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The BILD Lab Podcast

The BILD Lab Podcast

De : Josh Whittingham
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A podcast all about domestic building in Victoria, Australia. We help homeowners understand the building process. Although I am a construction lawyer and former building and quality inspector, this podcast does not constitute legal or building advice.

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    • Episode 22: Cooling Off Periods for Victorian Building Contracts
      Jan 23 2026

      Cooling off periods give Victorian homeowners a short window to withdraw from a major domestic building contract after signing. This episode explains when the cooling off period starts, how the five clear business days are calculated, and why the exact time you receive a signed contract can affect your rights. It also covers what happens to any money paid if you withdraw, including the limited amount a builder is entitled to keep.

      The episode also explains the key exceptions where cooling off rights do not apply, including situations where legal advice has been obtained or where there has already been a prior contract for substantially the same work on the same land. This is practical, general information to help homeowners understand how cooling off periods work in real building projects in Victoria.

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      2 min
    • Episode 21: Site Access
      Jan 23 2026

      In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we explain how site access works once a building contract is signed and why homeowners are usually restricted from freely entering the site. We discuss temporary fencing, safety and insurance considerations, and why builders often need to be present when homeowners attend the site.

      We also cover how site access affects independent and private inspections, why timing inspections can be difficult, and how homeowners can plan ahead by communicating with their builder before stage completions. This episode helps homeowners understand how to stay involved in their build without creating safety, insurance, or contractual issues.

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      2 min
    • Episode 20: Defective Works Introduction
      Jan 20 2026

      In this episode of the BILD Lab podcast, we explain what defective work actually means under a Victorian domestic building contract. We break down how defects are defined under the Domestic Building Contracts Act, how statutory warranties operate, and why work can be defective even if it looks acceptable, where it does not meet the standards or specifications set out in the contract.

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      2 min
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