Builders’ Board
Licences
This section outlines the professional licences available through the Department of Planning. A business entity or individual may apply for a Builder Board’s licence if they fit into and meet the requirements of one of the categories listed below.
Information & Requirements
Professional Licences
Individuals must meet the requirements layout in the Builders Board Policy. To learn more about licencing, please visit the licencing section of our website.
General Contractor
A business entity which performs any type or description of construction, other than civil construction.
Building Contractor
A business entity which constructs commercial, industrial, institutional, residential or other buildings, including their ancillary buildings, none of which exceed three storeys or 25,000 square feet.
Residential Contractor
A business entity which constructs, repairs, renovates, extends or improves any building comprising up to four dwelling units, not exceeding three storeys in height, and their ancillary buildings.
Civil Engineering Contractor
A business entity which builds roads, bridges, docks, utilities infrastructure and other similar constructions.
Trade Contractor
A business entity which does not fall under the purview of the general contractor, residential contractor, building contractor, or civil engineering contractor.
Apply for Builder’s Board Licence
To apply for a Builder’s Board Licence, please complete the form below, so we can send you a registration form to complete. Click here to access the hard copy of the form if you wish to submit your application through the Department of Planning’s front desk.