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In the aftermath of natural disasters, like a cyclone, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed by the damage to your property. Here’s a guide to help you take this one step at time – navigating the recovery process safely and effectively. First …

For tradespeople and contractors, repairing and rebuilding properties after natural disasters like storms, floods, and cyclones can be complex and sometimes dangerous.   While urgent repairs may be needed, safety must always come first—for both you …

If you're still managing repairs or rebuilding after the impact of severe weather event, protect your property by only using appropriately licensed tradespeople. Avoid further risks and costly setbacks from unsafe or incomplete work. Hiring an …

A person who has never held a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licence has been convicted and fined $11,000 for illegal building-related offences and ordered to pay a home owner more than $12,000 in compensation. Michael …

In Queensland, all regulated plumbing and drainage work must be done by a licensed plumber or drainer. This protects your home, your health and your rights as a home owner. You can use the QBCC's online registers to check if your plumber is licensed …

Rising house prices are driving more buyers into apartments and increasing renovation activity in multi‑unit buildings.  But before you start work, make sure you understand your rights, responsibilities and protections.   Our Industry Snapshot …

Queensland’s building regulator has welcomed the Queensland Productivity Commission’s (QPC) Final Report into the state building industry, while noting a number of recommendations in the report were already well underway. CEO and Commissioner of the …

Queensland’s weather is unpredictable. Floods, cyclones, storm tides and bushfires are part of life across our state, and each event tests the durability of our homes, and the skill of the people who build and repair them. For QBCC licensees, this …

Recovering from Queensland’s extreme weather events can be overwhelming. Home owners are required to juggle insurance claims, urgent repairs and important decisions at a highly heightened time. It’s also a time that, unfortunately, sees unlicensed …

Queensland’s building regulator is again urging home owners to protect themselves by only engaging licensed contractors, following the successful prosecution of another individual who carried out extensive unlicensed and non‑compliant building work …