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MASTER BUILDER Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Four | October-December 2019

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MASTER BUILDER Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Four | October-December 2019

In this issue REGULARS

Contact List

President’s Viewpoint

Executive Director’s Viewpoint

Regional Roundup

What’s New

Dates for Your Diary

Looking Back

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2019 THIS YEAR’S WINNER

FEATURE ARTICLES

About the cover: The Anzac Memorial Centenary Project by Built has won the 2019 Outstanding Construction Award. Photography by Peter Bennetts.

13 Excellence in Construction 2019 Introducing this year’s winners

21 Ten years of Outstanding Construction Winners

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CONTACTS

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NORTHERN REGIONS

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PORT MACQUARIE

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Martin Patience Simon Pilcher Ross Mitchell John O’Neill Mick Banks Mike O’Donnell Bob Black

PRESIDENT’S COMMENT

Introduction Contents

From the President BUILDING — AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER

his edition of the Master Builder Magazine showcases the winner of each category for this year’s Excellence in Construction Awards. The Excellence in Construction Awards is a celebration and acknowledgement of excellence in the commercial sector of the building and construction industry in NSW. The Awards also acknowledge the state’s best apprentices for 2019. This year, 15 judges commenced judging the Excellence in Construction Awards in July and completed their work in September, after 2 1/2 months of full time judging. Each building project entered was visited and a site inspection conducted. The construction value for all of the entries received this year equated to just over $7.2 billion – an extraordinary amount and an extraordinary feat for the judges to view. The judges highlighted that the quality and detail of construction continues to excel, with the complexity and difficulty in many of this year’s entries being extremely challenging. It is a credit to the builders, contractors and the industry as a whole to produce such magnificent outcomes. Congratulations to all the entries and winners of this year’s prestigious Awards and in particular, the major Award for “Outstanding Construction Project for 2019” presented to Built, for the refurbishment of the Anzac War Memorial, Hyde Park Sydney. Congratulations must go also to the MBA/NSW Apprentice of the year, Brady Casey who, I should add, also won the Master Builders Australia National Apprentice of the Year Award for 2019.

My term as President of the Master Builders Association of New South Wales came to an end in December. It has been an honour and privilege to represent our members and the MBA in this capacity, and to promote the interests of the building and construction industry in NSW.

What we know is, we have an aging workforce. Thousands of builders leave our industry annually due to retirement or career change. The amount of work in the pipeline, particularly in NSW is enormous, and our industry nationally will need to find hundreds of thousands of skilled workers to satisfy demand. At the current level of intake of apprentices, we will experience a major short fall of trades people in our industry.

Over the last two years I can genuinely say that our Association has made significant contributions which have resulted in tangible benefits for those who undertake work in the building and construction industry, not only in NSW but also at a national level. Particularly, our Association has made a major contribution to building industry reform currently being contemplated by the NSW Parliament. Important issues such as workplace relations, WH&S matters, training, education, promotion of apprenticeships and the matter of non-complying building products which is, and remains a major threat for industry and governments across the country. All this work is ongoing and closely monitored by our Council of Management, and Executive Board. I believe the Association has also made significant contributions to improving Aboriginal participation in the construction industry, promoting more women into construction, and increasing awareness of suicide prevention and mental health issues through the MBA’s involvement with Mates in Construction.

The MBA’s charter must be to make the building industry one of the most attractive choices for career seekers, and that a career in the building industry is a profession. While our industry will always face challenges, this I believe, is central to us delivering a high quality and sustainable built environment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my peers for supporting me in the position of President and look forward to representing the Association in other capacities. It is with great pleasure that I announce the new President for the Master Builders Association of New South Wales, Mr Simon Pilcher, who will take over the Presidency for the next two year term. I wish Simon well in his position as President and offer my support should it be needed. I also thank the MBA Executive Committee Members, our MBA Council of Management team and all of the hard working staff at the Association.

On the matter of promotion of women, I am happy to advise that the MBA published the first edition of a magazine dedicated to Women in the Building and Construction industry, it is called FLORENCE, and is part of a new communication and support network for women in our industry. The next edition will be released early 2020.

As this is the last edition of Master Builder Magazine for 2019, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a happy festive season and prosperous 2020.

One area however, which I am most passionate about, and where we as an industry must do more, is to encourage our contractors to employ more apprentices.

Martin Patience MBA NSW President

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Introduction

From the Executive Director OUR UNPARALLELED COMMITMENT

The financial position of the Association, based on the audited accounts for the Financial Year 2018/2019, shows a healthy position in terms of equity — some $28M, no debt and reserves of $11M. I can report that the Association’s membership totalled 7,817 at the end of the financial year. 2019 saw the Membership Department involved in 20 MBA industry workshops and trade nights (5 metropolitan, 15 regional), the continuation of the successful one day 12 point CPD Seminars (9 run) — four regional and five metropolitan. Further, the Association was represented at 137 divisional meetings throughout the year. The MBA issued 933 service recognition certificates during the year. These certificates acknowledge members for long standing and loyal membership. A breakdown of the certificates issued are:

352 – 5 years service 285 – 10 years service 167 – 15 years service 63 – 20 years service 23 – 25 years service 29 – 30 years service 7 – 40 years service 5 – 50 years service 2 – 60 years service The Association was also represented at 30 supplier trades shows, eight regional apprenticeship awards and nine regional Insight Luncheons. Further, 16 Women in Construction meetings, 12 SafeWork NSW Breakfasts and the inaugural Commercial Builders Conference, saw the member services department involved with some 260 events throughout the year. The Association hosted its annual Excellence in Housing Awards in September this year and Excellence in Construction Awards in November, attracting a combined attendance of nearly 1,900 industry representatives. The Excellence in Housing Awards received entries to the value of some $1.6 billion, while the Excellence in Construction Awards entries worth just under $7.2 billion. The MBA regional Awards were also

successfully run, recognising excellence in building throughout regional NSW. Award presentations were held in Newcastle, Ballina, Ulladulla, Wagga Wagga and Orange and attracted a combined attendance of some 1,750 people. Two Top 100 Builders breakfasts and a Top 50 luncheon were held in 2019 attracting nearly 400 attendees. Industrial relations continued to prove a very important part of the MBA NSW service to members. Throughout 2019 the industrial department carried out 133 industrial relations and wage book inspections for various major contractors, as well as recording over 2,500 telephone enquiries. MBA/NSW also played a major role at a National level with providing input to 30 submissions on workplace relations and associated matters.

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s this is the last edition of Master Builders Magazine for this year, I thought it might be of interest to share some of the work the MBA has undertaken throughout 2019.

seminars which attracted nearly 600 industry representatives. MBA NSW represented members and the industry on the following boards and industry committees: • Australian Construction Industry Redundancy Trust (ACIRT). • Building and Construction Industry Long Service Leave Committee. • Livable Housing Australia. • Master Builders Insurance Services.

The safety department provided site safety audits for major NSW Health Infrastructure, projects, attendance at various safety disputes and education and training on Work Health and Safety legislation. The Safety Department continued to service its contract with McDonalds Australia to audit its newly constructed restaurants, as well as providing safety advice to the Port Authority NSW, Woolworths, Sydney International Boat Show, Savills and Blue Scope Steel. At an international level (on behalf of Master Builders Australia), MBA/NSW Safety Department continued to play a major role in the development, and conclusion of an international Standard for Safety Management Systems. During the year the safety department received over 3,387 telephone enquiries. During 2019 the Association was successful in obtaining and completing various government (both State and Federal) grants including: • State Government funding through the Smart and Skilled Program for CERT III, IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses.

• Mates in Construction (Suicide Prevention Program) both at State and Federal levels. • Apprenticeship Directorate. • NSW Skills Board. • NATSPEC. Over the course of the year the Education and Skills Development Department (training) enrolled some 3,800 students across a range of Builder and Trade Qualifications, Accredited and Non-Accredited Short Courses and Apprenticeship Training. The training department finishes the year with approximately 190 Carpentry Apprentices in training and an increasing number of participants in licensing pathway and professional development training programs. The apprenticeship department had some 265 apprentices employed through the Group Scheme and undertook numerous pre-apprenticeship courses throughout 2019 which proved very popular for those seeking an apprenticeship in our industry.

Like previous years, the legal department received in excess of 3,600 calls this year.

Throughout 2019, the department continued to promote employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal people and women in the building and construction industry. This included the publication of Florence magazine — a magazine dedicated to women in construction.

