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Contents

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President: Tullio Tagliaferri Deputy President: Richard Bryant Vice Presidents: Mario Romaldi, Christopher Leopold Past President: John Kennett Treasurer: Peter Salveson Chief Executive Officer: John Stokes Councillors: Nick Abley, Mark Beatton, Russell Bianco, Patrick Innes, Nathan O’Neill, Fred Pascale, Scott Penhall, Mark Smeaton, Enzo Zito Master Builders South Australia PO Box 10014 Gouger St. 47 South Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia Phone: (08) 8211 7466 Fax: (08) 8231 5240

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Marryatville High School Redevelopment See pages 28 – 31 for the full story

Executive Editor: Master Builders Association

Forewords 5

CEO’s Report

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President’s Report

Reports 8

Master Builders News

Updates

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Training

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Finance

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Legal

Sales: Rose Delosreyes, Peter Shepherd, Kim Durbridge, Brett Barfoot, Scott Sharples, Craig Finley, Ken Lane, Jenny Karalis

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Industrial Relations

Editorial: Samantha Regan

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Technical

Graphic Design: Carol Taylor

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Housing

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WHS News

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Features 28

Project Feature: Marryatville High School Redevelopment

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Concrete Cancer

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Chain of Responsibility

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Industry leaders launch new online sustainability school to boost construction supply chain credentials

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What 2015 holds for the Future of Staircases and Balustrades

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Durability in Buildings

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CEO’S Report JOHN STOKES, CEO Master Builders Association of SA

Coalition for Change The Master Builders has united with ten other peak industry bodies in The Industry Coalition Advocating Council Reform calling for change to the interface between local government, industry and the community. Central is the reform of the antiquated planning system administered by local government, which is a millstone around the neck of our State’s development.

There is over-whelming support for modernisation of our local government system with calls for further council amalgamations, review of the tenure of councillors and voting procedures for council elections and importantly reform of the planning regime.

Previous reforms of establishing independent Development Assessment Panels in all local governments and regulating local government adherence to the State Development Plan have not been universally embraced and have fallen well short of their objectives.

What remains is a disparate collection of local governments that do not afford any consistency or uniformity in their rules, regulations and policies that leads to confusion, delays, increased red tape, increased costs, restraints on productivity and employment opportunities.

Currently, our members deal with 72 development plans administered by 74 individual and unique local governments in a state where we build 10,000 to 12,000 dwellings and undertake approximately 16,000 major alterations and additions per year. Contained within these 72 development plans are over 130 residential zones and 300 unique residential policy zones!

The burden of over regulation and the resultant malaise of red tape are stymieing development!

The planning milieu imposed in our state, with a population of fewer than 1.7 million, is an anathema not only to builders and developers but also to homeowners and investors whom it should seek to serve.

The complexity of the planning regime is a blight on our state’s development and is one of the biggest hurdles the sector faces as it adds costs to any investment, holds up the creation of jobs, and forces would-be homeowners to wait for longer or prices them out of the market.

The Coalition supports the report by Brian Hayes QC, Expert Panel calling for a modernised planning system that will drive the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide boosting development, productivity and creating jobs and encourages the Planning Minister John Rau to push ahead with these changes as soon as possible to make a real difference to South Australia.

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To achieve consistency and uniformity there needs to be adherence by local government to the State Development Plan as there are too many examples where council boundaries create very different complying development conditions on one side of the street to the other. Glaring examples are that a complying development requires a dwelling to be built on 350 square meters but immediately across the road another council requires 500 square metres.

Heritage, character, amenity rarely change by crossing the street and the introduction of a single body to oversee heritage across the state would be a welcome change, offering the property industry much-needed consistency. However, care needs to be taken that this proposal does not increase red tape through the creation of the new Planning Commission and regional structure that may add a new layer of bureaucracy.

The long planned and discussed electronic lodgement portal for development applications would be a welcome modernisation that would offer real benefits to the industry and community as bar coded application would allow real time tracking and an audit trail on the progress of applications.

The Coalition is committed to real world outcomes, so we will be suggesting that the new planning boards include a representative of the building and construction industry to ensure that there is an understanding of how rules translate into homes and investment turns to jobs.

The construction and development is a key industry and it is time the Coalition placed council reform to the forefront of the State Government’s agenda to underpin future prosperity, growth and progress of our State It’s time to seize the opportunity to rid our state of the disparate, disjointed approach to our State’s growth and embrace a modern, harmonised, whole of State reform of local government and importantly the archaic planning regime.

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President’s Report TULLIO TAGLIAFERRI, President Master Builders Association of SA

Apprenticeship – Industries’ Cornerstone The apprenticeship system is the traditional trade training through on site, classroom and workshop training that renews and transfers the skills base of the industry to the next generation. In South Australia it serves another purpose of regulation, as a completed apprenticeship provides a means to a license to work in a state regulated trade or occupation.

Currently our apprenticeship system is under extreme duress as the industry responds to a slowdown in both the residential and commercial sectors.

Remember that it takes three to four years to train an apprentice in our industry so that they may work independently in an unsupervised capacity.

The system won’t fail; but due to lack of opportunity at entry level there is an anticipated future short fall in skilled trades as the industry begins to recover. Simply a shortage of trades will drive the price of labour up as the supply of skilled labour is decreased causing a spike in demand which, will drive the price of construction work up – building becomes less affordable.

However, the issue is more complex as the reduction of quality entrylevel candidates causes a growing erosion of skills that will lead to skills gaps as lesser-qualified people enter the workforce to fill the demand.

The system of trade skills transference to younger people by masters is recorded BC so the concept of an apprenticeship has been around since the building of the pyramids.

The development of our current system began in the Middle Ages, as there are historical records from the fourteenth century of the apprentice and master training relationship. The structure saw youths indentured as apprentices as young as seven and up to fourteen years old. They worked, ate and slept in the workshop whilst undertaking training. Families often paid the master for training the apprentice or as repayment for the training the indentured apprentice was compelled to work for the master for a period of years.

In 1563 England, the Statute of Artificers and Apprentices was proclaimed to regulate and protect the apprenticeship system and forbade anyone to practice a trade without serving seven years apprenticed to a master.

With up to seven years training the apprentice became a tradesperson and then in some cultures they were referred to as a ‘free man’ but they were still confined mostly to the workshop. After a further seven years they became a journeyman for three years able then to travel and work unsupervised on site.

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Today in some cultures this tradition remains where journeymen travel internationally for three years to gain experience. Some European trades still follow the tradition even to the extent of having a traditional formal costume – German journeymen carpenters wear black bell bottomed trousers, long black coats and broad brimmed black floppy hats – very cavalier! Arcane but sometimes tradition has a place.

By the fourteenth century Master craftsmen had formed alliances called guilds which were to regulate the number of master craftsmen in the region, preserve and secure knowledge, prices, the number of apprentices, wages and to look after the widows and children of tradesmen. A journeyman, if they had the resources could apply to the guild to become a master after a further seven years’ experience.

In today’s world an apprentice signs a contract of training, whereas in the past they signed an indenture and we still use the term today but what does it mean?

An indenture was a contract written, in opposing duplicate separated by a wide header or margin, by a notary on a large piece of paper or velum. Once the contract was signed by all parties the notary tore the contract in two through the header creating two signed documents with a wavy torn or indented top to the contract. As verification or proof of contract the two indented or torn edges could be matched together like matching together a torn piece of paper – hence the term indenture.

The history, culture and heritage of the apprenticeship system remain a fundamental cornerstone in today’s industry as the transfer of skills to the next generation and to ensure and preserve the number and quality of tradespersons.

I encourage all members whose business are trades-based to consider the medium to long term issues of trade shortages and skills erosion and gaps and to build into their strategic business plan a schedule for engaging apprentices.

The Association can assist with the provision of apprentices through our Group Training Scheme where you are relieved of much of the paperwork, administration tasks, leave provisions, off site training schedules and requirements.

The Group Training Scheme has a team of experienced Field Officers that can assist you and the apprentice through the process so the engaging of an apprentice is a simple, efficient and cost effective experience.

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Master Builder News Building industry faces skills crisis The latest apprenticeship data shows there are only one third the apprentices in the pipeline to meet the current and future skill needs of the building and construction industry.

“The latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) highlights that the apprenticeship system is not meeting the needs of industry,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“Unless there is a dramatic increase in the number of people in skills training, then the building and construction industry is heading for a skills crisis putting billions of dollars of investment at risk,” he said.

“It will also place pressure on the building industry to rely on skilled foreign workers to fill the gap,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“The short term skill deficit will come as a consequence of the 23 per cent drop in the number of apprentices in training since 2010. The total number of apprentices in training in the building and construction industry has fallen each year since 2010 from 56,000 to 43,100 in 2014,” he said.

“This challenge to one of the major growth sectors in the economy is compounded by an annual exit rate due to retirement of 30,000 construction workers. This is a dramatic drop for an industry that will be one of the growth sectors in the economy,” he said.

“The challenge of meeting the future skill needs of the industry is reinforced by the Department of Employment projection that shows demand for jobs in the building and construction industry will grow by 83,500 to November 2018,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

WILHELM HARNISCH, Chief Executive Officer

“The latest NCVER statistics shows that commencements have declined from 22,100 in 2010 to 17,200 in 2013 before an increase to 18,000 in 2014,” he said.

“While the near 5 per cent increase in the numbers of young people starting an apprenticeship in 2014 is good news, it comes of an extremely low base and is way below industry requirements and belies the dramatic drop off in commencements of 18.5 per cent since 2010,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“A similar picture is painted with apprentice completions ranging from 11,100 to 14,500 each year since 2010. While there has been a welcome 30.6 per cent increase in completions in 2014 it comes off a low base and is totally inadequate to meet the industry’s needs,” he said.

