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MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA Master Builder is the official journal of Master Builders Association of Victoria, which was established in 1875 and is one of the state’s oldest employer organisations. The organisation is part of the Australia-wide Master Builder movement.

The keynote is service, and Master Builder is produced in line with this objective of keeping all members informed of all matters affecting them.

Membership of Master Builders is open to all qualified business operatives in the building construction industry; the basis of membership is integrity and competence, based on training and experience.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: Mark Little (President) Geoff Purcell (Deputy President) Sam Cimino (Treasurer) Richard Hansen (Immediate Past President) Paul McMahon, Michael Clemenger, Ashley Tonkin-Hill, Stuart Allen, Mark Phillips

COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT: Mark Little (President) Geoff Purcell (Deputy President) Sam Cimino (Treasurer) Richard Hansen (Immediate Past President) Paul McMahon, Pasquale Garofalo, Dale Kennedy, Michael Clemenger, Ashley Tonkin-Hill, Graham Cressey, Gregory Cole, David Rowe, Stuart Allen, Mark Phillips

-CONTACT: 332 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 Tel: (03) 9411 4555 Fax: (03) 9411 4591 Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au Web: www.mbav.com.au

Produced by Newscorp for Master Builders Victoria EDITOR: Shannon Gill EDITORIAL CO-ORDINATOR: Alyssa Welke DESIGNER: Alyssa Welke

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ON THE COVER AND ABOVE: THE 2020 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MASTER BUILDER OF THE YEAR LENDLEASE FOR THE MELBOURNE PARK REDEVELOPMENT STAGE 2 ROD LAVER ARENA PROJECT.

Contents FOREWORDS 07 PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD 09 FROM THE CEO REGULAR 44 NEWS 57 DIRECTORY FEATURES 10 EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS

THE 2020 EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS 16 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS THE 2020 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 22 PROFILES: NEW DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT INTRODUCTING GEOFF PURCELL AND MARK LITTLE 26 SUNSHINE RISING THE SUNSHINE PRIORITY PRECINCT (SUNSHINE PRECINCT) IS AS STATE SIGNIFICANT AREA WHICH ALSO HAS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT.

DEPARTMENTS 32 GREEN LIVING

DELIVERING ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY COST EFFECTIVELY

34 TRAINING 36 40 42 49

HELP US BUILD A FUTURE READY INDUSTRY TRAINING LEARNING NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS A REVIEW OF 2020 AND SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2021 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS WAGE THEFT – ARE YOU PREPARED? COMMITTEE ROUND-UP ISSUES BOTH NEW AND FAMILIAR IN 2020

MEMBERSHIP 32 MEMBERSHIP PROFILE 50

STEEL BLUE: SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP PROFILE AWARD-WINNING COLORBOND STEEL

ADVERTISING FEATURES 30 TOYOTA 39 EASYCRAFT 47 ACRS 51 FWPA 52 PHOENIX TAPWARE 53 MITCHAM TILE CENTRE 55 THERMOZ Master Builders Victoria |

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PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD

CEO Rebecca Casson and President Mark Little are looking forward to working together to achieve the best for members.

A new era of collaboration for MBV Rebecca Casson CEO Mark Little President

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n the midst of everything that 2020 threw at our industry, progress continued on the new constitution that will help provide Master Builders Victoria (MBV) with a future-ready governance structure.

And while that work is ongoing, already in 2021, we are both working hard to establish a collaborative approach between the new MBV Board and Council of Management and the MBV team.

The new Board and Council of Management was elected in November and December 2020, and

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the early months of 2021 has seen a focus on the engagement of the new Directors with the MBV team.

Early in February, the Board and Council of Management participated in a refreshed induction process, facilitated by an independent consultant.

As part of MBV’s governance review, this induction has taken a new shape to give all Directors the practical knowledge of how members and our MBV team work together day-to-day. This is designed to help the two groups work better collaboratively and ensure that our organisation is functioning in alignment.

Some of the areas being covered as part of this emphasis on alignment include: • increased governance standards • Board and Council of Management roles and responsibilities • Master Builders Victoria rules • consideration of a draft governance charter for the

Board and Council of Management • discussions on the ongoing constitution review.

The alignment of the MBV Board and Management could be seen recently in Canberra when we virtually attended various events hosted by Master Builders Australia during the five-day Victorian lockdown.

Our representation was a great primer for the first MBV Board and Council of Management meeting held later in February where we reported back our activity and findings.

Our cooperative approach will be a major focus for MBV in 2021, especially as we continue to empower everyone to build a better future. This joint President and CEO article will be a regular feature in our magazine from now on, and we will jointly keep you updated on our progress throughout the year.

As always, we thank you for your continued support of MBV.

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Master Builders key contacts and office locations Master Builders office locations For all general enquiries, phone Master Builders on (03) 9411 4555.

Or you can contact our key services using the details on this page.

Sydney

Adelaide

Bendigo Ballarat Geelong

Albury-Wodonga Shepparton

Gippsland Melbourne

Warrnambool

OFFICE LOCATIONS Melbourne 332 Albert Street East Melbourne Victoria 3002 GPO Box 544 Melbourne Victoria 3001 Phone: (03) 9411 4555 Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au

Albury-Wodonga 35 Hovell Street Wodonga Victoria 3690 PO Box 700 Wodonga Victoria 3690 Phone: (02) 6058 2000 Email: wodongabs@mbav.com.au

Ballarat

KEY CONTACTS Master Builders Victoria CEO Rebecca Casson Phone: (03) 9411 4501 Chief Operating Officer Viviana Hood Phone: (03) 9411 4516 Chief of Staff Matthew Loughlin Phone: (03) 9411 4511

Master Builders Executive Managers Member Experience: Commercial Tony Biffaro Phone: (03) 9411 4557 Corporate Services Marc Lyons Phone: (03) 9411 4528 Master Builders Training Institute Corrie Williams Phone: (03) 9411 4544 Advice and Strategy Michaela Lihou Phone: (03) 9411 4544

Master Builders Victoria Senior Managers OHS James Curtin Phone: (03) 9411 4581 State Manager Victoria & Tasmania/MBA Insurance Services Joe Keiper Phone: (03) 9411 4504 Master Builders Training Institute Chris Kulesza Phone: (03) 9411 8000

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Legal/Company Secretary Tristan Moseley Phone: (03) 9411 4555 Marketing, Sponsorship and Engagement Danielle Penna Phone: (03) 9411 4551 Membership Mell Greenall Phone: (03) 9411 4598

Board of Management President: Mark Little Deputy President: Geoff Purcell Immediate Past President: Richard Hansen Treasurer: Sam Cimino Housing Sector Chair: Paul McMahon General Contracting Sector Chair: Michael Clemenger Specialist Contracting Sector Chair: Ashley Tonkin-Hill Country Sector Chair: Stuart Allen Materials, Manufacturing & Supply Sector Chair: Mark Phillips

Council of Management President: Mark Little Deputy President: Geoff Purcell Immediate Past President: Richard Hansen Treasurer: Sam Cimino Housing Sector: Paul McMahon, Pasquale Garofalo General Contracting Sector: Dale Kennedy, Michael Clemenger Specialist Contracting Sector: Ashley Tonkin-Hill, Graham Cressey, Gregory Cole Country Sector: David Rowe, Stuart Allen Materials, Manufacturing & Supply Sector: Mark Phillips

14 Albert Street Sebastopol Victoria 3690 Phone: (03) 5320 9999 Email: mbapermits@mbav.com.au

Bendigo 1/28 Charleston Road East Bendigo Victoria 3550 Phone: (03) 5410 2100 Email: mbabsbendigo@mbav.com.au

Geelong 3 Melbourne Road Drumcondra Victoria 3215 Phone: (03) 5278 4255 Email: permits@mbav.com.au

Shepparton 228-232 High Street Shepparton Victoria 3630 Phone: (03) 5822 4980 Email: mbabsshepparton@mbav.com.au

Warrnambool 110 Kepler Street Warrnambool Victoria 3280 Phone: (03) 5562 9067 Email: iwelch@mbav.com.au

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FROM THE CEO

The new-normal? Welcome to 2021 Rebecca Casson CEO

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s everyone broke for holidays at the end of 2020, we all hoped that lockdowns and restrictions were things that we never had to think about again. The reality of 2021 has been a little different though. Victoria had a small outbreak on New Year’s Eve that changed plans, and then again in February at the time of writing there’s another outbreak and lockdown that we hope is well and truly under control by the time you read this.

That often-used phrase of 2020, “covid-normal”, was hard to define then, but is now starting to take shape.

It means all of those safety and sanitisation measures that our members led the way with will become normal, and everyone will need to continue to be agile to move between the gears of extra precautions when there are cases.

The comforting aspect of this is that we all now have

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the experience of 2020 where our industry adapted to the point that these things are now imbedded into ways of working. This is where Master Builders Victoria (MBV) will continue to assist you through 2021.

Things will change, and we’ll help you adapt to this rapidly changing environment by giving you all the information and expert advice on what you need to know.

We’ll be the ones continuing to represent your voice to help shape public perception and Government decisions so that they’re as sensible and workable as possible for our industry. This most recently occurred during the February lockdown where we were very vocal on the impact it had, and would have, if there was an extension beyond five days.

One looming issue through the opening months on 2021 will be liquidated damages. We know the concern out there about the legal treatment of contracts signed before March 2020 and what it could mean when there have been understandable delays due to partial shutdowns of our industry.

At the time of writing, we have just completed work on a substantial document for Government titled ‘COVID-19

Contracting Framework for the Building, Construction and Development Industry’. The document provides a guideline for all parties to resolve liquidated damages in a fair and equitable manner that has the health of our whole industry front of mind.

It’s an example of MBV providing the expert advice to Government to help inform better decision-making for our industry and the wider economy.

