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Before work starts
A practical prompt for checking people, hazards, records and emergency arrangements.
Use the checklist →GUIDESRead the construction blog
Plain explanations of licences, insurance, method statements and the records a project needs.
Browse all guides →PROMPTReview a SWMS
Questions to check that a SWMS matches the work, site and controls.
Use the review prompt →SAFETYUnderstand safety records
See how plans, SWMS, permits and inspections fit together in one project record.
Explore safety and compliance →PLANNINGSet up the work clearly
Learn how a reviewed build plan connects stages, tasks, people and key dates.
Read about build plan setup →LATEST GUIDES
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How to check a builder or tradie licence in the ACT
Check the Access Canberra public register for the licence holder, class and status before a builder or tradie starts work in the ACT.
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How to check a builder licence in the Northern Territory
Check the Building Practitioners Board register for the holder, class and status before a builder or contractor starts work in the NT.
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How to check a builder licence in South Australia
Check the Consumer and Business Services licensing register for the holder, licence scope and conditions before a builder starts work in South Australia.
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How to check a builder or subcontractor licence in Tasmania
Check the licence holder, class and status on the Tasmanian licence search before a builder or subcontractor starts work, and keep a record of the check.
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How to check a white card in Tasmania and Western Australia
What a general construction induction card proves, how to check and record one in Tasmania and Western Australia, and what to do when a card is lost.
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How to compare subcontractor quotes like for like
Three quotes for the same job rarely cover the same work. Here is how to put them side by side so the cheapest price is not just the one that left the most out.