“The challenge is to reform the apprenticeship system to ensure our young people have the opportunity to be part of the future of building and construction,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“To achieve this, new thinking is required to enable the industry and education providers to enhance pathways from school to apprenticeships and into rewarding careers in the industry,” he said.

“This must be complemented by a more flexible industrial relations system,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

Tighter rules for foreign investors misses the main game Proposals to impose tighter rules on foreign investors in real estate completely miss the main game.

“There are many serious challenges confronting the residential building sector but foreign investment is not one of them,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“The real issue is the need for less regulation in an overregulated residential building sector,” he said.

“There is widespread agreement that increasing the supply of new housing stock is the key to tackling affordability pressures and allowing more first home buyers into the market,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“Less red tape is fundamental to improving housing affordability and to broadening the range of housing choices available to meet the needs of the community such as liveable housing for our aging population and more social housing,” he said.

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“The new rules proposed in the Parliamentary Economics Committee Report into Foreign Investment in Real Estate would fundamentally undermine and dilute the policy reform efforts of achieving a broader range of housing options,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“The adoption of these proposals would risk undermining the outstanding work of the Government, particularly the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister the Hon. Frydenberg MP, to slash the red tape burden at all levels of government,” he said.

“The issue of non-compliance by foreign investors is a serious one but this is an issue for better compliance efforts and not increased regulations or fees,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“A serious effort to tackle housing affordability should also include reform of the inflexible industrial relations system which contributes unnecessary costs to the construction of apartments,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

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Master Builder News

DEPUTY PREMIER JOHN RAU, Minister for Planning

Coordinator General unlocks 15 potential new projects Government’s coordinator-general has declared 15 of the Peregrine Group’s On The Run stores to be assessed by the Development Assessment Commission (DAC).

Planning Minister John Rau said each of these projects is an investment of over $3 million and will employ between 15-50 people and create around 100 construction jobs while they are being built.

“The Coordinator-General role was expanded to unlock potential for development and projects tied up in red tape and approval processes,” he said.

“This approach is about providing a single and independent assessment body, the DAC, to be a consistent point of contact for these repeatable assessment processes.

“We are committed to ensuring roadblocks to development are removed. These changes will help make it easier for people to invest in projects, boosting jobs and our State’s economy.”

“The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure have undertaken preliminary consultation with all affected Councils and they will also be involved in the DAC assessment process of these 15 On The Run stores.”

The Peregrine Group is a significant investor in the State and currently operates 112 On The Run stores in South Australia, employing in excess of 2000 people.

Mr Rau said the Coordinator-General has the regulatory capacity to declare projects valued over $3 million to be of economic significance and to be assessed by the independent DAC. These projects go through the normal assessment process.

“The Coordinator-General has also declared another 6 projects for assessment by the DAC,” he said.

“These are Wilderness School development, two Life Care aged/ residential facilities an Aldi supermarket, the Tailem Bend Motorsport Park and a shopping centre expansion in Mount Baker.”

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“Since Mr Hallion was appointed to the position of Coordinator-General he has met with over 50 significant investors covering a wide range of uses such as retail, commercial, aged care, affordable housing and industrial projects, to better understand their projects and blockages they face. These discussions to date have revealed over 120 projects in total worth over $2 billion.”

List of the 15 On The Run store locations declared for assessment by the DAC: 1. Corner Main South and Port Road, Aldinga 2. 390 Fullarton Road, Fullarton 3. 328 Salisbury Highway, Salisbury Downs 4. Corner Senate and Balmoral Roads, Port Pirie 5. 212 to 216 Murray Street, Tanunda 6. 20A Main North Road, Thorngate 7. 134-136 Anzac Highway, Glandore 8. 1-77 Globe Derby Drive, Globe Derby Park 9. 19 Francis Street, Kadina 10. 1 Mildred Street, Kapunda 11. 50 Bookpumong Road, Loxton 12. 665 Golden Grove Road, Surrey Downs 13. Corner of Main North Road (National Highway One) and Public Road, Port Augusta 14. 177-181 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge 15. 21-23 Penola Road, Mount Gambier.

“The Coordinator-General uses these powers by exception, preferring to work through issues with Councils and for Councils to retain the assessment and decision making function.”

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DEPUTY PREMIER JOHN RAU, Minister for Planning

Prime land close to the city released for new development The State Government will partner with the private sector to transform land at Glenside into a diverse, thriving community.

Planning Minister John Rau said the State Government would seek community input to develop a shared vision for the 17.1 hectare site.

“The land at Glenside represents a unique and important opportunity of significant scale,” he said.

“This land is within 2km of the CBD and could accommodate between 800 and 1000 homes with the ultimate density determined by the master planning process with input from the community.

“Development on the site must respond to both the site’s character and its many locational advantages, and be done in consultation with the community.”

Renewal SA will be seeking a private sector partner by expression of interest in early 2015.

“This partnership will plan and deliver a high quality mixed use development at Glenside that respects the site’s heritage and environmental features.

Mixed signs for the South Australian building and construction industry South Australia’s building and construction sector continues to face volatile conditions with few signs of a consistent recovery.

Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last month reported $1.35 billion of new private construction in South Australia in the December 2014 quarter, up 5.5 per cent from the preceding quarter and 9.3 per cent from a year earlier.

Master Builders SA CEO John Stokes welcomed the positive signs but said anecdotal reports still cast a long shadow.

“It’s always good to see an uplift but we would be hesitant about taking this as a sign of a persistent recovery,” he said.

“Residential construction is up about 7 per cent from five years ago, while alterations and additions are 7 per cent less than the levels of five years ago. Many members are telling us they are facing a slow market with significant pressure on margins, and that’s definitely reflected in South Australian housing approval figures.

“Building and construction is one of the state’s leading employers and biggest industries, so we expect swings and roundabouts, but we

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“This is a great opportunity to create a diverse and innovative medium to high density community that showcases integration of a range of uses such as residential, shops and offices and high quality public spaces.

“We will begin with an Open Day in February when the community will have the opportunity to explore the site and provide input into the working vision for the site.”

Once a private sector partner is chosen, Renewal SA and the development partner will develop a master plan for the site. This will provide further opportunities for community input.

The redevelopment of the 17.1 hectare site will be delivered over a number of years, with master planning during the second half of 2015 and site works likely to begin in 2016.

Heritage buildings, including The Elms and former laundry on the site, will be retained.

JOHN STOKES, Chief Executive Officer

would also like to see a more constant cycle of growth to support jobs in the sector.”

Housing approvals fell 23 per cent in November 2014 compared to the same time five years earlier, while the value of those approvals fell 40 per cent.

Mr Stokes said the construction data showed the private sector was responsible for 73.4 per cent of total construction work in South Australia, the best result since March 2009.

“The value of work done in the sector has grown since 2009, so the private sector is pleased to have the opportunity to find the work, but the expected wind-down resulting from the finalisation of the New Royal Adelaide Hospital – the State’s biggest project to date – will no doubt start showing up in coming quarters,” he said.

“We will be very pleased to see the State Government move ahead with its proposal to rebuild the State’s public sector housing stock. That project is likely to give the building and construction sector the boost it is looking for.”

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PREMIER JAY WEATHERILL

Major projects continue to flow across the state Premier Jay Weatherill has released the 2014-15 Major Developments Directory detailing 326 South Australian projects worth $94.7 billion underway or in the pipeline.

Mr Weatherill said the developments listed in this year’s directory demonstrate investor confidence in South Australia’s future.

“Independent modelling by the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies estimates that the total number of new direct and indirect new jobs resulting from 84 of these new projects will peak at 10,400 jobs in 2015-16, should they all proceed,” Mr Weatherill said.

“And 65 projects listed in last year’s directory and worth more than $3.5 billion are now completed.”

Of the 326 projects listed in this year’s directory, 88 were new projects including: • North South Corridor - Darlington Upgrade - $620 million • Playford Council’s Elizabeth CBD redevelopment - $400 million • Flinders University Plaza, Redevelopment and Student Hub project - $63 million • SA Water Aldinga Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Upgrade $62.86 million • Victor Smorgon Group, Como Glasshouse Expansion (d’VineRipe) - $42 million • Beerenberg expansion and upgrade - $20 million Of the $94.6 billion value, more than one-third (nearly 38 per cent) comes from the minerals and energy resources sector.

“These are projects that are operating businesses, education facilities training the next generation of students and graduates, or hard and soft infrastructure serving the needs of our businesses and communities,” Mr Weatherill said.

“These projects promise to continue this South Australia’s long history in supplying the minerals and energy sources required by communities all over the world.

“Despite the economic challenges being faced by some investors, minerals and energy projects operating in South Australia produced resources valued at a record $7.5 billion in 2013-14, up by more than 20 per cent in dollar terms than in the previous year.

“My message to the global business community is that South Australia is open for business – from within our own state, from across Australia, from around the world.”

GAIL GAGO, Minister for Business Services and Consumers

Do your homework before hiring a tradie; be wary of door knockers South Australians are warned to be wary of door-to-door traders who offer to inspect homes unsolicited and then demand high amounts of cash to complete repairs.

Business Services and Consumers Minister Gail Gago reiterated recent advice against hiring tradesmen who show up at your front door.

“Consumer and Business Services (CBS) recently received reports of a suspicious group of male tradesman operating in the inner-southern suburbs of Adelaide.

“In this particular sighting, three males targeted an elderly couple at their home by offering to undertake a roof inspection. They then offered a ‘discount’ price of $9,000 to complete the roof repairs identified.

“The matter is currently being investigated.

“South Australians should be cautious of door-to-door traders requesting large amounts of money upfront, and offering immediate services in return for immediate cash payment.

“Consumers are warned if they employ an unlicensed trader they will more than likely end up with a poor quality and overpriced job.