There is also a looming issue that we’d love to be actioned sooner rather than later, vaccination of our workforce. As much as we’d like this to be a simple issue to tackle, we know there will be complexities and ambiguities that will require MBV to take a leadership role with Industry bodies and Unions to ensure workers are safe and the building and construction industry workforce can function at optimum levels.

These are not easy issues to tackle and it’s the reason MBV exists, to be your voice and lead a future ready industry that builds a better world – one that will be both exciting and very different.

Our team is looking forward to these challenges in 2021, and we thank you for your continued support of MBV.

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FEATURE

The 2020 Residential Master Builder of the Year was awarded to C J Henderson Builders for their Jan Juc project.

Members shine in trying times

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n the most trying of years, Master Builders Victoria’s Excellence in Housing Awards for 2020 not only honoured the highest achievers of the industry, but also represented a time to reflect on the resilience of Master Builders across Victoria.

Sadly, members couldn’t all gather at Crown Palladium to celebrate the year with their peers — these were awards with a difference.

But the association made the best of the situation, announcing winners online, so that they received the recognition they deserved. This wasn’t the only change necessitated by COVID-19.

Master Builders Victoria CEO Rebecca Casson said due to the restrictions throughout 2020, the Regional Building Awards were not able to go ahead, so instead the choice was given to regional members to transfer their submission into the 2020 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards, or transfer into the 2021 Master Builders Victoria Regional Building Awards.

“For the first time, judging was completed online and in accordance with the Victorian Building Authority’s Remote Video Inspection Guidelines, that judging occurring later in the year than usual,” she said.

“This has contributed to the Master Builders Victoria

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Excellence in Housing Awards being announced online in January and February 2021, rather than the traditional October slot.

“I take this opportunity to congratulate all of those winners and nominees, together with all our wonderful members who kept our industry safe and open in 2020, and further enhanced the reputation of what a Master Builder is capable of creating.

“Both myself and the team at Master Builders Victoria looks forward to continuing to work with you to lead a future ready industry that builds a better world.”

The 2020 Residential Master Builder of the Year was awarded to C J Henderson Builders for their Jan Juc project.

C J Henderson, led by Cameron Henderson, are a small boutique building company that pride themselves on retaining the highest standards of workmanship and flexibility through the construction period to ensure their clients get the end product they deserve.

For their Jan Juc project, key considerations in construction had to be worked through to manage the multiple junctions between old and new, for a seamless transition and relationship.

The design documentation specified key alignments of rooflines, walls, pitching points and internal timber linings between old and new. A datum line was set up to carry the existing floor and roof levels through the building, while the ceiling was pitched exactly from this datum line with highlight glazing starting from the existing ceiling.

The connection between the new garage and existing roofline had to be married, along with the courtyard and west elevation of the building.

Master Builders Victoria President Mark Little said their workmanship on this project was outstanding and managed to blend the old and new in a seamless fashion to create a home that was a standout in a brilliant field.

“We also recognise Michael Domanjko from Milara Building & Development who has been awarded the Young Builder of the Year,” he said.

“Michael’s journey from carpenter in the family business, to further education and experience in the building and construction industry and back to leading Milara Building & Development is a model story.

“Michael’s work stamps him as a future leader in our industry.”

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FEATURE EIHA2020 WINNERS LIST Master Builder of the Year C J Henderson Builders Project: Jan Juc Young Builder of the Year Michael Domajnko Milara Building & Development Best Renovation/Addition under $300,000 Adrian Bassett Homes Project: Quarry Hill Best Renovation/Addition $300,000 $500,000 David Reid Homes Melbourne East Project: Glen Waverley Best Renovation/Addition $500,000 $750,000 Builders of Architecture Project: Brunswick East Best Renovation/Addition $750,000 - $1M (Special Commendation) Ferndale (VIC) Pty Ltd Project: Ivanhoe Best Renovation/Addition $750,000 - $1M C J Henderson Builders Project: Jan Juc Best Renovation/Addition over $1M Sinjen Group Pty Ltd Project: East Melbourne Best Display Home under $250,000 Simonds Homes Project: Valerian 25, Drouin Best Display Home $250,000 - $300,000 Simonds Homes Project: Livingston 21, Diggers Rest Best Display Home $300,000 - $350,000 Long Island Homes Project: Tribeca 260, Tarneit Best Display Home $350,000 - $500,000 Arden Homes Project: Milan 29 Mk3, Wollert Best Display Home $500,000 - $750,000 Long Island Homes Project: Hampton 490, Aintree

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Best Display Home over $750,000 Singh Homes Pty Ltd Project: Mount Waverley Best Custom Home under $300,000 AVIVA Homes Project: Wollert Best Custom Home $300,000 - $400,000 Roseleigh Homes Project: Buln Buln Best Custom Home $400,000 - $500,000 HarrisBuild Pty Ltd Project: Harmens Haven Best Custom Home $500,000 - $600,000 Signature Homes Geelong Project: Highton Best Custom Home $600,000 - $800,000 (Special Commendation) Kustom Living Project: Research Best Custom Home $600,000 - $800,000

Impressive Homes and Developments Pty Ltd Project: Lilydale Best Custom Home $800,000 - $1M Latitude 37 Project: Beaumaris Best Custom Home $1M - $2M Dettmann Homes Project: Metcalfe Best Custom Home over $2M Australian Insurance Builders Project: Toorak Best Multi Unit Development – up to 3 units (Special Commendation) Larne Prestige Developments Pty Ltd T/A Anthony Larne Constructions Project: Prahran Best Multi Unit Development – up to 3 units Milara Building & Development Project: Bulleen Best Multi Unit Development – 4 to 12 units Tycorp Constructions Pty Ltd Project: Richmond

Best Multi Unit Development – over 12 units Sinjen Group Pty Ltd Project: West Melbourne Best Sustainable Home North South Homes Project: The Sunlight House, Cape Patterson Best Kitchen under $40,000 Construct Melbourne Project: Bentleigh East Best Kitchen over $40,000 Englehart Homes Project: Canterbury Best Bathroom under $30,000 Bluestar Living Project: Balwyn Best Bathroom over $30,000 Englehart Homes Project: Canterbury Best Kitchen in a Display Home Singh Homes Pty Ltd Project: Glen Waverley Best Bathroom in a Display Home Singh Homes Pty Ltd Project: Glen Waverley

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Young Builder of the Year Michael Domanjko of Milara Building & Development.

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION UNDER $300,000: Adrian Bassett Homes for Quarry Hill.

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION $300,000 - $500,000: David Reid Homes Melbourne East for Glen Waverley.

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION $500,000 - $750,000: Builders of Architecture for Brunswick East.

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION $750,000 - $1 MILLION (SPECIAL COMMENDATION): Ferndale (VIC) Pty Ltd for Ivanhoe.

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION $750,000 - $1 MILLION: C J Henderson Builders for Jan Juc.

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION OVER $1 MILLION: Sinjen Group Pty Ltd for East Melbourne.

BEST DISPLAY HOME UNDER $250,000: Simonds Homes for Valerian 25, Drouin

BEST DISPLAY HOME $300,000 - $350,000: Long Island Homes for Tribeca 260, Tarneit.

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BEST DISPLAY HOME $250,000 - $300,000: Simonds Homes for Livingston 21, Diggers Rest.

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BEST DISPLAY HOME $350,000 - $500,000: Arden Homes for Milan 29 Mk3, Wollert.

BEST DISPLAY HOME $500,000 - $750,000: Long Island Homes for Hampton 490, Aintree.

BEST DISPLAY HOME OVER $750,00: Singh Homes Pty Ltd for Mount Waverley.

BEST CUSTOM HOME UNDER $300,000: AVIVA Homes for Wollert.

BEST CUSTOM HOME $300,000 - $400,000: Roseleigh Homes for Buln Buln.

BEST CUSTOM HOME $400,000 - $500,000: HarrisBuild Pty Ltd for Harmens Haven.

BEST CUSTOM HOME $500,000 - $600,000: Signature Homes Geelong for Highton.

BEST CUSTOM HOME $600,000 - $800,000 (SPECIAL COMMENDATION): Kustom Living for Research.

BEST CUSTOM HOME $600,000 - $800,000: Impressive Homes and Developments Pty Ltd for Lilydale.

BEST CUSTOM HOME $800,000 - $1 MILLION: Latitude 37 for Beaumaris.

BEST CUSTOM HOME $1 MILLION - $2 MILLION: Dettmann Homes for Metcalfe.

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BEST CUSTOM HOME OVER $2 MILLION: Australian Insurance Builders for Toorak.

BEST MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT - UP TO 3 UNITS (SPECIAL COMMENDATION): Larne Prestige Developments Pty Ltd T/A Anthony Larne Constructions for Prahran.

BEST MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT - UP TO 3 UNITS: Milara Building & Development for Bulleen.

BEST MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT - 4 to 12 UNITS: Tycorp Constructions Pty Ltd for Richmond.

BEST MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT - OVER 12 UNITS: Sinjen Group Pty Ltd for West Melbourne.

BEST SUSTAINABLE HOME: North South Homes for The Sunlight House, Cape Patterson.

BEST KITCHEN UNDER $40,000: Construct Melbourne for Bentleigh East.

BEST KITCHEN OVER $40,000: Englehart Homes for Canterbury.

BEST BATHROOM UNDER $30,000: Bluestar Living for Balwyn.

BEST BATHROOM OVER $30,000: Englehart Homes for Canterbury.

BEST KITCHEN IN A DISPLAY HOME: Singh Homes Pty Ltd for Glen Waverley.

BEST BATHROOM IN A DISPLAY HOME: Singh Homes Pty Ltd for Glen Waverley.

