Image Home Search Displaying 541 - 550 of 1005 Weather events present perfect swarm for termite invasions With major flooding and heavy rainfall occurring in north Queensland, homeowners are being warned to check for potentially destructive termite infestations this summer storm season. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) says wet … Media release Cladding offences lead to hefty fines Action by Queensland’s building regulator has helped to increase the safety of Queenslanders following a number of court cases to enforce combustible cladding legislation. Eighteen building owners, body corporates and individuals pleaded guilty in … Media release Homeowners protected with prosecution of unlicensed builder The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) continues to protect homeowners from unlicensed work following the successful conviction of a company in the Brisbane Magistrate’s Court. The Brisbane building company was found guilty of … Media release Recall orders for NCBP As regulator for the building industry, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is responsible for administering laws that relate to non-conforming building products (NCBP) and building products subject to recall orders or … Article Conditions imposed for licensees for failure to open their books The state’s building industry regulator confirmed it had imposed licence conditions on 537 licensees under the mandatory financial reporting regime, the only financial reporting system of its type in the country for building industry licensees. The … Media release Regional action to increase safety and awareness of non-conforming building products Keeping Darling Downs homeowners safe will be a priority for the State’s building regulator when it visits the region mid-April to raise awareness about the threat posed by non-conforming building products (NCBP). During the visit, Queensland … Media release Scholarship recipient one step closer to boardroom after securing highly coveted award The recipient of a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)-sponsored scholarship aimed at getting more women into Boardroom roles, had a gut feeling she was going to win the award. Kayla Bolton was presented with the coveted QBCC 2023 … Media release Female trailblazers nailing it in the building and construction industry The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is proud to celebrate three female trailblazers occupying the most senior positions in the regulator of what is traditionally a male-dominated industry. Commissioner and CEO Anissa Levy, … Media release Keep your hot water heater serviced to stay warm this winter With winter approaching, homeowners are reminded of the importance of servicing their hot water heaters before the cold weather sets in. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) says a well-maintained hot water heater not only … Media release Building approval associated with non-completion—advice for consumers Learn about the non-completion building approval process. How building approval affects your claim for incomplete built work When a claim for assistance to complete residential construction work under the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme (QHWS) is … Article Load More