Building and construction

Laws, codes and standards

Read about laws, codes and standards relating to the building and construction industry in Queensland.

Building forms and guidelines

Find forms and guidelines to help you operate in Queensland's building and construction industry.

Building approvals and inspections

A building development approval (or building permit) is needed before construction can start on most types of domestic building work.

Plumbing and drainage

Learn about the plumbing and drainage industries in Queensland.

Payments and financing for building and construction

Learn about your obligations for payments in Queensland's building and construction industry.

Supply building construction and maintenance services to Queensland Government

Learn how your business can find opportunities to supply building construction and maintenance services to Queensland Government agencies and projects.

Supply transport and infrastructure services to Queensland Government

Find out about supplying transport and infrastructure services to Queensland Government, including about prequalification.

Building and construction for natural disasters

Find information for building cyclone shelters, as well as for construction and repairs following floods.

Electrical contracting

Find out about the electrical contracting industry in Queensland, including key information about safety and licensing.

Cathodic protection systems

Cathodic protections require regulatory procedures to be followed to be legally used in Queensland.

Gas and refrigeration work

Find information for undertaking gas and refrigeration work in Queensland.

Building provisions in planning schemes

Learn about what matters can and can't be included in a planning scheme.

Industry newsletters

Find the latest news, information and updates for the Queensland building and construction industry.

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