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Master Builders Association of NSW honours the 2023 Excellence in Construction, Safety & Apprenticeship Awards Winners
On Saturday November 4th, The Master Builders Association of New South Wales held the industry’s most distinguished commercial building awards - the 2023 Excellence in Construction, Safety & Apprenticeship Awards.
All the nominees for the Excellence in Construction, Safety & Apprenticeship Awards should be incredibly proud of the unparalleled...
New HBCF Eligibility Manual
icare HBCF have advised that a new version of the Eligibility Manual will come into effect on 1 November 2023.
What has changed?
Key Changes on Eligibility Manual v11.2 include:
- Financial assessments will be conducted on the financial information of the company holding the licence. Assets and liabilities being held...
New home building times continue to worsen
Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction industry association, has today released its analysis into the state of new home building times.
“During 2022-23, the average build time for detached houses increased from 10.3 months to 11.7 months,” Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said.
“For new townhouses, it...
SafeWork Alert: Rising Trend in Notification Failures, Scene Disturbances
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SafeWork NSW is warning businesses they will face fines and potential prosecution if they fail to report incidents after the workplace regulator this year issued 140 compliance notices and over $55,000 in fines for breaches with one-third of all offences occurring in the construction industry. If there is a serious... |
Prohibition on the use of engineered stone (Impact Statement)
Master Builders Australia welcomes the public release of the Decision Regulation Impact Statement: Prohibition on the use of engineered stone.
One work-related injury or illness is one too many. Just like Government, WorkSafe regulators and unions, Master Builders wants to ensure workplaces are safe.
We thank the Ministers for the...
Inspectors are targeting silica safety in construction
Over the next six months, inspectors are targeting silica safety in construction and can issue prohibition notices to stop work that generates high levels of silica dust.
Demolition and excavation work, and drilling, cutting or grinding materials containing crystalline silica can generate fine dust which, when breathed in can cause deadly...
Important Update on Remedial Building Work Regulations in NSW
Here's a quick rundown on the latest changes to remedial building work regulations under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP Act) and Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021 (DBP Legislation).
What is Remedial Building Work?
It covers repairs, maintenance, or upgrades on older buildings, as well as defect...
Connecting builders with homeowner projects: HBCF’s Claims Quoting System
Are you an experienced builder in New South Wales on the lookout for new possibilities or a steady pipeline of work? The Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) has jobs available for keen builders through the Claims Quoting System (CQS). The CQS is your gateway to a variety of potential projects...
Important Notice: Beware of SMS Scams
We've got a quick but crucial heads-up for all members. We've received reports about fake text messages posing as Master Builders NSW. Don't be fooled!
Scam Alert Details
The dodgy texts say a client has initiated a complaint and directs you to a link asking for your login details. Spoiler...
It’s never been more important to get the right advice
Many builders across NSW are facing economic challenges, and seeking the right advice and support is crucial for their survival and growth. According to research from CPA Australia, many business owners tend to disengage and avoid seeking advice when they encounter financial difficulty[1]. In these tough times, it...