The… The Home Building Act 1989 NSW ( the Act ) contains certain statutory warranties ( the Statutory Warranties ) which apply to all builders performing residential building works. The Act...
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Contract… The High Court of Australia has, in two new decisions, reaffirmed that when it comes to determining the rights and obligations of employees (i.e., is the person performing the work...
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New… Accountability for Quality Assurance Quality assurance in construction in 2022 is very different compared to a decade ago. Defects that impact the delivery, safety and liveability of buildings in New...
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NCC 2022… The following are some important dates for the release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, which include: 9 May 2022 – Preview available at ncc.abcb.gov.au (excluding energy efficiency and...
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COVID-19… Emergency construction hours have been extended once again until 31 March 2022. The NSW Government has re-made a temporary COVID-19 Construction Works Order to allow construction work on weekends for...
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Helping… Since November 2020, the Master Builders Apprentice Services has supported the Educational Pathways Program (EPP) giving young people a taste of our industry. Launched by the NSW Department of Education...
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Class 2… The Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021 ( the Regulation ) identifies the requirements for head contractors to be successfully registered as a building practitioner under the Design and Building...
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The fines… CFMMEU and former official penalised $93,160 over aggressive and intimidating conduct at Australia’s largest road infrastructure project 25.1.22 - The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has today penalised...
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Make a… 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...
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Technical… Key technical and regulatory matters currently confronting the building and construction industry include: Review of the Draft 2022 National Construction Code Changes required under the Design and Building Practitioners Act...
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