Regulation - a key to public trust by Peter Shergold

How can we rebuild the trust of the public in the building process? Who better to answer that question than Peter Shergold, a former senior public servant and co-author of the Building Confidence 2018 report. In this episode, he discusses the government's role in regulating the construction sector…

Roles and accountability in the building process with George Zillante

Join Professor Zillante as he uses his 40 years of experience advancing Building Surveying to breakdown the roles and accountability in the building process. Find out who is involved, who they are accountable to and what are they responsible for.   See the full presentation at vba.vic.gov.au

Successfully Managing Risk with Michael MacLennan

What is risk, and how do you manage it? In this podcast, Michael MacLennan, Director of Strategic Risk Management at Riskcom, will discuss risk in relation to Registered Building Surveyors' risk management frameworks and share some interesting examples. See the full presentation at vba.vic.gov.au

About the VBA and the essential safety measures legislative framework

This episode outlines who the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is and our responsibilities, the legislative framework supporting Essential Safetyt Measures (ESMs) and also the maintenance requirements and standards for complying with ESMs.   More information VBA website VBA Essential Safety M…

What is an Essential Safety Measure?

This episode defines what an ESMs is and the categories of ESMs. We also discuss the role the VBA plays in keeping the building and plumbing industries compliant and safe so that all Victorians are protected.   More information VBA website VBA Essential Safety Measures Guide VBA Essential Saf…

Compliance and enforcement of essential safety measures

This episode outlines the importance of hiring qualified and registered practitioners, who enforces ESM standards and what enforcement action can be undertaken if standards are not maintained.   More information VBA website VBA Essential Safety Measures Guide VBA Essential Safety easures Maint…