The Association’s housing sector was represented on several NSW government committees or advisory groups throughout the year. During 2018/19 the Association made a number of major submissions as well as contributing to the review of various construction manuals and national submissions.

While not all of the work the Association has undertaken can be outlined here, I believe the Association contributes substantially to the built environment, both in NSW and at a national level. It has a primary focus however, on the members and the members’ needs. I join with the President to wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and healthy New Year.

• Economic Empowerment and Leadership of NSW Women in male dominated trades.

The promotion of the four book suite of waterproofing manuals continued throughout 2019 with the books being the foundation for the presentation of a number of waterproofing

Brian Seidler MBA NSW Executive Director

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

GALA AWARDS NIGHT 2019 MASTER BUILDERS NSW EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

t was a packed house with over 900 commercial contractors, suppliers and their clients for the 2019 Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards black tie dinner which was held on Saturday, 9 November at THE STAR Event Centre. Major commercial contractors from all building and construction sectors, as well as specialist contractors, clients, suppliers and consultants enjoyed the gala evening, hosted brilliantly by compères Jayne Azzopardi and Tom Steinfort, with entertainment provided by Vince Sorrenti. VIP guests included David Chandler, NSW Building Commissioner; Andrew Gavrielatos, Executive Director, Specialist Services, SafeWork NSW; Kathlyn Loseby, President, Australian Institute of Architects, and Past MBA/ NSW Presidents, Daniel Murphy and Gordon Leggett. The Association was delighted with the number of entries in this year’s awards, with the judges commenting on the high quality and complexity of the completed projects and the excellent relationships demonstrated between clients, contractors, specialist contractors and suppliers. The Construction Awards are divided into a number of divisions and price categories to

reflect the staggering array of commercial, industrial and civil projects undertaken by contractors in these sectors across NSW. Divisions include restoration, refurbishment and adaptive re-use, hospitality, commercial, industrial, education and public buildings, as well as public and private school buildings. Further, entries were received for interior fitouts, sporting facilities, retail buildings, aged care projects and an array of health buildings. Best safety systems and safety innovations for the commercial sector were also recognised. The construction value of the projects entered this year was just over $7.2 billion dollars. The Apprenticeship of the Year Awards were also presented and recognised the most outstanding first, second, third and fourth year apprentices of the industry. All projects entered were considered for the Master Builders Association major award – the 2019 Outstanding Construction Award. This year, the prestigious award went to Built for the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project. Congratulations to Built and all entrants and winners in this year’s awards. The Association sincerely thanks its esteemed panel of judges for their expertise and valuable time, and of course the generous sponsors for their support of the MBA and the industry.

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Compères Jayne Azzopardi and Tom Steinfort.

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The Built team, recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Construction Award.

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Winner

2019 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD BUILT Anzac Memorial Centenary Project The alterations, additions and refurbishment works to the existing Anzac War Memorial in Hyde Park Sydney were initiated as part of the 100th anniversary of the First World War to fulfil two main objectives – completing the original architect’s vision, including a vast cascading water feature, as well as adding new underground education and interpretation facilities. The judging panel was unanimous in its decision that the builder had completed the original architect’s vision and delivered a first class building matching the original first

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stage of this heritage building in all aspects, including material selection, attention to detail and construction techniques. The builder also demonstrated that the successful completion of the project was achieved by client and builder working together, selecting and engaging the best possible team of consultants, contractors, suppliers and specialist tradespeople. The Built site team was innovative in overcoming design problems and site constraints and completing this unique project within the very critical time frame.

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Judges Kevin Cohen Kevin commenced his carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1972. He completed his trade qualifications and Clerk of Works. Kevin is a company director of a successful family business, Co-Wyn Building Contractors Pty Ltd. During that time working in the building industry, Kevin was involved as a site foreman, project manager and he coordinated apprenticeship training. Kevin has been involved in a number of varied projects which include churches, schools, industrial buildings and aged care complexes. He now acts as a judge for the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

Peter Deane Peter has a Civil Engineering Honours Degree from UNSW, and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia. With 40 years’ experience in the construction industry in Australia and overseas, Peter’s input has ranged from the role of General Manager running state operations for major companies such as Lend Lease and Abigroup, to that of Project Director for major projects (acting for both owner/developer and contractors), and to the managing of Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) schemes and Alliances involving government and non-government partners. Projects and input have been geographically spread across Australia (including remote Northern Territory), the United Kingdom and Singapore, with significant projects including the first major modern designed shopping centre in Singapore (Centrepoint), the Galleria Morley Shopping Centre in Perth, and the Sydney Superdome (All phones Arena) and P1 Car Cark for 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Stephen Edwards Stephen Edwards completed a Civil Engineering Honours degree at UNSW in 1967. In 1968 he was called up for National Service and after graduating as a Second Lieutenant spent the remainder of his two years as an instructor at the School of Military Engineering, mostly teaching Demolitions and Mine Warfare. Following his discharge from the Army, Stephen completed a Master of Engineering Science Degree (Construction) and then headed to London where he worked for a large commercial builder. After gaining further

project management experience back in Sydney, Stephen and his wife Jenny established Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd in 1980.This family company has grown to have 85 employees and an annual turnover approaching $100 million. ‘SEC’ specialises in Government, Commercial and Aged Care projects and is now largely run by two of Stephen’s sons. Stephen has been an active member of the MBA for nearly 40 years.

John Elder AM John Elder AM worked for the MBA for 25 years. In 1982 he served on the Tripartite Working Party to review the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act, 1974 and the Tripartite Advisory Committee on Occupational Health and Safety. In 1986 he served on the Ministerial Working Party Reviewing the NSW Apprenticeship System. He served on the 1996-1997 review into the workers compensation system in NSW. John was a member of the Occupational Health, Safety and Rehabilitation Council of NSW from 1983 until 1997, at which time he was appointed a commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW. In 2005 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and in 2007 he received a PhD from the University of Sydney for a thesis on the first 100 years of the MBA. In 2017 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW.

Colin Ging AM Colin Ging AM is one of the most respected project management consultants in the Australian property industry and has more than 50 years’ experience in building and civil engineering. He has worked on a number of landmark projects, including Australia Square, Governor Phillip Tower and Sydney Opera House. From 1994 to 2001 he was the Olympic Co-ordination Authority’s Project Director for the procurement of the Olympic Stadium. Colin holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and was chairman of Colin Ging & Partners Pty Limited for 21 years. Colin retired in December 2016.

John Humphreys John was responsible for managing the design and construction of the Gore Hill Project for Lindsay Bennelong Development. John has

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a wealth of experience acquired throughout a career in property development spanning the residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and transportation sectors. John’s involvement on scores of major mixed-use developments with similar opportunities and constraints to the Gore Hill project enables him to provide valuable insight to the development team. Significant projects which John has influenced include the commercial office buildings at Sydney Airport Centre, and the $500 million City Quarter re-development of Camperdown Children’s Hospital. He was part of the CPG Developments team that designed and constructed the $350 million Kooindah Waters Residential Golf Resort and the Rushcutters Bay development, now known as ADVANX. Recent projects include the Masters Hardware Store at Northmead, the new Ronald McDonald House at Westmead and the new residential estate High Grove at Box Hill, NSW. John has a Diploma in Quantity Surveying and numerous Certificates in Management. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Stephen Kwok Stephen has worked in the Building & Construction industry in a variety of different roles for over 30 years. Commencing as a tradesman before becoming a licensed builder, Stephen has conducted and managed construction work in most areas with a focus on residential and commercial projects. In 2005, he completed training in adult education and spent 2 years training and mentoring construction apprentices. In late 2007, Stephen commenced with WorkCover/Safework NSW as a construction Inspector, after previously completing the Advanced Diploma in OHS. With SafeWork NSW, Stephen completed an Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection), Diploma of Government (Investigations) and in 2016 achieved the position of Assistant State Inspector. This role involved him collaborating with Fair Trading and various employer groups such as the MBA on numerous state wide initiatives to improve workplace safety. In 2017, Stephen successfully applied for a manager position within SafeWork NSW and is currently Manager, Construction South. Stephen has a hands-on approach and leads by example in driving safety awareness throughout the construction industry where he has spent all his working life.