“Residents are entitled to ask door knockers to leave and are advised not to hand over any money,” Ms Gago said.

CBS has issued a number of warnings in recent months about reported sightings of travelling conmen and will continue to do so in the interests of protecting consumers.

“I encourage anybody who is interested in getting work completed around their home to use licensed and reputable tradespeople and to obtain more than one quotation to ensure they pay a fair price.

“Ensure you do your homework before engaging a tradesperson. You can check that they are licensed to do the job using the CBS online licensing register,” she said.

Under Australian Consumer Law, consumers are entitled to warranty, repair, refund or replacement in the event of a problem arising. If you engage a licensed trader, the consumer is more likely to be able to obtain repairs under warranty.

Consumers are entitled to a 10-day cooling off period for uninvited offers, during which time the trader cannot provide any goods or services or accept any payment for transactions over $100.

Individuals convicted of breaches under the law could face a maximum fine of $220,000; a corporation would face a maximum fine of $1.1 million.

For more information about your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, or to report a suspected trader, contact CBS on 131 882 or visit www.cbs.sa.gov.au.

To view the 2014/15 Major Developments Directory: www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/mdd.

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Clause 33.1(ii) provides that: Where an employer and a majority of employees at an enterprise agree, another day may be substituted for the nominated industry rostered day of.

Clause 33.1(vi) provides that: Except where an agreement has been reached (to take an alternative RDO or to bank an RDO) the prescribed RDO or any substituted day may be worked where it is required by the employer and such work is necessary: • To allow other employees to be employed productively; or • To carry out out-of-hours maintenance; or • In the case of unforseen delays to a project In which case, in addition to accrued entitlements, the employee will be paid penalty rates as prescribed for Saturday work.

The RDO’s outlined above only apply to the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 and do not necessarily apply to an Enterprise Agreement approved by the Fair Work Commission.

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Training JOHN STOKES, Chief Executive Officer

Training the future: a big responsibility for a new Minister The “debarnacalisation” underpinning Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s December Ministerial reshuffle overshadowed a significant transfer of power of vital importance to South Australia’s future.

On its face, the promotion of Senator Simon Birmingham to the role of Assistance Minister for Education and Training raises South Australia’s profile in Parliamentary discussions, giving us hope that the many factors impacting our state will be better understood and appreciated. It also creates a stronger connection between governments of different stripes at different levels.

But one small transfer of Ministerial responsibility was underplayed amongst the talk of barnacles.

Vocational training has long been managed by Industry Minister Ian MacFarlane. The reasoning was clear: vocational training delivers skills demanded by industry, so the arrangement should deliver skilled, employable candidates for sustainable jobs. As the body representing South Australia’s third-largest employing sector, we clearly support such an outcome.

However, there is a real risk that the transfer of responsibility for vocational training to the Education portfolio could have some unintended consequences that might impact on the delivery of candidates for sustainable jobs.

Vocational training is too important to be lost amongst the broader educational reforms, but Senator Birmingham is unlikely to let his passion for the sector be lost so easily amongst the other demands of the portfolio.

The business sectors will likely look for a clear signal that this is the case and it is important that any doubts are carefully managed.

Businesses, governments and households invested about $2.3 billion on vocational training across the country in 2013. In the immediate term, that training delivers clear benefit to the person undertaking the training and also the business investing in that training.

But training is about more than the immediate hit. Persons undertaking training are more likely to improve their own position and grow the businesses to which they contribute. That growth creates future jobs, most of which will be filled by South Australians. Finally, a commitment to training gives confidence to employers that they can retain staff, and to young South Australians that they are valued and can find meaningful career options in their home state rather than emigrating.

The national benefit has been calculated at $20.4 billion.

The importance of the link between vocational training and our state’s future really cannot be understated.

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Senator Birmingham has signalled early he appreciates this connection, saying South Australia “needs to be a focus for effective training policies for new hobs in the industries of the future”.

The health of the building and construction sector is intimately tied to the health of the South Australian economy. At a time when manufacturing and defence are suffering from the effects of a massive structural change, we need to ensure that construction remains strong.

South Australia is already showcasing innovations of which the sector can be proud, and many of those can be traced back to builders who learned the basics from a vocational training course.

Diluting the connection between industry and vocational training remains a concern for the future of the training sector and the jobs it connects with. As a Senator for South Australia, Mr Birmingham has a clear mandate to represent the interests of his electorate.

As the new Minister with responsibility for vocational training, he now also has the power to get the best outcomes for future voters. We look forward to working with him to do just that.

As reported in The Advertiser 26 January 2015

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Register Super Early and Save $300 The Master Builders biennial National Conference is heading to the Gold Coast in November, what will undoubtedly be the industry event of the year once again.

Unlike many traditional industry conference that have a program full of just technical sessions the Building Australia conference stands out amongst the rest.

The Master Builders National Conference ‘Building Australia’ focuses on leadership and assisting members to make informed decisions in continuing to grow their business whilst developing and maintaining strong leadership attributes within their business ethos. With high profile speakers that will examine the building industry outlook and topics relevant to today’s building and construction industry.

The conference program and registration including partners and social program will launch in mid-May along with a Super Early Bird end of financial year special registration price.

Super Early Bird $770, 20 May to 30 June, Save $300 on the Standard rate by registering super early! www.masterbuilders.com.au/Events/national-conference The Master Builders Excellence in Building and Construction Awards will be presented as part of the National Conference on the Saturday evening as the grand finale to an exciting conference on the Gold Coast…………We look forward to seeing you there!

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Finance PETER JONES, Chief Economist

Finance flows continue to underpin residential building resurgence “In contrast to the lift in headline owner occupied commitments, lending to build new dwellings was muted in December however finance flows will continue to underpin resurgence in residential building,” Peter Jones said.

Data released by the ABS show the total number of owner occupied housing finance commitments was up a seasonally adjusted 2.7 per cent in December. Commitments for construction rose by 0.8 per cent but those for purchase of new dwellings fell by -1.8 per cent resulting in combined ‘new’ commitments being unchanged over the month.

“Builders will be reassured by the 8.7 per cent rise in owner occupied commitments for ‘new’ dwellings in calendar year 2014 compared to the previous year, another healthy annual increase following strong increases in 2013 and 2012,” he said.

“Investor housing commitments for the construction of dwellings rose sharply in December, with the total for calendar year 2014 up 17 per cent on 2013.”

“Yet to be reflected in the data, the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates in February will flow through to the housing market working to release pent-up demand and providing a further boost to residential building activity,” Peter Jones said.

Rates cut a boost for non-residential builders

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Master Builders Australia welcomes the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut official interest rates by one quarter of a percentage point, particularly in the light of waning confidence in the still fragile Australian economy.

“The rates cut should help reboot confidence and ensure the building and construction industry can play a key role in rebalancing the economy,” Peter Jones said.

“The RBA’s decision will benefit the housing market even as residential builders enjoy a solid uplift in activity driven by pent-up demand,” he said.

“Commercial builders will particularly welcome the RBA’s move to lower rates as non-residential building continues to suffer from the effects of weak business investment,” Peter Jones said.

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Awards

2015 New and Improved Building Excellence Awards In line with the Master Builders strategy of continuous improvement we have undertaken a complete review of the Building Excellence Awards and based on feedback from our members, we have made some significant changes and improvements for 2015. These include: Online Entry - All submissions to the Building Excellence Awards will now be completed online. The online Entry Form will provide members with a step-by-step guide to compiling your entries, including the ability to save and finish them at a later date. We’re anticipating that this new system will provide an easier, more manageable and streamlined submission process. Enter online via the Master Builders web site at mbasa.com.au. There’s still time to enter, but be quick.

Categories - Minor revisions have been made to some of the award categories to ensure they meet industry needs. This includes pricing bracket changes to the Display Home category and a limit of three (3) entries per sub-category.

Judges - We are excited to have some new Judges join the panel in 2015 and they add to the expert knowledge and experience covering all sectors of the building industry.

Entry Guide - As the submission process will be online, there is an accompanying entry guide that outlines relevant information regarding the Awards, including cost, categories and category descriptions, conditions of entry, submission requirements and hints and tips to help you successfully prepare your online submission.

Criteria - A detailed list of criteria for every category is also available on the Master Builders web site and we suggest you use this as a checklist when compiling your submission.

The Master Builders Building Excellence Awards are the most recognised and respected awards open to builders in South Australia and winning a Building Excellence Award brings with it many competitive business advantages. We trust the changes and improvements will assist you with your submissions and look forward to seeing you at the awards ceremony on Friday August 14th at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Tickets to the event can also be booked on line. For further information email awards@mbasa.com.au

Adelaide’s newest legal practice opens its doors Protecting and enforcing the rights of the building industry Sean Richter, Director

Master Builders SA has announced the launch of its new independent full service legal practice, MBASA Legal, specifically tailored to meet the legal requirements of the building and construction industry.

Highly competitive rates are on offer to Master Builders SA members, with non-members also able to take advantage of the new law firm.

More than 30 years’ legal experience Contact MBASA Legal on 08 8122 4990 or email enquiries@mbasalegal.com.au for further information or advice.

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Legal RICHARD CALVER, Acting Chief Executive Officer

Enforcement of Building Code good news The new approach to enforcing the rule of law on construction sites announced by the construction industry watchdog will boost confidence in the construction industry and help ensure government funded community infrastructure projects can be delivered for a reasonable cost to taxpayers.

“Master Builders Australia welcomes Fair Work Building and Construction’s (FWBC) move to implement a new regime of site inspections and compulsory audits under the Building Code 2013, which was introduced by the Gillard Government, to target unlawful behaviour on the ground,” Richard Calver said.

FWBC is commencing this strategy after working with the industry throughout 2014 conducting voluntary audits.

