Building and Energy oversees the operations of the building, building surveying, electrical, gas, painting, and plumbing industries including the resolution of building service and payment disputes. With all these regulatory functions focused within a single agency, our industry and consumers benefit from a more consistent and efficient service.

The Building Services Board has been established within the department to register builders, painters and building surveyors, and the Plumbers Licensing Board licenses plumbers. Building and Energy also provides advice to the Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations regarding the administration of the Architects Act 2004.