BUILD 2025: Your building team

Your building team

Who does what?

It can be tricky to know who is responsible for each part of your project. Here is a handy outline of who you can expect to work with throughout the process and what their role should be.

BUILDER

Your builder is the go-to person for managing and overseeing your new home construction or renovation. They will take care of all the work that needs building approvals, and will also coordinate all trades who will work on your home. Make sure your builder is licensed by the appropriate state authority to ensure they’re qualified for the job.

ARCHITECT

If you decide to hire an architect, building designer, or draftsperson, they will be in charge of creating the building plans and offering you helpful advice during the design of your home. You can hire them through your builder or on your own.

BUILDING CERTIFIER

A building certifier will make sure everything complies with building laws.

ELECTRICIAN

Your electrician will handle all the electrical work and must give you a certificate of electrical safety once they have finished, confirming that their work meets the necessary standards.

PLUMBER

In the ACT, plumbers must have a license. They need to submit specific notices to Access Canberra and set up inspections before starting any work. They also have to file certified final drainage and plumbing plans before getting a final inspection from Access Canberra.

BUILDING ASSESSOR

A building assessor will give you an energy efficiency assessment rating to ensure your home meets the required 7-star standard.

MAKE SURE YOUR BUILDER IS LICENSED BY THE APPROPRIATE STATE AUTHORITY TO ENSURE THEY’RE QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB.