Victoria's building regulation is changing, are you ahead of it or behind it?

It’s halfway through February and 2026 is well on its way AND so is Building regulation for Victoria.

A BU lawyers were continuing to advise builders on the massive new changes afoot for building regulation in Victoria.

It’s a new day, and it requires new methods processes and thinking.

Not on 30 June 2026 BUT NOW!

Plus under the new system opportunities abound. Where there were challenges with defects and regulation there’s now opportunities for future business growth in Victoria but only for those builders who know how to manage issues as they arise.

There’s so many changes afoot including a new BPC, first resort insurance and minimum financial standards to name just a few - you need to be on the front foot. Ask us how - blair@bulawyers.com.au Blair McNamara, Katy Gale, Dimity Maloney

Plus at Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers we have been innovating solutions to deal with building defect disputes in particular, including:

• Saving money for building practitioners by resolving complex defect and remedial disputes with unique low cost solutions;

• Sale of defective dwellings or purchases by builders from owners and avoiding costly litigation - we are known for this solution;

• Plumbing insurance and PI insurance recoveries;

• Advice to building practitioners on insolvency and how to manage this key risk from legal and insurance perspectives;

• Engaging with our experienced suite of expert engineers, plumbers, surveyors and building consultants to produce remedial scope of works that get resolutions and solve disputes;

• Drafting simple agreements that allow builders to return and fix defects.

Who needs rectification orders at the Building and Plumbing Commission? We have been doing this under contract already and avoiding costly litigation.

When it comes to building, property and insurance disputes, our approach is different, we don’t double down on litigation and positions. We find solutions, have discussions and most of all PROTECT reputations.

This article is a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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• building law
• regulatory compliance
• building disputes