“Despite the millions in fines imposed on the CFMEU for unlawful behaviour and current court actions launched by FWBC in response to the union’s allegedly unlawful conduct, their behaviour appear largely unchanged. The Interim Report of the Royal Commission into trade union governance and corruption cited the example of CFMEU secondary boycotts against Boral that continue despite court orders restraining the union,” he said.

“Master Builders continues to urge Senators to pass the legislation restoring the Australian Building and Construction Commission and the Building Code 2014 which will hold all participants in the building and construction industry to higher standards of behaviour resulting in a more productive industry and ensure the community benefits from more and better value hospitals, schools and roads,” Richard Calver said.

“However, while this pragmatic and evidence-based reform continues to be stalled in the Senate, Master Builders is concerned that instances of building union industrial thuggery go unchecked and FWBC is to be commended for making the most of its inadequate powers to target on-site conduct that is in breach of the current Code including in the areas of right of entry, freedom of association, requirements for sub-contractors to have a particular workplace arrangement and agreement making,” he said.

“Building and construction is a key growth industry and major employer that is increasingly helping to fill the gap in economic activity left by the waning resources boom. Ensuring that building unions follow the rest of the community in adhering to the rule of law ensures that the additional unwarranted costs of more expensive schools, hospitals and other vital infrastructure will not be borne by taxpayers,” Richard Calver said.

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Legal

WILHELM HARNISCH, National Chief Exectuive Officer

Community to benefit from rule of law on construction sites The need for a stronger construction industry watchdog is demonstrated by the latest evidence of the spread of building union thuggery across Australia.

“A record number of legal actions against the CFMEU by Fair Work Building and Construction in 2014 confirms despite its best efforts the FWBC lacks the necessary powers to keep a lid on industrial unlawfulness in the construction industry,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“The resurgence in thuggish industrial behaviour by the CFMEU would likely have led to further court action by FWBC had it not been hamstrung from the moment it was established to succeed the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) by significantly weaker powers than its predecessor,” he said.

“The maximum level of fines that may be imposed for proven breaches was cut by two thirds. The range of circumstances in which industrial action is unlawful and attracts penalties has narrowed, in that the FWBC inspectorate enforces the flawed Fair Work Act, whilst the ABCC administered industry specific laws,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“Parties are no longer forbidden to apply “undue pressure” to make, vary or terminate an agreement. The definition of building work has been narrowed to exclude work performed off-site, thus limiting the ambit of the inspectorate’s authority,” he said.

“Additionally, FWBC is powerless to intervene where legal proceedings have already been commenced by another party and where litigation on the same subject has been discontinued because the building industry parties have ‘settled’ their differences. The latter is especially egregious as it has potentially resulted in the union coercing builders and contractors to settle legal action,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

“The Heydon Royal Commission last year heard evidence of alleged unlawfulness by the union and its officials and the Commission’s Interim Report echoed Master Builders’ observation that the CFMEU does not regard itself as being bound by the same standards of behaviour as does the rest of the community,” he said.

“A clear example of this situation is the alleged black banning of Boral by the CFMEU. The CFMEU, by consciously stepping outside the accepted community standards of behaviour impose a cost on taxpayers by substantially increasing the cost of schools, hospitals and other community infrastructure,” Wilhelm Harnisch said.

Master Builders calls on Senators to consider this evidence when next voting on bills to restore the powers of the ABCC.

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Legal

MBA SA Legal An Introduction Master Builders SA members can now turn to their own law firm to protect and enforce their rights – at Adelaide’s most competitive price.

CEO John Stokes said MBA SA Legal offered the value of more than 30 years’ combined legal experience covering industrial relations, commercial and criminal law.

“MBA SA Legal is focused on delivering the best value, skills and experience for members,” he said.

“We have some of Adelaide’s best talent in industrial relations and commercial law at the heart of this firm, with a depth of experience that understands the commercial and industrial realities that members face.

“We want to invest in the future growth of member businesses by offering the best advice at the best price; this is a firm established for members, so there is simply no need to charge Eastern Seaboard rates for short-term gain.”

MBA SA Legal Director Sean Richter has more than 20 years’ experience as a barrister and solicitor, acting in industrial, civil and criminal matters before South Australian courts, Fair Work Australia, the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Court, the Workers’ Compensation Tribunal and the Industrial Court and Commission.

Sean said MBA SA Legal would be a full-service firm, drawing on the depth and breadth of its experienced staff.

“Member businesses don’t just have issues relating to Enterprise Bargaining Agreements – they have disputes about employment matters, contracts, building disputes and WHS issues,” he said.

“There is no reason why we shouldn’t be looking after all of the legal interests of our members, whether it is a dispute, an investigation, debt recovery, insolvency or a DUI. “I’m excited about this. It’s a firm that is focused on protecting and enforcing member interests, not the other way around.”

MBA SA Legal Senior Associate John Vozzo has successfully disputed stamp duty claims of up to $20 million, investigated claims of professional errors in the construction of one of South Australia’s largest infrastructure projects and acted in a series of business sales worth tens of millions of dollars.

He said his commercial experience would complement Sean’s industrial background to meet the needs of all members, from sole traders to Tier One. “Growing businesses need their service providers to meet increasingly complex commercial demands,” he said.

“We have that experience. Establishing MBA SA Legal now lets us do that for all members, with the protection of legal professional privilege and strong commercial capacity.”

Advice South Australia’s building and construction industry faces fundamental changes to the way businesses operate in the year ahead, MBA SA Legal says.

Progress claims and standard form contracts are two areas likely to change, Senior Associate John Vozzo said.

“Changes to Security of Payment legislation expected over the next few months may allow every invoice to be treated as being subject to the legislation. This might cut red tape, but it is also going to place greater demands on head contractor cash flow and may also increase disputes,” he said.

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Sean Richter MBASA Legal Director (left) with John Vozzo MBASA Legal Senior Associate

“It could fundamentally change how all building contractors run their businesses.”

The move to AS11000 will also introduce new terms to standard contracts.

“This will only affect future contracts, but it’s a new series of terms that businesses need to grapple with. We’re ready for them,” he said.

The entire landscape is changing for Return to Work legislation from July 1 – meaning the potential for higher costs, Director Sean Richter said.

“Businesses may be pleased with a two-year limit on compensation claims, but a change to the definition and limitation on secondary claims could see businesses paying more in insurance premiums,” he said.

“Similarly with the way the revised Act deems certain work relationships to be employment rather than contracting – there is a real risk that businesses will incur higher costs if the situation isn’t correctly structured.”

Sean said potential changes may bring some relief, including the ability of businesses to use third party return to work contractors rather than employ someone directly.

“It’s a service you use when you need it – not a cost that detracts from growing your business.”

MBA SA Legal is an independent legal practice offering the best advice at a significantly reduced rate for members. Sean and John can be contacted at enquiries@mbasalegal.com.au or 08 8122 4990 to discuss your legal matters.

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Industrial Relations JOHN RAU, Minister for Planning

Appointments to new South Australian Employment Tribunal

CFMEU officials fined $152k for forcing their way onto Adelaide worksite

Two deputy presidents have been appointed to assist South Australian Employment Tribunal President Judge Bill Jennings to set up the newly formed Tribunal. They will also help the transition to the new Tribunal from the current Workers Compensation Tribunal.

Industrial Relations Minister John Rau said the new Tribunal was established in conjunction with the introduction of the new Return to Work Act. “The South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) will supersede the current Workers Compensation Tribunal from 1 July next year,” he said.

“The SAET has the potential to be a ‘one stop shop’ for employment related matters. I expect a further stream or streams of the tribunal may be established during the course of 2015, consequent upon other possible reforms.

“Two new Deputy Presidents, Mark Calligeros and Steven Dolphin, will be appointed both to the SAET and Workers Compensation Tribunal effective 1 February 2015.

“They are being appointed to both assist with the establishment phase and the anticipated additional work load as the old Tribunal winds up and the new one comes on line.”

Mr Rau said the new Deputy Presidents were both experienced lawyers (as required by the Act) with extensive experience in the area of industrial relations and workers compensation.

“Mr Calligeros is Partner at Minter Ellison Lawyers, and has close to 30 years’ experience in the field including conducting matters before the Industrial Relations Court, District, Supreme and High Courts.

“Mr Dolphin is a Principal at Lieschke & Weatherill Lawyers and has practised in employment and labour law, industrial relations law and workers compensation law across many courts including the Federal Court and Fair Work Commission.

“The new Tribunal will be up and running from July 1 2015.”

ABC News 3 October 2014

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The construction union and five of its officials have been fined $152,000 after admitting they forced their way onto a worksite in Adelaide's CBD in March 2014.

The Federal Court found the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) officials entered the C-Bus construction site in Flinders Street without giving 24 hours' notice.

The site manager told CFMEU state secretary Aaron Cartledge (from building company Hansen and Yuncken) he was not allowed on site because he had failed to give notice.

Mr Cartledge then told the site manager "You have to do what you have to do and we are going to do what we want to do", and entered the site.

CFMEU organiser Brendan Pitt - who had travelled from Victoria to join his Adelaide colleagues - said, "You are making a big mistake for stopping our entry. There will be trouble".

Mr Pitt and CFMEU organiser Jim O'Connor then used physical force against the site supervisor to gain access to the site.

After the physical altercation Mr Pitt said, "You've just made things a hell of a lot harder for you now".

In his judgement Justice John Mansfield said the union had a significant history of non-compliance with the provisions of industrial legislation.

"I have remarked upon the fact that each of the individual respondents' conduct indicates that each [with the exception one official] simply did not care about complying with the entry provisions," he said.

Fair Work Building and Construction director Nigel Hadgkiss said Right of Entry laws must be obeyed.

"People who do not respect the rule of law must expect there will be consequences," Mr Hadgkiss said.

