The construction and trade essentials section provides information on the responsibilities of operating as a builder or tradesperson in the NSW building industry. The following pages provide information on licences, contracts, dispute resolution, payments and a list of helpful contacts.
Go to business essentials on our website for information about running a building or trade business, including business names, marketing and selling.
Go to the building certification pages for information on certification.
Working on regulated buildings
Information for professionals who work on regulated buildings (class 2, 3 and 9c) under the Design and Building Practitioners scheme in NSW.
Information for recognition of professional engineering bodies
Information on becoming a recognised professional engineering body with a professional engineer registration scheme (Pathway 2).
National Construction Code
Information about the National Construction Code and compliance obligations.
Licence holder overview
Information about your responsibilities as a licensed tradesperson.
Dealing with customers
Guide to how to deal with your customers in the best way.
Guide to home building contracts
Information about the standard home building contracts.
Security of payment
Information about security of payment for sub contractors.
Consumer building guide
Information about the Consumer Building Guide that you must give to customers for projects over $5,000.
Building products
Information on bans and safety notices for building products.
Plumbers and drainers
Information for plumbers and drainers about safety, inspections and the plumbing code.
Electricians
Specific safety and compliance information for electricians.
Gasfitters
Safety and compliance information for gasfitters in NSW.
Medical gas technicians and fitters
Working with medical gases and compliance information for medical gas technicians and fitters.
Green energy installers
Information for installers of different forms of green energy options.
Motor vehicle tradesperson certificate
When you need a motor vehicle tradesperson certificate, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
Building industry links and contacts
A list of contacts of authorities and building industry bodies.
Resolving a dispute
How to go about resolving a building dispute.