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Start your career in the industry

Are you an apprentice, student, or just starting out on your own? Find out when you need a QBCC licence, and which licence-type you will need for your role in the industry.

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Recovery from natural disasters in Queensland

After a natural disaster, there will be a lot of work to do to get a property cleaned up and repaired. We provide tips and resources to help you get started, whether you’re a property owner or a QBCC licensee.

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QBCC’s Compliance and Enforcement Strategy

A glimpse into our strategic approach to reducing risk and protecting the industry, and those who interact with it, against harm.

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Register now for Queensland Small Business Month events

Register now for Queensland Small Business Month events

May is Queensland Small Business Month, and a range of workshops and events are be...

Licence info tool

Learn what licence is required for different types of building and construction work.

Rebuilding after Tropical Cyclone Alfred—a guide for property owners

Rebuilding after Tropical Cyclone Alfred—a guide for property owners

In the aftermath of a natural disaster like Tropical Cyclone Alfred, it’s understa...

Use a licensed contractor

Protect yourself and be sure you get the job done well.

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Financial service providers

FEATURED CONTENT for accountants, book keepers, financial institutions, auditors, trustees, trust account administrators.

Maximum revenue (MR) or net tangible asset (NTA) calculator

Maximum revenue (MR) or net tangible asset (NTA) calculator

This calculator works for a maximum revenue of $800,001 and over (category 1-7 lic...

Retention trust training

Trustees are no longer required to complete retention trust training.

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QBCC licensee register

Look up the history of a QBCC licensed individual or company...

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Pools, plumbers, certifiers, owner builders and more.

Apply for adjudication

Adjudication is a dispute resolution process for industry to help resolve disagreements about progress payments and money owed.

Building work disputes

If you and your contractor are at a standstill over an issue with your building or renovation project, we may be able to help facilitate a resolution.

Home warranty cover

Swimming pool safety

Register notifiable work

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Secure your pool and celebrate safely this summer

The swimming pool safety standard is designed to minimise the chance that young children can get into the pool area unsupervised.

Learn about pool safety laws

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Home owners: what you need to know for a build project

A home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. We're here to help things run as smoothly as possible.

News, events, resources

QBCC Service Trades Forum—Townsville

QBCC Service Trades Forum—Townsville

Register now for Queensland Small Business Month events

Register now for Queensland Small Business Month events

Developer fined $150,000 in first prosecution related to Project Trust Accounts

Developer fined $150,000 in first prosecution related to Project Trust Accounts

Building alert—cavity sliding doors

Building alert—cavity sliding doors

Unlicensed builder convicted and ordered to pay home owner compensation

Unlicensed builder convicted and ordered to pay home owner compensation

Don’t get damaged again by unlicensed building work

Don’t get damaged again by unlicensed building work

Road to recovery—tips for licensees to help rebuild safely after a natural disaster

Road to recovery—tips for licensees to help rebuild safely after a natural disaster

Rebuilding after Tropical Cyclone Alfred—a guide for property owners

Rebuilding after Tropical Cyclone Alfred—a guide for property owners

Building alert - external cladding installation

Building alert - external cladding installation

New initiative set to slash costs for Queensland’s building industry

New initiative set to slash costs for Queensland’s building industry

Building regulator warns home owners to protect themselves against unlicensed contractors

Building regulator warns home owners to protect themselves against unlicensed contractors

Access Australian Standards on the Go

Access Australian Standards on the Go

58 nabbed after month-long crackdown on unlicensed building work

58 nabbed after month-long crackdown on unlicensed building work

Home owner's guide to building and renovating

Transition to digital licensing

Transition to digital licensing