Master Builder Victoria September-October 2016

MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME 71 ISSUE 04

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

Quiet, please.

Architecture and design writers don’t like to admit it, but there are certain occasions when buildings should be left to speak for themselves. And thank goodness, because that is precisely what the Excellence in Construction Awards allows. No quantity of fingertip-kissing descriptions can make a building more interesting than it is, at least not in the eyes of our judges.

Fortunately, the flood of projects that comes across our desks for this annual competition is of such a consistently high standard that they rarely have to rely on words to perceive their merit.

What I’m getting at is that, in this issue, we’re happy to highlight another collection of outstanding work executed by our members—the results of the 2016 Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards, and the Regional Building Awards.

I won’t attempt to say anything else about them, other than that they are worth your attention, beginning on p.13, and our special congratulations to Kane Constructions Pty Ltd for the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre [how about that cover image?] and BFN Developments for the Newmason project in Warragul.

There has been a great deal of talk about building legislation over the past months, and Policy Advisor Bridie Allanadale distils the highlights for you on p.26. On p.10, CEO Radley de Silva draws attention to our second Annual Review which

points out Master Builders’ achievements over the past twelve months, giving you some concrete facts about what, with your assistance, we have been able to do to boost our industry and help get you the work you want. As usual, there is plenty more tucked into these pages for you to peruse and absorb (from OHS, Financial Services, Legal Services, Insurance Services and Membership) so take your time to enjoy it all.

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CONTENTS

FOREWORDS

FEATURES

A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

MEMBERSHIP

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FROM CEO RADLEY DE SILVA

MEMBER PROFILES

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PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD

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Porta Mouldings Michael Rose, Rose Building Group

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GUEST FOREWORD

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The implementation of new provisions will keep industry skills and knowledge up-to-date

2016 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

IN MEMORIAM

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Prue Digby, CEO, Victorian Building Authority

NEWS ROUND-UP

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CASE STUDY CONSTRUCTION

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REGIONAL ROUND-UP

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SOCIAL PAGE

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DIRECTORY 70 WHAT’S NEW

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VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP

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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS

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UPDATE 26

MEMBER MILESTONES

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NEW MEMBERS

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2016 REGIONAL BUILDING AWARDS

REGULARS

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The road to reform

GREEN LIVING

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Think big, live small.

BLSC 30 BLSC Open House: Bloody good training

LEGAL 32 Vendors beware: New CGT withholding payments for sales over $2 million

TRAINING 36 Master Builders regional training

GENERAL FEATURES TIMBER 58 BRICKS AND PAVERS

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CLADDING 64 CONCRETE 66 TRANSPORT 69

OHS 38 INSURANCE 40

MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA 332 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 Tel: (03) 9411 4555 Fax: (03) 9411 4591 Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au www.mbav.com.au Master Builder is the official journal of the Master Builders Association of Victoria, which was established in 1875 and is one of the state’s oldest employer organisations. The organisation is part of the Australia-wide Master Builder movement. The keynote is service: and Master Builder is produced in line with this objective of keeping all members informed of all matters affecting them. Membership of the Master Builders is open to all qualified business operatives in the building and construction industry; the basis of membership is integrity and competence, based on training and experience.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: Peter Picking (President) Melanie Fasham (Deputy President) Greg Zuccala (Immediate Past President) Richard Hansen (Treasurer) Jarrod Sanfilippo, Michael Clemenger, David Moyle, Neil Grenfell, Ian Hawkey, Hedley Davis (Board Observer)

COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT: Peter Picking (President Melanie Fasham (Deputy President) Greg Zuccala (Immediate Past President) Richard Hansen (Treasurer) Michael Clemenger, Ashley Levin, Jarrod Sanfilippo, Geoff Purcell, Tom Basel, Lindsay Barber, Claude Salvatore, Michael Cameron, Natalie King, David Moyle, Phil Robinson, Brendan Liddle, Ben Rogan, Ian Hawkey, Paul Gardiner, Joe Cumbo, Neil Grenfell, Adam Barron CEO: Radley de Silva, 9411 4501 General Manager, Commercial Services: Viviana Hood, 9411 4516 General Manager Member Services: Lawrie Cross, 9411 4582 General Manager , BLSC: Marc Lyons, 9411 8001 General Manager Marketing, Policy and Communications: Leanne Edwards, 9411 4515 MANAGERS: Head of Membership: Dom Butera, 9411 4598 Head of Legal: Angelo Simonetto, 9411 4593 Head of Industrial Relations: Daniel Hodges, 9411 4562 Head of OHS: John Darcy, 9411 4521 Head of Training: Corrie Williams, 9411 4544 State Manager Victoria/MBA Insurance Services: Joe Keiper, 9411 4504 Head of Sales, Events and Sponsorship: Tony Biffaro, 9411 4557 Head of Finance: Ron Joordens, 9411 4556 Head of Human Resources: Steven Hogan, 9411 4540 Sponsorship and Alliance Manager: Danielle Penna, 9411 4551 Head of Business Development and Strategic Projects: Julie-Anne Sheppard, 9411 8000 Magazine Editor: Peter Sackett, 9411 4534

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PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD

From where I stand The diversity of the building and construction industry becomes evident when your responsibilities enable you to interact with the full spectrum of Master Builders’ membership. It’s a big group.

Not only are we categorised into our industry sectors, but we are also segregated geographically throughout the state. The responsibility of tying all of us together and representing our broad interests is undertaken and achieved magnificently by this association.

As President, I’m often asked for my impressions (of all sorts of things) but this single phenomenon is the dominant one I’ve observed during my term.

Construction experienced the third-largest growth of jobs during the period 2000-2015, accounting for 238,000 jobs, or 8.2 per cent of the total workforce, making it the state’s secondlargest full-time employer. As well as building the state’s infrastructure and housing, this sector is a massive economic contributor. This is an indicator that we provide service to significantly different clients with equally diverse requirements.

During our recent Regional Building Awards events, numerous recipients made a point of thanking their clients for the opportunity to build their facilities. Many had ensured their clients were present at the ceremony. In many cases, these clients have approached our members asking them to deliver their dream of a bespoke home. That’s a lot of trust, especially considering that designers often leave the final details to

the builder’s tradesmen to resolve. Compare this with the atmosphere of the commercial sector where the tender market is extremely competitive and it is not uncommon for our members to undertake development projects of their own so they achieve their required financial return.

Our Country Sector members often work together, and there is often little difference between the commercial and residential members outside greater Melbourne. Our Specialist Contractors and MM&S sectors have an excellent understanding of the modus operandi of each member, where the personalities and individual company cultures dictate their approach.

The potency of the Master Builder’s advocacy for improvements to our industry has also made a strong impression on me during my term. Our association’s engagement with each of its members, particularly through the sector committees, has enabled the Council and Board to focus on the required improvements for the industry’s greater good. From apprentices and government spending on infrastructure, through training and recognition of excellence, to improved quality and regulations, this continuous improvement culture appears to have no bounds. Whilst it is occasionally unfortunate that this holistic approach does not always result in every individual member’s desired outcome, Master Builders strives hard to best represent the interests of each of its 9000 members.

Diversity, passion and professionalism are all on constant display as Master Builders represents the industry and advocates according to a philosophy of continuous improvement.

Peter Picking President, Master Builders Association of Victoria

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GUEST FOREWORD

Legislative reforms mark a new era for Victoria’s building industry On 4 July 2016, three years after its formation, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) implemented the first package of reforms to the legislative framework governing Victoria’s building industry.

The reforms greatly increase the VBA’s ability to regulate this vital Victorian industry, which in 2015-16 reported, for the first time, building work that exceeded $30 billion in value.

With the reforms affording the VBA a more direct role in ensuring the compliance and quality of building work; practitioners, the industry, consumers and the community can have greater confidence in the building industry.

The vast majority of Victoria’s building practitioners will welcome the enhanced powers and regulatory presence of the VBA. The VBA’s aim is to build confidence in us as the regulator and therefore in your industry in general so consumers and those who invest in the industry have confidence in the building process.

The VBA will be implementing a second package of legislative reforms on 1 September 2016 and we are working very closely with the Master Builders and other industry representatives in how we will do this.

Key elements of the reforms include empowering the VBA to direct building practitioners to fix defective and noncompliant work; abolition of the Building Practitioners Board and the integration of its registration and discipline functions into the VBA with a new show-cause disciplinary process administered by the VBA; and time-limited registration for, and increased scrutiny of, building practitioners. I encourage you to familiarise yourself with these and the other changes the reforms will deliver in the coming 12 months. You can do so by visiting the VBA website’s reform section at http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/2016-changes-Building-Act. With the reforms in mind, the VBA has been pushing ahead with a positive agenda to streamline our internal processes and improve the way in which we regulate. You may have attended a Master Builders’ member’s event where the VBA presented on our Proactive Inspections initiative. You may also be aware of our newly improved registration process. I meet regularly with the Master Builders CEO and other industry representatives to discuss initiatives such as these and to understand your industry concerns.

Much has been achieved by the VBA in its three years, but we know there is a lot more work to do, not least of which involves implementing the reforms. I look forward to the opportunity of talking to you in the future on how the VBA is playing its part in contributing to a new era, one of greater confidence, in Victoria’s building industry.

Prue Digby CEO, Victorian Building Authority

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Master Builders wins 2016 State Training Award Master Builders Association of Victoria won the title of Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year in the 2016 Victorian State Training Awards at a ceremony at Crown Palladium on Friday 26 August.

This is the first year Master Builders has competed for the award, heralding its innovation and effectiveness in vocational education training, which includes significant enhancements through simulation experiences.

“Master Builders Association of Victoria has distinguished itself as a leader in the delivery of vocational education, and the completion rate and student satisfaction rates bear that out,” Radley de Silva, CEO of Master Builders Association of Victoria, said.

“We are also happy to report that the Master Builders Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) and RMIT shared the Victorian Industry Collaboration Award with Metricon this year, presented for exemplary skills development between and employers and other organisations,” Mr de Silva said.

Master Builders has seen an 86 per cent increase in regional training over the past three years. In FY 2015-16 we trained over 4,200 people, providing nearly 95,000 training hours.

The prestigious award is presented annually to small providers who demonstrate outstanding delivery of training in skills central to the success of businesses capability growth, as well

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as individual career and employment outcomes. Master Builders was one of only three finalists in their category.

“Master Builders’ effectiveness comes from its broad-based approach to education, which includes not just instruction, but deep involvement in the building and construction industry, and ongoing research to determine the areas of greatest need in developing careers in our sector,” Mr de Silva said.