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FEATURE

Lendlease was named the 2020 Excellence in Construction Master Builder of the Year for the Melbourne Park Redevelopment Stage 2 Rod Laver Arena project.

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ast year was a year we’ll never forget, and while that’s primarily for the worst of reasons, the work of our members continued to be of the highest quality with so many outstanding construction projects created over the past twelve months.

That the majority of the building and construction industry remained safe and open through the range of lockdowns, albeit in a reduced form for some time, is a credit to everyone involved.

The Excellence in Construction Awards were quite different, but everyone involved adapted to ensure members received the recognition they deserved for their projects.

With judging completed online, and in accordance with the Victorian Building Authority’s Remote Video Inspection Guidelines, later in the year the Excellence in Construction Awards were announced online in January and February 2021, rather than the traditional August slot.

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Master Builders Victoria CEO Rebecca Casson said she was proud of how the members oulled together to keep the industry safe and open throughout 2021.

“Both myself and the team at Master Builders Victoria looks forward to continuing to work with you to lead a future-ready industry that builds a better world,” she said.

Lendlease were announced as the 2020 Commercial Master Builder of the Year for the Melbourne Park Redevelopment Stage 2 Rod Laver Arena project.

The Rod Laver Arena refurbishment is a key part of the Melbourne Park Redevelopment, a three-stage masterplan project built over ten years.

The critical decision was made to keep the arena open while construction occurred.

Constructing in a live environment meant minimal impact on events held in the precinct and continued economic benefits from events held at Melbourne Park.

The refurbishment of this icon included a new patron entry, reorientation of the arena entry, securing the loading dock, parking for up to 24 semi-trailers, upgrading and enlarging artist dressing rooms, introducing a large-scale restaurant experience and roof-top bar, increasing the rigging capacity for shows from 30t to 100t with a removable rigging system, converting the arena from full seating to concert mode in four hours with the introduction of 1200 retractable seats.

The project was not without its challenges, however Lendlease engaged with and supported the Stakeholder teams to achieve an amazing outcome sports and concert fans will appreciate for years to come.

Master Builders Victoria President Mark Little said: “We formally congratulate Lendlease for being awarded the Commercial Master Builder of the Year for their Stage 2 Redevelopment of Melbourne Park’s Rod Laver Arena”.

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FEATURE 2020 Excellence in Construction Awards Winners Master Builder of the Year Lendlease Project: Melbourne Park Redevelopment Stage 2 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Young Builder of the Year Charlie Chisholm Kane Constructions Pty Ltd Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings under $3M Bolden Constructions Project: Tasty Plate, Warrnambool Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$5M Erilyan Projects Pty Ltd Project: Shepparton Genesis Cancer Radiation Centre, Shepparton Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $5M-$10M AW Nicholson Pty Ltd Project: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $10M-$15M Icon Project: Regent Theatre, Melbourne

“The innovation required to refurbish this iconic precinct that contributes so much to the city, economically and culturally, is not only impressive workmanship, but also a game-changer for Melbourne that will be enjoyed on a global stage.

“We also recognise Charlie Chisholm from Kane Constructions who has been awarded the Young Commercial Builder of the Year.

“At a young age Charlie already has an impressive resume of projects to his name, but it’s also his leadership abilities and willingness for innovation through technology that marks him as someone with a big future in our industry.

“On behalf of Master Builders Victoria and our members, I congratulate all winners and nominees. I also thank every single judge that donates their time for this task to make our Awards possible.

Finally, our Awards would not be possible without the generous contribution of our sponsors, we are grateful for your support during these turbulent times.”

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Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M-$20M (Special Commendation) FOURSQ Project: Genu HQ, Belmont Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $15M-$20M Maben Group Project: Albert Street, Richmond Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $20M-$30M ADCO Constructions (VIC) Pty Ltd Project: Caulfield Grammar School Aquatics & Wellbeing Centre, East St Kilda Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $30M-$80M ADCO Constructions (VIC) Pty Ltd Project: Ozanam House, North Melbourne Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings over $80M Lendlease Project: Melbourne Park Redevelopment Stage 2 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings Vaughan Constructions Project: Frasers Property Speculative Facility, Truganina

Excellence in Fitout Built Project: State Library Victoria, Melbourne Best Sustainable Project Hacer Group Pty Ltd Project: Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, Burwood East Excellence in Civil Construction Kane Constructions Project: Prahran Square, Prahran Excellence in Health & Safety ADCO Constructions (VIC) Pty Ltd Project: Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, Traralgon Excellence in Lowrise Apartment Buildings HDP – A Division of Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd Project: Frederick Street Apartments, Doncaster Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings Pace Development Group Project: Pace of Abbotsford, Abbotsford

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OVER $80M: Lendlease for Melbourne Park Redevelopment Stage 2 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Young Builder of the Year Charlie Chisholm of Kane Constructions Pty Ltd.

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UNDER $3M: Bolden Constructions for Tasty Plate, Warrnambool.

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $3M-$5M: Erilyan Projects Pty Ltd for Shepparton Genesis Cancer Radiation Centre, Shepparton

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $5M-$10M: AW Nicholson Pty Ltd for Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $10M-$15M: Icon for Regent Theatre, Melbourne

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $15M-$20M: Maben Group for Albert Street, Richmond.

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $15M-$20M (SPECIAL COMMENDATION): FOURSQ for Genu HQ, Belmont

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS: Vaughan Constructions for Frasers Property Speculative Facility, Truganina

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $30M-$80M: ADCO Constructions (VIC) Pty Ltd for Ozanam House, North Melbourne

EXCELLENCE IN FITOUT: Built for State Library Victoria, Melbourne

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $20M-$30M: ADCO Constructions (VIC) Pty Ltd for Caulfield Grammar School Aquatics & Wellbeing Centre, East St Kilda

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BEST SUSTAINABLE PROJECT: Hacer Group Pty Ltd for Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, Burwood East

EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH & SAFETY: ADCO Constructions (VIC) Pty Ltd for Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, Traralgon

EXCELLENCE IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION: Kane Constructions for Prahran Square, Prahran

EXCELLENCE IN LOWRISE APARTMENT BUILDINGS: HDP – A Division of Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd for Frederick Street Apartments, Doncaster

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EXCELLENCE IN HIGHRISE APARTMENT BUILDINGS: Pace Development Group for Pace of Abbotsford, Abbotsford

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Create raised floors on balconies, podiums and green roof tops Designed for creating raised floors in external applications, such as balconies, terraces and green roofs, Buzon’s Award Winning Pedestal system can be used with any type of concrete or stone paver, timber decking of all types and metal or fibreglass grid systems.

A key benefit of this innovation is the patented slope correction device.

Using the Buzon Pedestal replaces the use of sand and cement when

This gives up to five percent fall compensation achieving a perfectly level

laying pavers, therefore eliminating efflorescence and algae and reducing

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For even more design flexibility, the system offers height adjustment

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premium, a building’s roof level is potentially a rich source of usable

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space. Buzon say their Pedestal System

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elements, maximising integrity and longevity.

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FEATURE

Mark ready to jump in the deep end Shannon Gill Editor

Master Builders Victoria’s new President Mark Little has had many moments in his career where he’s jumped in at the deep end and had to find his way through.

As President he comes prepared to use his own learnings from past successes and failures to help the wider industry with the range of challenges ahead.

For Mark Little, the building bug bit early. While his grandfather was a painter, he’d join his plumber father on-site during school holidays. And while the offer to join his father as an apprentice was always possible, Mark’s want was to step out of the shadow and do his own things.

However, there was one slight problem when he decided to leave school at the end of Year 11.

“I went through the Yellow Pages and rang so many local builders trying to gain an apprenticeship, but nothing. Then another four weeks later, rang everyone again and it was the same result.

But then eventually a builder I had called earlier had told another builder about my call. So, I got a call out of the blue and was offered an apprenticeship then.

He was looking to scale back his work, so it was a good fit and he was someone that had mentored a lot of apprentices over the years, but he was old-school which was good for me too.

I got a lot of experience doing a range of things that gave me a feel for the overall project management of the industry.”

But there was a quirky element that had people fooled about his role in the business.

“His name was actually John Little. Everyone would say “is it your dad? No, your uncle? No, your grandfather?

No” – he was no relation at all.”

The elder but unrelated Little was clearly an influence on Mark, but also indirectly sparked his interest in Master Builders Victoria.

“John would get stuck into me, talking about his former apprentice Darren, who’d won awards with MBV, as if to say you’re not up to standard until you’ve matched him by winning something. I ended up winning four MBV apprentice awards after Gordon TAFE nominated me, so that shut him up!”

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fateful as well, a classmate Mark Mounsey remains a friend, but after their respective apprenticeships they went into a partnership as sub-contractors for several years. It was during this period of working on a range of projects that Mark decided to take the bigger step and got his building registration in 2004.

“It was a big learning curve from then to now, from builder with a nail bag, to project manager, to now where I’m more a number-cruncher in an office.”

The connection with Master Builders Victoria endured though, from the apprentice award-winning days Mark kept a membership and then he was nominated for a seat on a sector committee.

“I thought I’d give it a go, and progressed from the Geelong sector, to the country sector and found a lot of value in seeing how the political landscape affected our industry.”

Understanding the political process and which battles to fight were interesting to Mark, and resonated with the way he’d got to understand the industry and how he could help others, “I’ve learned so many things the hard way, from not taking the opportunity to walk into my father’s business, to many occasions where I’ve made mistakes that have cost me money.

So, I think if that experience and my involvement with MBV can help builders not make the same mistakes I did, then you’re leaving the industry in better shape.”

Which brings us to being elected President late in 2020. Initially it was not a burning ambition to take on the role, but it was the encouragement of peers that ultimately resulted in his candidature.

