MGS Private provides advice on development structures to both large- and small-scale developers. This includes advice on how to best structure developments to deal with the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP Act) is a significant piece of legislation enacted in June 2020 in New South Wales (NSW). Its primary purpose is to improve the quality and safety of buildings by imposing new obligations on design practitioners, builders, and other industry professionals. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this act.
Key Provisions
- Registration of Practitioners
The DBP Act establishes a registration framework for various building practitioners, including:
- Design Practitioners: These are professionals involved in creating designs for buildings.
- Principal Design Practitioners: Responsible for coordinating design work.
- Professional Engineers: Engaged in engineering work related to buildings.
- Specialist Practitioners: Experts in specific areas of building work.
- Compliance Declarations
One of the central features of the DBP Act is the requirement for compliance declarations. These declarations ensure that designs and building work adhere to the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Practitioners must provide these declarations at various stages of a project.
- Duty of Care
The DBP Act introduces a duty of care for building practitioners. This duty extends to owners, occupants, and subsequent purchasers of buildings. It emphasizes the need for practitioners to exercise reasonable care and skill in their work to prevent economic loss or harm.
- Regulated Designs and Building Work
The act defines terms such as building work, regulated designs, and building elements. It aims to create a comprehensive framework for ensuring compliance and safety throughout the lifecycle of a building.
Impact and Implementation
The DBP Act has far-reaching implications for the construction industry in NSW. It seeks to:
- Improve the quality of design documentation.
- Enhance compliance with the BCA.
- Strengthen accountability and transparency.
Conclusion
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 represents a significant step toward safer and better-designed buildings. By emphasizing compliance, accountability, and professional responsibility, it aims to protect both the public and the built environment.
MGS Private specialises in structures that allow any retained apartments, either residential or commercial, to be moved to another entity without income tax, duty or GST.
It is important that the correct structure be put in place to provide for the optimal outcome.
