Airlie Beach Industry Info Session & Maximise Event

This industry info session aims to keep members informed about key local issues and changes that may impact their business.

Understanding the risks: Structural vs Non-Structural defects

QBCC’s Top 5 Structural & Non-Structural Defects for 2025

Defective work continues to be a leading cause of financial loss, project delays, disputes, and licensing issues across the Queensland construction industry. As a builder or contractor, understanding your obligations—and the most common areas of non-compliance—is essential to protecting your business and your licence.

Register now for our Airlie Beach Industry Info Session on Wednesday, 11 March to gain practical, actionable insights to help you lift your quality standards, avoid costly rectification work, and reduce the risk of fines or demerit points.

Not all defects are the same and they have different consequences. Understanding the distinction is vital as well as your responsibilities at each stage of the statutory warranty period.

We’ll break this down for you, including what you are liable for and when.

We won't just cover the problems – we'll provide practical solutions to help you drive quality and protect your business:

• How to implement Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and holding points for critical trades like carpentry (framing) and waterproofing.
• The importance of post-completion communication with your clients and how to document the handover (including clear maintenance schedules) to limit liability and effectively manage client expectations.

Worried about an active QBCC complaint? If a complaint is lodged, you need to know the rules. We will explain the QBCC process and how to handle a Direction to Rectify (DTR).

• The QBCC complaint timeline: what happens after a complaint is lodged, and your right to access the site.

Responding to a DTR: understanding the strict compliance period and the severe consequences (public licence record, demerit points) for non-compliance.

Stay till the end for our Maximise event!

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We'll take this opportunity to walk you through your member benefits to make sure you're making the most out of your membership in 2026, and utilise savings across business and leisure with advice on:

• Building, planning and development
• Contracts and disputes
• Employment and wages
• Health, safety and environment
• Insurance
• Licensing & MFRs guidance
• Members legal