Construction watchdog to be given tough new powers to inspect homes under construction and order defective work to be fixed

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The New South Wales premier says major builders support his decision to grant the state’s construction watchdog a dramatic expansion of powers, including the ability to inspect houses and apartments under construction and order defective work to be fixed.

The building commissioner, David Chandler, will be granted the powers under draft legislation expected to pass parliament this week.

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