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Judges Richard McEwen Richard is a retired architect with extensive experience in the management, design, documentation and construction of architectural high-rise office buildings, commercial, industrial, residential, hotel, leisure and refurbishment projects. For 23 years Richard was a Director and later Managing Director of Travis McEwen Group/Architectus, a large Sydney based architectural, urban design and interior architecture practice. He was responsible for all corporate compliance, financial accounts and management, human resource management, marketing and project implementation. After selling his shares in the Practice he joined Lipman Pty Ltd for 11 years as the Business Development Manager. As a unit holder in the ownership of the building at 41 McLaren Street, North Sydney, Richard is on the Management Committee setting directions for tenancy and rental reviews, building upgrades and maintenance as well as planning for a major residential development on the site.

John McKellar John commenced his construction career with Mainline Constructions in 1971. Since that time he spent 42 years in varying rolls of site management, project management and senior management roles. After working for several major companies he spent the most recent 25 years with A W Edwards Pty Limited as a Senior Project Manager and then the Companies Commercial Manager for the last 12 years up to retirement in 2013. Over this period he has been responsible for many key projects including Sports facilities, hospitals, commercial developments, research facilities and university education facilities. John holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Building) from the UTS.

Max Mosher Max Mosher is an energy consultant and has worked in the energy industry for more than 40 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to solar and energyefficient house design, including energy utilisation in the domestic sector and thermal performance assessments. Max has been a committee member on a Standards Australia Review Committee BD/058 titled “Materials for the Thermal Insulation of Buildings”. He has been on the judging panels for the Building

Designers Association Annual Design Awards, the Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing and Construction Awards, the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, and the Local Government Association Environment Awards. Max is a founding member and former director of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA).

Daniel Brian Murphy Daniel Brian Murphy has spent a lifetime in the construction industry starting from a trade back ground to Building Foreman Clerk of Works , moving onto university study, quantity surveying, project management, post graduate studies in construction management, in Australia and overseas and now in retirement, whilst still active within the industry and a current MBA member.

Pat Murphy Patrick Murphy commenced in the Building Industry in 1969 and shortly after received his Certificate of Competency in Carpentry and Bachelor Applied Science (Building) from the Institute of Technology. A director of A W Edwards Pty Limited until he retired six years ago, he worked for the company for 43 years. He was the Project Manager for numerous major projects throughout Sydney including many fitouts encompassing, the retail, banking, schools, shopping centres and scientific sectors.

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Australia Chairman of Occupational Health and Safety Management Committee, Standards Australia 45001 International Head of Delegation and the ASIA/Oceania representative for Australia. David is an Exemplar Global Certified Management Systems Specialist (Lead) and a Master OH&S Auditor. David is their 45001 exam and scheme Chairman. David is also PwC’s External Advisory Board Chairman. David regularly reviews documentation for Australian State and National Government departments including the following subject matter, Auditing, Safety and Transport for relevance, corporate governance and compliance. David leads by example, driving safety awareness never losing sight of our grass roots.

John Spierewka John Spierewka has over 30 years’ of experience with apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW. Starting his career as an apprentice and latter moving to vocational training, with roles as a: trainer; training program administrator and manager; training provider auditor; apprenticeship and traineeship policy maker; and conciliation and/or determination apprenticeship and traineeship matters on behalf of the Commissioner for Vocational Training. John is a Senior Operations Officer in the Apprenticeships and Traineeship Unit of the NSW Department of Education. This role has John involved in the implementation of NSW government policy for apprenticeships and traineeship and the provision of operational support to Training Services NSW staff across NSW who support the day-to-day operation of the apprenticeship system in NSW.

Donna Seidler has been an MBA Awards apprentice judge since 2001 and formerly, a manager of an apprentice group training scheme, where she oversaw the establishment of a pilot program for indigenous apprentices.

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A DECADE OF WINNERS OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD WINNERS 2009~2019 Looking back over the last decade of outstanding projects

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A DECADE OF OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION

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2009 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD Leighton Contractors Pty Limited Headquarters Joint Operations Command, BUNGENDORE The project provides a single, integrated, around the clock command centre for the Australian Defence forces. This operational headquarters located on 500 hectares of pastoral land for 750 military and civilian Defence staff required extensive civil and building works including complete sufficiency in water supply and treatment. Leighton Contractors had to carry out earthworks for water supply, road construction, rail bridge road underpass, blackwater sewerage system, stormwater retention, water treatment for stormwater and dam water to potable water standard, building

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works for 750 staff with offices, catering and physical recreation, together with the most secure, and fully accredited top secret large scale Defence facility operating 24 hours/365 days per annum. The project was completed on time and on budget within 18 months and within two years of entering into contract producing a 5 star environmentally sustainable building in a rural location. A deserving winner of this prestigious award.

2010 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD

Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa This luxurious 6-star resort is located in the Wolgan Valley one hour from Lithgow; Access during construction was by a narrow gravel road with river crossings.

To get concrete delivered to the site required a round trip of 2.5 hours from Lithgow, this greatly restricted the size of any concrete pour.

The resort comprises the main building with spa and treatment rooms, restaurant, lounge areas, gymnasium, tennis court and swimming pool.

The work was carried out during challenging weather conditions, some days the fog blanket did not lift until 10.30am and steps had to be taken to prevent the water pipes and toilets from freezing.

There are also 40 separate individual buildings, each with its own living and bedroom areas, private indoor / outdoor pool and verandas. During construction neither mobile phone reception nor land lines were available to the site, and temporary electrical, water supply and sewerage services needed to be established.

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The nearest food supplies were 45 minutes from the site. This magnificent $95 million resort was completed in just 24 months. This project is truly worthy to be named the winner of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outstanding Construction Project of the Yearâ&#x20AC;?. Congratulations to Hansen Yuncken.

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2011 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD

A W Edwards Pty Limited The CONCOURSE at Chatswood The Concourse project was developed by Willoughby City Council which called tenders from pre-qualified tenderers. All tenders were over budget and the builder was selected to work with the design team to identify potential cost savings and subsequently asked by the Council to take on the full design and construct responsibilities to deliver the project. The site is located in the centre of the Chatswood CBD and has three street frontages. The project incorporates a 1000 seat concert hall, 500 seat theatre, 500m2 civic pavilion and studio, a 5000m2 library, retail areas, restaurants and cafes, 400 car underground car park and extensive landscaped open space. The project was completed in three years with no extensions of time, minimal

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variations and maintained the original design intent and a high standard of finish. The complex geometry of the structure and the design and the coâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ordination of the internal and external scaffolds was a major challenge to the building team, The detailed and complex joinery associated with the concert hall linings and associated acoustic requirements, foyer spaces required the use of 3D software for design development and resolution. The entertainment facilities incorporated within the completed project are world class in execution detail and quality. Well done to the team at A W Edwards.

2012 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD

Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd UNSW Tyree Energy Technologies Building The Tyree Energy Technologies Building was custom designed as a state of the art centre for research, education and industry collaboration in the development and practical implementation of sustainable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic technologies, sustainable clean fuels, smart grids, energy storage, energy economics and policy analysis.

exhaust systems and trade waste drainage systems, to name a few, posing significant challenges for the Brookfield Multiplex team.

The six level, 16,000 square metre building is located on a prime site at the University of NSW campus and has achieved its targeted 6 Star Green Star design rating. Many specialist services had to be accommodated including laboratory gases, ultra-high purity speciality and bulk nitrogen, oxygen and argon as well as abatement

The building was constructed in just 18 months with the judges noting that this well designed and constructed University building is most impressive and truly deserving of this award.

The client, the University, was most impressed with the D&C delivery model used and specifically with the builder recognising the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;importance of inspirational, institutional architecture.

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2013 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD

Thiess

Royal North Shore Hospital Redevelopment The Royal North Shore Hospital and Community Health Services Redevelopment consolidated 53 outdated buildings into an integrated state-of-the-art health campus. It consists of 10,000m2 for community health, 9600m2 for the hospital (Acute Services) as well as pedestrian link bridges, roads, civil works and services diversions. Thiess managed a broad range of stakeholders involving approximately 700 meetings with more than 130 stakeholder user groups. The construction commenced with an 80 space on-ground carpark and traffic diversions prior to demolition and excavation. Problems were encountered and

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overcome in-ground with no documentation relating to the many existing services. There was a period of upwards of 200 truck movements a day. The construction was designed to ‘future-proof’ the building with in-built flexibly to cater for future changes. Numerous changes were made during construction to cater for the most modern technology. Construction methodology was chosen for speed, using available resources and consistency and quality of finish. Some highlights of the building are the façade utilizing a simplified stud wall façade system, the helipad and the Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV).