Enhancing vocational education training with immersive, real-life experiences is unique to Master Builders, and made possible through the development of the BLSC in South Melbourne.

“Master Builders’ simulation centre is a truly remarkable facility for Australian industry—one of only three in the world and the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere,” Mr de Silva said.

The BLSC allows Master Builders to educate in an unrivalled educational environment, with real-time scenarios that take place in industry-accurate state-of-the-art surroundings, including a 15-metre-wide parabolic projection screen and 12 site sheds that place students in the middle of the action.

“The ‘soft skills’ training, as part of the vocational education and training delivery, is central to the success of many businesses that rely on staff to navigate the murky waters of interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, diplomacy and creative problem solving,” Mr de Silva said.

Master Builders will now go on to compete for the Australian Training Awards at the national level in Darwin.

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of Master Builders Association of Victoria will be held on Tuesday 22 November 2016 at 9.00am at Master Builders Association of Victoria, Council Chambers (Training Room 4), Level 1, 332 Albert Street, East Melbourne.

Regional hospitals rebuild funding announced Master Builders welcomed the State Government’s announcement that the $200 million fund to rebuild regional hospitals is now open. The new Regional Health Infrastructure Fund will upgrade rural and regional hospitals to ensure all Victorians can access the high quality care and facilities.

Grants can be used to build new, remodel or refurbish existing facilities to provide greater comfort for patients and enable doctors and nurses to deliver safer and more efficient care that improves patient outcomes.

Health services can also apply to the fund to buy equipment including furniture, fittings, and medical equipment or upgrade essential infrastructure such as plant equipment, systems to reduce power and water usage and information and communications technology.

Victorian organisations and services eligible to apply: • All Victorian regional public health services • Local and small rural health services • Public residential aged care services • Registered community health services • Bush nursing hospitals and centres • Women’s health services • Aboriginal community controlled health organisations

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It doesn’t seem possible that a year has passed since our first Annual Review last September, but the financial year 2015-16 has sped by, with Master Builders Association of Radley de Silva, CEO, Master Builders Victoria proudly delivering Association of Victoria many achievements for our members and the building and construction industry.

After many years of consultation with the Government, Master Builders welcomed the Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2015, which became law in April 2016. These changes will be significant for the industry. In particular, we are pleased to see the tightening of the owner-builder requirements to ensure that homes built in our state are subject to competency standards. In addition, a renewal of registration requirement for builders will ensure that they keep their skills and knowledge upto-date. Master Builders will continue to monitor the implementation of these new provisions, including additional disciplinary processes and mandatory conciliation, to ensure that their implementation will not impose undue burdens on builders.

On 31 March 2015 the industry CFMEU EBA passed its nominal expiry date. It was only at the beginning of 2016 that we saw some employers in the commercial sector sign up to a CFMEU EBA. The deal provides for what we consider are unsustainable wage increases with few offsetting productivity improvements. In August 2015 we released a report

by Deloitte Access Economics, Victorian Construction – Labour Costs and Productivity, which highlighted that construction industry EBA wages have been growing at unsustainably high rates. Our updated report, released in May 2016, showed that when we add the impact of wage rises continuing at 5 per cent, we stand to spend $806 million over the next four years to deliver government infrastructure, representing a missed opportunity to build, by way of illustration, ten schools and three hospitals. I was

invited by the Herald Sun to contribute an op-ed on the effects of industry wage increases in March and I expressed my concern for the future of Victoria. With 100,000 people settling in Victoria every year, we need to build houses, roads, hospitals and schools to accommodate the nearly 2,000 people arriving every week. I continue to hold out hope that a sustainable conclusion to the negotiations can be reached for those builders who have not yet signed a deal.

In this financial year, we continued to deliver exceptional training, with nearly 95,000 hours delivered and over 4,200 students trained. Our contribution to the range of skills in the industry as well as the quality of the training we deliver were formally recognised when we became a finalist in the State Training Awards in the category of Small Training Provider of the Year. We look forward to the announcement of the winners in the awards ceremony on 26 August 2016, but regardless of the outcome, consider ourselves fortunate to be counted amongst some very worthy candidates in the training sector.

Our contribution to the industry and community was further enhanced through our mental health information program and continued roll-out of scholarships from the Master Builders Foundation.

These programs are further discussed in this year’s Annual Review.

Our 141st year saw us make a record profit, which will allow us to invest back into our member services, incredible facilities and operations.

Thank you again to our Master Builders members, committee members, staff, sponsors and alliance partners for yet another wonderful year in 2015-16.

Be it legal advice, training, registration help, or some other facet of service to you, it’s our privilege to help you build your business. I hope you enjoy reading the annual review 2015 - 2016 that accompanies this edition of the magazine.

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2016 Excellence in Construction Awards

KANE CONSTRUCTIONS RINGS GONG TWICE AT EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS On Friday 12 August, before an audience of over 650 in the building and construction community, Kane Constructions Pty Ltd received top honours as Master Builder of the Year (Commercial) at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards at Crown Palladium. Also recognised that evening was David Purcell, a Kane Constructions project manager who was named Young Builder of the Year (Commercial).

Before a high-energy performance

by Australian singer Kate Ceberano, Master of Ceremonies Tania Zaetta introduced the presentation of the highest accolade of the event for Kane’s work on the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, a distinctively domed edifice offering a compelling new space while simultaneously reinvigorating heritage architecture.

A matrix of glass fibre-reinforced concrete cladding distinguishes the new GLHC, displaying approximately 550 panels including convex hexagonal and pentagonal panels. The panels were manufactured off site, along with secondary steel sub-framing, and bolted to the primary steel structure to create the domed façade and roof.

“In addition to its striking form, the building’s respect for the original architecture of the old library makes the strongest impression,” Master Builders CEO Radley de Silva said. “Succeeding with a major renovation of a heritage building is an enormous challenge, and Kane has scored a big win for the community of Geelong.”

“On Master Builders’ 141st anniversary, we are very fortunate to have high-calibre projects such as this one to demonstrate the significance of Victoria’s building and construction industry and contribute to its distinguished heritage.” Mr de Silva said.

David Purcell, 37, received the young builder honour for his broad-scope management and oversight of complex projects in Melbourne, Queensland and China, including the aforementioned Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, where the technical demands included the arrangement and management of geometrically shaped and curved GRC roof panels. Purcell has also worked on other outstanding projects like the Australian Embassy in Beijing and a number of jobs at Melbourne Airport.

“David demonstrates an admirable ability with the management of multifaceted,

complex building projects and has clearly earned the trust and respect of his colleagues,” Mr de Silva said.

“I am impressed with his enthusiasm for his work and his grasp of technical and challenging aspects of the projects entrusted to him.

“David represents the important achievements of younger people in our industry’s workforce, and the pool of talent from which future leaders in Victorian building and construction will emerge,” Mr de Silva said.

BFN Developments was named Regional Master Builder of the Year (Commercial) for its work on the Newmason project, a multifaceted development including a multi-storey hotel, apartments and medical offices, in Warragul.

Kane Constructions will now go on to compete at the Master Builders Association National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards at the Great Hall Parliament House, Canberra, on Saturday, 24 November 2016.

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Buxton Constructions Project: The Eastern Golf Clubhouse, Yering

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SPECIAL COMMENDATION EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $15M-$20M

Brady Construction (Vic) Pty Ltd Project: Brady Hotel Central Melbourne

David Purcell, Project Manager, Richard Sutterby, Director, Kane Constructions with Dan O’Brien, Chief Executive, Incolink

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OVER $80M

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Project: The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Lakshu Adaikalavan, ADCO Constructions (VIC) Pty Ltd, Victorian Construction Manager, and Michael Wood, Chief Financial Officer, MBAIS

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $20M-$30M

ADCO Construction (Vic) Pty Ltd Project: Olympic Park Community Facility, Melbourne

Young Builder of the Year Winner, David Purcell, Kane Constructions and the hon. David Davis MP, Shadow Minister for Planning

YOUNG BUILDER OF THE YEAR

David Purcell Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

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Winners

Regional Builder of the Year - Commercial Winner, Brett Neilson, Director, BFN Developments with the hon. David Davis MP, Shadow Minister for Planning

Master Builder of the Year - Tony Isaacson, Managing Director, Kane Constructions, with the hon. David Davis MP, Shadow Minister for Planning and Jonathan Forster, Executive Chairman, Kane Constructions

REGIONAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR COMMERCIAL

MASTER BUILDER OF THE YEAR COMMERCIAL

BFN Development

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

Project: Newmason

Project: The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Judges Master Builders extends special thanks to this year’s judges, who were again faced with a difficult task.

This year’s judges were: Russell Bates David Blanche David Bower Peter Carmody Robert Conti Stephen Curnow John Darcy

James Curtin Wayne Judson Peter Helfer Reg Hobbs David McMath Daryl Mcilvena

Gerry Noonan Kelvin Oldridge Lawrence Reddaway Dr Phil Alviano Frank Pavan Mort Mitchell

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REGIONAL BUILDING AWARDS Throughout June and July this year, regionally-based members were acknowledged for their commitment to building excellence through the annual Master Builders Regional Building Awards.

Staged over three separate presentation evenings, Albury (North East), Geelong (South West and North West), and Traralgon (South East), the awards events acknowledged and celebrated the outstanding achievements of Victoria’s regional Master Builders, providing an opportunity to showcase their work in both the residential and commercial sectors of the industry.

Entrants have once again demonstrated their ongoing commitment to delivering projects of the highest standard in quality of construction, quality of design, and choice and use of materials, as well as providing outstanding levels of customer service to their clients.

Master Builders congratulates all entrants in the 2016 Regional Building Awards and looks forward to your continued support of this program.

The overall winners were: Regional Residential Builder of the Year • • • •

North East – Hedger Constructions P/L– Project: Marysville South West – Malishev Constructions – Project: Mannerim North West – Todd Newman Builders – Project: Bendigo South East – Waltcon Constructions – Project: Traralgon

Regional Commercial Builder of the Year • North East – Zauner Construction - Project: MAMA - Murray Art Museum, Albury • South West – Ballarat Construction Management - Project: BCM Headquarters, Mount Pleasant • North West – VR Builders - Project: Lyttleton Street Clinic, Castlemaine • South East – BFN Developments - Project: Newmason, Warragul

Each of the above companies will now compete for the state title of 2016 Regional Builder of the Year at either the 2016 Excellence in Construction Awards or 2016 Excellence in Housing Awards.

In addition, the association would like to express its appreciation of the judges and sponsors for their valued contribution. Without their continued support, programs such as this would not be possible.

