Free information sessions across regional WA this spring are set to discuss key changes to national building and plumbing codes as well as new subcontractor payment laws.
The State Government's building regulator, Building and Energy, is inviting participants at all levels of the building, construction and plumbing sectors to attend the interactive events.
One roadshow will cover the National Construction Code's (NCC) 2022 edition, split into sessions on the Building Code of Australia and the Plumbing Code of Australia. Topics will include how to navigate the restructured NCC document, specific advice for wind-affected regions and changes to water temperature delivery.
The other roadshow focuses on the first stage of new WA laws aimed at ensuring subcontractors and suppliers receive timely payments for their work. The sessions will provide an overview of how the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 applies to contracts since it came into effect on 1 August 2022.
Building and Energy Executive Director Saj Abdoolakhan said both roadshows would be of interest to all participants in the building and construction sector, including builders, building surveyors, designers, plumbers, contractors and local government staff.
"As a regulator, one of our key functions is to educate and empower the industries we regulate," Mr Abdoolakhan said.
"These sessions are a unique opportunity to learn about significant changes that will affect the industry. Participants will also have the opportunity to share information and ask questions about particular areas of interest."
Registration is essential via Building and Energy's Eventbrite listings or the "events and seminars" link at commerce.wa.gov.au/building-and-energy/stay-informed
The Building and Energy sessions will be held at the following locations:
ALBANY |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Tue 20 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
City of Albany |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Tue 20 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
City of Albany |
Security of Payment |
Thu 10 Nov |
5pm |
2hr |
Hilton Garden Inn |
BROOME |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Fri 2 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
Mangrove Resort |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Fri 2 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
Mangrove Resort |
Security of Payment |
Wed 14 Sep & Thu 15 Sep |
5pm |
2hr |
Oaks Broome Hotel |
BUNBURY |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Fri 23 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
City of Bunbury |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Fri 23 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
City of Bunbury |
Security of Payment |
Wed 26 Oct & Thu 27 Oct |
5pm |
2hr |
Lord Forrest |
BUSSELTON |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
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NCC Building Code |
Thu 22 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
City of Busselton |
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NCC Plumbing Code |
Thu 22 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
City of Busselton |
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CARNARVON |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Wed 12 Oct |
9am |
3.5hr |
Carnarvon Motel |
ESPERANCE |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
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NCC Plumbing Code |
Thu 20 Oct |
9am |
1.5hr |
Esperance Bay Yacht Club |
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NCC Building Code |
Thu 20 Oct |
11am |
3.5hr |
Esperance Bay Yacht Club |
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Security of Payment |
Wed 16 Nov |
5pm |
2hr |
Esperance Civic Centre |
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GERALDTON |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Thu 8 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
City of Greater Geraldton |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Thu 8 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
City of Greater Geraldton |
Security of Payment |
Wed 12 Oct & Thu 13 Oct |
5pm |
2hr |
The Gerald |
KALGOORLIE |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
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NCC Building Code |
Tue 18 Oct |
9am |
3.5hr |
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
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NCC Plumbing Code |
Tue 18 Oct |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
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Security of Payment |
Wed 2 Nov & Thu 3 Nov |
5pm |
2hr |
The Plaza Hotel |
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KARRATHA |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Wed 14 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
City of Karratha |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Wed 14 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
City of Karratha |
Security of Payment |
Tue 20 Sep & Wed 21 Sep |
5pm |
2hr |
Karratha International Hotel |
KUNUNURRA |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Mon 5 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Wed 7 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley |
NORTHAM |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Fri 14 Oct |
9am |
3.5hr |
Bridgeley Community Centre |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Fri 14 Oct |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
Bridgeley Community Centre |
PORT HEDLAND |
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Duration |
Location |
NCC Building Code |
Thu 15 Sep |
9am |
3.5hr |
Gratwick Hall, Civic Centre |
NCC Plumbing Code |
Thu 15 Sep |
1.30pm |
1.5hr |
Gratwick Hall, Civic Centre |