"Senior officers of the CFMEU, such as Mr Pitt and Mr Cartledge, should be well aware of their obligations under the Fair Work Act. "A Right of Entry permit is a privilege, not a licence to act above the law."

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Industrial Relations

IAN MARKOS, Director of Policy

National campaign against intimidation and bullying Master Builders SA has joined a national campaign to convince crossbench Senators of the need to reinstate the Australian Building Construction Commission.

The campaign, spearheaded by Master Builders Australia, began this month with national advertisements asking the Senators to understand that rejecting the ABCC would represent an act against the best interests of the community and ultimately lead to a rise in bullying and intimidation.

A letter from National President Trevor Evans highlights the impact of the unlawful behaviour of some unions.

“Master Builders calls on the crossbench Senators to publicly express disgust at the CFMEU thugs who bully and intimidate fellow construction workers, builders, contractors and young apprentices in the Senator’s home states and often their own communities,” the letter says.

It’s a timely call.

Fair Work Building Construction has been actively investigating and prosecuting cases of industrial thuggery, lodging and winning actions against union unlawful behaviour. The Federal Court has levied penalties of hundreds of thousands of dollars for such behaviour – funds that have come directly from union members and their fees.

And there are signs that this approach is having a positive impact.

The construction sector lost 3.9 days per 1000 employees across the country in the December 2014 quarter, down from 18 days recorded in the September 2014, according to data released this month by the Australian Bureau of Statistics – but still remained the highest source of industrial disputes across all sectors on a per capita basis.

Disputes data for South Australia was too low to be released, pointing toward a healthy state in the sector.

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This downward trend may soon slow and reverse if the proposed return of the ABCC fails, and matters may soon accelerate.

The powers of the FWBC are subject to a sunset clause that ends in May. The Senate’s current position on the ABCC provides an early indication as to the success or otherwise of the extension of those powers, regardless of their apparent success in reducing unlawful behaviour in the construction sector.

This isn’t a one-way street. FWBC is focused on policing unlawful behaviour, regardless of its source. Business owners who engage in such practices are also in the spotlight in the interests of providing the best and safest possible workplaces.

But there is a broader objective, especially at a time when many businesses are facing slowing demand and questions are being raised over the future of the South Australian economy.

Businesses and workers alike want a stable environment to provide job security and job creation. Unlawful disputes send the wrong message and, particularly when they involve harassment, actively threaten any business wanting to invest in the State.

The fact that the national construction sector still posted the highest number of days lost per 1000 employees across all sectors is a warning sign – we need to secure current Federal legislative arrangements relating to the FWBC beyond their May sunset clause if people want to invest in jobs and job creation.

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Technical

BRENDON CORBY, Development and Technical Manager

Variation regulations – status quo Quick action from the State Government has given builders a shortterm fix for a growing problem, but questions remain over whether it provides a long-term solution.

Two decisions of the Environment, Resources and Development Court last year prompted councils to require full development applications for minor variations – including fees – and also to limit a private certifier’s ability to approve a land division in addition to the power to grant development plan consent.

The impact was widely acknowledged to be an unintended consequence of the decision, but members reported an increasingly “risk averse” attitude by council planners that demanded new applications, causing delays and higher costs on affected builds.

In the year’s first parliamentary sitting week, the State Government introduced the Development (Assessment) Variation Regulations 2015 to reverse the impact of these decisions. The regulations allow the relevant authority to not require a development authority “if the variations are considered minor”, and to define the making of development plan consent for a land division giving effect to an approved residential code dwelling a complying form of development. The regulations were gazetted on February 12, 2015. Initial industry feedback has been cautious.

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A certifier considered the changes to be “around the mark” but raised doubts over whether council planning officers would consider all variations to have planning implications – and therefore consider themselves the relevant authority for determining the changes.

The assessment of land divisions remains contentious, given that the process for multiple dwellings and land division will determine whether the system works. Private certifiers are likely to look at the final development rather than focus on terminology, and so an appropriate approach is likely to confirm the characterisation prior to lodgement.

However, an authority could still apply the requirements in a strict fashion – thereby negating the intention of the amending regulations.

This is likely to be of significant concern for land surveyor applications to the Development Assessment Commission.

The exact nature of the new processes are yet to be detailed, and there remain concerns that this uncertainty may introduce a new area for planning confusion. This is the real risk for the industry and one that Master Builders SA will continue to police.

Members affected by the regulations or with suggestions on necessary changes should contact Development and Technical Manager Brendon Corby at bcorby@mbasa.com.au.

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Housing

MINISTER ZOE BETTISON, Minister for Social Housing

Housing SA opens its doors to students learning construction Social housing minister Zoe Bettison has commended the Salisbury High School students who have fully renovated two homes as part of their vocational studies in 2014.

The Minister toured the homes at a celebration marking the 24th Housing SA property to be renovated as part of the Doorways2Construction program.

“Since 2002, the Doorways2Construction program has renovated two Housing SA properties each year, giving high school vocational education and training (VET) students the opportunity to learn more about construction.

“This program is a partnership between Salisbury High School, the Construction Industry Training Board, Housing SA and the Department for Education and Child Development and encourages young people to consider building and construction as a career option.

“Over the past 12 years, the program has delivered positive outcomes for both students and Housing SA tenants.

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“So far, 24 Housing SA properties have been renovated to bring them up to modern standards, including the installation of new bathrooms and kitchens, and replacement of old windows and driveways.

“It has given the tenants a more modern home to live in and given the students the opportunity to gain hands on experience not available in the classroom,” Ms Bettison said.

In 2014, 55 high school students participated in the program, including nine females and ten Aboriginal students.

Of those, 30 are continuing on a construction career path in 2015, in the fields of carpentry, bricklaying and plumbing.

“The Doorways2Construction program is an example of how industry, government, registered training organisations and schools can work together to achieve outstanding results for our young people.

“The students involved in this program have received a valuable head start on their road to secure and rewarding employment,” Ms Bettison said.

Participants in the program are students 15 years or older from northern suburbs state secondary schools, as well as a small number of students from private schools.

On completion of the program, students can continue their construction pathway in Year 12 at the Salisbury High School Trade Training Centre.

The Master Builders has been the long term Registered Training Organisation assisting Salisbury High School in delivering the program and have been delight with partnership’s positive outcomes for the industry, school and especially the students.

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Housing

JOHN STOKES, Chief Executive Officer

Much needed housing investment for all South Australians The renewal of South Australia’s social housing stocks is a welcome boost both for those that need them and the industry that builds the homes.

Chief executive John Stokes said the project - beginning with a commitment to renew 4500 homes within 10km of the city by 2020 - would demand the highest standards of South Australia’s building and construction sector.

“Social housing is one of the most important investments we can make. It protects the families and people who need protection but cannot afford it, and provides that protection for decades. It requires and demands the highest possible standards,” he said.

“The State Government has long had a commitment to the renewal of South Australia’s social housing, but this will jump-start that evolution at a time when the housing industry is crying out for more work. It will help the people who need housing and the people that build them.”

Mr Stokes said Master Builders SA would look forward to seeing the full details of the program but the significant investment would require builders to make sure their own compliance was up to the task.

“The State Government and Renewal SA are likely to have significant requirements for any business interested in taking part, whether they are demolition companies, asbestos removalists, builders, plasterers, painters, and so on.”

“Businesses have missed these opportunities before because they have underestimated the time and detailed requirements of these lengthy, technical documents. We urge our members to contact us for help – we can easily complete these on your behalf quickly to make sure you have the best opportunity of being part of this project.”

Mr Stokes said the investment would likely assist the construction sector as it coped with falling demand, according to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing South Australian building approvals 23 per cent lower than the same time five years ago.

“We have previously called for the State Government to invest in the sector and the jobs it represents,” he said.

“This commitment does just that, while delivering much-needed shelter for those in need.”

PETER JONES, Master Builders Chief Economist

Highest ever approvals point to looming housing boom The latest building approvals show that Australia has recorded more than 200,000 dwelling approvals for the first time ever.

“The ABS building approval figures released in early February show 200,814 approvals in 2014, support Master Builders forecast of a looming residential building boom in 2015, and challenge preconceptions that the approvals growth cycle had peaked,” Peter Jones said.

“The slight fall back in approvals for December 2014 of 3.3 per cent seasonally adjusted came after the spikes seen in October and November 2014 of 11.9 and 7.7 per cent seasonally adjusted and strongly positive trend growth,” he said.

“The historic high is being driven by the boom in apartment building in Sydney and Melbourne that shows no immediate sign of abating,” he said.

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“Builder confidence will be boosted by the strengthening pipeline of work that will drive much needed job creation and investment in both the industry and the wider economy,” Peter Jones said.

“The boom in approvals will eventually flow through to increased housing supply and work to help ease affordability pressures,” he said.

“However, urgent reforms to remove the shackles of poor land release strategies, inefficient developer charges/ infrastructure levies as well as poor planning and development programs are needed if the housing upturn is to gain further traction,” Peter Jones said.

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WHS News

JOHN STOKES, Chief Executive Officer

Proud safety record South Australian contractors and builders can proudly boast of having one of the best records across the country when it comes to both worker safety and low rates of industrial disputes, achievements that can be tied to our industry’s focus on safety as a premier concern.

It is therefore easy to dismiss claims by CFMEU federal secretary Dave Noonan of local contractors’ “poor record” (“Adelaide at centre of battle between Federal Government and building unions over worksites”, The Advertiser, 15/1/15.)

As recent Federal Court decisions show, the CFMEU is increasingly using safety as a weapon of industrial unrest and abuse, findings that are corroborated by the current Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance.

South Australia cannot afford increasing unrest controlled by interstate union leaders; our economy needs everyone to focus on achieving

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the best outcomes that lead towards growing a healthy economy and jobs for this and future generations.