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South West – Brian MacSweeney, Ron Cuthbert and Peter Vleugel North West – Ian Lee and Angelo Inguanti

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NORTH EAST REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Hedger Constructions P/L Project: Marysville The scope of works called for the construction of a high-end contemporary home, sitting into a slight embankment and taking full advantage of the views to the surrounding hills. Given the feature porte cochere, entry bridge, main deck and horizon pool, the external design also boasts exceptional timber work, stone and other natural materials that blend effortlessly into the landscape. Internally, the first amongst many eye-grabbing features is the polished concrete floor. This then moves through to a magnificent open kitchen with its sleek design, utilising space and allowing for functionality. Floor-to-ceiling, double-glazed windows along with clerestory highlight glazing accentuate the openness via outstanding natural light.

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Zauner Construction Project: MAMA - Murray Art Museum, Albury Albury City Council requested a landmark public building that would stand the test of time and offer a contemporary and modern place to exhibit art. The first-class finish on the external faรงade is exceptional and a testament to the local contractors-- in particular, the care taken in planning, setting out, framing and installing the double-curved ply lining, internal-panel system, without damage.

With the addition of a new two-level gallery with basement, the footprint of the building has substantially increased in size to include seven flexible exhibition spaces, an education workshop, permanent collection storage, an accessible loading dock, new restaurant and gift shop.

SOUTH WEST REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Malishev Constructions Project: Mannerim This custom home is positioned perfectly to capture the spectacular surrounding views from every room. The strategic design welcomes natural light throughout and warms the home from the articulated gallery to the master suite. This home has room to move for a growing family, with large living and dining paces complimented by raked ceilings and glazed walls that allow uninterrupted views of the in-ground pool. The home is entered via the timber jetty, which leads to the luxury foyer. This paves the way to the galley and four generous bedrooms.

Externally, the dramatic roof that soars above and beyond the walls below perfectly complements the streetscape and will leave visitors in awe.

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Ballarat Construction Management Project: BCM Headquarters, Mount Pleasant This exceptionally designed office facility encapsulates cutting edge finishes and stunning components that take construction methodology to another level. Upon entering the site, the combination of glass and polished concrete are teamed perfectly with the interlaced beams, which collectively create the ideal foundation for the offices. The LED strip lights placed throughout the building are unnoticed during daylight and when evening falls they transform the building into a canvas of changing colours that can be programmed to any sequence. The foyer has a lavish reception and waiting area that is complete with soft wood acoustic walls, feature pendant lights and exposed concrete beams.

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NORTH WEST REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Todd Newman Builders Project: Bendigo Designed and built as a home that suited only the needs of the owners, without any outside influence, this home is made up of two bedrooms, room for the grandkids and an amazing entry with study nook. The kitchen boasts state of the art appliances, a magnificent Calcutta butterfly marble bench top and fully quipped butler’s pantry. Porcelain floor tiles compliment the internal timber work beautifully, while carpeted bedrooms allow for a warmer and inviting feel.

Innovative design featured includes louvered celestory windows on all walls for views to the sky, and to encourage great air flow during the summer. For ultimate entertainment, perforated mesh screens and timber walls can be folded back, allowing the inside and outside to talk wonderfully together.

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

VR Builders Project: Lyttleton Street Clinic, Castlemaine Works on this heritage medical building included the construction of a larger waiting room, an airlock to stop the wind blowing in, to be wheelchair and scooter friendly and to keep operating throughout the works. The builder worked closely with heritage advisors, planning departments and designers to execute the solution for the clients. As the builder was involved right from the start, and having to conform to local laws and regulations, solutions were sought early, resulting in building the airlock under the heritage bullnose veranda, keeping the appearance original.

SOUTH EAST REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Waltcon Constructions Project: Traralgon The design strategy of this new three-bedroom architectural bespoke home involves the use Versalok masonry blocks with structural steel, to support a suspended slab on bondek, over the three separate levels of living areas. There is the ability to create an indoor/outdoor experience as the kitchen is bounded by double-glazed sliding doors, which feature the highest European quality, promoting a sophisticated and flawless finish. Exceptional workmanship and attention to detail have created a remarkably finished product that can be enjoyed by the owners for years to come.

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

BFN Developments Project: Newmason, Warragul The Newmason project features an innovative commercial/residential mixed-use development, consisting of private apartments, a 48-room hotel, fitness studio, 300-seat restaurant and commercial facilities. In addition, the development encompasses a large medical facility. Careful consideration during the design phase, and choice of building materials allowed the residential component to achieve an eight-star energy rating, meaning it uses 30 per cent less heating and cooling than a six-star development. The project was completed to the highest quality with a full tenancy of satisfied tenants.

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WINNERS North East REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

BEST CUSTOM HOME $200,000 - $300,000

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

Hedger Constructions P/L

Diverse Builders

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $1M - $3M

Project: Marysville

Project: Numurkah

Connelly Construction Services

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

BEST CUSTOM HOME $300,000 - $400,000

Project: Daintree Allied Health Servies Centre, Wodonga

Zauner Construction

Diverse Builders

Project: MAMA - Murray Art Museum, Albury

Project: Numurkah

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION UNDER $200,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $400,000 - $500,000

Diverse Builders

Hedger Constructions P/L

Dixon Homes Albury Wodonga

Project: Woods Point Aged Care, Yarrawonga

Project: Alexandra

Project: Thurgoona

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION

BEST CUSTOM HOME $500,000 - $600,000

$200, 000 - $300,000

Hadar Homes

Ovens and King Builders

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $3M - $6M

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OVER $6M

Zauner Construction

Project: Yarrawonga

Project: MAMA - Murray Art Museum, Albury

BEST CUSTOM HOME $600,000 - $800,000

South West – Winners

Project: Gapsted

J. Wilkinson Constructions

J & P Spinelli Building Contractors

Project: Albury

Project: Lavington

BEST DISPLAY HOME $250,000 - $350,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $800,000 - $1M

Hadar Homes

Hedger Constructions P/L

Project: Bahama, Thurgoona

Project: Marysville

Ballarat Construction Management

BEST DISPLAY HOME $350,000 - $500,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $1M - $2M

Project: BCM Headquarters, Mount Pleasant

Southern Vale Homes

Hedger Constructions P/L

Project: Retreat, Wodonga

Project: Mitchellstown

BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME

BEST SUSTAINABLE HOME

$250,000 - $350,000

Ovens and King Builders

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION OVER $500,000

REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Malishev Constructions Project: Mannerim REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION UNDER $200,000

Greg Smith Homes Metricon Homes

Project: Wangaratta

Project: South Ballarat BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION $200, 000 - $300,000

Project: Delta 28 BP Plantation, Wodonga EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

Homes with Integrity

BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UNDER $1M

Project: Belmont

$350,000 - $500,000

Premier Building & Construction P/L

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION

Metricon Homes Project: Botanica 32 Ascent, Kialla BEST CUSTOM HOME UNDER $200,000

Sapphire Sky Homes Project: Wodonga

Project: St Monica’s Primary School Year 3 - 4 Centre, Wodonga

$300,000 - $500,000

Homes with Integrity Project: Belmont

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WINNERS BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION OVER $500,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $400,000 - $500,000

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

Rendine Constructions

Hamlan Homes

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $3M - $6M

Project: Inverleigh

Project: Portarlington

BEST DISPLAY HOME $250,000 - $350,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $500,000 - $600,000

Q Designer Homes

Armistead Homes

Project: Elysium, Torquay

Project: Ocean Grove

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OVER $6M

BEST DISPLAY HOME $350,000 - $500,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $600,000 - $800,000

Signature Homes

JM Homes Surf Coast

Project: Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre 50m Pool, Wendouree

Project: Armstrong Creek

Project: Torquay

BEST DISPLAY HOME OVER $500,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $800,000 - $1M

Bryan & Petersen Quality Builders

Larkin & Drought Builders

Project: The Cove, Warrnambool

Project: Fairhaven

BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME

BEST CUSTOM HOME $1M - $2M

UNDER $250,000

Malishev Constructions

Rendine Constructions Project: Gellibrand DELWP Depot, Gellibrand EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

Nicholson Construction

North West – Winners REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Todd Newman Builders Project: Bendigo

J G King Homes

Project: Mannerim

Project: H5, Lara

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

VR Builders Project: Lyttleton Street Clinic, Castlemaine

BEST MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT UP TO 3 UNITS BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME $250,000 - $350,000

Simonds Homes

Ballarat Construction Management Project: Hepburn

Project: Fairview, Drysdale

BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME $250,000 - $350,000

J G King Homes Project: Hartwell, Strathfieldsaye

BEST MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT 4 TO 12 UNITS BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME $350,000 - $500,000

J G King Homes Project: Array 3, Armstrong Creek BEST CUSTOM HOME UNDER $200,000

G.J. Gardner Homes Geelong Project: Newcomb

Greig Design & Construction Project: Barwon Heads

BEST CUSTOM HOME $300,000 - $400,000

Jason Wescott Builder P/L Project: Maiden Gully

BEST SUSTAINABLE HOME

Larkin & Drought Builders Project: Fairhaven

BEST CUSTOM HOME $500,000 - $600,000

Todd Newman Builders Project: Bendigo

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $1M - $3M

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

Ballarat Construction Management

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UNDER $1M

JM Homes Surf Coast Project: Barwon Heads

Project BCM Headquarters, Mount Pleasant

Project: Lyttleton Street Clinic, Castlemaine

BEST CUSTOM HOME $200,000 - $300,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $300,000 - $400,000

JM Homes Surf Coast Project: Curlewis

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WINNERS South East – Winners

Special commendation

REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

BEST CUSTOM HOME $400,000 - $500,000

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

Waltcon Constructions

Roseleigh Homes

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UNDER $1M

Project: Traralgon

Project: Warragul

REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR

BEST CUSTOM HOME $500,000 - $600,000

BFN Developments

Kove Constructions

Project: Newmason, Warragul

Project: Inverloch

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $1M - $3M

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION UNDER $200,000

BEST CUSTOM HOME $600,000 - $800,000

Project: Church Street, Traralgon

Latrobe Valley Building Services

Waltcon Constructions

Project: Traralgon

Project: Traralgon

BEST RENOVATION / ADDITION

BEST CUSTOM HOME $800,000 - $1M

Das Constructions P/L

$200, 000 - $300,000

Refuge Homes P/L Project: Metung

Project: Newhaven College Administration & Learning Centre, Phillip Island

BEST CUSTOM HOME $1M - $2M

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

TS Constructions P/L

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $6M - $10M

Virtue Homes P/L Project: Momo’s Restaurant, Traralgon

Waltcon Constructions

Roseleigh Homes

Tyler Builders P/L EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $3M - $6M

