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Reporting requirements for adjudicators and review adjudicators

Registration as an adjudicator entitles an individual to make determinations on adjudication applications. Adjudicators have various reporting obligations under Part 3, Division 3, sections 32(4), 32(6) and 38(4)(c) of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 and...
Adjudicators and review adjudicators
27 Jun 2022

Becoming (or renewing) registration as an adjudicator or review adjudicator

The Building Commissioner is responsible for granting registration to individuals as adjudicators and/or review adjudicators. An application for registration as an adjudicator and/or review adjudicator must be made using the form below. Certain requirements must be satisfied to be eligible to be...
Adjudicators and review adjudicators
27 Jun 2022

Subcontracting for building services

Your obligations as a registered building service contractor when subcontracting for building services Construction contracts over the value of $20,000 (including GST) with a building service contractor will be required to be made in writing and contain mandatory information. This includes...
Your obligations and rights
27 Jun 2022

Retention Trust Scheme

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The retention trust scheme under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 requires retention money withheld under eligible construction contracts to be held in a retention money trust account with a recognised financial institution. Timeline for the requirements: After...
Your obligations and rights
27 Jun 2022

Online seminar on security of payment

The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (Act) provides important payment protections for all participants in the Western Australian building and construction industry (some exclusions apply). It applies to construction contracts entered into on or after 1 August 2022...
Your obligations and rights
27 Jun 2022

Demolition licence holder - Scope of work

The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) demolition licence holders are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under Automatic mutual recognition , you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below. If you need...
Demolition licence
24 Jun 2022

Building practitioner registration scope of work

The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) licensed building practitioners are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below. If you need to apply for a WA...
Initial registration
24 Jun 2022

Building contractor registration scope of work

The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) registered building contractors are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below. If you need to apply for a WA...
Initial registration
21 Jun 2022

User guides and templates for the security of payment process

The Building Commissioner has published a number of suggested forms and templates to help parties to engage with the payment process under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 . These include forms for making and responding to payment claims, as well as utilising...
Templates and user guides
20 Jun 2022

Health and safety checklist – Class B Asbestos (non friable) removal work

A checklist for removing Class B Asbestos (non-friable), for both licenced asbestos removalists and for those removing small quantities (less than 10 m 2 ) who do not require a licence. Download this document Health and safety checklist - Class B Asbestos (non friable) removal work
Asbestos
20 Jun 2022

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Publications

Building disputes monthly report – January 2023

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An overview of building disputes for the month of January.
Building and Energy
Reports
14 Mar 2023

Building disputes monthly report – December 2022

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An overview of building disputes for the month of December.
Building and Energy
Reports
14 Mar 2023

Application for renewal - Class A asbestos removal licence

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Use this form to renew your Class A asbestos removal li cence.
WorkSafe
Form – application
12 Dec 2023

Application for renewal - Class B asbestos removal licence

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Use this form to renew your licence to remove non-friable asbestos.
WorkSafe
Form – application
21 Mar 2024

Supporting Policies for Building Engineer’s Registration – Consultation

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Supporting Documents for Building Engineer’s Registration: Explanatory statement Submission template
Building and Energy
Consultations / public comment
09 Feb 2023

Form 80 – Notification of New Director

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This form is to be used by building service contractors that are in a corporation structure (company, body corporate or unincorporated body) to give the Building Services Board written notice of the...
Building and Energy
Form – notification
03 Feb 2023

Building disputes monthly report – November 2022

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An overview of building disputes for the month of November.
Building and Energy
Reports
23 Dec 2022

Building disputes monthly report – September 2022

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An overview of building disputes for the month of September.
Building and Energy
Reports
23 Dec 2022

CCA Annual report 2021–2022

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The Construction Contracts Act 2004 (the Act) commenced operation on 1 January 2005. The Act provides a means for the rapid adjudication of payment disputes for parties to a contract for the carrying...
Building and Energy
Reports
05 Dec 2022

Granting of exemption from requirement(s) of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022: Use of independent competent person to conduct clearance following asbestos removal work

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Pursuant to regulation 684 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations), I have determined on my own initiative to grant an exemption from the requirement to use an...
WorkSafe
Information
28 Mar 2024