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2014 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD

A W Edwards Pty Limited Sydney Cricket Ground, MA Noble, Don Bradman and Dally Messenger Stands A W Edwards constructed the Noble, Bradman & Messenger Stands for the Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust. This project involved the design and construction of a 13,000 seat grandstand including corporate suites, functions rooms, kitchens, wet areas and back of house facilities. A W Edwards worked with the client to value engineer solutions that exceeded project objectives yet met time and budget constraints. The contractor worked in and around scheduled events and met multiple partial handover deadlines. The vast majority of contracts were to New South Wales based contractors with a major emphasis being placed on locally sourced and Australian materials. All finishes

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have been to a very high standard. This is an outstanding project, executed with detailed planning and with a team of average age of only 35 years. The judges were highly impressed by the enthusiasm and expertise of the team, the variety of finishes, the well-executed details and the innovative approach to problem solving on this complex project. The Noble, Bradman & Messenger Stands is a worthy winner of the 2014 Outstanding Construction Project of the Year Award.

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2015 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd 50 Martin Place Redevelopment Located on the corner of Martin Place and Elizabeth Street in Sydney’s CBD, 50 Martin Place was constructed between 1925 and 1928, and is one of the most important examples of the rare, American-influenced, Inter-War, Beaux-Arts style in New South Wales and Australia. Originally the former Government Savings Bank of New South Wales, the steel and reinforced concrete building reflects the prosperity and confidence of the era prior to the Great Depression, highlighting the importance of the savings bank movement in NSW. Consisting of redevelopment and refurbishment works, the project provided the client, Macquarie Group, with world-class, modern accommodation for employees in a state-of-the-art global headquarters. With a combined NLA of 24,000m2 across 11 storeys, the nine upper levels of office space surround a central atrium, topped with a newly constructed steel-frame glass dome which provides natural light to the working environment below. The new threestorey roof structure was added on Level 10 to incorporate an additional two levels of office space on levels 10 and 11. The widening of the central atrium and addition of internal stairs between the levels provides interconnectivity and collaboration within the workplace. In addition, the project required the complete refurbishment of building services and systems, the removal of extensive levels of lead paint, the complete fitout of the interiors while preserving heritage elements throughout, and the installation of unique and highly complicated glass shuttle lifts.

Other alterations included removal of an existing fire-isolated stair in the northwest corner of the building, converting the northern service shaft into a light well and installing the new glass lifts to serve the existing banking chamber on the ground floor and levels 10 and 11. Achieving a 6-Star Green Star Design and As-Built rating, the redevelopment combines wide-reaching sustainability targets with commercial usability and meets the requirements of a modern office building while preserving the building’s significant heritage value. The project was completed in 24 months with the builder carrying out demolition, lead paint removal, addition of the three-storey roof structure, two new glass lifts, and integrated tenancy fitout while the ground floor tenant continued to operate throughout the construction period. This was achieved through careful planning and management of all materials handling and construction methodologies. This is an outstanding project that has been restored and finished to an exceedingly high level, demonstrating the attention to detail which could only have been achieved with a whole team participation approach. Well done to the team at Brookfield Multiplex.

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2016 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD Built 20 Martin Place, Sydney The 20 Martin Place project consisted of a complex refurbishment of an existing 1970s commercial tower. It was stripped back to a steel skeleton and rebuilt to create a signature 20-storey A-grade office tower incorporating a new high-performance façade system and achieving sustainability targets to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Office As Built rating. This project presented many challenges requiring innovative thinking, extensive research on the utilisation of specialist materials, and high-level collaboration. Some key challenges included: • Progressive hazardous material removal top down. • Significant upgrading of the existing steel frame was required to ensure stability in its ‘strippeddown state’. This included additional steel bracing and the installation of temporary rock anchors. • Removal of demolished materials from the building. • Structural-steel frame locally demolished to facilitate construction of new concrete core. • Extensive protection required during demolition of concrete encasing to the steel structure. • Excavation and underpinning in basement for new lift core pits and footings. • Conventional construction of new lift core to ground level, and then establish a jump for the upper levels

to rise within the existing structural frame. • Demolition progresses to basement as new jump form rises above ground level. • Design and installation of a new bespoke façade. Built initially worked with the design team via an ECI phase to implement value engineering, in order to provide savings to achieve the client’s budget. Close attention was paid to detailing by the construction team through establishing a close team environment, ensuring a focus on the end goal to achieve the elements required by the design team. This refurbishment project was both complex and logistically challenging. The requirement to carry out underpinning to the structure, relocating the core, guaranteeing the floor area, removing all traces of asbestos within the building, delivery of a complex façade and the achievement of sustainability aspirations while incorporating innovative materials, meant the project had a high ‘degree of difficulty’ factor that Built had to deal with. Built has achieved an excellent outcome in overcoming these hurdles by carrying out extensive preconstruction planning, meticulous execution and a high degree of ingenuity which has led this project to being a worthy ‘Overall Winner’ of the 2016 MBA Excellence In Construction Awards.

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2017 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD

Lendlease

International Convention Centre Sydney Lendlease Building Pty Ltd completed these two exceedingly large projects in late 2016 with the International Convention Centre (ICC) being completed in two years 9 months and International Towers Sydney in five years 2 months. The international Convention Centre consists of three world class major public buildings on a brownfield, inner city site across some 20 hectares with a total 200,000 square metres of gross floor area being, in detail: • ICC Convention Centre – o 2000 seat grand ballroom and 2,500 sqm exhibition space; o 2500 seat premium auditorium and o 900 seat theatre, mini ballroom and major commercial kitchen • ICC Exhibition Hall – o Double stacked Exhibition Halls of 32,000 sqms with four halls located on the lower level, three upper halls and a 5000 sqm external event deck. o A seven level Pre-Function building including lower hall truck with parking for 22 semi-trailers

o An elevated truck dock servicing the upper halls with parking for 12 semis. • ICC Theatre – o 8000 to 9000 seat theatre depending on the required configuration for specific entertainment events International Towers Sydney consists of three highrise towers providing more than 250,000 square metres of commercial, retail and public space. Each tower comprised three levels of podium, three plantroom floors and 44, 35 and 33 levels of commercial tenant space. Both these major projects were completed concurrently presenting the builder with challenges due to the overall scale of the two projects producing labour stress within the construction industry in Sydney, materials handling, public and workforce logistics. Lendlease Building successfully overcame the challenges to ensure the successful completion of both projects on time. The building and fitout of these two major city projects has been completed to a high quality of workmanship in extremely short time frames and are a credit to the Lendlease Building design and construct teams.

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2018 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD Lendlease International House Sydney, Barangaroo South The judges chose International House Sydney at Barangaroo South for this award because it is Australia’s first timber engineered office building and one of Sydney’s newest cutting-edge sustainable commercial buildings. It is an expression of innovation and sustainable design excellence and represents a new movement in commercial building design and construction. The use of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and glulam in such a highprofile project has encouraged industry interest in timber as a building material. It offers similar structural outcomes as traditional concrete and steel, but at a fraction of the weight. It can be erected rapidly (30 per cent less time), resulting in significant savings and significant reductions in safety risks during construction. The design of the timber beams was modified to incorporate reinforcing with a product called Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Four prototypes were developed

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in collaboration with Stuttgart University in Germany. Today, International House showcases the world’s first LVL-reinforced glulam beams. The resolution of the construction issues including prefabrication with minimal wastage plus fire safety and the construction detailing makes Lendlease a clear winner of this award.

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2019 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD

Built

Anzac Memorial Centenary Project The alterations, additions and refurbishment works to the existing Anzac War Memorial in Hyde Park Sydney were initiated as part of the 100th anniversary of the First World War to fulfil two main objectives – completing the original architect’s vision, including a vast cascading water feature, as well as adding new underground education and interpretation facilities.

The builder also demonstrated that the successful completion of the project was achieved by client and builder working together, selecting and engaging the best possible team of consultants, contractors, suppliers and specialist tradespeople. The Built site team was innovative in overcoming design problems and site constraints and completing this unique project within the very critical time frame.

The judging panel was unanimous in its decision that the builder had completed the original architect’s vision and delivered a first class building matching the original first stage of this heritage building in all aspects, including material selection, attention to detail and construction techniques.

