Abstract
Builders have a long history of a public perception of poor image and low quality products. Political and
administrative demands for builder registration and tighter control of entry into the industry have been seen
to be the solution to these problems. However, progress towards registration and control has proved elusive.
Recently, the state of Victoria in Australia introduced mandatory builder registration under its Building
Control Act 1993. Further reform for the housing industry was introduced in 1996 through the Domestic
Building Contracts and Tribunal Act 1995. As the first legislation of its kind in Australia, the Victorian
experience provides a case study for similar developments elsewhere. This paper reviews the history of
builder registration in Victoria and identifies the major provisions of the 1995 Act, including the
organisations established to regulate and supervise the implementation of the legislation. The perceived
drawbacks and benefits of the new system are also analysed in the short period since the introduction of the
legislation.
administrative demands for builder registration and tighter control of entry into the industry have been seen
to be the solution to these problems. However, progress towards registration and control has proved elusive.
Recently, the state of Victoria in Australia introduced mandatory builder registration under its Building
Control Act 1993. Further reform for the housing industry was introduced in 1996 through the Domestic
Building Contracts and Tribunal Act 1995. As the first legislation of its kind in Australia, the Victorian
experience provides a case study for similar developments elsewhere. This paper reviews the history of
builder registration in Victoria and identifies the major provisions of the 1995 Act, including the
organisations established to regulate and supervise the implementation of the legislation. The perceived
drawbacks and benefits of the new system are also analysed in the short period since the introduction of the
legislation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Construction Industry Development in The New Millennium |
| Subtitle of host publication | 2nd International Conference on Construction Industry Development, and 1st Conference of CIB TG 29 on Construction in Developing Countries |
| Editors | George Ofori |
| Place of Publication | Rotterdam |
| Publisher | International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | The 1st Conference of CIB TG29 on Construction in Developing Countries: Construction Industry Development in the New Millennium - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 27 Oct 1999 → 29 Oct 1999 Conference number: 1st |
Conference
| Conference | The 1st Conference of CIB TG29 on Construction in Developing Countries |
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| Abbreviated title | CIB TG29 |
| Country/Territory | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Period | 27/10/99 → 29/10/99 |
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