Discover the latest updates and essential insights in the building and construction industry. For all significant news and developments, this is your go-to source.

Make a fresh start in 2022

18/01/2022

Industry workshops available in February and March 2022.

Now is a great time to think about future work opportunities and broaden your skillset. You are in good hands with Master Builders industry expert trainers to help you along the way.

In February and March, we have a range of practical...

Mitigation checklist for holiday shutdown period

13/12/2021
During the Christmas holiday shutdown period, under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, a person with management or control of a workplace has an obligation to secure the workplace.

MBA forms Strata Inspection Panel

29/11/2021
The MBA has established a Strata Inspection Panel (“Panel”) in response to the Strata Scheme Management Act 2015 for identified building industry organisations to prepare, establish and maintain a Panel to carry out inspections on Class 2 and 3 Buildings.

Clause 2.3.1 DOES NOT APPLY to Boundary Barriers

16/11/2021
In light of recent member enquiries regarding clause 2.3.1 in the Australian Standard AS 1926.1 - Safety barriers for swimming pools, we spoke with the Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) to seek clarification on the issue. Spiros Dassikas, SPASA CEO, explains what happened and how it was resolved by...