Project: Yinnar South BEST DISPLAY HOME $350,000 - $500,000

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF

Project: Tarwin Lower

Project: The Sienna, Warragul

TS Constructions P/L Project: Rose Lodge Aged Care, Wonthaggi

BEST SUSTAINABLE HOME BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME UNDER $250,000

J G King Homes Project: Barossa 1, Warragul

Roseleigh Homes Project: The Sienna, Warragul EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UNDER $1M

BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME $250,000 - $350,000

Metricon Homes P/L Project: Delta 28BP Maine, Warragul BEST VOLUME BUILDER DISPLAY HOME $350,000 - $500,000

Simonds Homes Project: Dakota, Warragul BEST CUSTOM HOME $200,000 - $300,000

Roseleigh Homes Project: Drouin BEST CUSTOM HOME $300,000 - $400,000

Beach House Constructions P/L Project: Cape Woolamai

TS Constructions P/L Project: Big 4 Caravan Park, Inverloch

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OVER $10M

BFN Developments Project: Newmason, Warragul

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The road to reform:

Victoria’s building legislation changes THAT ROAD HAS BEEN A LONG AND WINDING ONE, BUT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUILDING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (CONSUMER PROTECTION) BILL 2015 THAT AMENDED THE BUILDING ACT 1993 AND THE DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS ACT 1995 HAS BEGUN. The journey has introduced a range of changes that we hope will improve the Bridie Allanadale Victorian Policy Advisor building and construction industry dispute and we will continue to work to ensure builders are treated fairly under the reforms.

The amendments will be implemented on a staggered basis, with some commencing on 1 September, others having already commenced on 4 July 2016, and the remaining amendments being implemented sometime in 2017.

Master Builders has long called for crucial reforms. Compared with New South Wales and Queensland, Victorian owner-building activity is alarmingly high, which threatens safety, consumer satisfaction and the reputation of Victorian builders.

This is why we welcomed a strengthening of the rules around owner-builders. Since 4 July, the time between projects has been increased from three to five years, the VBA has the power to commence site inspections of owner-builder sites and, from 1 September, owner builders will

be required to sit an online test. These changes should reduce the overall number of owner-builder projects.

We have also been lobbying for a fairer dispute-resolution system. Consumers and builders need a dispute resolution system that treats them fairly and with efficiency. Under the changes, next year a new body called Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) will be established, which is an independent and free dispute resolution service for resolving disputes between owners and builders.

This service introduces mandatory conciliation and includes powers for a conciliator to issue binding orders on all parties to resolve disputes. It is hoped that this service will give parties greater incentives to resolve disputes more efficiently. It is also hoped that this service will reduce the number of disputes and vexatious claims that burden VCAT. Master Builders has been working with the government, Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) to help develop information and materials to guide practitioners in their obligations and the changes to the legislation.

Master Builders acknowledges that the changes brought about by the recent

amendments may be complex and the transition may in some cases be difficult. To help with the transition and ensure you understand the content of the changes, we have summarised the changes on our news site and hosted a panel discussion for members, with senior representatives from the VBA, CAV and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

In addition to the changes discussed above, other changes include: CHANGES PROPOSED FOR 1 SEPTEMBER 2016 • Builders can no longer directly appoint building surveyors: The owner must now formally appoint the building surveyor in writing, however the builder will be able to make a recommendation to the owner for a building surveyor.

• Builders will be required to give owners a Domestic Building Consumer Guide: The Guide will emphasise the importance of the building surveyor exercising his or her statutory functions in an independent manner and will provide information about the responsibilities of each party in the building process.

• Registration of building practitioners: Practitioners will be required to renew their registration every five years, and as part of the test for renewal, the ‘good character test’ will be replaced

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with a ‘fit and proper person’ test which will take into account various matters including the requirement of financial and personal probity of the applicant. The matters taken into account are outlined in more detail in the VBA’s fact sheet.

Prescribed conditions: The VBA will be able to impose prescribed conditions on a building practitioner’s registration.

Internal review of decisions: A building practitioner will be able to apply to the VBA for an internal review regarding a decision by the VBA – including any prescribed conditions imposed on a building practitioner’s registration.

The certificate of consent threshold for owner builders will be increased: The amount that determines whether a certificate of consent is needed for domestic building work undertaken by an owner-builder without a major domestic building contract will be increased from $12,000 to $16,000.

Changes to disciplinary action will in some cases include show-cause

notices and immediate suspension: The VBA will be able to take new disciplinary actions, including immediate suspension and the issuing of show-cause notices.

CHANGES TO OCCUR IN 2017 • Continuing Professional Development program to developed: The program will be developed in consultation with industry and, once established, building practitioners will have to demonstrate their compliance with the requirements when they renew their registration.

CHANGES THAT CAME INTO EFFECT ON 4 JULY 2016 • Building surveyor now required to lodge certified checklist: The Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) is required to lodge an approved checklist certifying the lodgement of documents with the relevant council.

• Building surveyors have greater power to issue directions to fix: Building

surveyors now have greater power to issue directions to fix building work that fails to comply with the Act, the regulations or the permit.

• Building can only occur where a building permit has been issued: Offences related to carrying out building work without a building permit and/or breach of the Act, Regulations or the permit, are extended to specific duty holders which now includes owner-builders, builders and architects.

• Master Builders continues to work closely with the Government on the rollout of these changes, and we are providing advice and feedback on the next round of building legislation changes, which we expect to see in early 2017.

Contact: Master Builders Phone: (03) 9411 4555

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Sally Wills: Think big, live small.

Australia builds the largest homes per capita in the world. As a passionate Sarah Forbes proponent of Sustainability Projects Assistant sensible change to Victoria’s current planning permit laws that will support smaller housing options, Sally Wills’ Small Change Design & Construction business is growing within a niche market.

It also heads up the small home BIG LIFE Competition for Victorian TAFE students.

Sally was one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Green Living Conference 2016, bringing a very clear message.

Sally Wills, Small Change Design & Construction

Returning from a long sojourn in Western Australia eight years ago, Sally underwent studies at Master Builders Association of Victoria to acquire her domestic builder registration and went on to further study to achieve the Advanced Diploma of Building Design at Melbourne Polytechnic , formerly NMIT.

residential lots to help overcome the housing crisis. She continues to make representations on behalf of community groups to politicians and industry associations to put the case forward for key changes to the forthcoming Plan Melbourne Refresh, Victoria’s current planning strategy, currently under review.

Sally’s interest and enthusiasm for small and sustainable homes began in the early 1990s with the design and project management of a 1.5-bedroom dwelling in South Melbourne. This project was one of the first inner-city homes to achieve the Five Star design rating well before environmentally sustainable design requirements became mandatory.

Her lobbying effort has been supported by an online petition, which has already amassed 1500 signatures and comments.

Support has also been forthcoming from registered housing providers. They have sent letters of support citing the public housing shortage crisis that could be rapidly and economically addressed with change to Victoria’s current planning rules.

While Australians have made positive steps in reducing the operational energy required to heat and cool our dwellings,” Sally says, “we need to build much smaller homes if we are serious about sustainability. We need to build small to reduce emissions, and now we have the added impetus to address the diversity of housing needed to respond to our changing demographics and ageing population.”

If current rules change in line with other states, it will be possible to build a 60square-metre home without a planning permit and without the restrictive requirements of a dual occupancy development. It is anticipated this can occur within a $100-150,000 price range, which will incentivise the construction of affordable rental accommodation.

Campaigning for the last four years, Sally is hoping to bring change to current planning rules to encourage and support the construction of sustainable small secondary dwellings on existing

Secondary dwellings will also support an ageing population allowing people to downsize without leaving their community, or losing their access to private gardens. In comparison with other states, Victoria holds the most restrictions regarding planning permits

for secondary dwellings in the backyard of existing houses.

In 2015, Sally’s design and construction of a 56-square-metre one-bedroom home won an industry award and attracted considerable media attention. The house sold quickly after completion for under $250,000 to a young, first home buyer who was delighted with her design.

It attracted huge attention for open inspections and on the Internet.

Sally has been involved in the building industry for over thirty years, turning her hand at many positions and roles within construction, both in Victoria and Western Australia. Recently her business granted licenses to a registered Queensland builder to construct the Small Change range of houses in QLD, NSW and ACT, and she anticipates concluding a similar arrangement in Western Australia in the near future.

With sustainability, affordability and diversity of housing options for our changing demographics and ageing population now advancing as serious issues which need to be addressed simultaneously, Sally believes that building small is a big part of the solution.

“This is the right thing to do,” Sally says.

“People will be affected positively.”

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BLSC

BLSC Open House: Bloody good training The phrase “open house” conjures images of warm hospitality— doors flung open, Peter Sackett handshakes, tea Media and Communications Advisor and biscuits.

When the Building Leadership Simulation Centre held theirs on 22 June, they welcomed 52 guests who looked forward to a glimpse of the facilities the centre had to offer.

Eager to get the tour underway, BLSC Business Development and Relationship Executive Alan Odgers directed guests down a narrow hallway to the warehouse.

Then all hell broke loose.

A panicked builder in high visibility clothing staggered down the hall pleading for help, a thick shard of glass embedded in his right temple. Attendees poured into the room behind him, which was thick with smoke and strewn with more injured, bleeding bodies. A crisis siren blared and men screamed in agony amid fallen beams and a smouldering fire.

Reactions were various. Clearly, this was a simulation and none of these actors flecked with stage blood was actually hurt. The demonstration had been produced with the assistance of Real First Aid, a company that specialises in simulated medical emergency training scenarios. Nonetheless, some folks took it seriously, nursing fake wounds and offering words of reassurance. Others stood by with arms folded, feeling awkward, happy to watch the show.

But regardless of audience participation, this demonstration delivered a clear message; the BLSC delivers a realistic, immersive experience—primarily a training resource for the building and construction sector, but with the adaptability and precision to service other industries as well. The ‘soft skills’ training at which the BLSC excels are central to the success of innumerable businesses that rely on staff to navigate the murky waters of interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, diplomacy and creative problem solving.

Important as it may be, the formative learning, practice and coaching

required to develop skills in areas such as leadership, meetings, complaints, negotiation, delegation and ‘difficult conversations’ can be complex and often difficult to achieve in the workplace. Many employers forego this sort of training altogether, often to their detriment.

The emergency simulation that morning was chosen precisely for its potency.

