Building Commission NSW

This National Asbestos Awareness Week, learn how to identify and safely handle asbestos with the Asbestos Awareness and Safety course. Asbestos is still present in 1 in 3 Australian homes, if you're working on a home that was built before 1990 then it likely contains asbestos. It’s important to know how to spot it, stay safe, and understand the risks. The Building Commission NSW collaborated with SafeWork NSW to develop this course. With over 20,000 enrolments so far and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, this valuable training is trusted by thousands. Enrol in the Asbestos Awareness and Safety course now: https://lnkd.in/gun-VkS5 #BuildingCommissionNSW #AsbestosCourse #AsbestosForTradies

We have conducted 955 electrical inspections since January 2024, uncovering a 22% rate of non-compliant work. This resulted in 12 penalty notices for unlicensed work, non-compliant installations, and contracting without a licence. The electricians responsible were directed to rectify their work to meet required standards. Under the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2018, electrical installation work must comply with the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and other prescribed standards. Non-compliance can lead to $1,000 fines per offence. Learn more about compliance and licensing obligations at: https://lnkd.in/gymkSm5B #BuildingCommissionNSW

Join the Building Commission NSW Leadership Team! Are you an experienced, visionary leader ready to shape the future of the building and construction industry in NSW? We're on the lookout for a dedicated professional to join our team and make a lasting impact. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBt2PVbw #BuildingCommissionNSW #CareerOpportunity

October has been a busy month for the team at Building Commission NSW (BCNSW)! We were thrilled to connect and collaborate at various industry events, sharing insights and engaging with leaders across the field. Here are some key moments: 📅 08 October: Our Principal Technical Advisor, Jason Li, spoke to senior civil engineering students at Sydney University, shedding light on the Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020. He highlighted the importance of integrating design and building professionals early to streamline roles in tendering and procurement. 📅 18 October: Anna-Maria Faust took the stage at the Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Management Conference, focusing on workforce upskilling through e-learning, including resources like the Building Defects Library and Construct NSW platform. 📅 22 October: Rumman Waqas addressed the Australian Society of Building Consultants on key building issues like waterproofing, fire safety, and essential services, setting a benchmark for excellence. 📅 29 October: Acting Building Commissioner, Matt Press, presented at the AIBS NSW/ACT Chapter Conference, sharing updates on Building Reforms and the draft Building Act, highlighting how the Design and Building Practitioners and Residential Apartment Buildings Acts are positively impacting industry efficiency. We’re also launching a ‘Speaker Request Form’. An opportunity for event organisers and industry representatives to request a BCNSW speaker or subject matter expert: https://lnkd.in/gH7KimCr #BuildingCommissionNSW #Building #IndustryEngagement

The Department of Customer Service welcomes James Sherrard to the role of NSW Building Commissioner. Starting 2 December, Mr Sherrard brings more than 30 years’ experience spanning global construction projects with specialist expertise in strategy, commercial and infrastructure areas. His previous role was Head of Commercial, Performance and Strategy at Transport NSW, where he led a team responsible for contract frameworks, the acquisition of property for major infrastructure projects, procurement including several multi-billion dollar projects and an analytics team. He has been a project manager on civic, residential and sporting infrastructure projects across metropolitan and regional NSW and globally including the Sydney and London Olympics and has formal qualifications in building, business and law. He has worked at senior levels in professional services consulting, focused on infrastructure and urban renewal. His experience in international construction projects between 2004 and 2015 spanned time working in the UK, Algeria, Afghanistan and Hong Kong. His expertise will be key to maintaining our status as regulator of the building and construction industry in NSW. #BCNSW #Building #Commissioner #DCS #Regulation Building Commission NSW

Manager Glenn Toole, of our Electrical and Gas Approvals team, recently represented us at Lighting Council Australia regular Sydney Lighting Leaders Forum in Parramatta. The Forum was a roundtable discussion on national industry issues, updates on regulatory and standards changes that impact the industry, and networking. As chair of the Electrical Safety Committee EL-041, Glenn shared valuable insights including: . Recent Australian Standards updates to the Electrical Equipment Safety Scheme (EESS) standard and its alignment with international standards. . Key aspects of the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 (NSW). . Our ongoing compliance and enforcement activities. . The importance of ensuring consumer protections. Glenn's presentation underscored Building Commission NSW's commitment to industry engagement and safety standards. #LightingCouncilAustralia #Forums #Safety #Standards #BCNSW

We're looking for people with specialist electrical knowledge and skills to join us as Senior Compliance Officers - Electrical Inspections. Want to know what the day to day looks like? We asked Jesse, one of our Senior Inspectors, a few questions about his role.   In his role, Jesse attends different types of construction sites, inspecting and auditing electrical installations for compliance, as well as providing advice to electricians on site and at industry events on Australian standards and electrical compliance. There’s lots of things Jesse likes about his work, including “working with a team full of construction knowledge and working with electricians on site, helping to improve their knowledge and skills”.   We have 5 Senior Compliance Officer – Electrical Installations positions currently available. To find out more about these roles and to apply, check out: https://lnkd.in/gjUCtENz. Applications close at 9.59am, 9 October.   #BCNSW #Building #Construction #Iworkfornsw #BuildingabetterNSW

Matt Beattie recently represented Building Commission NSW in the Owners Corporation Network Strata Matters 2024 conference and shared updates on project remediate with the capacity audience. Matt discussed Project Remediate’s progress in removing combustible cladding and spoke about the long-term benefits from the program for owners corporations. Forty one buildings across NSW are currently under remediation. The conference was a great chance to connect and gather valuable feedback. The conference also thanked the long-serving Executive Director, Karen Stiles, for her decade of leadership of the Network. #BCNSW #OwnersCorporation #Strata #Project

Last year, Building Commission NSW introduced a feedback survey for matters involving building inspectors.   The most recent results showed a significant increase in satisfaction, ease of lodging a matter and increased trust in Building Commission NSW as the building regulator.   We are committed to engaging with industry and community to hear how we can improve our services. We have recently launched a feedback survey about building complaints and enquiries to continue uplifting our service delivery for the community. The survey is distributed following the resolution of a case or matter.   Follow the page for the latest updates or to learn more about Building Commission NSW visit https://lnkd.in/gGgr83XQ   #BuildingCommissionNSW #Building #Construction #Regulations #FeedbackSurvey #SurveyResults

We’re excited to share we’ve been able to make significant progress in recycling with PanelCycle through the Project Remediate program! PanelCycle provide innovative recycling solutions for specific materials that are current issues within Australia. They are at the forefront of recycling combustible cladding waste from buildings and diverting them from landfill. This important change will reduce waste and create a more sustainable future for the people of NSW. #BuildingCommissionNSW #Construction #Sustainability #Recycling #Cladding #BuildingSafety #Environment #WasteManagement