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Across Queensland, many home owners are feeling the pressure of rising building and renovation costs. Whether you are planning a new home, extending your existing one, or finally tackling that long-awaited kitchen upgrade, the price tag today may …

If you’re planning a build or renovation, you may notice an Australian Business Name (ABN) or trading name being used by the contractor for quoting, invoicing or on social media. However, an ABN is not the same as a QBCC licence number. Difference …

The QBCC has secured convictions against two individuals in separate prosecutions in the Moreton Bay region, as part of ongoing action to protect licensed contractors and Queensland home owners. The prosecutions resulted in both individuals being …

The National Construction Code (NCC) requirements for lead-free copper alloys used in drinking water systems take effect on 1 May 2026. These national changes will affect all plumbing products used for potable water. To understand what this means …

When you are building or renovating in Queensland, having a written, signed, and dated contract is one of the most important protections you can have. A clear, compliant agreement sets out expectations, outlines the rights and obligations of all …

As a licensee, your reputation is everything. We know most licensees take great pride in their work and want to get it right the first time because you care about the quality of work you deliver to your customers.  That’s why waterproofing matters …

Internal paint application defects remain the most commonly reported defect in Queensland homes, with the QBCC Industry Snapshot identifying 1,875 defect items across 315 complaint cases (March 2025).   How licensees can prevent issues before they …

Stay connected with us to receive all important information, notices and decisions relevant to maintaining your QBCC licence.  From 1 February 2026, the QBCC is shifting to email as our primary way of sending important notices and decisions — …

The QBCC Brisbane office has relocated! From Monday 23 March 2026, please visit us at our new service centre at 488 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche . Phone numbers and online services remain …

Recent media reports of alleged contractor fraud on the Gold Coast, as well as increased reports of opportunistic individuals after weather events, have reinforced the importance for home owners to verify a contractor’s licence before signing a …