“We believe that most companies have incident response policies and procedures, but have not tested them properly,” BLSC General Manager Marc Lyons says. “We have had a number of clients contact us because when an event actually did occur, their staff did not know or could not follow procedure or respond appropriately under pressure.”

The tour continued behind the scenes, with Marc, Alan and Head of Training and Operations Chris Kulesza. Each led their own contingent through the classrooms (outfitted authentically as site sheds), the 15-metre parabolic-screen simulator and the control room where every action and reaction is monitored and evaluated.

The experiences range from the spectacular to the mundane (like evacuating a worksite or cleaning up a spill), but clients have identified each exercise as crucial to success in their respective working environments. The programs are carefully and expertly choreographed by the staff at BLSC to exercise and hone specific skills.

In order to avoid a situation where students become mere spectators and can avoid direct involvement (as with the demonstration that morning), class sizes are kept small, Lyons explains, with no more than 12 students each. “Social pressure is high, and they have no choice but to dive into the exercise.”

At the end of the tour, guests shared their enthusiasm for the unusual presentation, scheduling time with Marc and his colleagues to make arrangements for their own staff training. Staff at the BLSC has become accustomed to this.

“Our training methods might be unusual,” Odgers said, “but the superlatives they elicit—‘amazing, fantastic, outstanding’ are all quite normal.”

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LEGAL

Vendors beware:

New CGT withholding payments for sales over $2 million THE CHANGE All builders and developers (vendors) need to be aware of the new Angelo Simonetto Australian Tax Head of Legal Office rules regarding withholding tax when disposing of property under contracts entered into after 1 July 2016.

This withholding tax applies to a variety of property transactions including vacant land, buildings, (residential and commercial), mining, quarrying or prospecting rights or a lease over real property in Australia.

This new withholding tax was introduced to assist the collection of foreign residents’ Australian tax liabilities, for all properties sold for over $2 million. This legislation imposes an obligation on purchasers to withhold 10 per cent of the sale price, which in turn is payable to the ATO at settlement.

But Australian vendors, builders or developers need to be aware that the 10

per cent withholding is only meant to be claimed against foreign resident vendors – which, historically, have been difficult to recover from after the funds from a sale of property have gone off shore.

CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE If you are an Australian resident taxpayer, you will be exempt from having the 10 per cent tax withheld against you for asset sales over $2 million, only in circumstances where you (or your representative) have obtained a valid clearance certificate.

Where a valid clearance certificate is provided, the purchaser is not required (or permitted) to withhold the tax from the purchase price. But if the vendor fails to provide the clearance certificate by the settlement date, the purchaser is required at law to withhold 10 per cent tax from the purchase price.

Solicitors, tax agents or other representatives of the vendor can apply for a clearance certificate on their behalf. Note special procedures apply conveyancers acting for vendors.

Applications can be made online for a “Foreign resident capital gains

withholding” clearance certificate at www.ato.gov.au/FRCGW .

Importantly, a clearance certificate applies only to the entity specified on the certificate, but if an asset has multiple vendors, each vendor will need to supply the purchaser with a clearance certificate to ensure amounts are not withheld, irrespective if their individual share holding is less than $2 million. Crucially though, clearance certificates are only valid for 12 months, but can be used for multiple disposals of real property that occur within the 12-month period.

WHAT TO DO NEXT? If you are contemplating a sale of an asset, where the sale price is expected to exceed $2 million or more, make sure your solicitor or conveyancer is aware of this change and obtains a clearance certificate before the settlement date to avoid 10 per cent of the sale price being withheld and sent to the ATO.

Contact: Master Builders Legal Department Phone: (03) 9411 4555

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

To fix or not to fix, that is the question Knowing when to fix your mortgage and when to keep it variable can save you tens Harry Pontikis of thousands Manager, MBA of dollars over Financial Services the life of your loan. No one knows for sure what will happen, and the experts have often got their interest rate predictions drastically wrong, as per the recent global financial crisis which most experts around the world failed to forecast. But it may be pertinent to your situation to review what you are currently paying and what’s on offer.

WHEN TO FIX YOUR RATE If you have recently got into a mortgage, or are not sure how you would cope with a series of interest rate rises, ask Master Builders Financial Services what your lender’s current three- or five- year fixed rates would be like and what your repayments would be. If those repayments would put a considerable financial stress on your ability to meet them, you should seek the best fixed rates currently available and consider fixing your mortgage to ensure you survive the next few years of possible interest rate rises.

The two main advantages of a fixed rate are knowing exactly how much you’ll have to repay, and potentially beating the banks (who can jack up your rate purely to maximise their profits in this uncompetitive environment).

WHEN NOT TO FIX YOUR RATE For everyone else, switching to a fixed rate will most probably be the wrong move - because it’s too late.

The banks are offering high fixed rates to compensate themselves for the predicted future increases.

This means you will be paying the higher rates from day one – for the possibility that interest rates will rise significantly

higher during the fixed term, and to keep you in front. Also remember that after your fixed term ends, you revert back to a variable rate.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATION If you’re still unsure as to whether to fix your rate, a smart strategy would be to increase your repayments to what you’d be paying on a fixed rate deal. This offers a number of advantages, one of which is that you get to see how higher repayments will affect your household budgeting. Even better, the extra repayments you make will compound and pay off your mortgage quicker. Plus you’ll have built up a buffer should you hit tough times.

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Fixing part of your loan and keeping the other part on variable rates may work to hedge your bets, but significantly limits your ability to change lenders as there are significant penalties exiting from fixed loans. Members often need to restructure their finances due to circumstances or business opportunities and tying up properties by fixing all or part of the mortgages may put them at a disadvantage and/or risk.

Contact: Master Builders Financial Services Phone: 1300 137 539 or (03) 9411 4555

Investment in Bricklaying Drives Excellent Results in 2015/2016

During the year to June 2016 Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) achieved the following: • 106 careers events and promotions were attended to encourage young people into the trade. Many of the events included Try-a-Trade.

• Achieved an increase in apprentice numbers in training of 2,609, the highest for five years.

• 1,144 students were provided with Try-a-Trade and Step Out Programs at targeted schools.

• 81 adult apprentice bricklayers were supported with a $2,000 incentive for employers to partly offset the pay rate cost applicable at age 21.

• 2,752 schools were provided with regular trade and career information, including a student nomination web page.

• Surveyed 1st Year apprentices to identify the influences and reasons for deciding to become a bricklayer.

• Achieved a record number of website hits through a recruiting campaign on Facebook targeting youth in areas of high apprentice demand.

• Contacted supported apprentices and their employers to provide support in line with the retention program.

• Produced 28 e-newsletters and 60 blog articles to inform industry on bricklaying and ABBTF activities.

• Ran a campaign to target mothers of school leavers following the release of Year 12 ATAR school results.

• Worked with a number of residential builders to share ABBTF strategies and address the bricklayer shortage.

• 13,200 Facebook Fans were reached via social media contact targeting Gen Y and Z. • 468 job seekers and students attended Work Ready Programs in bricklaying leading to an on-site trial and potential sign up as a new apprentice.

• More than 200 apprentice job vacancies were identified through the support of bricklayers and Group Training Companies.

• Provided evidence to Government on the bricklayer shortage to successfully advocate for bricklaying to remain on the Skilled Occupations List.

• Provided advice to Government and industry training organisations in some states on workforce participation and training strategies.

• Supported quality apprentices participating in WorldSkills Australia competitions at regional and national level.

• Introduced a $2,000 incentive to employers to sign up female apprentices and supported their retention.

• Provided a scholarship to support the training and preparation of Bricklaying’s competitor for the 2017 WorldSkills International event.

• 1,669 apprentices were supported with employment and training via the Brickstart Subsidy for their employers.

OPERATING RESULTS

2015/16 Nos.

2014/15 Nos.

Apprentices in Training

2,609

2,474

ABBTF Supported Apprentices

1,669

1,641

ABBTF Supported Commencements

1,134

890

Operating Surplus

611

(52)

405

302

Training Reserve

2,814

2,203

App Subsidies to Employers

ABBTF Supported Completions Adult Apprentice Support Work Ready Course Commencements Careers Expo Events Attended

2015/16 $000’s

2014/15 $000’s

Revenue

4,566

4,620

Total Expenditure

3,955

4,672

FINANCIAL RESULTS

81

63

1,202

2,052

468

385

Recruiting and Training Support

426

429

Taster and Work Ready

146

236

Promotion

412

373

106

105

1,144

2,193

Peak Monthly Websites Visits

16,214

16,832

Development

970

870

Facebook Fans

13,200

11,100

Administration

800

712

Step Out Program and Try-a-Trade

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TRAINING

Success story:

Master Builders regional training Master Builders has made great strides in providing a broad spectrum of training to Katie Tunnah Logistics Team Manager our members in regional Victoria. You have seen articles in this publication previously about how we have expanded our offerings - from four regional classes in 2013 to 15 in 2015.

But there is another, and perhaps more important facet to that success.

An increasing number of course offerings is one measure of achievement, but the greater success is the extent to which those offerings have influenced the skills, education and career development of the members who have embraced them.

On 26 August, for example, Master Builders won Small Trainning Provider of the Year in the Victorian Training Awards, having demonstrated its innovation and effectiveness in vocational education training.

“Master Builders Association of Victoria has distinguished itself as a leader in the delivery of vocational education, and the completion rate and student satisfaction rates bear that out,” Radley de Silva, CEO of Master Builders Association of Victoria, said.

Master Builders has long enjoyed a strong brand identity, but it is fairly recent that, in order to enhance our efforts, we adopted a proactive stance with regard to letting our members know about the availability and high quality of our training product. Members, we discovered, were not fully aware of the details of what training was being provided, when or where. Scheduling of courses had been done more on a trial-and-error basis than according to researched data on specific needs or desires in members’ specific geographic areas.

Master Builders’ Training Department has

tripled in size, and now has ample staff to focus on bringing training options to our regional members through both regularly scheduled and bespoke courses.

In 2013, Master Builders ran 616 hours of regional public courses. In 2015, we ran 1144 hours, an increase of 86 per cent.

Onsite courses have also expanded in popularity, with more companies opting to train their employees with customised programs that don’t require them to travel long distances to metro areas.

Master Builders onsite training provides companies with the opportunity to have training delivered at a time and location that suits their work commitments and employee rosters. And we stand by that commitment. In 2015, through onsite training, Master Builders delivered 11 training courses to 200 regional students.

In 2016 we expect even higher numbers.