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Announcements

Court case sheds light on building laws – Armand Bato Javellana, trading as Aussie Sheds Albany

$10,000 fine for excessive deposits and lack of builder’s registration Shed supply and installation contracts at three Great Southern properties Mr Javellana became bankrupt shortly after a 2020 consumer warning WA’s building regulator has taken action against a now-bankrupt Albany shed installer who was previously the subject of a consumer warning. Building and Energy prosecuted Armand Bato...
Building and Energy
Media release
23 Feb 2023

Commerce Minister media statement – Building on payment protections for subcontractors

Media statement from Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC, Minister for Commerce Latest stage of security of payment reforms to protect building and construction subcontractors now in effect McGowan Government retention trust scheme election commitment delivered Increased powers to ensure good commercial behaviour in the building sector The McGowan Government has further improved payment protections for...
Building and Energy
Media release
01 Feb 2023

Important changes to registration requirements from 1 February 2023

On 1 February 2023, changes to the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 enhance the powers of the Building Service Board to manage the commercial conduct and behaviour of registered building service providers. These changes relate to the following events that occur on or after this date. What are the changes? 1. Unpaid building service debts Individuals, partnerships and companies who have...
Building and Energy
Department News
30 Jan 2023

$15,000 fine for nine building allegations – Christopher Ernest Salisbury

Building defects at projects in East Perth, Hillarys and Secret Harbour Negligence, misleading conduct and failure to pay SAT orders Mr Salisbury is bankrupt and is no longer a registered builder A Rockingham former builder has been fined $15,000 after admitting to nine disciplinary allegations involving building projects in East Perth, Hillarys and Secret Harbour. Building and Energy initiated...
Building and Energy
Media release
30 Jan 2023

Building and Energy safety warning in flooding aftermath

Kimberley residents may face electrical, gas, plumbing and building hazards Electrical and carbon monoxide risks if generators are not used correctly Never attempt any electrical work or repairs yourself Building and Energy is urging Kimberley residents to be aware of potential electrical, gas, plumbing and structural hazards in the wake of the region’s severe flooding. The State Government...
Building and Energy
Media release
11 Jan 2023

Regulations on psychosocial hazards

Work health and safety regulations for the control of psychosocial risks will come into effect on 24 December 2022. These regulations will require a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to eliminate psychosocial risks, or to minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. This new duty places psychosocial hazards on the same footing as other significant hazards such as falls or...
WorkSafe
Department News
23 Dec 2022

No summer holiday for your pool safety barriers

Effective, well-maintained and compliant pool safety barriers can help save lives Pool gates must never be propped open Only adults should supervise young children; don’t rely on older children for this Useful resources available from Building and Energy With summer school holidays starting, Western Australians are urged to check their pool safety barriers, keep pool gates closed and ensure young...
Building and Energy
Media release
14 Dec 2022

Builder fined for unauthorised work at own home – Riviera Homes Pty Ltd and John Phillip Italiano

Mount Lawley house mostly demolished despite requirement to keep key parts Significant new building work did not comply with building permit or plans The building contractor’s nominated supervisor is also the home owner The Building Services Board has issued $8,000 in fines after unauthorised demolition and building work was carried out at a builder’s own heritage-protected Mount Lawley house...
Building and Energy
Media release
08 Dec 2022

New guide to help safeguard against cyclones

Advice on what to do before, during and after a cyclone Developed by Building and Energy in collaboration with Engineers Australia Checklists summarise key advice from several organisations A new guide is available with practical tips for protecting people and buildings against cyclone damage. The fact sheet , developed by Building and Energy in collaboration with Engineers Australia’s Cyclone...
Building and Energy
Media release
06 Dec 2022

Landscaper fined for not fixing faults – Haval Akrawy

Substandard turf and concrete work in Beeliar and Ashby Ignoring a building remedy order is an offence under WA’s building laws $5,000 fine and $2,000 in costs to be paid A Perth magistrate says two home owners were left in a “vulnerable position” after paying for substandard work by a landscaper, who ignored orders from the Building Commissioner to fix the faults. Haval Akrawy , also known as...
Building and Energy
Media release
14 Nov 2022

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