The Division Information Night brings industry experts to the region and allows members to stay up to date with local industry issues and legislation. It enables members to have a strong voice on local issues and provides an avenue to influence industry and government decisions.

CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY

Brian Seidler, Executive Director, Master Builders Association of NSW

• Impact of the Design and Practitioners Act
• Material & labour challenges for the industry
• National Construction Code (NCC)
• myBig – An online platform that provides access to the NCC, Australian Standards, Master Builders Waterproofing guides and much more

HOME BUILDING ACT COMPLIANCE

Lou Stojanovski, Director | Lawyer, Keystone Lawyers

• Compliance with the Home Building Act - must do's for Builders in engaging clients. What is the correct contract?
• Process for contract variations and avoiding disputes around additional scope
• Current trends to overcome cost and time issues, rise and fall provisions, extension of time (EOT) and delay claims
• Discussion on issue resolution under Master Builders Association contracts – methods to resolve any disputes quickly

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given for the Annual General Meeting of the Hunter Division. The business of the AGM is to;

• Present the accounts of the Division
• Present the Presidents and Secretaries Report
• Elect a Committee of Management for the period 2022/2023

Nominations will be called during the AGM where no written nomination has been received.

If you would like to nominate for a position on the Committee of Management please phone office number to discuss nominations

RSVP Wednesday 12 October 2022