Most importantly, we should not tolerate any compromise to worker safety. Concerns about “poor (safety) records” should be raised properly so they can be investigated and resolved promptly to avoid any injury. If, instead, the threat of union activity is being used to bolster membership at the risk of underlying safety, then those abusing such power need to be rejected by the very movement that purports to protect their workers.

We remain committed to working constructively with businesses and workers to build a stronger economy – and to do so safely.

As reported in The Advertiser 15 January 2015

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WHS News

Smoke alarm maintenance and testing The SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) strongly encourages the maintenance and testing of smoke alarms in all residential properties to ensure that this life-saving warning device is operational at all times.

Maintenance and testing is a very simple and straightforward procedure. The SA Metropolitan Fire Service recommends the following maintenance regime for domestic smoke alarms: • Smoke alarms should be tested every month by pushing the test button; this test can be included in lease contracts as a tenant responsibility but should also be undertaken by the property manager during routine property inspections. In most situations the test button can be reached and pressed with a broom handle or equivalent.

• Smoke alarms should be cleaned at least every 6 months by vacuuming around the outside of the casing and vents.

• Smoke alarms with 9v batteries or 9v battery backups should have the battery changed annually or if the alarm emits a low batterywarning chirp.

• Smoke alarms should be replaced when they reach 10 years of age.

The use of aerosol “smoke” testing is not necessary and is not required as a test procedure for domestic smoke alarms under the Australian Standard 3786 – the standard with which domestic smoke alarms must comply. Its use will deposit pollutants on the smoke alarm sensor that over time will actually reduce the service life of the smoke alarm.

In South Australia legislation and regulations stipulate that all houses built since 1995 must be equipped with smoke alarms that

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are hard-wired to the 240v power supply. All other houses must be equipped with at least 9v battery powered smoke alarms. From 1st February 1998, when a house with 9v battery powered smoke alarms is sold the new owner has six months to upgrade to hard-wired smoke alarms or smoke alarms which are powered by 10 year life, non-replaceable, non-removable batteries.

The legislation stipulates that smoke alarms must be located to provide reasonable warning to the occupants of all bedrooms or sleeping areas so that they may safely evacuate in the event of a fire. The number of storeys in the house and the layout of the sleeping areas determine the number of smoke alarms, not by the size of the house.

If Property Managers or Landlords believe that it is necessary to outsource the maintenance of smoke alarms it is extremely important to engage a reputable company whose practices comply with the South Australian Laws and Regulations.

The pamphlet “Domestic Smoke Alarms – What you need to know” produced by the MFS is an excellent source of information, as are the Home Fire Safety Information Sheets “Domestic Smoke Alarm Legislation” and “Domestic Smoke Alarms – What you need to know”. They are all available from the MFS website www.mfs.sa.gov.au under the Community Safety tab.

If you need further advice or clarification please contact the SA Metropolitan Fire Service on 1300 737 637.

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Feature Marryatville High School Redevelopment

The Marryatville High School is a new state of the art facility for General Learning Area and Science Laboratories including extensions to the gymnasium upgrade, to the existing entrance statement and car parking facilities.

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The main building structure is two storey and predominantly constructed of precast walls, and suspended concrete floor. The upper level is a combination of concrete columns and structural steel roof frame.

Externally the building has feature “port holed” blade walls to north and south elevations and a cutting edge architectural element to the design along with the combination of rendered façade, Colorbond and Alucobond claddings. Internally classrooms either side flank the main central breakout areas. They are expansive and inviting to student activities. The high quality timber veneered wall and ceiling finishes along with wall fabrics and modern furnishings add an almost resort style feel. The services in the building were also of the highest specification including B.M.S. (Building Management System) to control all aspects of mechanical lighting and security systems. Externally there are beautiful hardscaped areas of varying surfaces & textures using honed concrete, unit pavers and timber boardwalks, included are the soft landscaped areas which harmonize with the new building and combine the new and the old.

The project was built on the back of what was essentially fast tracked documentation in order to gather momentum after a considerably lengthy political and design phase. Accordingly, due to the provision of numerous Prime Cost allowances in the tender this called for Romaldi Construction to work collaboratively with the project team to achieve high quality desirable outcomes and within budget parameters. One of many instances where Romaldi was effective in this area was in the specified “port hole” windows within the blade walls. Originally designed as fiberglass assemblies discussed between the architect and a West Australian firm proved to be both non-viable in terms of logistics and budget constraints. Romaldi Constructions

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in conjunction with its main Aluminum Contractor were able to redesign and fabricate the circular windows in powder-coated aluminum thus minimizing delays and bring this component on budget.

A further initiative resulting from this action was that the fabrication and installation where kept solely within South Australian companies adding benefits to the local economy.

In other areas away from the main building proper Romaldi Constructions undertook construction of new culverts and bridges over the winter creek. Careful planning and execution was required to maintain the sensitive environment of the water course. The new car park construction required environmentally sensitive earthwork methods to achieve minimum disruption to the many significant trees. To this end Romaldi Construction were required work in with the project Arborist to carry out nondestructive civil works mainly by way of hydro vacuuming techniques to expose encroaching root systems and work around them accordingly.

The overall result for the project is one of the more visually dynamic and successful projects in Romaldi Construction’s recent history. The combination of collaborative approach between Architect’s and Client in delivering on the end users expectations made for a very smooth and satisfying process.

Elvio Valente.

Project Manager

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Concrete Cancer –

WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Concrete cancer is a term you’ll often hear in the building industry. And, just as cancer is something you don’t want to discover in yourself, neither do you want to find it in your concrete. So what is it, and what does it mean?

ANDREW DERBIDGE, Principal, Partridge Structural

The main bars in this downturn beam are displaying advanced stages of corrosion

Just like cancer in humans, cancer in concrete starts out as an invisible disease. By the time it starts to display symptoms and you actually find out about it, it’s been present and growing for a long time. However, human cancer and concrete cancer share another feature in common: If you find it and treat it early, you’ll have a much better chance of success.

Ironically, despite the name, concrete cancer isn’t actually a problem with the concrete. Rather, it’s a problem with the steel reinforcement that is encased within the concrete. Concrete slabs, beams, and columns all work and support load by combining concrete and steel in composite action. Steel reinforcement is to concrete what a skeleton is to a human body – it’s the strong element that helps support loads and gives strength.

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Unfortunately, steel rusts. It is prone to corrosion. When pouring a concrete member (such as a slab), it’s critical that the steel reinforcing bars are encased in the concrete with sufficient cover around them to protect the steel from the elements. Concrete is actually permeable, and so moisture and airborne salts (particularly near the ocean) can penetrate the concrete surface and permeate down to the encased steel. Once the moisture reaches the encased steel (particularly if the moisture contains salts), you have a recipe for corrosion.

Once the steel starts to rust, it expands and deforms. The expanding steel can often break or blow out the concrete, causing pieces of the concrete slab to fall away. This is referred to as “spalling”. Naturally, this then increases the steel’s exposure, and the problem is exacerbated. Whilst the problem may initially appear to be an aesthetic or cosmetic concern, the reality is more sinister. The steel bars resist the tension forces in the concrete, and the cross-sectional area of each reinforcing bar works hard to resist the load it has to carry. As the steel rusts away, the effective cross-sectional area of the bar reduces, until – eventually – there is not enough steel remaining intact to resist the forces. At that point, the slab (or beam or column or stair, etc) is now greatly weakened and at risk of sudden failure or collapse.

Engineers work to prevent concrete cancer initiating by designing the concrete appropriately for the surrounding environment and its respective exposure condition. For example, a concrete slab that is wholly enclosed in a building out in Sydney’s west (say, Penrith) will be subject to a very different environmental condition than a slab that is external, exposed to the elements, and within a few hundred metres of breaking surf in Sydney’s east. So it’s horses for courses. As such, the

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In this extreme case, the entire soffit of this external stair flight has broken off as the steel bars expanded

This balcony in the Sydney suburb of Drummoyne was in urgent need of remediation, as the corroding bars had caused major damage to the concrete edge beam

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Australian design code for concrete, AS3600, gives strict requirements as to the concrete strength that needs to be specified, and the amount of cover that has to be provided to the steel reinforcement – all depending on the environment. Areas in aggressive environments (such as suburbs by the sea) require a stronger grade of concrete, and require that the steel reinforcement is placed further within the slab, so as to increase the protective cover of concrete around the bars. Conversely, concrete in benign areas can afford to be of a weaker grade, and the bars don’t need as much protective cover of concrete to surround them.

Unfortunately, this awareness of the durability of concrete and the risk of corrosion is something that was less well understood by the construction industry in decades gone by. Builders were notorious for placing the bars with inadequate cover, and engineers probably weren’t particularly vigilant at picking this up at the time of the pre-pour inspection. As such, apartment buildings and other concrete structures constructed in the 1950’s and 1960’s (even into the 70’s and 80’s) were typically built with very little cover to the reinforcement, and thus the steel started to corrode over time. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of apartment buildings all over Sydney with concrete cancer in varying degrees of progress. It’s an issue that keeps the Remedial division of Partridge incredibly busy.

So how can you detect if your building has concrete cancer? One of the first tell-tale signs is the presence of ferrous stains on the surface of the concrete. If the steel is rusting within the concrete, rusty water can bleed off the steel towards the surface, leaving brown-tinged stains on the surface. If the corrosion has advanced to the point where the steel is expanding, it will then typically start to cause the concrete to burst or

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break off (referred to as spalling concrete). You can see examples of this in the accompanying photos, particularly the one below: Remember, concrete cancer is really just rusting of steel reinforcement. So, once it’s detected, all you need to do is treat and repair the steel. Whilst that sounds easy enough, the reality is that it is a very slow, tedious, time-consuming, and expensive process. It requires that the concrete be broken back and removed around the reinforcement, so as to fully expose each affected bar. A typical repair procedure is to wire-brush the bars to remove all traces of rust and to take them back to bare, shiny metal. The next step is to thoroughly coat the steelwork with a protective epoxy coating. Clearly, we can’t push the bar “further back” to improve its coverage, so we instead rely on protective coatings to act as a barrier. Once all the affected steel bars have been adequately coated, the concrete can then be repaired with a suitable repair mortar product. Providing the repair process is carried out thoroughly and appropriately, you can have confidence that the concrete will then continue to perform satisfactorily and do its job in the years to come.