“I was intrigued by it, but eventually when the crunch came there were people in the industry I really respected that encouraged me to take that final step.

They’ve been supportive and great sounding boards so far.”

Mark is excited about what 2021 and beyond holds, and already senses some positive steps for MBV. “A good thing the current CEO has promoted is engagement between the executive team, the Board and the Council of Management. And that’s something I think I can help continue, I think I can relate well to all levels of MBV’s membership.

My business is not a big business, it’s a similar size to the majority of MBV members so I think that perspective will hold me in good stead.

“It’s not a paid role, so I’m donating my time which is important for people to know, the motivation is purely about leaving our industry a better place.”

The opportunities for our sector in 2021 are clear for

Mark Little is the new Master Builders Victoria president.

Mark, and he also acknowledges that it comes with responsibility and challenges.

“With the Homebuilder grant there’s been great opportunity, but there will be challenges on land and other supplies and that’s where I think we can play a big role.”

“So, we work on those challenges with Master Builders Australia and the relevant governments, and these are the things we discuss in Canberra.”

The difficult parts of the job is what Mark is particularly looking forward to as President, finding solutions to problems is a mantra of his.

“I like the challenge. Every week brings something new, and it’s just about how you manage it and handle it. “ And did he ever think he’d be pacing the corridors of political power in Spring Street or Canberra?

“Never in a million years did I think I’d be invited to sit in State of Federal Parliament House with MPs to speak about our industry.

These are the things that you can do by being involved in Master Builders Victoria, and the advice I always give to young builders is that you get a lot out of being involved.

The organisation has given me a lot of opportunities both professionally and personally.”

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Geoff embraces challenge of leadership Shannon Gill Editor

A director at Kane, Geoff Purcell is the new Deputy President of Master Builders Victoria, a challenge he is primed for.

His own career progression and moving back to Victoria after a stint interstate some years ago, were catalysts for Geoff Purcell to step up his involvement with Master Builders Victoria (MBV) initially with the General Contractors Committee. Now his involvement has gone to another level with his election as our new Deputy-President.

Being part of the succession at Kane challenged Geoff to look outside his own day-to-day activities, as he relates.

“Stepping up within Kane made me think more broadly about industry issues, whether that be Collective Agreements or industry policy, and meeting more builders revealed common themes.

“At the same time, I had just returned from working in New South Wales, and felt that there was a real opportunity to do some good for the industry because I knew the environment in Victoria was more collaborative than what I’d seen in New South Wales.”

This led to Geoff being Kane’s representative at MBV, with the further involvement culminating in the 2020 election.

“I reflected through 2020 on the way MBV managed COVID-19, the organisation did an amazing job and it gave our industry the best chance to keep going. “ “From a personal level, I thought I was ready to take on a leadership role at MBV, but from the industry point of view there was a renewed vigor for collaboration. I like challenges and found the challenges of 2020 invigorating, so felt I was well equipped to contribute now.”

Geoff’s path to our industry was one influenced by his parents. His father was an engineer while his mother would refurbish houses and then sell them, something that left an impression on his childhood.

“I was always around building, knocking walls down or building something, there was always that sort of connection. The passion for building was in the family.”

While Geoff claims he was far from the most talented student at school, he did earn himself a place in a Construction degree, and then gained a graduate position at Kane.

“I was graduating in the early 90s, which was not the

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Newly elected Master Builders Victoria deputy president Geoff Purcell. easiest time to get a job, but I was lucky enough to score a job as a cadet at Kane. After my final year of university, I came back to Kane full-time and have been there ever since. I’ve had this great opportunity to grow as the company continued to grow.”

Geoff is now in his 25th year at Kane, but time hasn’t dulled his passion. There is still a thrill in seeing the projects he has worked on come to life.

“Something I often tell my kids is that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every component of my working life. Having experienced every aspect of the commercial part of the industry I’ve never really had time to stop and question where I’ve been.”

“I’ve enjoyed building wonderful projects, and meeting and working with wonderful people, so it’s never really been a job to me.

“There’s good days and bad days of course, but being able to move on to a new project every 18 months or so, seeing them form and come to completion, and then driving past and looking out of the window of your car at this amazing building you’ve been involved with has meant I’ve never looked back with anything but fondness.”

The work now starts for 2021 and Geoff wants to carry on the momentum of 2020.

“2020 was a year of survival and adaptation, so the opportunity for MBV and the building and construction industry is to continue that adaptation and show how

good our sector can be. In many ways MBV made the most of adversity, gaining a stronger voice. And now we need to make sure our voice continues to be as strong and continues its great advocacy for members.”

And, while there are many challenges ahead for our sector, Geoff is keen to make sure the industry is not suffocated by bureaucracy.

“I think ensuring that Governments continue to support the building and construction industry, and respect that the industry does a very good job of self-regulation is important. Overregulation, or adding extra red tape, are the issues that need to be strongly reviewed and addressed.”

“I think governments at all levels need to continue to support our industry in recognising how effective we can be in all areas of compliance. That’s the challenge and opportunity ahead for MBV, to ensure it is achieving the outcomes that are best for the entire industry.”

That 25 years of experience is the other major factor that has driven Geoff’s candidature and election, and ultimately Geoff is the Deputy President because he believes he can contribute.

“I’m now later in my career, I feel I have enough grey hairs and experience that I can provide a little bit back to the industry.”

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Incolink Assist Your bespoke Employee Assistance Program.

Built by Incolink, experts in well being.

Incolink Assist is the employee assistance program designed and built for Australia’s construction and manufacturing industry. Our Employee Assistance program helps you help your staff.

How does Incolink Assist work?

Incolink will create a personalised corporate landing page, with your branding, for staff to access information about the service. You’ll also be provided with your company’s own 1300 number to allow workers to access phone or skype counselling service.

It can form a key part of your work to promote a mentally healthy workplace so that people can realise their potential while coping with the ordinary challenges of life.

You can choose how many sessions your staff will be eligible to access under this service.

Why engage an Employee Assistance Service?

Mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces $10.9 billion each year – more than any physical injury.

One in five Australians will experience a poor mental health episode in any one year.

The stress can be sudden, or build over time, and impact the employee’s wellbeing and performance.

The construction and manufacturing industry is a highpressure environment and providing access to an Employee Assistance Program that understands the industry, whilst offering a wide range of specialist counselling services can contribute to them being an employer of choice. This in turn increases employee satisfaction and retention.

Early intervention and easy access to treatment can reduce the duration of a mental health episode and enable an employee to participate more fully in the workplace.

Give your employees access to a proven service designed for them and for your business.

There are three offerings. You can choose one, two or all three.

Phone / Skype Counselling Counselling sessions with a trained counsellor.

Face to face sessions are available at Incolink’s Carlton (Victoria) office. Visits to your office can be arranged at fee for service.

Critical Incident Support A trained counsellor to visit your office immediately after a critical incident to speak with staff and allow them to debrief

Psych-Ed Training Sessions Mental health awareness sessions designed to increase your people’s ability to recognise risks to their mental health. They can cover a range of topics from anxiety to stress to addiction. These are conducted on your premises.

What reporting do you receive?

What does it cost?

Phone/Skype Counselling Support Face to face at Incolink Office (extra charges apply for counselling on employer premises)

$150 per session

Critical Incident Support

$450 per hour (1 counsellor) at Employer offices

Psych Ed – Training Sessions

$3,000 full day training at Employer Office

Incolink respects the confidentiality of its service but realises employers require meaningful reporting to track their spend and the value their employees are receiving.

Having your own landing page and 1300 number means we can track calls and site visits and we will report against these. Your invoice also indicates how many sessions have been used by your staff.

Is there a minimum spend?

One of the advantages of Incolink Assist is that you pay for the services you use. There’s no minimum spends per month.

How are you billed?

Each month you’ll receive an invoice for the previous month’s number of sessions.

Contact us www.incolink.org.au/IncolinkAssist

A quarterly newsletter will be provided that provides meaningful reporting indicating the trends we’re seeing across the service, demographic date, types of issues - be they workplace, personal relationship issues, financial.

FEATURE

Super Hub is the new front door to a vibrant Sunshine CBD, with great connections throughout the Sunshine Precinct via tram, bus, walking and cycling.

Sunshine Rising The Sunshine Priority Precint is a state signficant project, that also has Federal Government support. It is earmarked for substantial jobs and housing growth with an aim to double the area’s jobs and residential population by 2050.

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unshine in Melbourne’s west is undergoing a transformation that will see it become the powerhouse of Melbourne’s west.

The Melbourne Airport Rail will create Sunshine as a destination in its own right; playing a key role as a major interchange linking regional centres with the airport and the broader metropolitan Melbourne area.

In the last ten years over a billion dollars has been delivered in transport and building infrastructure which have boosted the Sunshine area. Completed projects include Regional Rail Link, VicRoads Regional Office, the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Victoria University Construction Futures, Skills Hub and a new Nursing Practice located in the Sunshine Hospital Precinct.

Eager to leverage this development, Brimbank Council has also invested in a Community and Civic Centre in the heart of Sunshine, and is constructing the new St Albans Health and Wellbeing Hub nearby. In the next

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ten years the local Council has committed over $600 million in capital works across the City.

A number of significant projects have also been lodged with Council to reimagine the Sunshine CBD. These include a major upgrade of the Vicinity owned Sunshine Market Place and several apartment and hotel style accommodation venues as well as a number of mixed use medium rise buildings.

Newly elected Brimbank Mayor Cr Ranka Rasic said that the Council was excited about the investment pipeline coming to Sunshine.

“If Sunshine thrives it will have flow on benefits to the rest of Brimbank and the western region of Melbourne.

“As the gateway between Melbourne’s CBD, the outer western growth corridors and western Victoria’s regional centres; the strategic vision of Sunshine as the regional capital of the west is a geographic reality.

