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Queensland’s building industry watchdog has issued a Public Warning about unlicensed fencer Graham James McKenzie, for alleged offences including taking excessive deposits and failing to perform any work. Mr McKenzie’s trading names include Phoenix …

Queensland’s building watchdog has issued a Public Warning about Jacob Moratti, an unlicensed concreter operating in Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast. The QBCC is urging consumers, contractors and suppliers to be cautious in their dealings with …

Most plumbing work undertaken in Queensland is regulated and requires a QBCC licensed plumber or drainer to undertake the work. This is to protect the community's health and safety.  However there is some plumbing work that is unregulated and can be …

Summer is just around the corner and Queenslanders are reminded not to become complacent with pool safety. This warning comes from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) in an effort to educate people on their safety …

The QBCC does not licence trusts, as the trust is not the legal entity, it is the trustee. The primary benefit of trading through a trust is asset protection. The assets are held on trust and as the trust cannot be sued, the assets are essentially …

With the upcoming holiday period you need to be aware of how a business day is defined under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) and how this definition may impact payment claims given and received. Image Calendar …

From the Electrical Safety Office Watch out for deteriorated wiring or cracked and brittle Bakelite fittings in older electrical installations Electrical installations wired prior to 1960 have a greater risk of failure as the equipment is coming to …

With storm season here the building industry regulator is reminding Queenslanders to always use licensed contractors for repairs. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is warning residents not to risk their homes when it comes …

As part of the Queensland Building Plan 2017 the Queensland Government has committed to a review of the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme. For more information on the progress of the work go to Queensland Home Warranty Scheme review | Department of …

The recent major flooding on the Fraser Coast has affected many people in the community, and we are here to help. We have a range of online resources that may help you if you have been affected. Rebuilding after a natural disaster Home owner Tips …