Extensive liaising among the Training Department, area representatives, regional offices and the Membership Department now takes place regularly, so that accurate feedback can be collected about what courses our members are asking for, and for sharing information with them about what Master Builders is making available in their local area. We have also increased our use of advertising

tools, including radio ads, Facebook posts, emails and text messages, to enhance awareness of training courses.

Avoiding course cancellations is of the utmost importance to Master Builders, and an effective measure we have taken is to commit to smaller numbers of enrolees.

“Regional areas trust us to deliver what we say we will deliver, as we are running programs even when the numbers are low,” Julie-Anne Sheppard, Head of Strategic Projects & Business Development says. “We stick to our company value of delivering what we promise.”

Master Builders wants regional members to see they are just as important as our metropolitan members, offering them the same services, and in locations that are convenient for them.

“Regional students prefer to train within their own community, with their community peers, as they feel more comfortable and understood in that environment,’’ Julie-Anne says. “We realise training in your local area is much more appealing than travelling to metro areas, not just because of travel time, but because our members enjoy the option of staying within their own communities.”

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OHS

Housing builders must manage subcontractors to protect themselves The construction chapter of the OHS Regulations has been in operation for eight years.

John Darcy Head of OHS Today, the level of noncompliance with the most important element of regulations is estimated to be as high as 85 per cent in the housing construction sector of our industry.

Housing builders and subcontractors are, by Master Builders estimates, ensuring that Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are being produced only 15 per cent of the time that High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) is being performed. The actual figure may actually be lower.

SWMS were used in the commercial sector for many years (traditionally referred to as Job Safety Analyses, or JSAs) before the commencement of the regulations in 2008. Master Builders estimates that the level of compliance in the commercial sector today is, in stark contrast to the housing sector, reasonably high--at least 85 per cent, though with varying degrees of quality.

Many commercial builders make the production of a SWMS non-negotiable for their subbies in recognition of the importance of ensuring that safety is managed properly on their sites.

Housing builders need to start doing the same thing.

Builders have a duty to produce SWMS when their employees are performing HRCW. The most common types of HRCW which require SWMS to be produced by housing builders is for carpentry works (framing, first-floor flooring installation and truss erection).

Builders cannot just engage a subcontractor and be absolved of any safety responsibility. Builders, or Principal

Contractors as defined in the regulations, have to coordinate safety on their sites by getting SWMS from their subbies and satisfying themselves that they are going to perform their work in a safe manner.

Master Builders has made known to WorkSafe its concerns that its inspectors do not enforce SWMS out in the field, but are very quick to use SWMS for evidentiary purposes when prosecuting builders and subcontractors following incidents.

Some members might be concerned that Master Builders is shining a light on non-compliance but there are too many builders who are finding themselves in a position where they cannot defend themselves in OHS prosecutions because of their inability to produce SWMS after the event.

The 2007 regulations, which were scheduled to sunset in 2017, have been reviewed and the requirements for SWMS will remain in place beyond 1 July 2017 for another ten years.

In addition to the three carpentry SWMS detailed above, the must-have SWMS for housing builders to receive from subcontractors include excavation works (backhoe, excavator), concrete pumping, bricklaying, roofing/plumbing works, electrical work, crane usage and scaffold erection.

Housing builders are putting their businesses and livelihoods at risk by not

ensuring that their subcontractors are producing SWMS as required.

There are many subcontractors who have SWMS but are not producing them for the builder simply because they are not being asked for them. Many of these subcontractors have been given SWMS by the larger volume housing builders.

Some of these volume builders will not pay their subcontractors without a sitespecific SWMS being provided.

The keys to a successful business are twofold; a good name, built by reputation and surrounding yourself with the right people. You have to work out which subbies will do what you require from the outset, which ones you can work with to get them to the right level.

The subcontractors who do not do what you require have to be let go.

Are you prepared to let the subcontractors you use put your business and your future at risk?

Members can engage the services of the OHS Unit to speak with their subcontractors. We can engage with them on a practical level to help them understand their legal obligations and recount real examples of what can go wrong.

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INSURANCE

Why subcontractors need their own Public Liability insurance Many builders operate their own independent businesses and, as such, take Joe Keiper out their own State Manager Victoria, MBAIS insurance. On any building site however, there can be a multitude of subcontractors in operation at any given time. Each subcontractor should carry their own public liability insurance, to cover claims against them arising from the performance of their work.

Public liability insurance provides protection for amounts the ‘Insured’ (i.e. the parties stated in the policy) may become legally liable to pay for compensation (i.e. damages) in respect of ‘Third Party’ (other persons’) personal injury or property damage, as a result of an occurrence in connection with the business of the insured. The crucial point is that public liability insurance protects only the ‘Insured parties’. Therefore, unless a specific provision is made in the builder’s policy to include subcontractors, a subcontractor will not be covered by the builder’s policy. Similarly, you will be left uninsured if the builder’s insurance policy upon which you were relying, isn’t current and in force.

Adding to potential woes is that, in recent years, governments have introduced a ‘proportionate liability’ regime, whereby the common law rule of ‘solidarity’, or ‘joint and several’ has been applied by the courts, thus enabling an injured party to recover from more than one defendant. Often, liability will be apportioned among all parties involved in the construction works, which is normally the builder, subcontractor, engineer, architect and suppliers. The extent of such liability could range from zero to 100 per cent, depending on the circumstances of the incident giving rise to the claim, and the course taken in any subsequent legal proceedings.

Also, the builder may have you sign a contract that states the subcontractor will cover the builder for any negligence, even if it is the builder’s own negligence that caused the damage to third party property / personal injury.

Here are some possible scenarios: • A painter causes overspray damage to cars parked near a construction site and no other contractor contributed to the cause. If a liability claim was made against the painter and the damage was 100 per cent attributable to the painter, the painter’s policy would cover 100 per cent of the amount of damages.

• A plumber excavates a trench and leaves it open, without adequate barriers. Another person on site falls into the excavation and is injured.

This could result in legal proceedings against the plumber for unsafe work practices, the builder for being in control of an unsafe workplace, or both. If each contractor is insured, the plumber’s insurer and/or the builder’s insurer would defend any claim on behalf of their respective clients. Liability could be apportioned evenly (50/50) and each insurer would subsequently pay their amount. Such resolution could be the culmination of court proceedings, pre-trial agreement, negotiation, mediation

or other avenues. However, if the plumber is not insured, the amount of liability incurred for their share and associated defence or other costs would have to be met from the plumber’s own funds. When you consider that personal injury claims often run into the millions of dollars, it doesn’t make sense for subcontractors to expose themselves to the risk of losing their business or all of their personal assets by not carrying the appropriate insurance coverage.

For builders, it’s important to ensure your subcontractors have adequate insurance, as without the right cover in place, you, the subcontractor and your clients are likely to be disadvantaged in the event of an incident. As the principal builder onsite, you will likely be held partially liable for the negligence of your subcontractors, and be brought into any subsequent claims. Through ensuring your subcontractors have public liability insurance, you will reduce claims on your own insurance program, helping you to minimise premiums and future costs to your business.

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C A S E S T U DY C O N S T R U C T I O N

Chris banks on financial support Chris from Case Study Construction was in a huge pickle. He had plunged a bucket of Chris from Case Study Construction money into the purchase of a double-story terrace in Carlton with the intention to renovate it. But things were going bad quickly.

Chris had a long-standing relationship with his loans officer, Paul, at the branch of his local bank. Chris and Paul had gone to school together and had maintained their friendship over the years. Chris always looked forward to catching up with his mate when he dropped into the bank. Having a friend there, someone who knew Chris’ business, made it easier for Chris to deal with financial matters.

from the movie “Chopper”. The words “No cash here; here there’s no cash!” echoed in his head.

Chris faced the prospect of having to do the renovation quickly to put the house back on the market. Without funds to renovate the property, he would be left stranded with a large mortgage for a property he could not properly renovate or rent out. Chris called Harry Pontikis at Master Builders Financial Services and explained his predicament.

“It looked like smooth sailing, Harry” Chris explained, “and now it has all turned to mush. Can you help me out?”

Harry called the new loans officer and explained Chris’ situation in terms the bank would understand and that would also fit within their policy. Chris knew straight away that he was better off having someone in his corner who could talk a banker’s language.

Paul had approved the purchase and verbally advised Chris that the bank would support the renovation.

Chris settled on the purchase of the new property and, even though the construction funds were not approved in writing, Paul assured Chris everything would be okay. So Chris gutted the house to make it ready for an extensive renovation.

As close as they had been for so many years, Paul had not informed Chris of his plans to leave the bank to pursue his dream of opening a fish and chip shop.

When Chris spoke to the new loans officer, Norman, he was told that his situation did not meet with the bank’s policy, so the construction funds could not be approved. For Chris, the days of dealing with a mate were no more.

Leaving the bank dejected, Chris felt like he’d just rehearsed the extortion scene

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Chris was relieved to discover he was able to obtain the funds, stay with the same bank and renovate and sell the house within his initial time frames. Chris was even happier when Harry told him that he could also save him a bundle by getting his loan at a better rate.

Master Builders Financial Services can provide a solution to suit every member’s needs. Each loan is quoted on a case-by-case basis with the aim of sourcing the best loan for our members, whether through a traditional large bank or a specialty lender. Master Builders Financial Services has been helping members with their home loans, business and construction projects for many years.

Contact: Master Builders Financial Services Phone: 1300 137 539

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REGIONAL ROUND-UP

GEELONG VALE: GEOFFREY (GEOFF) ALLAN BAKER • 25 March 1950 - 7 April 2016 • Member for 18+ years • Specialist contractor In the time that Geoff Baker was a member of Master Builders he certainly left his mark on the association by being a very loyal and dedicated member who was proud to call Geelong his home. Geoff passed away peacefully on 7 April 2016 after a short illness. He is survived by his partner Gail and children Jason, Olivia, Charmaine and Natalie, their partners and grandchildren.

Geoff joined the Master Builders on 15 October 1996 as an employee of Alborak Construction Management Pty Ltd. Upon leaving Alborak, he took up membership in his own name.

GIPPSLAND WOMEN IN BUILDING Some very proactive female Master Builder members from the Gippsland region have formed a “Women in The Building Industry” Group. They held their latest meeting at the Metung Hotel and were blessed with a wonderful sunny day overlooking the beautiful Gippsland Lakes.

Tough work, but someone had to do it.

in the workplace. Planning has started for the next meeting to be held later this year.

Attendees included Michelle Brooker, Nicole McMillan, Carolyn McMillan, Megan Cheney, Lisa Brusamarello, Melissa Sellings, Michelle Baade, Franki Langstaff, Joanne Furlan, Angela Lowe, Jo Couper and Danii Findlayson.