“The record investment on its way will help to

reimagine Brimbank; showcasing the untapped opportunity for major growth and development. It’s the start of something big.

“Council is currently engaging State and Federal Government, educational and employment institutions and the development industry on an ambitious proposal to generate unprecedented business, job, health, education and social opportunities through the upcoming infrastructure investment.

“Leading with Vision 2050, is Brimbank Council’s blueprint for success which sets out the key projects Council has identified as critical to the future success and growth of Sunshine, Brimbank and the western region.

Key visionary projects include: • Sunshine becoming Melbourne’s western CBD • Light Rail along Ballarat Road and other key

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Sunshine is strategically located in the geographic heart of Melbourne’s West. roads contributing to a more integrated transport network • Energy Park transformed into a regional sports precinct with a large stadium • Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct (SHWEP) recognised as a centre of excellence for health, wellbeing, education and research.

• Victoria University St Albans Campus expanded to provide greater education opportunities • Calder Park Drive interchange upgraded to deliver a first class urban freeway environment • Sydenham Park becoming a major tourist attraction • Brimbank City and Community producing zero net emissions Mayor Rasic added Council’s Leading with Vision Future Priorities document outlines a pathway for economic and social recovery from Covid-19 by clearly articulating opportunities for future investment across the city.

‘Leading with Vision is the culmination of extensive community consultation undertaken in late 2019 and key policy directions from over 50 Council and State Government plans and strategies.

“Through detailed analysis of existing plans and strategies as well as community and stakeholder engagement we have a plan for our City that is ambitious while also being achievable; we are truly ‘Leading with Vision’.

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The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

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‘Brimbank Council wants to partner with government, business and service providers to generate significant training, education and employment for the people of the west.

‘Brimbank and Sunshine are undergoing a once-ina-generation transformation with projects like the Western Rail Plan including the Melbourne Airport Rail and Sunshine Station ‘super hub’.

‘The Sunshine Precinct has been prioritised by State Government and Council; with an aim to at least double the number of jobs and residents by 2050.

‘In particular, the creation of a thriving Sunshine CBD, will bring economic and social benefits to the entire Brimbank community and the wider western region.

‘The Melbourne Airport Rail and upgrades to Sunshine and Albion stations are also tremendous opportunities to unlock the potential of the Sunshine CBD. Mayor Rasic said the Council was hoping to finalise the Leading with Vision in early 2021 and the document would become a key advocacy tool for bringing more investment into the City.

More information on the plan is available on Council’s website: Brimbank.Vic.gov.au

ENERGY PARK Energy Park comprises 44 hectares of vacant land including former quarry and landfill sites. Once remediation is completed and settled over the next 15 years, there is a major opportunity for the site to be reimagined as a significant regional sporting venue and facility, serving the north and western regions. Energy Park has excellent rail and road connections to the region and is within easy access of Melbourne Airport.

In the immediate term, the site could be home to the largest metropolitan solar farm in Australia with the capacity to: boost the economy with direct multi-million dollar investment; create jobs in development and

Artists Impression, Energy Park Stadium

delivery; and produce local green energy to support local communities. See Chapter 3 for more information.

RIGHT: Artist Impression, a future Sunshine Super Hub. Sunshine Station Super Hub potential new concourse plaza space connected with integrated and wide pedestrian ramps, ensuring that the station precinct feels as part of the vibrant CBD and not a stand-alone station.

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FEATURE SUNSHINE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND EDUCATION PRECINCT (SHWEP) The Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct is identified as a state significant health and education precinct under Plan Melbourne and is located within the Sunshine National Employment and Innovation Cluster (NEIC) and Sunshine Priority Precinct. The vision for SHWEP is to be a recognised centre of excellence for health, wellbeing, education and research. It will be a focus for medical research, biotechnology, teaching and conference services for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, providing a focus for the most significant public and private tertiary health care investment in the region. The

Artist Impression, future development at the Sunshine Health and Wellbeing Precinct.

Precinct will be an accessible, attractive urban environment with a full range of support

services and facilities for residents, staff and visitors.

SUNSHINE CBD The development of Sunshine into a regional CBD is fundamental to the success story of Melbourne’s west.

The Sunshine of the future will have: • World-class public transport including reliable and frequent services at Sunshine Super Hub and Albion Station and beyond, and delivered though a future light rail network • Significant office use anchored by a government and law district and education facilities • An expanded tertiary education offering building on the current VU presence • Medium to high density residential and mixed use developments supporting a vibrant café culture and nightlife • New hotels and convention centres • A new state significant art gallery or museum • Enhanced community facilities including a modern leisure centre which will feature high canopy coverage and excellent waste TOP: Artist impression of a new Albion Station. Albion Station looking east towards the new Sunshine management practices

Research, Innovations, Study and Enterprise (SunRISE) Quarter expanding from the Victoria University Campus and Law Courts, which is a vibrant precinct focused on research, innovation, study and enterprise; BOTTOM: An example of potential development possible in the Sunshine CBD.

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TOYOTA FOR BUSINESS

MATES RATES FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS? THAT’S GOLD.

HiLux 4x4 SR5 Double-Cab Pick-Up shown*

Save $3,8001 on the 2020 HiLux 4x4 SR5 Double-Cab Pick-Up with your Gold Fleet Discount We invite you to awaken your unbreakable and experience the legendary performance, durability and bold design of the HiLux 4x4 SR5. With more power2 and more torque2, the enhanced best-selling HiLux 2.8L diesel engine is stronger and more capable than ever. An upgraded suspension system builds upon HiLux’s legendary off-road capabilities, offering drivers superior comfort and handling even in the harshest conditions.

It’s the ute built for real Aussies. Whatever’s around the corner, HiLux SR5 is ready for the challenge.

Your MBA membership unlocks Gold Fleet discounts across the Toyota vehicle range3 to help you find the right car for your lifestyle and budget.

To find out more, visit your Toyota Fleet Dealer or call 1800 679 247 toyota.com.au/fleet

1 Discount offer available to all Industry Association members on the HiLux 4x4 SR5 Double-Cab Pick-Up. 2 2.8L Diesel AT variants. 3 Excluding Special Edition Models. *Left Vehicle: 4x4 SR5 Double-Cab Pick-Up in Crystal Pearl accessorised with tow ball and tow tongue, tub step, tub liner, rear recovery points and Black sports bar. Right Vehicle: 4x4 SR5 Double-Cab Pick-Up in Crystal Pearl accessorised with 18” alloy wheels, premium steel bull bar with full size light bar (light bar fitting kit and driving light harness sold separately), side steps, side rails, snorkel, bonnet protector (Matte Black), weathershields, headlamp covers and body side mouldings (Black). All accessories sold separately. Toyota Genuine Accessories are not applicable to all models/grades. See your Toyota dealer to confirm Accessories suitable for your vehicle. Refer to Owners’ Manual for gross vehicle mass limits. Colours depicted may vary from actual colour due to display process. Visit toyota.com.au/vehiclepayload.

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smooth operator The New HiLux is all strength with enhanced driver comfort inside.

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oyota has given fans of the HiLux – Australia’s top-selling car for the past five years in a row – a reason to eye off a fleet update this year, with its most powerfully smooth evolution to date. With more power1 and more torque1, the enhanced best-selling HiLux 2.8L diesel engine is stronger and more capable than ever. Featuring an upgraded suspension in HiLux 4x2 Hi-Rider models, it achieves both stable high performance and impressive fuel economy.

Driving off the asphalt is where this year’s New HiLux really flexes. While city bound workdays are smooth sailing, navigating rough terrain feels like home turf to this Aussie legend. The HiLux carries forward its well established 4x4 capabilities3 – including revised shock-absorber tuning, new bushings and improved leaf-spring design – making this the smoothest HiLux drive yet with the overall focus being on enhanced driver comfort.

Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said the HiLux reaches new heights in blending performance, toughness, comfort and quality.

‘More than ever, Australia’s favourite ute will inspire go-anywhere confidence for customers who rely on it as a load-carrying and trailer-towing workhorse for doing their jobs,’ he says. ‘Equally, the latest changes will advance HiLux’s credentials among customers who demand the handling, ride comfort and convenience of an SUV.’

Inside, this year’s New Hilux delivers on a seamless commute – boasting more smart features than ever before. The larger eight-inch touchscreen system now features native Apple CarPlay®3 and Android Auto™4 with enhanced Voice Recognition that’s compatible with voice assistants. HiLux drivers are intimately familiar with the sense of confidence that comes with driving one.

Backed by Toyota’s enviable safety reputation, the HiLux is loaded with all the latest intelligent safeguards. Toyota Safety Sense5 bundles advanced safety features such as Pre-Collision Safety System with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, Lane Departure Alert, Active Cruise Control (highspeed) and Road Sign Assist, which can now recognise school zone speeds.

WHILE CITYBOUND WORKDAYS ARE SMOOTH SAILING, NAVIGATING ROUGH TERRAIN FEELS LIKE HOME TURF TO THIS AUSSIE LEGEND.

There’s a reason it’s Australia’s number one year after year. The HiLux boldly inspires you to awaken the unbreakable in your workforce with enduring performance, durability and reliability. It’s the ute built for real Aussies. Whatever’s around the corner, HiLux is ready for the challenge.

To find out more about the New HiLux range, visit your Toyota Dealer or call 1800 679 247.

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4 Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC. 5 Driver assist feature.

Only operates under certain conditions. Check your Owner’s Manual or explanation of limitations. Please drive safely.

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GREEN LIVING

Good passive solar orientation helps to reduce the carbon footprint of a home.

Delivering on energy efficiency cost effectively Dr Phillip Alviano Sustainability Advisor

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n a previous issue of this magazine we showed that a study by the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (Byrne et al 2019) found that depending on the complexity of the design and access to good north-facing orientation, producing a zero carbon house incurred additional costs of between 2-3% of the total build costs, including land.

