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.
Shortage of building materials in NSW
Master Builders NSW (MBA) are receiving increasing reports from members that there is a shortage of building materials in NSW.
The shortage is due to the compound effects of the December 2019 bushfires burning large amounts of stock from local timber mills as well as imported supply being soaked up...
Master Builders secure more training subsidies to provide much-needed skills to the industry
Education and training is set to play a pivotal role in our economic recovery. To support the growth of our industry, Master Builders has secured more training subsidies. Under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program, the subsidised places are in key building and construction qualifications. There has never been...
Security Of Payment to apply to homeowners
From 1 March 2021, builders will be able to use The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act to recover money owed by homeowners. The Master Builders Association of NSW has been advocating this for many years as non-payment by homeowners causes considerable financial stress and even insolvencies amongst...
Security of Payment supporting statement – new version
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 requires that a head contractor (the builder) must not serve a payment claim on a principal (the owner) unless the claim is accompanied by a supporting statement. The supporting statement is in a form that is prescribed by the regulations.
The form...
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COVID-19 restrictions update for Greater Sydney
Restrictions will be eased across the Greater Sydney region following updated health advice from the Chief Health Officer.
Commercial drone registration becomes mandatory
From 28 January 2021, any RPA flown for work or on behalf of an employer must be registered with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)—no matter how much it weighs.
So far, more than 12,500 RPA have been registered with CASA and more than 1,300 organisations nationally have taken advantage...
HomeBuilder the star of economic recovery driving $50 billion boost to activity
The overwhelming success of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme in driving economic recovery is confirmed by new data.
“It’s even more proof that a stronger building industry means a stronger economy,” Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia said.
“HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government’s economic recovery plan...
Review of the Home Building Compensation Scheme
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal NSW (IPART) has released its key recommendations in its review of the home building compensation scheme. The intent of these recommendations is to improve the scheme.
The recommendations aim to:
- Reduce the average value of claims
- Make it easier for new entrants to compete with the...