Despite the distractions of the surroundings, work actually did get done and many industry topics were covered including the Building Legislation Amendment Bill (BLAB) and mental health

LOCAL MILESTONES RECOGNISED With a significant number of membership milestone anniversaries reached over the past few months, Gippsland Area Manager Rod Ware decided to jump in the car and hand-deliver some recognition certificates. It was a pleasure to shake hands with loyal Master Builder members and thank them sincerely for the continued support to the association.

In 2005, Geoff took an interest in the local Geelong Section and started attending their monthly meetings. He became committee vice chairman in 2006 and held that position for two years before becoming chairman after the Annual General Meeting in 2008, stepping down in 2010. Geoff continued attending the section meetings until February of this year, providing the country sector with a very comprehensive report. During his term of office, Geoff served as the representative at Country Sector level from November 2007 until November 2015.

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Those who knew Geoff never underestimated his passion for what he chose to be involved with. Whether it was in an official capacity with his involvement with Master Builders, coaching the Belmont Lions Sports Club junior level, or barracking for his beloved Geelong Cats Geoff gave his all. He loved to be involved in and contribute to what was happening in his area.

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Geoff will be fondly remembered and keenly missed.

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Social Page - 2016 Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards

Enjoying the 2016 Construction Awards

A smart looking group at the Construction Awards

Master Builder of the Year winners Kane Constructions start the celebrations

MBAIS and Master Builders staff catch up at the 2016 Excellence in Construction Awards

Our MC, Tania Zaetta

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Kate Ceberano, a true professional wowing the crowd at the Construction Awards

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MEMBER PROFILE

Porta Mouldings • MM&S MEMBER • MEMBER SINCE MAY 2016 work as a high-strength appearancegrade timber.

Timber products are available in a range of service options including random length packs (decking), pieces, job lots of packs (beams) in a range of sizes, beams up to 5.4 metres and decking in 85mm /135mm x20mm. Custom moulding services also allow for unique sizes, lengths and profiles. Porta can match an existing profile or create new and unique, architecturally designed mouldings in a range of timber species.

We are Porta, people who know and love timber.

Brand) look forward to meeting you at upcoming networking events.

Porta is proud of its rich 60-year history of manufacturing and distributing a broad range of timber products in a variety of local and imported certified timber species. Porta, an Australian-owned-andoperated company, is widely regarded as Australasia’s leading supplier of timber mouldings, decorative timber products, and custom moulding services to the home improvement, building, trade, specifier and designer sectors.

Porta offers a range of hardwood timber mouldings, products and services ideal for the building industry. The range includes rough-sawn timber, timber decking, beams, posts, dressed boards, cladding, window and door components and, of course, mouldings!

Porta is committed to sustainable and renewable operations. Our team is passionate about timber. The national sales team, for example, comprises over 30 years of experience in the industry. Greg Fletcher, VIC and TAS Sales Manager says, “The timber industry is in my blood; it is the people I sell to and laugh with who make this industry.”

Greg is supported by a manufacturing team with over 63 years in sourcing, moulding and working with timber-invaluable experience passed down the generations. Greg, along with Lyle Maybury (National Sales Manager) and Claire Pizzey (Communications &

Porta’s range of timber products offer a cost effective solution for both indoor and outdoor applications. Recent additions to the range include beams and decking in durable Class 2 (above ground) and Class 3 (in ground) Karri timber. Karri is an Australian native hardwood with F27 strength rating (beams only). Fully certified (PEFC) and sustainably logged timber Karri are your cost effective choice for outdoor timber in decking and external constructions.

Porta also recently launched Jarrah timber, a unique and attractive Class 2 appearance-grade hardwood timber suitable for joinery applications, for both indoor and outdoor (high density) use.

Jarrah stains, sands and machines very well making it suitable for fine detailed

Porta is excited to have recently partnered with Master Builders to sponsor the trade Members’ Nights. We believe face-toface interaction is the one of the most effective ways to establish trust and learn about what builders are looking for in timber products. Sponsorship offers Porta the ability to connect with the trade and builders, two key sectors for Porta’s expanding commercial division. Porta will also share timber tips, technical updates and new products through Master Builders email communications.

We provide national coverage with sales representatives covering Vic, NSW, QLD, Tas, ACT, SA and WA. Our head office is in Melbourne, Victoria.

Contact: Porta’s timber products and services: Main office phone: 03 9488 3222 Sales Office Toll-free: 1300 650 787 Address: 224-256 Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield, VIC 3078 Email: info@porta.com.au Website: www.porta.com.au Sales team: Lyle Maybury Phone: 0413 707 425 Email: lylemaybury@porta.com.au Claire Pizzey Phone: 0427 771 072 Email: clairepizzey@porta.com.au

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This presented a challenge with the distance between some units and condensers being up to 10 floors. Working with the engineers and architects, Rival Air came up with a solution in conjunction with Fujitsu to use varying lengths of refrigerant pipe runs.

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Michael Rose, Rose Building Group • HOUSING MEMBER • BASED IN MITCHAM • MEMBER SINCE 2007 fantastic industry training programs which have been supremely valuable to my business in general.“ Through Master Builders, Michael has completed a Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) as well as a Diploma of Building & Construction (Management). Not one to stand idle, he has also managed to fit in the Master Builders Green Living course, and is now an accredited Green Living Builder, enabling him to promote his sustainability focus to clients.

Michael’s introduction to the building industry was a role as a labourer. It became the starting point of a successful and diverse career spanning sixteen years so far.

Michael’s next step was to complete a carpentry apprenticeship at Holmesglen TAFE, with a Master Builders member as his mentor. Keen to get ahead, Michael soon set up a carpentry business of his own, working on projects for builders and domestic homeowners. His business grew quickly, allowing him to employ carpenters and apprentices.

Michael credits this time with giving him valuable practical experience in running a business, helping him to gain Domestic Builder Unlimited registration in 2010, followed by his Commercial Builder Low Rise registration.

He has a strong belief in pursuing quality in both the construction and business aspects of his work, and has viewed Master Builders as a partner helping him to achieve these goals.

“I was led to become a Master Builder as I saw my first boss aligned with the association and the benefits it provided him,” Michael said. “It has provided me with many opportunities to source work, be associated with a recognised professional body and undertake some

Michael and his son Darcy breaking ground together.

When asked for his advice for the next generation of builders, Michael responded, “Align yourself with like-minded people, learn from their experiences and get the best training and skills available, not just in construction-related areas but in business administration, legal obligations and contracts and financial planning. Industry mentors are an invaluable source of information and have been such a great help to me.”

Michael’s business is now involved in a broad range of aspects of the construction industry; he specialising in extensions and renovations as well as new builds, plus structural external works such as landscaping, garages, carports, decking, pergolas and outdoor entertaining areas.

“The best thing about my job is the variety of work and people we deal with, whether they be clients, employees, contractors or other industry professionals. It is great to see a project go from a concept to a finished product and to see the satisfaction my clients get from the process,” Michael said.

The full book of work, training and business that Michael tackles might easily sap the energy of most young builders, but he also enthusiastically embraces media opportunities and has projects in the pipeline.

Builder Michael Rose, Rose Building Group

Michael lists his top three achievements in the industry to date as: • Appearing regularly on Libbi Gorr’s “Talk to a Tradie” show on ABC radio • Winning “Best Kitchen under $40,000” at the Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards in 2014.

• His involvement with and feature in a new TV show to appear later in the year on the Lifestyle Channel.

During rare moments when Michael isn’t at work, his priorities shift to spending time with his wife Bec, son Darcy (four) and daughter Grace (two).

Contact: Rose Building Group Phone: 0425 773 032

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IN MEMORIAM

Vale Len Barlow PRESIDENT, 1997-1998

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en Barlow, President of the Master Builders Association of Victoria from 1997-1998, passed away on 24 May this year. Len had been elected President during his directorship with Hooker Cockram Ltd. Len was born and educated in England.

He recalled his boyhood in London at the time of the Battle of Britain during the Second World War, and attributed this as a formative experience in developing his character.

Longtime friend and colleague David Judd recalls the setting for Len’s earlier years in the industry: “KG Hooker Builders was incorporated in 1951. We purchased T R & L Cockram around 1979 from Bill Cockram. We consolidated the two businesses as Hooker Cockram in 1986 and traded under that name for 25 years until we changed to Cockram Construction in 2011, the 150th anniversary year of Thomas Cockram’s first building company in Victoria.”

Len started at K. G. Hooker Builders in 1973 as a Construction Manager after working earlier in Victoria with Costain

and in South Australia with Baulderstone.

Len became the Construction Director of Hooker Cockram and continued as a Director of the group well after his retirement as a Senior Manager.

Len was Director of Construction for Hooker Cockram, from the late 1980s at a time when the company changed its focus from general commercial construction, concentrating on more specialist projects in Melbourne and regional Victoria, taking on the challenge of private schools, (Scotch College and Wesley College), hospitals (St Andrews Hospital) and developing a niche business in the construction of pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, such as CSL, David Bull Laboratories and Glaxo Pharmaceuticals in Mulgrave.

In his Costain days, Len built BP House on St Kilda Road and, during his time as Construction Director at HCL he was partly responsible for the location and refurbishment of the Skipping Girl sign, putting it back into the skyline for future generations to enjoy.

At the time, there were few hospitals or regional nursing homes in Victoria that Hooker Cockram or its predecessors

hadn’t built, extended or refurbished in some way.

Len became President of Master Builders at a time when industrial relations were at the forefront of the construction industry, and trade union membership had fallen from almost a half of construction workers to a third in 1997.

Popular, studious and soft-spoken, Len is fondly remembered by Master Builders staff, colleagues and fellow board members as a gentleman.

“Len was well known and respected throughout the building industry,” Judd said. “He was a supportive leader, stoic and practical, unflappable in tough times and always great company to be with, especially over a whisky and a yarn. He was a genuinely respectful man with good family values. I have been blessed to have known Len and shared a large part of my working life with him.”

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VA L U E O F M E M B E R S H I P

Professional development workshops As a valued member of Master Builders you can now boost your Ingrid Mountford knowledge Assistant Membership Manager through targeted professional development workshops.

Members have given us feedback about particular areas in which they detect gaps in their skills. This was particularly so, from members seeking builder registration, and also those looking towards setting up or strengthening their business.

In direct response to this feedback, Master Builders is trialing a suite of professional development workshops to help close these gaps. These workshops allow you to be immersed in a specific topic, in an informal setting with likeminded industry people. The workshops are delivered by Master Builders specialists and expert external providers.