This equated to an additional cost of approximately

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$20,000 for a 30 square home in a growth area.

• External shading on east and west windows

Reduced or zero bills meant the investment is recouped in around eight years or four years with a reduced interest rate “Green Loan”.

• R2.5 wall and R5 ceiling insulation

The South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA) produced similar results in a project completed by their new homes energy advisory service (SECCCA 2020).

• Air tightness of approx 5 ACH at 50 pa

They worked on 12 case studies with a range of local builders in two outer suburban estates (Aquarevo and Timbertop).

The results showed that a comfortable, carbon zero home did not require anything particularly out of the ordinary.

They found that the most effective way to deliver a potentially carbon zero home was to start with a 6-7 Star NatHERS rated home and upgrade a number of features. These included: • Good passive solar orientation • 3-6 kW of solar panels

• Double glazed windows and doors (min R0.3,

U-value of 3.3) • Fitted with fully electric appliances • Verifying results through the Victorian Energy

Efficiency Scorecard Increased benefit would come from maximising the efficiency of heating, cooling and hot water systems and appliances.

It also needs to be noted that air tightness needs to be carefully managed. Any house with less than 5 ACH at 50 pa benefits from a blower door test to check that the house is not too tight and the addition of a heat recovery ventilation system.

Consumer Interest While we are seeing increased consumer interest in low energy homes and especially passive houses, the

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Costs associated with building zero, or low carbon, homes is recouped in approximately eight years. project also showed the lack of interest from a majority of consumers. This is something I hear constantly from our members.

The South East Councils Climate Change Alliance set up a New Homes Energy Advisory Service (SECCCA 2020) at display suites at two outer suburban estate (Aquarevo and Timbertop). They found that the majority of people were not interested in talking about energy efficiency.

Of the 627 groups engaged, 173 consultations greater than 10 minutes were held, representing a conversion rate of over 20%.

Thirty-five of these booked a time to sit down and discuss their building plans at length.

Of these, 10 people were yet to build, changed their mind from building or could not be contacted, 13 implemented some or many of the ‘advisory’ recommendations and 12 participated in case studies.

This showed that once people had that discussion, the majority of them actually implemented the advice.

As a result 25 buyers/participants built a better, more comfortable and healthier energy efficient home.

Building 4.0 Co-operative Research Centre Update Master Builders Victoria is a partner of Building 4.0 CRC, an industry-led research initiative co-funded by the Australian Government and a collaboration of industry partners and universities. The CRC aims to develop an internationally competitive, dynamic

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and thriving Australian advanced building industry, delivering better buildings at lower cost and the human capacity to lead the future industry. Some of the consortium’s 29 partners include Lendlease, Monash University, the University of Melbourne, BlueScope, Schiavello, A.G. Coombs, and the Master Builders Victoria.

Several six-month scoping studies are set to commence soon, including: • ePlanning and eApprovals — to facilitate effective

ePlanning and eApprovals.

• Automated tracking of construction materials for

improved supply chain logistics and provenance

— to investigate the building supply chain for appropriateness and improvements.

• Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Technologies

in Vocational Education and Training — to explore VR/AR technologies in vocational training for better building construction.

Reference: Byrne. J, Eon. C & Law. A (2019), Mainstreaming Net Zero Energy Housing – Cost Analysis Report, CRC for Low Carbon Living.

South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (2020), Evaluation and Outcomes of the New Homes Energy Advisory Service

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TRAINING

Help us build a future ready industry T

he Master Builders Training Institute (MBTI) is seeking industry representatives to provide input into the design of the following updated qualifications: • Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) – qualification increase from 16 to 19 units.

• Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification increase from 18 to 27 units Note: The Diploma now includes 11 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) units.

These courses provide the industry with critical knowledge and skills required for the builder registration process. Your input will ensure we are equipping future builders with the skills they need to succeed.

Background Late last year the government published new versions of: • The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building); and

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• The Diploma of Building and Construction

(Building) qualifications.

The new qualitications were released after a review to incorporate the ever-changing environmental, legislative and technological landscape of the building and construction industry into the Construction, Plumbing and Services (CPC) training package.

MBTI response The Master Builders Training Institute (MBTI) needs to undertake a comprehensive review of our training and assessment materials in response to the updated training packages to: • Prepare students to meet the current and future needs of our industry • Put the needs of you, our members, first (for example, by allowing more bite-sized learning and flexibility, as well as the ability to upgrade qualifications seamlessly) • Ensure they are of the highest quality • Meet the strict compliance requirements we need to abide by as a Registered Training Organisation

(RTO).

In summary, we require industry to assist the MBTI in developing revised courses under the new framework that meets Victorian builders’ needs.

What’s involved?

We’ll work with industry representatives to determine: • What electives should be trained as part of each qualification • How we go about training and assessing to ensure our students meet industry needs and expectations.

We expect the time commitment to range between 0.5 to one day over three months, via surveys, focus group sessions and email communications.

Expressions of interest Please email jplevras@mbav.com.au for any further information or register your interest and assist us in designing training for the next generation of registered builders.

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TRAINING

Learning new leadership skills H

igh Intensity Leadership Training Model brings together the latest in virtual delivery technology with the immersive BLSC experience!

The team at Master Builders Training Institute (MBTI) delivered the first of its High Intensity Leadership Training courses to a group of established Project Engineers and emerging Project Managers.

The High Intensity Leadership Training model uses experienced in-house facilitators to deliver key leadership content utilising Zoom technology.

Adaptive leadership styles are then immediately put into action with learners required to use their newly learnt adaptive skills to gain the buy-in of a group of influential supervisor’s key to implementing new

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policies on site.

consequence-free, learning environment.

Immediate feedback from trained observers allows the learners to understand how slight adjustments can have an even greater impact when influencing and motivating others.

The High Intensity Leadership Training model uses the latest technology to bring a dynamic, immersive learning experience that was previously only available in person.

Key learnings, immediate feedback from trained observers, additional video content and further reading material allow learners to continue their development in readiness for their one-day face to face intervention at MBV’s, Building Leadership Simulation Centre. Here they’ll literally come face-toface with challenging views and difficult personalities as they fine-tune their adaptive leadership styles and practice some new techniques all in a safe,

Learners can now experience the latest in immersive leadership offerings from the comforts of home, their office or even out on site.

To find out how this can further develop your team’s leadership capabilities whilst minimizing their time away from site, speak to Ranesh Fernando, Sales Manager Training Solutions at rfernando@mbav.com.au.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Transform your wet area with Easycraft’s new product easyULTRA F

or more than 35 years, Easycraft has led the way with creative, premium quality solutions that shaped the progress of Australian building design.

Making their mark with forward thinking wall and ceiling linings as decorative and stylish as they are functional and flexible.

Easycraft is proud to be recognized as a “go-to” collaborator for architects, designers, trades and hands-on DIYers – setting the trends across residential, commercial, and retail applications and beyond. This is largely attributed to Easycraft’s range of profiles which offer character and appeal in addition to durability unmatched to traditional plasterboard.

Wet Area Interior (easyULTRA) is a wall cladding for all interior wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. Made from reconstituted hardwood, it provides a tough and hardy baseboard while offering Easycraft’s full range of profile finishes to match existing walls or to create a new style or design.

The easyULTRA product is suitable for:

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• Interior wet area applications • Residential applications: Bathrooms, kitchens,

laundries • Commercial applications: Offices, rental properties, retail, restaurants, apartments, hotels, aged care facilities Easycraft’s Wet Area Interior boards are perfect for bathroom renovations and kitchen splash backs. They come pre-primed (both front and back surfaces for additional protection) and are ready to paint.

• More durable and soundproof than traditional plasterboard • Sheets are pre-primed with a commercial grade primer and ready to be painted • Suitable for locations with high moisture and humidity • Easy tongue-and-groove installation • Within commercial projects, it can be installed by one of the following contractors; Carpenter,

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• The easyjoin system makes installation 50% quicker Easycraft is proudly an Australian owned and made business. All our raw materials are produced by Australian manufactures, our processing and painting is conducted locally. In addition to this Easycraft has a national sales & distribution network to ensure that our products can be provided to any renovation, extension or construction site throughout Australia.

Easycraft is committed to providing products that use environmentally sustainable timbers, sourced using best practice management systems, comply with national construction building codes and promotes the benefits of using Australian grown and made woodbased products.

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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

A review of 2020 and some important dates for 2021 Adrian Ziccone

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nprecedented. This is how we’ve heard so many describe 2020. Of course, others have chosen less imaginative (and sometimes expletive) terms, but unprecedented is an apt summary for workplace relations in 2020.

Over the past 12 months, we have seen some of the most significant changes to the industrial landscape that have taken place in the past decade.

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We’ve had unions and industrial associations collaborate like never before, we’ve had to manage the workforce in creative ways, and we’ve had to keep up to date on the seemingly endless changes to directions, industrial instruments and workplace laws.

To recap the year, it is worthwhile recalling some of the noteworthy industrial changes that have taken place in 2020 and indicate if they are due to sunset in 2021.

JobKeeper scheme Everyone is aware of the JobKeeper scheme, unless

you’ve been living under a rock (which wouldn’t have been so bad in 2020).

The JobKeeper subsidy was introduced in April 2020 and was intended to keep business in business and workers in jobs. Although the roll out of the scheme was, at the beginning, rather confusing, it provided a lifeline to many industries impacted by the pandemic.

Alongside the JobKeeper subsidy, several flexibilities were inserted into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) to assist with keeping businesses afloat.

Importantly, these included various JobKeeper directions including a stand down direction that

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allowed employers to stand down employees if they had no useful work to perform due to reasons attributable to COIVD-19.

