The department works closely with the building industry in a range of areas. Information, services and resources available from the department to assist builders and the building industry includes:

Our services

• Building Codes Queensland
• Building and Development Tribunals

Plumbing and building

• Wind-damaged roofs repair guidelines
• Building approvals
• Fire safety in budget accommodation
• Saving water and energy
• Pool fencing safety standards

Laws and codes

• Queensland Development Code
  Changes effective as of 1 January 2008
• Building laws
• Improvements to the building certification system
• Pool fencing laws
• Termite management standards
• Sustainable Planning Act 2009

Planning and growth

• Population forecasting
  
• Residential land activity

Resources

• Building forms

Contacts

• Building Codes Queensland
• Building and Development Tribunals