“The NSW Building Industry and its Regulation”
James Sherrard
NSW Building Commissioner
NSW Government
Date: Thursday, 10 December 2026, 5.30 pm for 6.00 – 7.00 pm AEDT
Venue: NEX, Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre, 309 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
Registration: Registration is required by 2.00 pm AEDT, Thursday, 10 December 2026
Entry: Members, $15; Non-members, $25; Students: $5
Enquiries: by email to the Hunter Branch Chair
All are welcome
Summary: The NSW Building Commissioner, James Sherrard, will speak about the Building Commission’s approach to regulation and what its work on the ground is revealing about quality, compliance and industry performance. He will also outline the improvements being seen across the sector and the importance of strong controls in delivering better buildings and greater certainty for consumers and industry throughout NSW and in the Hunter region in particular.
James Sherrard is the NSW Building Commissioner. He has worked in the construction industry for the past 30 years, most recently spending three years with Transport for NSW. Prior to this, James worked in the private sector as a consultant and project manager in the civic, residential and commercial sectors. He has worked extensively overseas and is a qualified and experienced builder.
| Royal Society of NSW Hunter Branch | |
| Date: | Thursday, 10 December 2026, 06:00 PM |
| Venue: | NEX, Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre, 309 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW |
| Entry: | Members, $15; Non-members, $25; Students, $5 |
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