The subsidy and flexibilities were extended in September (with some changes) and are currently due to end after 28 March 2021.

JobKeeper legacy provisions As a part of the JobKeeper extension, the FW Act was amended to include flexibilities for businesses that no longer qualified for the JobKeeper after September but could show a 10% reduction in turnover.

Such flexibilities include the ability to give JobKeeper directions to reduce hours, change duties or work at a different work location. While these flexibilities are more limited than those afforded to businesses still eligible for the JobKeeper scheme, they could assist businesses that no longer qualify for JobKeeper but still have not returned to usual business activity.

The JobKeeper legacy provisions are due to end after 28 March 2021.

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Modern Award flexibilities In response to COVID-19, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) sought to assist industries by inserting flexibilities in various Modern Awards.

These flexibilities included allowing employees to take unpaid pandemic leave, as well as the ability to take leave at half pay.

Some flexibilities went beyond these overarching changes in the industries that were most severely impacted by COVID-19 and Government restrictions.

In most Modern Awards, these temporary flexibilities are currently set to end after 28 March 2021.

Building and Construction Award changes We cannot possibly overlook the range of changes to the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2010 that occurred in 2020.

Arguably the most significant change concerned the removal of several occupation and disability specific allowances, which were consolidated into a greater industry allowance.

Other changes were made to the travel allowance entitlement, as well as the new ability for an employer and employee to agree to take time off instead of payment for overtime.

These changes made are permanent additions to the Building and Construction Award. It is also anticipated that further changes will be made by the FWC in 2021.

More changes to come?

Despite being an unprecedented year (yes, that word one last time), 2021 is set to be another big year for industrial relations.

We are likely to be provided further clarity on the definition of casual employment by the High Court, have the introduction of a criminal offence for underpayments (at least in Victoria) and have a raft of other changes if the Federal Government is successful in passing their proposed changes to the FW Act. If you require further information on anything discussed in this article, you can call the Industrial Relations team on (03) 9411 4555.

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Wage theft – are you prepared?

Adrian Ziccone

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n Victoria, criminal offences for underpaying wages are set to become a reality in 2021.

The Wage Theft Act 2020 (Vic) (Act) has been enacted by the Victorian Parliament and becomes law on 1 July 2021. Under the new laws, employers (including directors and other officers) may be criminally prosecuted for the dishonest withholding of employee entitlements, as well as other associated offences.

There is no need for businesses to panic if they have been correctly paying and accruing employee entitlements. However, the introduction of these offences may serve as a good opportunity to audit and ensure payroll is in order.

The wage theft offence Under the Act, the new primary offence relates to the dishonest withholding of employee entitlements by an employer.

To be found guilty of this offence, there are a few key requirements that must be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt.

These include showing there is an employment relationship, an employee entitlement has been withheld (in part or full) and that it has been done dishonestly by the employer.

It appears that only deliberate and reckless underpayments are captured by the offence.

Dishonesty will be assessed objectively based on what a reasonable person would consider dishonest.

Employers that make an honest mistake are therefore unlikely to be captured by the offence.

Similarly, employers that have exercised due diligence but have inadvertently underpaid wages may use this as a defence.

It is also important to note that any alleged consent of the employee whose entitlements have been withheld will be irrelevant if the withholding reduced the

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employee’s minimum entitlements under the law.

Falsifying and failing to keep employee records

nearly $200,000 for officers. Officers of companies may also face imprisonment of up to 10 years.

Federal scheme but a state offence?

Alongside the primary offence, there are two other significant offences.

The first of these offences relates to the falsification of employment records (i.e. pay slips and time sheets).

This is designed to target employers that have altered, fabricated or misrepresented employment records with the aim of obtaining a financial advantage.

The second relates to a failure to keep employment entitlement records. This intends to capture those employers that destroy, alter or otherwise fail to keep employment records with the intention to gain a financial advantage.

As with the primary offence, both of these offences require the conduct to be dishonest.

The introduction of a criminal offence at a state level has not been without controversy. Many of Australia’s workplace laws are within the scope of the Federal Parliament and the Fair Work Ombudsman has been historically responsible for investigating underpayments and prosecuting employers that commit significant breaches. This could create overlap between Wage Inspectorate Victoria and the Fair Work Ombudsman.

At the time of writing, the Federal Parliament was also considering its own criminal offence relating to the underpayment of wages. If the federal legislation is enacted, it may displace the Victorian laws.

Enforcement and penalties

One way or another, criminal employment-based offences are coming into place in Victoria.

As 2020 has seen several changes, it may be a good opportunity to review your payroll to ensure that you are complying with applicable modern awards, enterprise agreements, contracts of employment and other workplace laws. You can contact the Industrial Relations Team on (03) 9411 4555 if you would like to speak to one of the advisors about auditing your payroll or if you have any other employment related questions.

The Act empowers Wage Inspectorate Victoria, which will be in charge of investigating employment entitlement offences under the new laws. In more serious cases, Wage Inspectorate Victoria will be able to initiate proceedings to prosecute employers and their offices.

If found guilty of any of the above offences, the penalties are severe. The maximum penalty is up to almost $1,000,000 for a body corporate and up to

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NEWS

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ladding Safety Victoria is working to continue this momentum and have rectification underway on 200 high-risk residential buildings by June 30.

“We set some really strong foundations for the program last year which has resulted in a smoother passage for buildings in the program,” Cladding Safety Victoria Chief Executive Dan O’Brien said. “We’ll take full advantage of that and maintain steady progress throughout 2021.”

A volume of work has also gone into addressing major blockers to the program.

“Cladding-specific exclusions in most professional indemnity policies have prevented practitioners from participating in cladding rectification,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We identified that something needed to be done to address this issue.”

In an industry first, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and CSV have partnered with brokerage firm Lockton to deliver an insurance solution

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for practitioners and building owners.

A suite of policies will provide professional indemnity insurance coverage, supported by contract works and construction liability coverage, for works funded through Cladding Safety Victoria’s program. The Victorian Government will pay the policy premiums to make sure appropriate insurance coverage is available as part of the cladding rectification program.

“This gives the building and construction industry the coverage and confidence it needs to undertake this important work,” Mr O’Brien said.

Head contractors and their subcontractors, as well as consultants engaged directly by CSV or building owners will all have protection under the programwide policy.

The insurance period for each policy will commence at the beginning of each contract. Contract works and construction liability policies will continue until the end of the defects liability period – while professional

indemnity cover lasts for 10 years from the works being completed.

“This issue extends internationally – and we’re confident this solution sets Victoria apart from other states and cements our program as a world leader when it comes to tackling risky cladding,” Mr O’Brien said.

For more specific information about the available insurance coverage and the cladding rectification program visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/cladding-safety

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THE ACRS DIFFERENCE

üIndependent

ACRS is a steel certification scheme for steel users, and independent of product suppliers. So you know ACRS is working for you;

üExpert

All ACRS auditors and technical staff are qualified and experienced in the manufacture of the materials ACRS certifies. So with ACRS you know certified materials have been audited and approved by people who understand them;

üComprehensive

ACRS certifies all steel products, from all manufacturing locations to all scheme standards. So with ACRS you know all listed products are covered, not just some;

üRigorous

ACRS audits every major site at least once every year. So with ACRS you know certificates are up to date;

üVerified

During every audit, ACRS takes samples at random from standard production and checks production data every three-months. So with ACRS you know supplied materials are assessed regularly;

üContinuous

ACRS uses only selected laboratories to ensure accurate results independent of the supplier, and matches these with the supplier’s production data to monitor the supplier’s consistency.

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ACRS 2021 certificates are online with some important changes Philip Sanders, Executive Director, ACRS

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s many of you would have read in previous ACRS features, a number of new Standards were released during 2019 and 2020, some suppliers left the local market while others entered, and numerous projects have found that their basic assumption that materials specified and purchased would consistently meet the required standards and specifications have been severely challenged, including that materials would be supplied to projects under ACRS certification, as required.

ACRS Certified Steel Reinforcing Materials Manufacture and Processing The recent release of AS/NZS 4671:2019 and its product requirements initially caused some confusion in the marketplace particularly whether the 2001 edition of AS/NZS 4671 remains valid, or whether the 2019 edition must apply to any supply delivered under ACRS certification.

A transition period of 2-years is currently operating, and suppliers are progressively moving to the new Edition.

ACRS early JAS-ANZ accreditation to certify to both AS/ NZS 4671:2001 and AS/NZS 4671: 2019 has continued to assist suppliers, building surveyors, government departments and consumers retain confidence in the uninterrupted supply of compliant materials. ACRS is continuing to issue certificates to AS/NZS 4671:2001 and seamlessly update suppliers to AS/NZS 4671: 2019 as they complete their transition.

ACRS Certified Structural Steel Manufacture and Fabrication: An Integrated 2-Stage System AS 4100:2020 Steel Structures was released in August 2020 with ACRS JAS-ANZ accredited to include this new edition in certification from November, providing an important link with ACRS existing JAS-ANZ accredited certification of structural welded sections to AS/NZS 5131:2016 Structural Steelwork Fabrication.

With this latest extension to our accreditation,

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ACRS provides certification across all the necessary standards and government specifications forcibly ending the false claims by some parties that ACRS certification of structural welded fabricated sections does not cover AS/NZS 5131, leaving customers and government departments without their expected coverage by ACRS certification, with consequent contract problems when this was discovered.

As with steel reinforcing materials manufacture and any subsequent processing or fabrication, ACRS certification of both Stage 1 - Manufactured Product and Stage 2 - Fabricated Product (structural welded sections) remains a requirement.

Any break in the chain of certification renders the materials uncertified, and materials conformity and compliance to regulations must be demonstrated by other means and approved by the appropriate decisions making body.