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NEWCASTLE EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS

HOUSING AWARDS

Custom Built Homes — under $500,000 Winner Parkwood Modular Homes Project “Adairs Home” 43 Cheero Point Road Suburb Cheero Point

Custom Built Homes — $800,000 to $1 Million Winner B & K Developments Project “Sabbagh Residence” 38 Brush Road Suburb Wamberal

Custom Built Homes — $500,000 to $600,000 Winner Joyce Constructions Project “Red Hill” 410 Red Hill Road Suburb Cooperabung

Custom Built Homes — $1 Million to $2 Million Winner MADE Architectural Constructions Project “Flowerdale Avenue” 21 Flowerdale Avenue Suburb Merewether

Custom Built Homes — $600,000 to $800,000 Winner Pycon Homes & Constructions Project “Riverpark” 149 Riverpark Road Suburb Port Macquarie

Custom Built Homes — $2 Million to $3 Million Winner Richard Fox Building Contractor Project “Bruce Street House” 187 Bruce Street Suburb The Junction

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Alterations, Additions, Renovations and Restorations — Under $500,000 Winner Joss McNamara Builder Project “Cliff Road House” 34 Cliff Road Suburb Forster

Medium Density — Dual Occupancy Winner Mavid Construction Project “Mitchell Street” 5 Mitchell Street Suburb Merewether

Alterations, Additions, Renovations and Restorations — $500,000 to $1 Million Winner Sorensen and Caldon Builders Project “Caldon Renovation” 8 Ochiltree Place Suburb Taree

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Display Homes — Under $400,000 Winner Mojo Homes Project “Oasis 31” 26 Breakwell Road Suburb Cameron Park

Granny Flats Winner Coastline Granny Flats Project “Kingston 2” Suburb Boolaroo

Display Homes — $400,000 to $500,000 Winner McDonald Jones Project “Anchorage” 62 Boundary Road Suburb Medowie

Kitchen of the Year Winner Nadin West Joinery Project “Dudley Residence” 4 Foxdale Avenue Suburb Dudley

Display Homes — Over $500,000 Winner Mojo Homes Project “Trilogy 35” 24 Breakwell Road Suburb Cameron Park

Bathroom of the Year Winner Richard Fox Building Contractor Project “Bruce Street Bathroom” 187 Bruce Street Suburb The Junction

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Contents Awards / Events

HOUSING AWARDS

Energy Efficiency & Environmental Sustainability — Housing Winner Lou Projects Project “Patrick House” 19A Killara Street Suburb Kincumber

Swimming Pool of the Year Winner Richard Fox Building Contractor Project “Bruce Street Pool” 187 Bruce Street Suburb The Junction Housing Subcontractor of the Year Winner Automated Innovation Projects Lloyd Street, Merewether, Backman, Black Hill Residence.

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JUDGES AWARDS RESIDENTIAL

Best Use of Timber Winner Pycon Homes & Constructions Project “Riverpark” 149 Riverpark Road Suburb Port Macquarie

Best Use of Tiles Winner Paul Hickson (Builder) Project “Whiteley Project” Suburb Merewether

Best Use of Bricks Winner All Design Construction Project “Karuban” 375 Bimbadeen Road Suburb Stanhope

Engineering Achievement Award Winner Mars Building Project “36-38 Zaara Street” 36-38 Zaara Street Suburb Newcastle East

Best Use of Glass Winner N & B Russell Building Project “Merewether 19” 59 Rowan Crescent Suburb Merewether

Young Builder of the Year Winner Rowan Parker

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Housing Builder of the Year Winner Richard Fox Building Contractor Project “Bruce Street House” 187 Bruce Street Suburb The Junction

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NEWCASTLE EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS

COMMERCIAL AWARDS

Commercial Builder of the Year Winner Stevens Construction (NSW)

Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments $2M — $5M Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project SPCC Waratah

Commercial Subcontractor of the Year Winner Nadin West Joinery

Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments over $20M Winner Built Project Spicer’s Guest House

Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments Under $2M Winner Deane Projects Project All Four x 4 Showroom Refurbishment

Public Buildings Under $3M Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project EDSACC Grandstand

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Public Buildings $3M — $7M Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project SPCC Activate Centre Suburb Nulkaba

Aged Care/Medium Density Developments Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project Regis Aged Care

Public Buildings Over $7M Winner AW Edwards Project Manning Hospital Redevelopment Main Works Suburb Taree

Interior & Shop Fitouts under $600,000 Winner Core Projects Project Café Pippi

Restoration of an Historic Building Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project SPCC Waratah

Interior & Shop Fitouts over $600,000 Winner Stevens Construction (NSW) Project Bonython Tower Fitout

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NEWCASTLE EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS

COMMERCIAL AWARDS

Apartment Developments Winner Stevens Construction (NSW) Project Avanti Apartments

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Over $3 Million Winner Scape Constructions Project Pasterfield Sports Complex Cameron Park

Industrial Buildings Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project Newcastle Light Rail Depot and Stations

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Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Under $3 Million Winner PDA Constructions Project Riverside Park Singleton

Commercial Projects Under $5 Million Winner Red Eye Constructions Project Brokenwood Cellar Door

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Commercial Projects $5 Million â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $10 Million Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project San Clemente High School

Best Use of Timber Winner Red Eye Constructions Project Brokenwood Cellar Door

Commercial Projects Over $10 Million Winner Stevens Construction (NSW) Project Bonython Tower Gosford

Best Use of Bricks Winner North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Project Regis Aged Care Elermore Vale

Services Engineering Winner Bull & Bear Projects Project Symbio Alliance PC2 Food Testing Laboratory

Best Use of Glass Winner Taylor Project Holiday Inn Express Newcastle

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

SafeWork NSW Excellence in Work Health & Safety Award — Small Business Housing Builder Winner Demato Construction

Women in Building Recognition Award Winner Simeon Townsend

SafeWork NSW Excellence In Work Health & Safety Award — Commercial Winner Core Project Group

MERIT AWARDS Commercial Project Under $5 Million Merit Deane Projects Project Carls Junior Glendale Commercial Projects $5 Million — $10 Milllion Merit Core Project Group Project Westpac Rescue Helicopter Services Public Buildings $3M — $7M Merit AW Edwards Project Wauchope Ambulance Station

Housing Apprentice of The Year Winner Denny Cox

Commercial Apprentice Of The Year Winner Adam Brown

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APPRENTICESHIP SERVICES

Pre-Apprenticeship Season is here again! Master Builders have designed and run a successful Pre-apprenticeship Program since 2016, and this year is no different.

aster Builders Apprenticeship Services are busily recruiting, testing and selecting the very best candidates to fill the 55 NSW Government funded positions within our Program. The three week intensive program is run at Master Builders Education Centre in Norwest Business Park from 7.30am to 3.30pm. Participants in the Program will don Hi Vis shirts and work boots on day one and get their hands dirty immediately with manual handling and power tool safety training. Working Safely at Heights is always a highlight for our young candidates as they learn firsthand what it is like to be hanging in a harness. The course dates are: Course 1: 18 November 2019 – completing on 6 December 2019 Course 2: 13 January 2020 – completing on 31 January 2020 All of our candidates will be completing the Program with no more than

five units of competency to start their apprenticeship. This means that every apprentice will start as a 1st stage apprentice, and not skip the important learning every apprentice experiences when they first join a team on the work site. Master Builders Apprenticeship Service will be preparing each candidate and arranging interviews without valued Training Employers throughout the program so they can start on site without delay! If you are thinking about your next apprentice, or know someone who is, call Harley on 0423 025 380 or me on 0458 234 735. This Program is not suited to school students who have completed a Certificate 2 Construction or Construction Pathways, or the first stage of a School Based Apprenticeship. We have a different pathway for these students and they should call us directly on 02 8586 3533.

he Master Builders Hot 100 Promotion will provide every Training Employer who takes on a Master Builders Apprentice between 1 November 2019 and 28 February 2020 a 1 in 4 chance of winning a prize pack with a minimum value of $3,556! If you take on two apprentices, you get two chances to win! Placement of the apprentice must be no less than four weeks and must commence before 28 February 2020 to enter you into the draw. The prize draw will take place at the end of March to ensure all of our valued Training Employers get their chance to win. Master Builders Apprenticeship Service will provide updates on our placement numbers and additional prizes added to the prize pool along the way! Visit www.mbahot100.com.au to see what prizes you could win!

