South West

Building Legislation

From 1 January 2011, WA has adopted one of the biggest reforms in building control legislation our State has seen in 50 years. The establishment of the Building Commission in WA marked the end of the Builders’ Registration Board and the Painters’ Registration Board and provides a one-stop shop for the regulation of the building […]

Bathroom – Minimum Distances

  You will need to establish the minimum requirements for space around your bathroom:   Allow at least 600mm in front of the toilet and approximately 200mm either side of the bowl for elbowroom. 700mm should be allowed between the front of the basin and the nearest wall or object.  Power points should be located at […]

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South West: Small Builders fear insurance crisis

The Master Builders Association is concerned small builders and home buyers across WA could be left out of pocket because of a crisis facing the State’s home building insurance market.

South West: Top apprentice thanks public

Bunbury bricklayer Alexander Wilson – newly crowned the Master Builders Associations’ South West Apprentice of the Year – has described the region as “inspiring and supportive of young tradespeople”

South West: Margaret River builder tops again

A Margaret River builder has taken out the top award at the Master Builders Association South West Home Excellence Awards for the fourth time.