Important ACRS Certificate Wording Updates: January 2021 To assist users of ACRS certificates more clearly understand the scope of each certificate there have been some significant wording changes this year that you should be aware of.

For the various Manufactured Product categories, wording will be similar to: “Products listed on this Manufactured Product certificate may be relied upon as having the benefit of ACRS Product Scheme certification after any subsequent processing only where cut, or bent, or welded by an ACRS certified processor. For Approval of processed reinforcing bar, refer to the bar processor’s ACRS Fabricated Product certificate.”

For the various Fabricated Product categories, the new certificate wording will be similar to: “Products listed on this ACRS Fabricated Product certificate may only be relied upon as having the benefit of ACRS Product Scheme certification where fabricated from appropriate Approved Materials manufactured by an ACRS certified Manufacturer with the appropriate Scope of Certification.”

For further information, or for any enquires please contact ACRS at: info@steelcertification.com or phone: (02) 9965 7216.

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Keeping it local

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Lockwood’s manufacturing facility in Melbourne shows our commitment to the production of Australian made commercial products, ensuring quality and peace of mind for various industry applications.

We carefully design and manufacture these Australian made products to meet the requirements of the Australian commercial market and various Australian Standards. This includes access and mobility, passive fire protection, safe egress, security, durability and corrosion resistance. Some product lines also hold Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), LBC Red List Free declarations and are GreenTag certified. With our local manufacturing and optimised processes, we can customise products in a matter of days, making our Australian made products the ideal choice for complex construction projects.

Lockwood is proud to be producing innovative and home-grown products for the Australian commercial market. *Applicable to selected product configurations, visit lockweb.com.au for more information.

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COMMITTEE ROUND-UP

Committees set for a busy year Kevin Hoang Policy Adviser

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fter a very difficult 2020, the sector group committees welcome the arrival of 2021 with a building and construction industry operating at effectively full capacity. While COVID-19 remains a concern, case numbers are low at the time this article is being written and a vaccination program is in the works. We’re hopeful that 2021 will be a much more normal year for the industry.

COVID-19 forced many of us to work at home and use video conferencing as a means of communication throughout 2020. While at times this was an isolating experience for many (including myself), it has provided more flexibility in how we operate the meetings going forward.

This means video conferences will continue for a good

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number of sector group committee meetings in 2021.

Its use in 2020 has saved time and money for many members who prior to COVID-19 would have had to commit to travelling regularly to the MBV head office to convene. However, the first series of committee meetings will be held face-to-face to properly start the year off and to allow many of us to meet each other in person for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

Hot topics from the last series of meetings in 2020 will remain key policy items that the committees will focus on this year. Theis includes the HomeBuilder grant, which since its inception in the middle of 2020, has had a significant stimulus effect in the residential building market.

Indeed, so potent HomeBuilder has been in stimulating building activity that members of the Country and Housing sector group committees noted issues regarding land shortages. This issue has been pronounced in regional Victoria, especially in regional cities like Ballarat and Geelong. It has meant that the need to release more land to meet this new demand will be a key advocacy point in 2021.

The postponement of the introduction of mandatory trade registration and licensing along with mandatory continuous professional development for builders due to COVID-19 means we will see the introduction of

these initiatives at the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022.

Work conducted by the office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation in the review into Victoria’s building system does continue though. Quality assurance of building work and accountability of building practitioners have long been key areas of focus for the committees and so it is expected that such conversations will remain a core feature of the committees’ discussions this year.

Australia is one of the very few countries that have successfully suppressed community transmission of COVID-19 to very low levels. However, as we saw during the Victoria’s second wave of COVID-19, it is very easy to see small number of cases rise sharply and get out of hand. And so, while we are in this privileged position, the industry nevertheless continues to have a role in keeping the industry safe by following COVID safe practices on site. With the pending approval of a COVID-19 vaccine soon for Australia, it is expected there will be discussions within the committees on how best to roll out a vaccine program for the industry.

We look forward to the committees convening soon in their first series of meetings for 2021. With the industry and the Victorian economy in its recovery phase, 2021 will be about the role of building and construction in leading Victoria’s economy back on track.

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hroughout Australia, timber construction systems have traditionally been part of quality residential housing. Today, the applications of timber systems have widened as the local supply chain’s capacity to prefabricate high standard structures can deliver significant cost savings, and quality and program benefits.

The timber industry has extensive experience supplying projects ranging from Class 1 detached houses to multi-residential (Class 2) structures, confirming its position as a low-risk candidate for Victoria’s social housing program.

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Outdoor living at its best.

The international award-winning research and design team at Phoenix Tapware has developed a brand-new mixer collection expertly crafted from premium 316 marine-grade stainless steel.

Like the Vivid Slimline collection, SS has a refined, slender profile with an added thin, elegant, extended pin lever, delivering stunning architectural design while standing up to tough Australian conditions.

An evolution of Phoenix’s popular and timeless Vivid Slimline range, SS is particularly suited to outdoor kitchens, laundries, and coastal residential areas.

This is thanks to the superior corrosion resistance of 316 marine-grade stainless steel, which provides extra years of life and usage where harsh elements are present.

“Vivid Slimline SS is a celebration of the raw material and is designed to echo the craftsmanship and textures of 316 stainless steel,” says Phoenix Senior Designer Ban Liu.

A year in development, the new range, which comes with a residential lifetime warranty on the finish, went through a rigorous testing and manufacturing process. The research and design team conducted corrosion testing on various grades of stainless steel, including 304, before deciding to proceed with the higher marine-grade 316.

The extensive offering includes a Basin Mixer, Vessel Mixer, Wall Mixer Set, Sink Mixer, Shower / Wall Mixer, Wall Outlet, and Shower Arm & Rose.

Vivid Slimline SS, like all of Phoenix’s products, is manufactured to a high quality. Precision and durability are no exception when it comes to this collection, with Phoenix offering a 15-year warranty period on the cartridge, 7 years on product and parts, and 1 year on labour for the entire Vivid Slimline SS collection.

Phoenix Tapware nurtures Australian design talent and is a strong advocate of creating uniquely designed taps, mixers, showers and accessories. Throughout its 30-year history, Phoenix has grown to be a leader within the Australian plumbing industry, winning multiple awards, including a Best of the Best Red Dot, as recognition of its excellence. www.phoenixtapware.com.au

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roviding quality products and in-house installation makes Mitcham Tile Centre a onestop shop for any tiling needs.

The Melbourne-based showroom displays a range of local and imported tiles including ceramic, porcelain and glass products. Offering floor, wall and outdoor tiles ranging from small, coloured mosaic to large tiles in neutral tones.

And after finding the perfect tile, at Mitcham Tiles there’s no need to look for help with installation.

Working in collaboration with TSG Tiling, the inhouse installation team have more than 20 years of experience in preparation and tile laying and can assist with making any space more versatile and visually appealing. They offer fast and efficient service on big or small jobs from residential kitchen and laundry renovations to large commercial premises including restaurants and bars.

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2021 EDITION

BUILD SOURCE

PRODUCT INNOVATION GUIDE

A NEW ERA FOR SHOWERS IN AUSTRALIA

Thermostatic showers popular in the UK and many European countries for nearly 30 years are now available in Australia through Therm-Oz Showers Pty Ltd. The Australian standard for this type of shower valve (AS4032.4) is now in the WaterMark scope and the AS/NZS3500.4:2018 Plumbing code. The Therm-Oz thermostatic shower valve is fully WaterMark approved, Licence WMK26224 and can be legally installed, with a five-year guarantee.

A thermostatic shower mixes water to a set constant temperature, even if other taps, toilets or washing machines are in use. If the cold-water supply to the shower were to fail, the shower will instantly shut off, preventing any chance of scalding.

The shower is turned on with a simple twist of the right handle, using a quarter turn ceramic disc valve. The temperature is controlled by rotating the left handle and limited to 38°C as a safety feature by an override stop button. Depressing this safety button allows the user to rotate to

ADVERTORIAL a higher temperature up to 45°C maximum, or rotate the handle in the opposite direction for a cooler shower.

Cool-Touch technology ensures a low surface temperature of the valve, safe to touch or hold while showering. The surface temperature will not exceed 20°C when operating at 38°C. Therm-Oz is ideal for families with young children, the elderly as well as those who require assistive care while still giving that desired European styling for family bathrooms and ensuites.

This new product is a safer choice for your home and more water efficient, as water is not wasted while manually adjusting temperatures. There are no electrics; it is simply a far more efficient way of mixing hot and cold water.

The Therm-Oz thermostatic shower valve is available with or without the chrome slide rail, handset, hose and soap dish.

There are many choices of shower kits and combinations available such as overhead rain heads with a diverter for a handset.

For new building projects the thermostatic shower valve is supplied with a fixing bracket that allows the positioning of the shower on the wall, giving

the correct spacing for pipes.

These are NB-CT100 without slide rail and handset kit, and NB001 supplied with slide rail and handset kit.

Therm-Oz also offers a Reno Kit that replaces any two-tap manual shower over to thermostatic with no pipework or tiling alterations.

It can be fitted vertically or horizontally and is suitable for all tap spacings between 230mm down to 80mm apart. These are RK-CT100 without slide rail and handset kit, and RK001 supplied with slide rail and handset kit.

Therm-Oz Showers is a WA based company, supplying nationally to the plumbing merchants of Australia. Therm-Oz Showers is a Member of the Master Plumbers Association, Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia and was a finalist in the HIA Housing awards WA 2018 in the Industry and Product Innovation category.

This is a new era for showers in Australia, whether you are building, reconfiguring or renovating, please visit the ThermOz website.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Phone 0439 196 441 Email info@therm-oz.net.au Website www.therm-oz.net.au Youtube https://youtu.be/ JHYrdbVhO4o

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