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*Promotion terms and conditions Starts 7AM 1/11/19. Ends 5PM 28/2/20. Open to NSW residents 18+ who are registered as training employers with Master Builders Association of NSW and fulfil the entry/eligibility requirements. Win 1 of 4 prize packages worth $2,500 (prize consists of but not limited to trade vouchers, general building supplies, building contracts, printed fence signage, safety equipment and diaries). Total prize pool is $10,100 (inc GST). Prize draw 10AM 30/3/20 at Level 2 11 York Street Sydney NSW 2000. Winners notified via SMS 30/3/20 and published at promoter’s website 1/4/20. Promoter is Master Builders Association of NSW. ABN 11 074 397 532. 5 Burbank Place Norwest NSW 2153. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/19/39488.

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APPRENTICESHIP SERVICES

An Adult Apprentice could be what your business needs… M

aster Builders Adult Apprenticeship Program develops mature age apprentices who are ready to pick up the tools and get the job done! Since 2016, Master Builders have been running an Adult Apprenticeship Program to meet the needs of our industry. This program is for candidates that are over 25 years of age and have a strong desire to complete their carpentry apprenticeship. We run the Adult Commencement Program, which is the ‘pre-apprenticeship program’ for this adult program, twice a year with a carefully selected number of candidates. The Adult Commencement Program due to complete on 25 October 2019 had over 100 applicants who were interviewed and phone screened, aptitude tested, reference checked and whittled down to the 20 who were offered a place. At the time of writing, we have already secured placements for 30% of these candidates and the course still has a week to go! Our Adult Apprenticeship Program participants are attending our MBA Education Centre once a month for 24 months with online learning to complete in between. This delivery model allows an Adult Apprentice to complete their off the job training in two years. If the Adult Apprentice is deemed competent by their employer, they may also be eligible to complete their apprenticeship term early under the competency based progression and completion process within the Apprenticeship Act. Master Builders Apprenticeship Service ensure that our candidate selection is mindful of the need and capabilities to meet the requirements of the Program. We will be running another Adult Apprenticeship Program in the New Year, with a two week Commencement Course scheduled for 16 March 2020. If you believe an Adult Apprentice could work for your business, or you know an adult candidate who would be interested in our Program, please call us on 02 8586 3533.

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Master Builders Apprenticeship Service place our first Ballina Apprentice!

dam Henderson from JS Henderson Building is giving back to the industry by passing his knowledge and experience to the next generation. Although the age difference is not huge, with his first stage apprentice, Jake, commencing as an adult apprentice. The opportunity to learn from Adam, a local, award winning builder is one that Jake is excited to embark on! Les from the MBA Ballina Office was onsite to meet with Adam and Jake on their first day, on a $4million build at Lennox Head. Jake travelled to our MBA Education Centre in Norwest for his induction and safety training prior to starting on site. Jake will join us again in January to further his skill development when he completes the Power Tool Safety Training. We Jake all the best with his training, and look forward to good new stories and more awards to come for JS Henderson Building!

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Construction Industry AWARD RDO and Public Holiday Calendar 2020

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Construction Industry AWARD RDO and Public Holiday Calendar 2022

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INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA

FACING AUSTRALIA’S MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES Omesh Jethwani, Government Projects & Programs Manager in-conversation with Romilly Madew AO, CEO Infrastructure Australia on the major challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s infrastructure over the next 15 years and beyond. You have quite an impressive resume. You have held Board positions with the Currawong State Park Advisory Board, Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Surf Life Saving Foundation and Chief Executive Women. You have sat on numerous ministerial panels including the Cities Reference Group, National Urban Policy Forum and the China/Australia Services Sector Forum. How did you come to take on the role of CEO Infrastructure Australia? Through my previous role as Chief Executive of

Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for 13 years, I had been involved in Infrastructure Australia (IA) since its inception in 2008. The opportunity arose in 2018 to consider joining IA and I jumped at the opportunity, starting my role with IA in April this year taking the reins on an ambitious research and reform agenda. I love a challenge and I am passionate about place-making. Already I have found that the work in my previous roles have resonated with the current work I am doing: similar ambitions and challenges, but in a different sector. At GBCA I was able to develop a strong appreciation of the value in working

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collaboratively to achieve policy outcomes and I knew that would serve me well at IA. Now instead of just buildings, it’s the sustainability of cities and their productivity that dominates the agenda. You were the National winner of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards (TBWA) in 2009. You were named one of the ‘100 Women of Influence’ by the Australian Financial Review and Westpac in 2012. The US Green Building Council awarded you the International Leadership Award in 2015. In the same year, the Planning Institute made you an Honorary Fellow of Australia. You

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My career and life has traversed a variety of different roles from studying Agricultural Economics, owning a vineyard, winery and restaurant with my husband, working in a law firm, then real estate and now infrastructure as well as being a lifesaver. I have always been active in both my community and place of work, driven to make a difference. I have not sought the recognition, however I am honoured to have been, but I have not done it alone. Through it all I have been lucky enough to work with some amazing and talented people including my family. There is still much more work to be done in my new role so part of me feels like I’m just getting started on a new journey in my current role. What are the main core functions of Infrastructure Australia? Essentially we have two core functions. The first is to evaluate business cases for nationallysignificant investment proposals seeking more than $100 million in commonwealth funding, which is part of our work in developing and maintaining the Infrastructure Priority List. The second is to set the agenda on the longterm opportunities for infrastructure investment and reform that will improve living standards and national productivity. Underpinning all our investment and reform recommendations are our four-yearly national infrastructure Audits – the most recent of which was released in August this year. With the inception of Infrastructure Australia in 2008, its remit included transport, energy, water and telecommunications. However, in 2017, it changed its remit to include social infrastructure. Why was that? Social Infrastructure was added to our remit in our last Ministerial Statement of Expectations in 2017. The 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit, which presents a forward-looking view of Australia’s infrastructure challenges and opportunities over the next 15 years and beyond, examines the infrastructure needs of the Australian community and industry – and yes for the first time that includes social infrastructure. This reflects our view that the liveability of our communities is not only about more access to transport, energy, water, and telecommunications – but access to a whole range of supporting infrastructure like health, education, housing, justice, cultural spaces and green space.

The Australian population is growing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. More than 60% of Australia’s population is in those four fast-growing cities, of which 40% is specifically in Sydney and Melbourne. It is predicted that these cities will have more than 6 million residents by 2031. How will Infrastructure Australia resolve the road congestion, crowding on public transport, growing demands of social infrastructure, including health, education and open space? IA is the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor. Our role is to provide research and advice to governments, industry and the community on the infrastructure investments and reforms that will benefit all Australians.

Romilly Madew AO Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Australia Social infrastructure is critical for social inclusion and cohesion. It provides the essential services required for communities to function, helps make places liveable and improves quality of life for the people living there.

Throughout our bodies of work our rigorous and independent analysis identifies infrastructure needs and opportunities, to ensure that our infrastructure funds are spent where they are needed most.

However the ease of access, quality and cost of social infrastructure varies across the country and we need to close the divide.

In the 2019 Audit, to address congestion and growth of cities, Australia’s current infrastructure program must do more than plug the immediate funding gap.

The Australian Infrastructure Audit was released in August 2019. The Audit takes a forward-looking view at the decisive trends impacting Australia’s infrastructure over the next 15 years and beyond. What were some of the key findings, and what has changed since the 2015 Audit? The release of the 2019 Audit comes at a particularly important time for infrastructure investment. We are facing a changing climate, a re-ordering of the world economy, and a reshaping of global institutions and norms. Closer to home, our population is growing and changing, the structure of the economy is shifting, and rapid technology change is fundamentally reshaping our day-to-day lives. This will have significant implications for how we plan, build and deliver infrastructure. In addition to the inclusion of social infrastructure in this year’s Audit, we have also identified the need for a stronger awareness of place making and what integrated requirements are needed in the future planning of communities. We look at the growing recognition that infrastructure and social services do not end

Changing and growing demand, and a mounting maintenance backlog is putting unprecedented pressure on the infrastructure services we rely on. More than $123 billion of construction work has commenced since 2015, with a committed forward pipeline of over $200 billion but we maintain that the current investment program must be the new normal. Rather than a short-term boom, the historic level of activity we are seeing in the sector must continue for the next 15 years If we look at project commitments in the short and medium-term pipeline, as well as major long-term commitments that haven’t yet been funded, we think this level of activity is likely to, and will in fact need to, stay elevated for more than a decade and potentially beyond. There are 3.3 million (12%) Australians who do not live in urban areas. What are some of the issues affecting them, and how are these issues being addressed? Australia has always been a vast country but we have seen declining populations in regional, rural and remote areas and at

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at delivering a single asset. For example, realising the social and economic benefits of a hospital requires the physical buildings to be well integrated with transport infrastructure, so that people can access it. It’s about collaborating with communities, rather than informing them, to develop the strategic direction for their area, and getting buy-in early.