These days, builders or building specifiers (such as engineers or architects) occasionally take additional steps to further reduce the risk of concrete cancer occurring further down the track. This is good practice in areas that are particularly high-risk (such as beach-side suburbs) or with buildings that feature exposed concrete facades. One of the most commonly adopted practices today is to add a waterproofing admixture to the concrete at the time of batching and pouring. There are two main products on the market – Caltite & Xypex. These two products work in different ways and utilise different technology, but both serve to ensure that moisture and salts don’t penetrate through the concrete matrix and reach the steel. Another – albeit more expensive solution – is to galvanise all of the reinforcement. Galvanising effectively adds a protective coating to the steel, so that it is resistant to moisture and chemical attack.

Just like cancer in humans, when it comes to concrete cancer, prevention is the best cure. But, should you own a building that is already exhibiting signs, the best course of action is to act quickly and treat the problem. At present, Partridge looks after about 50 to 75 buildings every year that are showing signs of concrete cancer. Our Remedial division carries out inspections and prepares reports on concrete cancer in buildings, and even sets out the repair methodologies and oversees and project manages the repair process. If you’ve got suspicions about your building, or you’d like further information on this, please don’t hesitate to contact our Remedial division.

The reinforcement in this slab in Sydney’s northern beaches was so badly corroded that the entire concrete slab had to be broken back to carry out the repairs. Note the bars that have corroded to the point of total deterioration.

In this example (in the Sydney suburb of Randwick) you can see the concrete spalling in more isolated patches under the stairs.

Another example where the bottom bars in a beam have corroded to the point where they’ve blown off the entire underside of the concrete.

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Protect your business and know your responsibilities under current road transport laws.

Does your business consign, pack, load or receive goods via truck?

If the answer is yes, then you can be held legally liable for breaches of road transport laws – even if you have never stepped foot inside the cab of a heavy vehicle.

This is due to the chain of responsibility (CoR), which is a legal concept that can hold all parties in the supply chain legally responsible for their actions or inactions.

The CoR provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law apply to Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. Western Australia is also introducing a similar concept in its state laws.

Under CoR, parties in the supply chain are obliged to take all reasonable steps to prevent fatigue, speed, and mass, dimension and load restraint breaches when completing a transport task.

These parties include anyone with some level of control over transport operations, including consignors, consignees, schedulers, operators, managers, loading managers and drivers.

For example, a customer can be held accountable for a driver failing to meet their work/rest requirements if they use their influence to impose a delivery deadline that could not be met under normal circumstances. Contracts that require a driver to break the law are illegal.

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Protect your business Since 2005, more than 4,500 charges have been laid under the chain of responsibility legislation in NSW alone. More than 1,000 of these were laid against consignors or consignees. It’s a serious supply chain responsibility, and not one to deal with lightly.

The best way to protect yourself and your business under the chain of responsibility framework is to show that you took all reasonable steps to make sure that the transport task was undertaken in accordance with road transport requirements.

This reasonable steps defence requires a party to show that they did not know or could not have been expected to know that a breach had occurred. They also need to show that they either took all reasonable steps to prevent the breach, or that there were no steps that could reasonably have been taken.

There are no limitations to the ‘reasonable steps’ that a business can take, which can make it difficult to know if you have a good defence.

However, this also allows the law to take your particular circumstances into account.

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What is reasonable?

The steps considered ‘reasonable’ will also vary depending on the role you hold in the chain of responsibility and the task at hand.

According to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), the national agency responsible for administering the national transport law, a consignor or consignee’s duties under CoR include making sure that: • Loads do not exceed vehicle mass or dimension limits.

• Goods carried on your behalf are able to be appropriately secured.

• Operators carrying freight containers have a valid Container Weight Declaration.

• Your job requirements do not require or encourage drivers to: - exceed the speed limits.

- exceed regulated driving hours.

- fail to meet the minimum rest requirements.

- drive while impaired by fatigue.

A consignor or consignee can potentially demonstrate reasonable steps by: • Having processes in place to accurately weigh and measure all goods to be transported by road.

• Set realistic delivery timelines, which make allowances for unexpected delays such as traffic or road works.

• Requesting information from transport operators and/or drivers about what systems they have in place to prevent breaches of road transport laws when transporting your goods.

Using a sub-contractor that is accredited under a safety accreditation scheme can be an important part of a reasonable steps defence. Undertaking CoR training and implementing the results can also be listed as part of a reasonable steps defence.

Keeping abreast of laws However, customers should be aware that the Chain of Responsibility is not a static piece of legislation.

Following the fatal Mona Vale crash last year, the Australian Trucking Association has called for ministers to extend the chain of responsibility concept to cover vehicle maintenance, as well as the current fatigue, speed and mass, dimension and load restraint requirements.

This extension would require parties in the chain to take all reasonable steps ensure workshop staff can do their jobs properly – for example, by delivering adequate budgets, equipment, resources and training.

In order to protect yourself and your business, it’s essential to keep abreast of any changes to the chain of responsibility requirements. For more information about CoR and your duties, go to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website at www.nhvr.gov.au.

To find out more about the TruckSafe safety accreditation program and how it helps businesses become safer, visit: www.trucksafe.net.au or call (02) 6253 6900.

Article provided by Justin Fleming, TruckSafe Manager.

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Since opening their doors in 1985, they’ve grown from a humble car dealer in Adelaide to a premier Ford, Kia and newly appointed Isuzu Ute dealer.

In 2015, it remains a family-owned and operated business that believes in providing professional and helpful advice to its customers.

Whether you’re looking for car parts, need to book your vehicle in for a service, or require assistance sourcing finance and insurance they have been helping South Australian’s for the past 30 years.

Recently Wayne Phillis Automotive has added the Isuzu Ute range in addition to their extensive Ford and Kia ranges. Isuzu UTE Australia introduced the MU-X SUV in 2014, which, along with its strong fleet sales performance, the introduction of an ANCAP 5-Star safety rating and improved 3.5 tonne towing capacity on all of its 4x4 D-MAX models, has helped propel the Isuzu Ute brand to new heights!

Wayne Phillis Isuzu UTE General Manager Sam Phillis says: “I am extremely happy with the rapid growth our franchise has achieved and would like to thank our staff for their continued commitment to ensuring our customers receive the very best service and the brand enjoys the success it deserves”.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS LAUNCH NEW ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL TO BOOST CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN CREDENTIALS Australian construction and infrastructure industry leaders have joined forces to create an online school aimed at increasing sustainability knowledge and competency across the supply chain.

In a unique industry collaboration, a number of construction and infrastructure companies are working together to improve industry standards and promote their shared vision of a more sustainable supply chain with the launch of the Supply Chain Sustainability School in Australia.

Leveraging the standout success of a similar model in the UK, the School is launching an online self-assessment tool for businesses, e-learning modules and a resource library– addressing topics such as waste, water, carbon and energy, environmental management and climate adaptation.

The Australia-wide industry led initiative is being launched by eight founding partners – John Holland, Mirvac, Stockland, Downer Tenix, McConnell Dowell, Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, DuluxGroup and Laing O’Rourke – with additional funding and support provided by NSW Government, Sustainability Victoria and Construction Skills Queensland. The School will be delivered by the Net Balance Foundation, with support from Ernst & Young.

John Holland’s Group Manager for Sustainability and Co-Chair for the School, Renuka Sabaratnam said there is a growing expectation that construction and infrastructure projects will be built in a sustainable manner and in line with international best practice.

“The Supply Chain Sustainability School has been set up in Australia to provide training and other resources to ensure the broader supply chain has a common understanding of best industry practice,” she said.

Mirvac’s Procurement Manager for Construction and Co-Chair for the School, Roderick Petre, said the founding partners are encouraging their supply chains to engage with the School to benefit from the training and wide range of free resources available.

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“As well as addressing some obvious knowledge gaps, the School offers a unique and innovative way for the construction and infrastructure industry to work collaboratively to educate our contractors and suppliers, and to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain,” he said.

Launching today, the School is inviting industry suppliers, particularly Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including smaller contractors, suppliers and service providers, to complete the online training for a better understanding of sustainability standards for the industry.

The School is a national initiative with a commitment to leading the construction and infrastructure industry into a brighter, more sustainable future.

The School is also looking to secure further partnerships with key industry stakeholders who support the School’s vision.

For more information contact: Nicola Mitchell External Communications Manager, John Holland Email: Nicola.Mitchell@jhg.com.au Phone: 0402 398 545

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What 2015 Holds

for the Future of Staircases and Balustrades Staircases have come a long way from just been an access passage way between two different levels.

ANDREW CLEMENTS, Mirage Projects and Tradebusters Connect Premium 3 Member

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Staircases have become an important architectural feature of any home, and must be carefully designed, so it is functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing.

Whether it is a grand staircase, straight, ‘L’-shaped, ‘U’-shaped, curved or spiral, a well-designed staircase needs to incorporate the choice of materials and colour combination to ensure it f lows into the interior design of the home as one.

The curved design staircase has always been elegant, functional, simple yet sophisticated and admired by everyone all over the globe.

However in more recent times, the f loating/cantilevered staircase has been the latest fashionable trend, whilst circular/spiral staircase is becoming increasingly popular as they both require minimal space and provide light and create open space.

