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Registration And Licensing
Because the building industry in Australia is regulated by state governments, registration and licensing of building designers differs from state to state.
In Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania building designers are required to be registered or licenced by a government body. We are confident that all designers included on this site are registered or licenced but if your project is in one of these states you need to check that your designer does so.
Accreditated Building Designer/Chartered Member
Some BDA State associations provide an opportunity for members to do more than just comply with government's minimum standards. This is in addition to registration or licensing.
Members in these states are invited to make a commitment to doing a little bit extra to continually maintain their skills and knowledge. These members are recognised in a variety of ways depending on which state body they belong to.
It is important to note that these members are not necessarily better than others, but they have simply gone through some extra steps to show their commitment to professionalism.
In Queensland (BDAQ)
A BDAQ chartered member has made a commitment to always aim to provide excellence of service to clients. They continually upgrade their knowledge and maintain their skills through a continuing professional development program. They operate professionally using a clear and unambiguous contract and risk management procedures.
In New South Wales (BDANSW)
In an effort to raise the standard of building construction documentation and to provide greater levels of professionalism to Clients, Builders, Contractors and Councils, the Building Designers Association of New South Wales has introduced a system of independent accreditation for Building Designers.
The State Government "Children's Services Regulation 2004" requires that any project performed for Children's Services be drawn by person who is Accredited by the Building Designers Association of NSW.
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