The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has urged consumers, contractors and suppliers to be cautious in their dealings with Mr Coplick and his associated business, Coppo’s Concreting.
QBCC Acting Commissioner, Kate Raymond, said Mr Coplick is believed to have been operating in the Brisbane, Ipswich and Gold Coast areas.
“Mr Coplick does not hold a QBCC licence and is therefore not able to carry out, advertise for, or enter into contracts to carry out, building work in Queensland valued over $3,300,” Ms Raymond said.
“He is also alleged to have taken deposits in excess of the maximum allowed under the QBCC Act.”
Ms Raymond said the QBCC was aware of several complaints of unlawful conduct by Mr Coplick, and that complaints had also been made to the Office of Fair Trading.
The QBCC warns anyone dealing with Mr Coplick and his business to exercise extreme caution and seek legal advice before making any payments, to protect their interests.
The QBCC strongly encourages consumers to always use the free licence check on the QBCC website to confirm that the person they are dealing with is licensed appropriately.
The QBCC website also offers a free “Find a Local Contractor” search, to find licensed and skilled tradespersons in your area.
BACKGROUND
The warning has been issued by the Commissioner of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) to the public under section 20J(1)(i) of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991.