Queensland has over 71,000 registered builders on record. Before signing a building contract, checking your builder's licence status, credit history and payment record is essential.

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About Building in Queensland

Queensland's building industry is one of the most active in Australia, fuelled by strong interstate migration, a booming southeast corner, and significant regional development across the state's vast geography. From the high-density towers of Southbank and Fortitude Valley to the sprawling coastal estates of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, from the cane-country homes of Mackay and Bundaberg to the tropical builds of Cairns and Townsville - Queensland builders operate across more diverse conditions than almost anywhere else in the country.

Queensland's building industry is regulated by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), one of the most active building industry regulators in the country. All builders undertaking building work in Queensland must hold a current QBCC licence. The QBCC manages licensing, handles complaints, investigates defective building work, administers the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, and publishes financial data about licensees through its Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) framework. Queensland is unique in that builders must demonstrate ongoing financial health to maintain their licence - making QBCC data particularly valuable for due diligence.

Why Check Your QLD Builder?

Queensland experienced one of the worst periods of builder insolvencies in Australian history during 2022-2023, with Condev, Pivotal Homes, Solido Builders and others all collapsing. The QBCC's Minimum Financial Requirements framework means financially unstable builders can have licences suspended - checking QBCC status reflects real financial health. Queensland's geographic diversity means builders with licences in Brisbane may not have the experience or supply chains for regional coastal or tropical work. The Queensland Home Warranty Scheme provides cover if your builder becomes insolvent - but only if they held a valid QBCC licence at time of contract. With 71,587 licensed builders, Queensland has more builders per capita than most states - quality and reliability vary enormously.

QLD Builder Registration Types

• Builder - Open - Unrestricted building work of any value, the highest licence class
• Builder - Medium Rise - Buildings of 3 to 8 storeys
• Builder - Low Rise - Buildings up to 3 storeys, contract value up to $3 million
• Builder - Restricted - Limited to specific work types or values
• Builder - Site - Supervises building work without performing it
• Owner-Builder - For individuals building or renovating their own home