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Dealing with complaints

Video now available providing information on the Building and Energy dispute resolution process.

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Building in challenging times

Information for consumers experiencing building delays, material shortages and price increases.

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Great outdoors. Lethal indoors

Never use portable gas appliances inside a tent, caravan or RV. The carbon monoxide they release can kill.

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Resolving payment disputes

Subcontractors wanting to learn more about resolving payment disputes can do so here.

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Building and Energy

Announcements & Publications

Building and Energy industry bulletins – complete list

A complete list of building industry bulletins published for the building services and plumbing industries. 

Industry Bulletin 156 – Building Amendment Regulations ...

The Building Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2023 (Amending Regulations) were published on the WA legislation website on 20 September 2023 and have commenced...

R004 – Application to renew inc. ID requirement

This application is for: Renewing the inc. ID requirment for Electrical Workers, Electrical Contractors, In-house Installing Work and Gasfitting Permits. 

Building Services Board refuses registration renewal – ...

On 12 September 2023, the Building Services Board (the Board) determined to refuse to renew the building contractor registration of FTD Construction Pty Ltd ...

Hazards at three Pilbara homes following electrical...

Houses in Tom Price and Wickham left unprotected Electricians failed to install a vital safety component during switchboard upgrades Company submitted...

Portable gas cooking appliances in restaurants

Building and Energy has noticed an increase in the use of unapproved portable gas cooking appliances operating on butane canisters. The commercial use of...

Electrical safety concerns prompt spit rotisserie ban –...

Electric shock risks from unearthed spit motor Flaming Coals SPG1500 1.5m dual-fuel spit with 100kg electric rotisserie Prohibition of sale, hire and use WA...

Commerce Minister media statement – Cook Government to...

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery  Landmark registration of more than 1,000 engineers in the building sector The registration will deliver...

Building and Energy's Top 10 tips: Choosing a builder and...

Important guidance for beginning the building process including tips for choosing a builder and signing your home buidling work contract.

Reporting defects in electrical installations and equipment

The community as a whole relies upon licensed electrical workers to provide expert advice in relation to the safety of electrical installations and equipment...

Annual building disputes report 2022-23

An overview of building disputes for the financial year of 2022-2023.  

Father and son face building allegations – Alan Bradley...

Negligent, misleading and unconscionable conduct under builder registration laws Issues during building projects in Shenton Park, Kensington and North Perth ...

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