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.
NEW KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Now is the time to enrol in the Master Builders online Diploma of Project Management qualification.
The 2020-21 Budget confirmed the Federal Government’s focus on construction and infrastructure spending to grow the economy.
In NSW over $3billion is earmarked for new infrastructure, an extension to local roads and community infrastructure...
Watpac sites shut in CFMEU safety blitz
Quick summary:
Reports that the NSW CFMMEU branch has launched another campaign of shutting down the sites of major builders, including this time a Watpac site, citing safety concerns.
Industry sources described the union’s move as a “power play” and the AFR reports that “the builder is at the heart...
Important Member concessions update
Exciting and important concessions have been put in place for members for the 4 month period from the 2 November 2020 to 28 February 2021.
One of the major new member concessions is with Master Builder Insurance Brokers (MBIB). It will provide all members – current customer or not, with...
Master Builders stands against CFMMEU industrial militancy
Home warranty review completed
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) completed its review of the NSW Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) on Friday the 9th October 2020. IPART will now provide recommendations for changes to HBCF, to the NSW Government by the 30th November 2020.
Initial findings in IPART’s Draft Report include:
- Premiums...
5 SAFETY COURSES YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS
Our workplaces might be rapidly changing, but we must still remain vigilant when it comes to health and safety.
The recent SafeWork Australia report is a timely reminder that the construction industry is ranked in the top 5 with the greatest number of fatalities.
In 2019, tragically there were 26...
Online courses to gain your CPD points
Refresh your skills and increase your knowledge with our industry dedicated online courses.
Our self-paced online lessons are interactive and a great way to brush-up on your skills.
The information presented utilises animation, characters, storyline, videos and case studies.
We aim to provide you a unique learning experience, which is...
Subsidising new apprenticeships and trainees
Backing our best apprentices
These are the words that we all want to hear come out of an MBA Apprentice’s mouth. And this is exactly what Jakob Blake said when we called him up.
Jakob is a proud Aboriginal man who commenced his apprenticeship through the MBA with AW Edwards in 2018. AW Edwards has been a key player...
Latest lending data indicates early boost from HomeBuilder
Most categories of home lending saw growth during July 2020 according to the ABS. The new data offers an early sign of the impact of the federal government’s HomeBuilder scheme. The table below provides a snapshot of results:
July 2020 saw the number of owner occupiers housing loans increase by...