QBCC suspends 136 licences in May for not meeting financial reporting obligations
From pool installers and painters to bricklayers and roofers, the QBCC has named 99 construction licencees currently suspended. SEE THE FULL LIST
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Nearly 100 builders across a range of industries have been named by the construction watchdog as having their licences suspended for failing to submit financial information.
From pool installers and painters to bricklayers and roofers, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission said it suspended 136 licences in the last month, but some had since met requirements leaving 99 licences still suspended meaning they must stop work.
The QBCC said the majority of licensees had complied with new laws requiring all building and construction licensees to prove their financial viability annually.
QBCC Commissioner Brett Bassett said the deadline for these licensees to provide the
building industry watchdog with their information was 31 December 2020.
“It’s important that the QBCC ensures a level playing field for those who do the right thing
and who have lodged their financial information as required by law,” Mr Bassett said.
“After numerous opportunities to submit, and following a thorough regulatory process, the
QBCC had no choice but to suspend a total of 136 licences last month,” he said.
“If the majority of licensees can meet their obligations by lodging, it’s appropriate that we
take this action against those who have failed to comply with these important requirements.
“These licensees have an allowable annual turnover of between $800,001 and $30 million,
they are medium to large companies with a considerable footprint.”
Mr Bassett said all of these businesses were required to stop work, under their licence
suspension, and if they continued to work they could risk further regulatory action. The
licensees must submit their financial information for the suspension to be lifted.
“In a building boom like we’re seeing, it’s imperative that when a homeowner hires a builder
or a tradie, they know that the job will be completed,” he said.
“We see the devastation of company collapses and the impact they have on consumers who
are left with incomplete projects or homes, we also see the devastation insolvencies have on
subcontractors who are owed money.”
Licence number, name and office location of suspended licences. Source: QBCC
1161345
ACCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
Brisbane
1203500
ALIANCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Brisbane
48698
ALPETROS (NO 3) PTY LTD
Brisbane
80436
ANDREW JOHN WILCHER
Brisbane
1160824
ARCBUILD PTY LTD
Brisbane
15035009
Artistry in Cabinets Pty Ltd
Brisbane
15065370
ASB BRICKLAYING PTY LTD
Brisbane
1235504
AUSTECH INDUSTRIAL FLOORING PTY LTD
Brisbane
1157057
AWARD LIVING BUILDERS PTY LTD
Gold Coast
1108960
B & T CONSTRUCTIONS (QLD) PTY LTD
Townsville
56092
BALASONG PTY LIMITED
Rockhampton
713593
BENJAMIN JAMES HARDING
Gold Coast
1120899
BENJAMIN PETER MCBRYDE
Brisbane
15023502
BIDDLES PLUMBING & CIVIL PTY LTD
Toowoomba
1004169
BILL ANDERSON CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
Cairns
1309011
BNE AIR PTY LTD
Brisbane
1237092
BUILDING UNIQUE PTY LTD
Toowoomba
894496
C R ENGINEERING STEEL FABRICATIONS PTY LTD
Brisbane
1034668
CAMERON MATTHEW TWITTEY
Cairns
1239890
CFC INTERIORS PTY LTD
Brisbane
15172562
CHRISTAKAIS KAZIS
Brisbane
1160664
CLAYTON DAVID VLADICH
Cairns
15045456
CML BUILDERS PTY LTD
Gold Coast
15075752
Conor Kearins
Brisbane
15056112
CONSOLIDATED BUILDING CONCEPTS PTY LTD
Maryborough
1143439
CONSTRUCTION 21 PTY LTD
Brisbane
707400
CRAYFORD CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