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We also know that over a third of housing in remote areas is overcrowded and emergency services response times can be four times longer. These are just some of the examples of the disparity that is being felt in remote areas. Into the future one of the biggest concerns will be how these smaller towns are to stay connected to our cities. Truly staying connected will require not only transport options that are safe and efficient but we will need to keep pace with technology and ensure that our towns and smaller regional communities have the same access to telecommunications as the rest of Australia. On 14 February 2019, Infrastructure Australia had released the 2019 Infrastructure Priority List, presenting 121 nationally significant infrastructure proposals and a $58 billion project pipeline designed to guide investment towards projects that will deliver the best outcomes for Australia’s growing communities. What and who were involved in developing this list? The Priority List is a consensus list of nationally-significant investment opportunities that address critical gaps in our nation’s infrastructure. It is based on data from the Australian Infrastructure Audit, and submissions from state and territory governments, industry and the community, and importantly, the Priority List is a ‘living document’, which means it is continually updated as we assess new submissions. We have in place an Infrastructure Australia Assessment Framework, which provides detailed guidance on how a business case should be prepared and how we evaluate proposals. Our Infrastructure Audits also form the evidence base for the investment opportunities we identify in the Priority List. In releasing these pieces of work our aim is to promote a broader conversation about the infrastructure investments and reforms that will best serve our growing communities, so that industry and governments can strategically plan for Australia’s future. The 2020 Priority List is due to be released early in the first quarter of next year.

teams and skilled labour. We also have a shortage of key professional skills in the rail sector, including drivers and signalling technicians, as well as shortages in electricity transmission construction and maintenance, and emerging technology sectors.

With twenty-five new infrastructure proposals included in this year’s publication, the 2019 Priority List identified a total of 8 High Priority Projects, 10 Priority Projects, 29 High Priority Initiatives and 74 Priority Initiatives. Care to elaborate for our readers? The current Priority List is the largest and most diverse list of investments we have ever produced in our decade-long history. Spanning across sectors, the 2019 Priority List identifies 125 nationally-significant proposals and a $60 billion project pipeline, made up of 22 Projects and 103 Initiatives. Projects are proposals for which we have seen and assessed a fully-developed business case, whereas initiatives are early-stage proposals that require further development. In the past four years, we have assessed projects totalling more than $100 billion of infrastructure investment. Many of this year’s new additions to the Priority List reflect the need for forward-thinking, ambitious solutions to support Australia’s future prosperity – such as the delivery of a national electric vehicle fast-charging network, which was identified as a High Priority Initiative. There are inherent skill shortages where infrastructure is concerned. What measures are being implemented to address these skill shortages? Right now, the Australian Government has a $100 billion, 10-year infrastructure program, and we are seeing substantial funding commitments by state governments across the country as well. In addition to driving community buy-in for this investment program, a key challenge that comes with sustained growth is ensuring that the infrastructure sector is actually equipped to deliver the projects we need. In particular, the Audit finds that addressing skill constraints across the infrastructure sector must be a priority for both governments and industry. In terms of delivering major projects in our fast-growing cities, the largest skill constraints are among professional project managers, bid

Despite the growth in infrastructure volumes and greater visibility over the national infrastructure pipeline, fewer people are commencing and completing apprenticeships. This is one of the key challenges that we have identified in our 2019 Audit. Further, the August COAG Communique states that “Delivering Australia’s infrastructure Pipeline.” Leaders committed to delivering a record pipeline of infrastructure investment that will significantly boost construction, create jobs, support Australia’s productivity and improve the amenity of our cities and regions. COAG discussed the benefits of increased or accelerated construction activity, and the need to manage cost and capacity pressures while maintaining the quality of construction. Leaders asked the COAG Transport and Infrastructure Council to commission analysis and provide advice on infrastructure market conditions in each jurisdiction to COAG by the end of 2019.” In your opinion, how do you think the concept of the built environment, technology, construction, productivity, liveability, sustainability, climate change, carbon emission, green buildings and infrastructure align with each other? It comes downs to quality of life and integrated place making. No longer can we look at construction without a better understanding of sustainable living or technology. Everything must feed into each other. Infrastructure is underpinned by all of these trends and forces because that is what effects how, where and the way we live. What is Infrastructure Australia aiming to achieve in the next decade? Our focus is on raising the quality of infrastructure planning and delivery throughout Australia. We aim to continue to do this by working closely and collaboratively with stakeholders across government and the infrastructure sector. We are charged with the responsibility to take a forward-looking view of the challenges and opportunities shaping our nation but it’s also about striving for best practice across planning, resourcing, procurement and contracting practices to better accommodate this sustained level of activity.

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times this has resulted in funding shortfalls for vital infrastructure and assets from hospitals to schools. These lower population densities have reduced demand, making it difficult for local governments to secure funding to maintain green, blue or recreation infrastructure.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

NEVER WORK LIVE A word from the Safety Regulator Watching out for our young electrical workers

lectrical safety has been identified as a priority in the SafeWork NSW Building and Construction Work Health and Safety Sector Plan to 2022, due to the high number of serious injuries and fatalities that occur from direct or indirect contact with electricity.

often suffering unimaginable pain from burns, internal injuries, and lifelong mental and physical scarring.

The stats

Often these young workers are apprentices, or new to the industry and their experience and knowledge about electrical safety is limited to what they learn from others on-site. If there is a poor safety culture or fear of repercussions, young workers can often be too afraid to speak up.

In the three-year period to 2016/17 there were five fatalities as a result of contact with electricity and 1,504 workers compensation claims costing a total of $8.7 million. Twenty percent of incidents occurred in the construction industry, and of these:

Protecting our young workers – WTF Those aged 20-24 are our most at-risk age group when it comes to injuries from contact with electricity.

• 16% were from low voltage distribution lines, followed by 13% from both lighting equipment and other electrical installations.

SafeWork NSW’s WTF – Wait, Take Five campaign was designed with young workers in mind, to be memorable and remind them to stop and think, not rush in to a situation that could place themselves or someone else at risk, and to ask for help when they need it.

But the cost to workers, their families and the community cannot just be measured in dollars, with those who survive contact with electricity

Young workers should never be made to feel embarrassed if they need to ask how to do a task more than once. Some tasks are

• 64% were in building installation services • 35% were electricians

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

The SafeWork NSW Young Workers E-toolkit has a range of resources and information specific to young workers, employers, educators, and parents and guardians of young workers. Electrical apprentice safety workshops To help support young electrical workers, SafeWork will be trialling electrical apprentice safety workshops in late 2019, in partnership with TAFE NSW and National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), to talk to apprentices about the biggest risk areas for their occupation, and how to work safely when it comes to electricity, working at heights, asbestos and silica exposure. The workshops will initially be facilitated by SafeWork NSW inspectors, giving apprentices the opportunity to talk with the Regulator.

must be appropriately supervised by a qualified supervisor (electrician). The level of supervision varies depending on the stage of the apprenticeship completed, including the successful completion of the school subjects by the apprentice. For more information refer to the EE-Oz Training Standards: National Supervision Policy Guideline for Electrotechnology Apprenticeships, October 2009. www.ee-oz.com.au Practical tips for general workers to stay safe when working around electricity There are a few simple things you can do to work safely around electricity, the most critical being never work live! Before You Start Work: • Identify all electrical sources • Look for warning signs

The aims of the workshops are that apprentices;

• Disconnect or Switch OFF sources of electricity including any backup supplies

• understand the top risks, and know what best safety practice looks like

• Lock out/tag out

• value safe work practices

• Re-assess if anything changes.

• understand their safety rights and where to get help.

