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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Diversity, equity, and inclusion at MBV
Master Builders Victoria (MBV) continues to progress our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey in several ways. This includes training team members in Aboriginal cultural awareness and Acknowledgement of Country via external provider Wan-Yaari. We are also starting our organisation’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) with Meg Mundell from Hatch Productions and Adam Magennis from Kaptify. Another goal for MBV team members is to train foundational awareness — diversity, equity, and inclusion. As time progresses, we see more evidence that diversity in a work environment improves performance; diversity also provides a broader understanding of issues impacting other people. As the leading voice of Victoria’s building and construction industry, we must understand the benefits and issues. It challenges us to ensure we are accountable as an industry leader and remain a strong voice for our sector. As we evolve and continue our journey to ensure we are an inclusive, diverse, and equitable organisation, two critical aspects must be addressed and be at the forefront of any change - authenticity and purposeful actions. Authentic, genuine action drives an organisation’s heart and soul, influencing greater organisational cultural change. As a member-based organisation that leads Victoria’s building and construction industry, we can lead by example and assist other organisations that support and prioritise inclusion. As we pivot into a new normal as we exit lockdown in Victoria and we begin to welcome you, our members, back to our offices, you will start to see some visible changes. There will be prominent artwork by Mutti Mutti, Tatti Tatti, Waddi Waddi and Noongar artist Jade Kennedy. The artwork is a detailed map of Victoria displaying the Aboriginal tribes in the state, which represents our members, team, and organisation. We are also developing our Acknowledgment of Country video which showcases some beautiful parts of Victoria. Our RAP will change our policies and processes acknowledging best practices inclusively and equitably. By playing a leading role in projects within the industry, in conjunction with the Victorian Government and other key stakeholders, we will support apprentices, regional workers and help close the gender gap in the building and construction industry. We are aware that this is a journey, not an endpoint.
Heritage-listed Residential Building Raised, Re-aligned and Re-supported with Teretek®
The owner of a 3-storey, split-level block of units contacted Mainmark after detecting large cracks in the building’s internal and external walls. The cracks were visible in most walls and the floors were becoming noticeably uneven. The situation had deteriorated over several months with significant cracking and unlevel floors indicating major structural issues due to severe differential settlement. A significant degree of building lift was required to raise the structure back to within 5mm of its original level. As the building was on the State Heritage Register for Residential Flat Buildings, Mainmark also needed to ensure that the building’s structural aesthetics were not significantly altered. Mainmark’s Teretek resin was injected into the soil beneath the building’s foundations in a process like keyhole surgery, with the solution strategically targeting the weakest points, allowing Mainmark to achieve its objective of raising the building back to level. The successful lifting and re-levelling process also helped to reduce the large cracks in the walls, with many cracks narrowing to within a few millimetres. Interior repairs were then undertaken to restore the building’s former heritage aesthetic which included structural stitching, rendering, and painting. Despite the project complexities, Mainmark successfully completed the project in three days. Both the property’s owner, and the forensic engineer, Daniel Lee from Fairdinkum Technical Services, were really impressed with Mainmark’s approach to the challenging project.
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Mainmark Ground Engineering Pty Ltd VIC Building Licence No. CCB-L 57503 & CDB-L 49144
