers. Over the last 12 month, WA ScamNet received 129 complaints of real estate and rental scams that left 74 West Australians almost one million dollars, in total, out of pocket. Rental and real estate scammers try to trick you out of your money when you need to transfer...
Consumer Protection
Media release
22 Nov 2023

Building Services Board refuses registration renewal – FTD Construction Pty Ltd

On 12 September 2023, the Building Services Board (the Board) determined to refuse to renew the building contractor registration of FTD Construction Pty Ltd (BC101942). After receiving advice from Building and Energy following its investigation into FTD (also known as Fulfill The Dream), the Board was not satisfied that the company met the financial requirements for registration or that it had...
Building and Energy
Media release
19 Sep 2023

Commerce Minister media statement – Multilingual building guidance for Western Australian home owners

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery New building guidance to help Western Australians building a home Key advice and important checks for each building or renovation stage Consumer-friendly videos to be translated to different languages and dialects Resources will protect communities and support the building & construction industry The Cook Government has developed a suite of...
Building and Energy
Media release
06 Sep 2023

Hazards at three Pilbara homes following electrical errors – Minbaringu Services Pty Ltd, Zane Russell, Trent Tatham

Houses in Tom Price and Wickham left unprotected Electricians failed to install a vital safety component during switchboard upgrades Company submitted incorrect safety and compliance declarations Occupants in three Pilbara homes were left exposed to potentially fatal hazards for weeks after electricians failed to install essential safety devices while upgrading switchboards. Karratha electrical...
Building and Energy
Media release
12 Sep 2023

Father and son face building allegations – Alan Bradley Mason and Luke David Mason of Ranlak Pty Ltd

Negligent, misleading and unconscionable conduct under builder registration laws Issues during building projects in Shenton Park, Kensington and North Perth $25,000 total fine following SAT mediation with Building and Energy A father and son have been fined a combined $25,000 for improper conduct while overseeing four building projects, including carrying out unauthorised work, providing...
Building and Energy
Media release
17 Aug 2023

Charges laid for Wickepin-Narrogin bushfire

Building and Energy has completed its investigation into the Wickepin-Narrogin bushfire, which occurred on 6 February 2022. It has now commenced proceedings against Western Power for alleged breaches of the Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015. The legislation requires network operators to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that their network is designed, constructed, operated...
Building and Energy
Media release
16 Aug 2023

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