Where to get help

Employers should always ensure appropriate information, training, instruction and supervision of apprentices. Electrical apprentices

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BUILDING A VIABLE FUTURE

Introducing Three New Education and Skills Development Programs to Support Your Business in 2020 Refocus your business vision in 2020 with training

aster Builders Education and Skills Development are introducing a new series of training courses designed to help you establish, maintain and grow your business. No matter what stage you’re at in your business development, you’ll find something in these new initiatives that will support you to reach your 2020 goals. According to Sarah Hardy, ESD Sales and Marketing Manager, the new series are designed to extend beyond, and complement the existing training portfolio offered by Master Builders. “We’re introducing a Business Builder, a Safety Culture Essentials and a Technical Foundations series next year. Each of the series are designed to provide an integrated full year program of short courses on related subject matter. That means you can choose to complete the whole program or just the short courses that are relevant to you or your staff.” In an industry that is undergoing rapid

and multifaceted technological advances, organisations not only need to keep up with technical changes taking place, but need to develop a workforce that is equipped with soft skills that allow for flexibility, adaptability, critical thinking and effective communication. The Business Builder series will offer a range of short courses and workshops that will include topics such as Business Planning and Strategy, An Introduction to Finance and Accounting, Effective Communication, Constructive Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Influencing Skills, and Sales and Marketing to Grow Your Business. A different topic will be offered each month and you can choose to register for the whole series, bundle a few courses you are interested in or register for an individual course. The Safety Culture Essentials series aims to move beyond safety compliance and provide support in building a safety culture in the workplace. A strong workplace safety culture not only protects workers from injury and

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illness but provides improved performance and profitability. It also helps to build on your brand reputation and provide a competitive advantage. This series will introduce short course topics such as the Human Factor of Safety, Fatigue Management, Mental Health Awareness, Silica Awareness and Effectively using SWMS. The Technical Foundations Series will introduce a program of short course topics over the year to provide specific product and technical training to address key issues and advances in the industry. Topics will cover subjects such as Waterproofing Best Practices for Supervisors, Estimating and Quoting, Hebel Awareness and Steel Framing among others. All series programs will be available from 2020 but if you can’t wait, give the Education and Skills Development department a call on 8586 3588 or email: training@mbansw.asn.au to register your interest.

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TRAINING COURSE LIST Training is offered at our Master Builders Education Centre in Norwest and our regional offices in Newcastle, Ballina, Wollongong, Port Macquarie, Gosford, Ulladulla, Orange, and Albury. CPD points are available for all short courses and professional development seminars/workshops. We also provide customised workforce training solutions to suit your business needs. Our training program options include: • • • •

Builder and trade licence pathways On-site recognition of prior learning Classroom training and assessment Online webinars

Qualifications and Licence Pathway Programs CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

CPC30313 Certificate III Concreting

BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management

CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC31311 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business

CPC31411 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction

CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CPC20112 Certificate II in Construction

RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction

RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Kitchen, Bathrooms, and Laundry Renovations licence pathway program

Demolition licence pathway program

Safety Training and Industry Courses First Aid

Remove Non-Friable Asbestos

Internal Waterproofing — Industry Best Practice

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Supervise Asbestos Removal

External Waterproofing – Industry Best Practice

Silica Awareness

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Manual Handling

Work Safely at Heights

Test and Tag of Electrical Equipment

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The Human Factor in Safety

Fatigue Management

Professional Development Workshops Contracts Workshop

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Hebel Awareness

Keys to Property Development

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Effective Communication For further course information including course fees, visit our website www.mbansw.asn.au/training Contact the Education and Skills department on 02 8586 3588 or training@mbansw.asn.au RTO ID: 6163 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST: www.mbansw.asn.au/make-training-enquiry

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BUILDING A DIGITAL FUTURE

Some of the participants at the Norwest workshop in August.

Learn how to win more leads, more customers and create more success with Digital Boot Camp!

ogether with NetStripes, the Education and Skills Development department recently launched the new business savvy workshop Digital Boot Camp to get you fit for doing business online. The first Digital Boot Camp workshop was held at our Education centre at Norwest during August with 17 people in attendance. Funded by the NSW Government, Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business. The program is organised by NetStripes in partnership with Master Builders Association.

small businesses grow with new and innovative digital strategies. Adding to our staple of construction industry qualifications and safety courses, Master Builders is dedicated to diversifying our range of training products. “We are delivering on our promise to members to provide a broader range of business and management courses to assist business owners, operators and their teams with improving their skills. The Digital

Designed specifically for the building and construction industry, Digital Bootcamp is a must-attend event for small business owners looking to take their business to the next level. In the one-day intensive workshop, you will gain the knowledge and confidence you need to help you succeed online. All participants in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and agreed it was an insightful and interactive experience. The workshop is facilitated by keynoter Dinesh DeSilva, founder of NetStripes. As a previous board member of several businesses, Dinesh shares with participants a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is passionate about helping

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Boot Camp is one workshop you don’t want to miss. Presented by Dinesh from NetStripes, the workshop provides invaluable knowledge delivered by an inspirational speaker,” explains Sarah Hardy, Sales and Marketing Manager, Master Builders Education and Skills Development. As part of registering for the workshop, small business owners in NSW qualify for a bonus 4 hours of one-on-one digital marketing advisory,

The Digital Boot Camp workshop is a comprehensive program that delivers awareness and deep insights into what’s required to succeed in the digital world. You will learn about: • SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL READINESS Learn how to become a digitally ready business in the fastest possible time within a small business budget. • CUSTOMER PERSONAS & BUYING CYCLES Understand who your ideal customers are, their needs, their purchasing habits, and how to win their business. • DESIGN THINKING AND LEAN START-UP This practical session will teach you how to convert your business idea into a tested product or service. • GROWTH HACKING FOR SMALL BUSINESS Growth Hacking is a widely-used process by the fastest growing businesses for rapid growth using a variety of marketing channels and strategies. The Education and Skills Development department will continue to roll out Digital Boot Camp workshops at Master Builders regional offices. Please check our website mbansw.asn.au/training and Facebook page, facebook.com/mbansw.training/ to find out when a workshop will be scheduled near you.

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As well as learning new skills, Dinesh ensures the workshop is interactive and fun. funded by the NSW Government. This offer is extremely valuable to anyone who wants to improve their marketing strategies. Previous contestant and winner of Channel Nine’s The Block 2018, Hayden Vale attended Digital Bootcamp to benefit the needs of his consulting business. Hayden took away new

skills from the course to improve his business. “I learnt about how I can improve my business’ digital presence. I recommended the course, get on board it was great!” Hayden exclaimed. Connecting business to business is imperative to the success of Jennifer’s consulting firm. Since completing the Digital Bootcamp course,

she now has new ideas and the confidence to connect with clients online. “The course was very informative and gave me many ideas. I recommend Digital Boot Camp to anyone who wants to get into the digital world,” Jennifer said. Since completing the course she has been practising her new ways of working in the office.

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Saving for your first home?

Boost your savings with the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme. To help more first home buyers get into the property market, the Government has introduced the FHSS scheme.

How does it work?

The scheme allows you to access voluntary contributions (before or after tax) you’ve made to your super, to use for your first home deposit. You can contribute up to $15,000 per financial year, up to a total of $30,000.

The main benefits of the scheme are taking advantage of reduced tax rates through super and potentially higher earnings on your savings – which all helps in saving up!

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You may be eligible if you:

• have never owned property or land in Australia, • intend on purchasing a property for residential purposes (e.g., it can’t be a houseboat, motor home or investment property),

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• have not previously withdrawn funds as part of the scheme.

You’ll also need to be 18 or over to apply to access any savings under the scheme.

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Your contributions are invested according to your super account, but your FHSS return will be decided by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) based on a deemed rate.

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Saving through super with the FHSS scheme

Any voluntary contributions you’ve made into your super since 1 July 2017 could be eligible – there’s no need to open a separate account. Any before-tax contributions (e.g. salary sacrifice) will be taxed at 15% on the way in, and any investment earnings on these contributions will also be taxed at 15%.

Apply to withdraw your savings

• intend on living in the property for at least 6 of the first 12 months you own the property, and

John earns $70,000 a year and has decided to salary sacrifice $10,000 of his wages into super each year to help save for his first home deposit. This will reduce his take home pay by only $6,550 as he is contributing to super from his before tax income.

Start making contributions

Ready to buy your first home? Apply to the ATO to have your savings released. This will take around 15-25 business days. Once determining you’re eligible, the ATO will arrange for your money to be paid to you from your super fund. When your savings are withdrawn, any before-tax contributions and earnings will be taxed at your marginal tax rate less a 30% tax offset. If you made any contributions from your after-tax income, no tax will be deducted on these contributions.

Buy your first home • •

You have 12 months to sign a contract – but if you need more time, the ATO will automatically grant you an extension of 12 months. You’ll also need to include the released amount as assessable income in your tax return for the financial year in which you applied to the ATO.

If you change your mind

You’ll have the option of putting the money back into super, or paying an amount of tax that will clear any tax benefit you’ve received as part of contributing to the scheme.