Townsville
1081752
DANIEL CHARLES PHILLIPS
Brisbane
49979
DARRYL KEVIN TREMAYNE
Brisbane
1076519
DAVID JOHN HOOKER
Maryborough
1312448
DOWNEY’S ROOFING PTY LTD
Brisbane
15153813
Embrace Construction Pty Ltd
Brisbane
15009817
EYEON GROUP PTY LIMITED
Brisbane
15104371
FOCUS FACADES PTY LTD
Brisbane
15010945
FTK Projects Pty Ltd
Gold Coast
66689
GARY BRUCE BOYLE
Brisbane
1272098
GQ INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
Brisbane
1219503
GRANTLEIGH JAMES SMALL
Cairns
1264306
HARTH CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
Sunshine Coast
59637
HOWARD ALEXANDER CHARLES
Toowoomba
1206836
IDEAL POOL INTERIORS PTY LTD
Brisbane
1256978
IONA BUILT PTY LTD
Brisbane
1006710
JAMES GERARD MCILMURRAY
Brisbane
1088016
JAYANDELL PTY LTD
Brisbane
15040312
JENSEN ELECTRICAL GROUP PTY LTD
Sunshine Coast
15151002
JGE AIR PTY LTD
Brisbane
1248389
JIFFIN INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
Brisbane
1190071
K.E.A STEEL & CRANE PTY LTD
Gold Coast
64664
KEITH JOHN GORDON-SMITH
Maryborough
1284109
KOZCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
Brisbane
44638
Little Creek Enterprises Pty Ltd
Toowoomba
1177595
MANSON COLDROOMS PTY LTD
Brisbane
1206526
MARK SEAN DOMROW
Gold Coast
53233
MCCLARTY PAINTING CONTRACTOR PTY LTD
Cairns
79600
MCCOY INVESTMENTS (QLD) PTY LTD
Rockhampton
1033279
MEASURED UP PTY LTD
Gold Coast
1243158
MEREDITH CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LIMITED
Brisbane
1258720
MSF CONTRACTING PTY LTD
Brisbane
1184033
MULTITECH FLOORS PTY LTD
Gold Coast
15139113
NASH GROUP PTY LIMITED
Brisbane
15039331
NGEE PLUMBING PTY LTD
Gold Coast
1064019
NOLNAH PTY LTD
Rockhampton
1187492
NORTHSIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD
Brisbane
15142786
OAKA CONSTRUCTIONS QLD PTY LTD
Rockhampton
1105817
OK DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD
Brisbane
1313099
PLATINUM DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
Brisbane
1182872
PRIDE HOMES PTY LTD
Brisbane
1142062
Pro Sports Pty Ltd
Sunshine Coast
1072031
QUALITY TANKS (QLD.) PTY. LTD.
Brisbane
15008803
READCON PTY LTD
Sunshine Coast
1013259
REILLY JAMES CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
Sunshine Coast
15085833
Reliance Walls & Ceilings Pty Ltd
Sunshine Coast
741612
RG MIDGLEY PTY. LTD.
Brisbane
73114
ROGER ANTHONY READ
Sunshine Coast
505331
RUSSELL JOHN WILKIE
Brisbane
1200876
SCHULZ DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD
Rockhampton
45089
SCOTT BRADLEY WILLIAMS
Brisbane
1096910
SHANE JOHANNES JOSEPH NOY
Rockhampton
77338
SHEDS ALLOVER PTY LTD
Maryborough
1303301
SKYMARK CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
Brisbane
1167837
SOFTLEYROSSO PTY LTD
Brisbane
1032418
SOUTHPORT STONE INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
Gold Coast
1177260
STAINLESS AESTHETICS PTY LTD
Brisbane
1137808
STAR CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
Brisbane
1107207
STEPHEN GEORGE ROLL
Maryborough
1187135
STEPHEN WALES PLUMBING PTY LTD
Mackay
1272700
STRUCTURAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE PTY LTD
Brisbane
15083235
TAILORED RETAINING PTY LTD
Brisbane
1188183
TEMPMASTER PTY LTD
Brisbane
1274230
TENDAI CHITANDA
Brisbane
22856
THOMAS HILTON CAREY
Mackay
1116545
THOMASON CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
Cairns
15081965
Veraniece Construction Corp Pty Ltd
Gold Coast
1264597
W A & L H EDWARDS PTY LTD
Gold Coast
1062630
WAYNE GEOFFREY TIMMINS
Brisbane
1194641
WBR Group Pty Ltd
Gold Coast
1189588
WYATT CONTRACTING PTY LTD
Brisbane
1086768
YELLA PAINTER PTY LTD
Brisbane
15046788
ZONE FRAMELESS PTY. LTD.
Brisbane
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