The final version of the Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors in Victoria, will commence on 1 January 2021
The Code applies to any building surveyor undertaking a statutory role either in public or private practice, and also applies to consultant building surveyors in non-statutory roles if they are relying on their registration as a building surveyor, or engaged to provide services because they are registered as a building surveyor.
You could lose your registration if you do not comply with the Code.
As Building Surveyors you will need to review your working or business practices, particularly to ensure appropriate systems are in place which:
- comply with all laws;
- support integrity, objectivity and impartiality;
- detect and prevent engagements that exceed expertise and experience;
- identify the mere potential for conflicts of interest or an impression of compromised impartiality so that actual conflicts or hindered impartiality are avoided;
- diligently address document management requirements;
- are effective at delivering required communication in a timely way; and
- manage complaints.
Only by strict conformity with the highest standards of conduct can the building surveying profession offer value to the community, and therefore justify the longevity of the role building surveyors play in the construction industry. There is no doubt that building surveyors are important in this process and as governments around Australia are again becoming more alert to this, your conduct will also become increasingly relevant to your ability to continue to practice in the industry.
AIBS are prepared to address queries and provide training to support their members.