The f loating/cantilevered staircase has been a favourite over the past few years, and was a further development of the mono-stringer staircase. These staircases rely heavily of the balustrade system to ensure the staircase does not f lex when in use.

The staircase is usually braced together via glass panels connected to each tread, or via balusters supported from the level above or below. Both types of balustrades visually complement the cantilevered structure and function as required.

With smaller building blocks resulting in smaller homes, the circular/spiral staircase option ticks many boxes in the design of a home.

A central spine is usually the focal feature, coupled with open treads and risers, allowing light to penetrate from one level to the other – and creates open space that enhances the size of the room.

For those wanting to keep valuable storage space under the staircase, or for a feature that instantly demands your attention and provides character to any room, the exposed treads and riser option is a popular choice, rather than the traditional stringer. With detailed custom joinery constructed underneath, the staircase blends into the room serving multiple functions.

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Our beautiful solid timber stairs can be mixed and matched with an attractive range of balustrades and balusters. You can select from our wide range of stair designs or have them custom made to your choice. Stair Lock is waiting to speak with you.

Feature Staircases & Balustrades Material selections are important when designing a staircase, and usually determined by the floor finishes that meet different levels of the home.

Staircases can be finished in timber, carpet, metal, glass or stone and can each be designed and detailed to provide a statement to your home.

Frameless steel balustrades prove a hit A staircase is not complete without a well-designed balustrade. Over the past few years stainless steel and frameless glass balustrades have been the most popular choice.

Australians Standards have been updated for safety concerns, any frameless glass balustrades located above 1000mm from adjacent floor levels must have a handrail fitted, so in the event of glass failure the rail will act as a barrier preventing a person from falling. We have seen a decline in the use of painted timber, wrought iron and stainless steel wire balustrades.

In 2015, high-end luxury homes will continue to see the use of stone (marble, limestone or travertine), recycled/new/engineered timbers and possibly the increased use of glass treads and curved glass balustrades.

With an abundance of material availability and imaginative designers, there is an endless possibility to the future of staircases.

For those who have a tight budget, there are other ways to transform a simple cost effective staircase by the choice of colour and adjacent finishes. For example, a large skylight above a staircase immediately creates light and open space or a well-incorporated feature wall creates character – and both can bring life to the staircase itself. A half-height wall with timber capping is stylish and can reduce significant costs associated with a modern balustrade.

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Mirage Projects was established by Andrew Clements in 2009, and has built a strong reputation in the residential building space for delivering high quality, unique and custom designed homes and renovations.

The company continues to work alongside award-winning architects and designers in providing complete design and construct solutions or builds to specific client plans.

Specialising in difficult-to-access, bushfire prone sites and waterfront properties, the team prides itself on always thinking ‘outside the square’ to provide solutions to any challenges presented – with a focus on helping clients achieve their personal and lifestyle objectives, and ensuring their visions become reality.

Andrew is a qualified designer and builder, and has worked in the construction industry for 25 years. He is also a Tradebusters Connect Premium 3 Member and currently featured as a Top 3 local builder pick. Tradebusters Connect connects consumers to reputable trusted local businesses across trades, finance and property-related services.

CITB ApprenTICe SupporT FundIng IS ChAngIng From 1 July 2015 claims will be submitted online. My Profiling, the new smartphone on-job training app, will replace the old paper log book. This means employers and apprentices need to be using My Profiling before 1 July 2015 to be eligible for CITB Apprentice Support Funding.

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- CORROSION PROTECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL USING HOT DIP GALVANIZING

BY PETER GOLDING, CEO, Galvanizers Association of Australia

Steel is used in all residential and commercial buildings in South Australia, from the commonly seen Colorbond® roofing to bearers, joists, bolts, nails, tie down straps, bracing rods, lintels, verandah posts, light steel frames and the less visible structural steel beams and columns providing strength to the overall design. Steel has the advantage of being relatively easy to specify and design for structural integrity for engineers, but many designers do not understand the need to include full and proper corrosion protection detailing to meet the durability requirements of the BCA. Indeed, Table 3.4.4.2 in Volume 2 of the 2015 BCA (protective coatings for steelwork) provides only minimum advice for builders and designers, sometimes leading to poor application of structural steel components.

A recently released Australian Standard, AS/NZS 2312:2014, Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings (available in two parts with part 1 dealing with paint systems and part 2 dealing with hot dip galvanizing) promises to provide significantly enhanced information on developing complete corrosion protection for the structural steel used in commercial and residential buildings alike. This article will deal with part 2 (hot dip galvanizing) of the new Standard.

AS/NZS 2312 part 2 provides designers with answers to the six key questions that must be understood when considering durability of a structural steel member: 1. The design life of the component, including the ease of maintenance 2. The site specific corrosivity category 3. The available options and their life to first maintenance 4. The effect of connections on durability 5. The need for painting the component

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1. Design Life The normal design life for buildings is assumed to be 50 years, with some components of that building which are not accessible or not economical to replace or repair required to last the design life (for example, lintels) while other components of the building which have moderate ease of access but are difficult or costly to replace or repair (for example, roof cladding) are required to last only 15 years. The tables in AS/NZS 2312 part 2 provide guidelines for the durability of common galvanizing systems and a selection can be easily made based on the design life requirements (see Table 1).

2. The site specific corrosivity category AS/NZS 2312 part 2 provides simple descriptions of the corrosion environment within common regions of South Australia and generic advice for the less populated area. In addition, the SA Government has produced detailed maps showing the corrosion environment in most SA locations (www.sa.gov.au and search “corrosion environment maps”). The designer can use the Standard to align the durability requirement of a component from the BCA with the corrosivity category of the environment. Typically an R3 durability component will be required in a moderate environment (C3 corrosivity zone), while an R4 durability component will be required in the severe environment (C4 corrosivity zone.

3. The available options and their life to first maintenance The Standard provides durability estimates for a wide range of common galvanized products (as shown in Table 1). For example, a batch hot dip galvanized steel component produced to AS/NZS 4680 with a coating

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Feature Steel SYSTEM

BATCH HDG HDG SHEET

REFERENCE STANDARD & DESIGNATION

AS/NZS 4680

AS 1397

MINIMUM THICKNESS

SELECTED CORROSIVITY CATEGORY & CALCULATED LIFE (MINIMUM-MAXIMUM, YEARS)

g/m2

µm

C2 78->100

HDG390

390

55

HDG500

500

70

HDG600

600

85

Z350

140

20

29->100

Z450

180

25

C3

C4

C5

CX

26-78

13-26

6-13

2-6

33-100

16-33

8-16

2-8

40->100

20-40

10-20

3-10

10-29

5-10

2-5

1-2

36->100

12-36

6-12

3-6

1-3

>100

HDG

AS/NZS 4792

ZB135/135

140

20

29->100

10-29

5-10

2-5

1-2

TUBE

AS 4750

ZE50

50

7

10-70

3-10

2-3

1-2

0-1

Table 1 Durability of selected hot dip galvanized coatings on structural steel from AS/NZS 2312 part 2

mass of 600 g/m2 will have an estimated durability of a minimum of 40 years to a maximum of more than 100 years in a C3 category, which is typical of most of Adelaide more than 100 metres from the coast and this product can be reasonably assumed to provide 50 years of service life in this environment. By contrast, the corrosion protection offered by a Z350 purlin is expected to be 10 – 29 years in the same category, meaning it is more likely to be suitable for applications requiring on 15 years design life – unless maintenance is easy to carry out.

4. The effect of connections on durability Site welding of galvanized components is usually not recommended as the repairs required are less reliable, and therefore a reduction in the durability is often seen. However, methods for repair are detailed in the Standard and these include organic zinc rich epoxies and inorganic zinc silicate paints which must be applied to the at least the same thickness as the original galvanized coating and to a clean steel surface free of weld slag and spatter.

5. The need for painting the component As noted earlier, building designers should be aware that Table 3.4.4.2 in Volume 2 of the 2015 BCA (protective coatings for steelwork) provides options that need to be assessed against the application of the component. For example, in a “moderate” environment, defined in the BCA as more than 1 km from breaking surf or more than 100 m from salt water not subject to breaking surf or non-heavy industrial areas (a C3 corrosivity category in Table 1), the minimum protective coating for hot dip galvanized steel is 300 g/m2 which will provide an estimated design life of 20 – 60 years, meaning major maintenance would be required for many building locations during a 50 year design life. In the more corrosive “severe” environment defined in the BCA as being within 1 km from breaking surf or within 100 m of salt water not subject to breaking surf or heavy industrial areas (a C4 corrosivity category in Table 1), the minimum protective coating quoted for hot dip galvanized steel remains at 300 g/m2, even though the life is reduced to 10 – 20 years, so these components would be typically unsuitable for most structural applications.

Designers can avoid durability issues by using materials that deliver thicker, hence more durable galvanized coatings in applications where a longer design life is required by the BCA. These can be simply calculated using AS/NZS 2312 part 2.

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Sometimes a hot dip galvanized component will need painting; for aesthetic reasons or to provide extra corrosion protection when galvanizing alone is insufficient. Advice on preparation is provided and some common decorative and industrial painting systems are shown.

It is important to recognise that painting of hot dip galvanized steel is undertaken by a protective coatings expert, not a house painter – indeed painting galvanized steel with enamel paints without a suitable primer will result in failure as these materials are not compatible.

In summary AS/NZS 2312 part 2, can assist building designers choose the appropriate corrosion protection that meets the needs of the building owners, providing maximum durability that meets the requirements of the BCA. Advice on selecting the right hot dip galvanized coating and more information on the new Standard, AS/NZS 2312 part 2 can be obtained from the GAA (www.gaa.com.au).

There are two hot galvanizing companies located in the Adelaide metropolitan region; Adelaide Galvanisers (www.adelaidegalv.com.au) and Korvest Galvanisers (www.korvest.com.au).

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