At the time of writing, we have held two members-only workshops, both fully booked out. We hosted the Australian

Taxation Office, who presented “Tax essentials for small business”, and also Small Business Victoria, who delivered “Small business essentials”. The next one to be held is “Develop your online strategy”, helping you to make the most of online opportunities and social media.

Development is also underway for workshops on correctly completing and using a New Homes Contract and applying for a building permit.

The difference in the way subcontractors and employees need to be treated in your business was of great interest in the tax essentials workshop and members who attended this have asked for further detailed information. In response to this, we will present a “subcontractor versus employee” workshop soon.

The workshops have received fantastic feedback, with over 94 per cent of members who attended the Business Essentials workshop saying they developed the knowledge expected and that they would recommend this workshop to their co-workers. Similar positive responses were received about the tax essentials workshop, with over 95 per cent of attendees saying that they

developed the knowledge expected and 90 per cent commenting that they would recommend the workshop to others.

This new suite of professional development workshops supplements the broad range of industry-specific, nationally recognised training and short courses offered by Master Builders. This cements Master Builders as the place to go to build your skills for your industry.

If you have any suggestions about other workshops, please don’t hesitate to speak up. Master Builders wants to ensure we are offering professional development workshops that meet your needs and interests.

Contact: Membership Department Phone: (03) 9411 4555

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MEMBER MILESTONES

Member milestones MASTER BUILDERS VALUES LOYALTY TO OUR ASSOCIATION AND AWARDS CERTIFICATES TO MEMBERS AT MILESTONES OF 10, 15, 20 AND 25 YEARS, AND PLAQUES AT 30, 40 AND 50 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP. WE NOW RECOGNISE AND THANK THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED THESE MILESTONES BETWEEN 13 MAY AND 25 JULY 2016.

We appreciate that many members have continuous years of service that fall between these milestones and hope that you understand that we award certificates and plaques only for the milestones mentioned. If you are a long term member we thank you for your commitment and look forward to recognising your loyalty when you receive your next milestone certificate or plaque.

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S W & J Gardiner & Sons Pty Ltd

A B E Project & Constn Mgt Pty Ltd A B S Surfaces A Romanin & Sons Pty Ltd Ashwood Homes Pty Ltd B G C Master Builders Pty Ltd Berry & Peter Probuilt Pty Ltd BP & MJ Baade C M & H M Banks Pty Ltd Classic Projects Country Design Building Pty Ltd David Welsh Builder Pty Ltd Eddy H Pitcher Builders Pty Ltd Graham Nicholas Pty Ltd John Mercer Builder Pty Ltd Jonathon Draffin Lewis Designer Builders Pty Ltd Majotech Pty Ltd Monash City Council Perfect Projects Pty Ltd R & S Damen Urban Places Pty Ltd

A.G.A ABD Group Pty Ltd Better Projects Australia Pty Ltd Brad Searle C A M Carpentry Christopher Moutidis Construction 32 Pty Ltd Constructive Group Pty Ltd Darren Henderson Dorel Mihaila Ecocon Elite Building & Environmental Services Eric Jones Stairbuilding Group Pty Ltd GranVue Homes Hiram Ng Horan Homes Pty Ltd In Vogue Builders Pty Ltd JMH Builders Kelra Enterprises Pty Ltd Leader Homes Pty Ltd Liberty Kitchens Pty Ltd M A Shugg Pty Ltd Mark Forrest Milton Stamatakos Natali Ficarra Novelty Iron Constructions Pty Ltd P & J I Leitner Constructions Pty Ltd Parkview Homes Pty Ltd Procon Developments (Aust) Pty Ltd Renfrey Building Group Pty Ltd Robert Tuksar Builder S Jennings Constructions Safehome Sassella Constructions Pty Ltd Simon Beare St George Builders Pty Ltd Steven Dicorrado Steven Grayden Thomas Knox Visionbuilt Solutions Pty Ltd Volt Constructions Pty Ltd Wayne Millis Carpentry Westside Sealants Pty Ltd

50 YEAR PLAQUE Brownles Nominees Pty Ltd Palladium Construction Pty Ltd

40 YEAR PLAQUE Campi Property Services Pty Ltd Timbex Timber

25 YEAR CERTIFICATE Azza Homes Backman Construction Company Pty Ltd Ian R Jones Master Builder J S Lowther & Builders Pty Ltd L P Warren Homes Pty Ltd McDonald & Bailey Pty Ltd Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology S C G & S A Mantell Wattsea Pty Ltd

15 YEAR CERTIFICATE 10/10 Carpentry & Joinery Assa Abloy Betta Developments Building Group Pty Ltd Designer Homes Donald M Cole Elite Property Group Pty Ltd Elite Shop & Office Fitters Pty Ltd Glenview Contractors Howden Homes K L Modular Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd Leda Constructions Pty Ltd Leigh Dowell Building Pty Ltd Lucon Constructions Pty Ltd M C T Constructions Pty Ltd Oakley Property Group Pty Ltd P J Duggan Building & Construction PL Pecer Builders Pty Ltd Pelligra Holdings Pty Ltd Priority Construction Pty Ltd Romik Developments Pty Ltd Smart & Cain Builders Pty Ltd T J L Bricklaying Teren Building Services Pty Ltd Walsh Building Services Pty Ltd Zaknich Builders

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NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to our newest members MASTER BUILDERS IS PLEASED TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED THE ASSOCIATION IN JUNE AND JULY 2016.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR JOINING THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA.

ASSOCIATE Ernest Edmund Group Michael Gazzard Peninsula Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Clifford Constructions Pty Ltd Engineering Directions Lowe Development Group Pty Ltd Reliance Constructions & Maintenance Pty Ltd Tiltconstruct Pty Ltd

GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROVISIONAL Mansfield Corporation Pty Ltd Paul Anthony Developments Pty Ltd PJ Builders Pty Ltd Shopfit Solutions Of Australia Pty Ltd Tim Redin

HOUSING Alistair Taylor Aveo Homes Pty Ltd CSE Building Group Pty Ltd David Knight Property Group Pty Ltd Elite Building Services (Vic) Pty Ltd Enhancing Constructions Gowland Constructions Pty Ltd High End Homes Pty Ltd Humphreys Constructions John Mandarano KTS Building & Construction Laudan Construction Pty Ltd Leisure Pools Melbourne South East MBB Constructions Pty Ltd Michael Parker Building Pty Ltd Mokon Build Pty Ltd Mortise & Tenon Construction Pty Ltd Mosswood Homes Pro Mara Builders Pty Ltd Salcon Group Pty Ltd Shayne Taylor Simon Cusack Skippy Constructions Sowden Builders Superior1 Tarig Iesa Xtreme Building & Development Pty Ltd

HOUSING PROVISIONAL Alex Grogan Constructions Allside Carpenters Pty Ltd Arch1 Pty Ltd Australasia Fin Tech Pty Ltd Balfour Constructions Pty Ltd Ballarat Fencing Ben Clive Turner

Benjamin Lee Knight Bluestar Homes & Constructions BW Construction Group Pty Ltd Chapple Construction Ciurlmac Building Solutions CK Lifestyle Carpentry Pty Ltd Complete Carpentry Daniel McLean David Stark Distinctive Building & Construction Eagleye Building EJ Horton Constructions Electro Sought Element Building Group Ewan Harding Fine Edge Homes (Vic) Pty Ltd Fratto Constructions Hasan Erliinoglu iBuild Group (Vic) Pty Ltd Jake Notting Building Pty Ltd Jarrod Mitchell Jason Boyd Jeta Built JNet Carpentry & Construction JNS Carpentry & Construction Pty Ltd Joseph Jomy Poovathanickal Joseph Santaera Josh Crosbie JSW Building Group Jurato Builders Karl Withers KMK Projects Pty Ltd Knights Design & Construction Kristian Lorbergs KS Promotions Pty Ltd Lucas Croysdale M I L K Plastering Co Pty Ltd M L & S E Janeway Marc Toussaint Carpentry Mark Abramson Masters Of Building Mathieu Gervais Matt McEwan McLeod Building & Renovation MDC Carpentry Solutions Megan Gwyneth Ronaldson Panagiotios Floros Pro Decks Melbourne Profin Building Solutions Pty Ltd Rados Building Solutions Pty Ltd Roots Pty Ltd Rusty Nails Construction Ryan Vallance Construction S & L Development Pty Ltd Sasan Lali Senar Mehmet Setcon Projects Shane Taylor Steve Tabone Styles Custom Carpentry Ubuildprojects

Wasfi Hermiz Western Constructions Pty Ltd Willis Cunningham Winstar Construction Xpress Developments Pty Ltd

HOUSING SUB-CONTRACTOR Aleks Veljanoski Anthony Sarra Bright Sands Plumbing Clinton Webster-Hill Constructing Landscapes Fitzsimmons Carpentry Concepts Pty Ltd Grant Build Co Grantscapes Pty Ltd Lott Homes NV Building Group Pty Ltd PB Bathrooms Rustic Design Landscapes Stephen Rochecouste Toogood Fencing

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STUDENT MEMBERS

STUDENT Aaron Hope Aaron McPherson Abdeta Faiz Adam Doak Adam Douglas Adam Kanim Adam Leonardi Adam Tran Adam Van Klaveren Adam Wilkins Aden Kullo Adrian Paterson Adrian Redzedi Adrian Romeo Adriano Failla Aefle Tha Hnie Aik Sam Alex Brogdin Alex Bryan Alex Hamilton Alex Lancaster Alex Mason Alex Philibossian Alex Ribeiro Ali Gebara Alisdair Macrae Alistar Wight Allan Noone Andon Saplamarvis Andrew Gaiser Andrew Ghattas Andrew Hobson Andrew Hutchinson Andrew Klasan Andrew Mylonas Anthony Coffa Anthony Ferlazzo-Baars Anthony Nguyen Anthony Parlovic Anthony Pearson Anthony Piva Anthony Rankin Anthony Zhang Antonio Zuccara Arash Peyraraninia Ashlee Duggan Ashley Watson Ashmeed Hossain Augustine Wang Austin Carpinteri Austin Sawyer Axel Wulf Ayden Cassar Badi Farah Bailey Burt Bailey Clapton Bailey Gorry Bailey Quigley Beau Ellis Ben Amos Ben Batarilo Ben Bellingham Ben Foy Ben Hamilton Ben Tate Ben Thomas Benjamin Riggoo Bianca Lazaric Billy Munn Billy Ritchie Blaine Clinton

Blake Coutts Blake Prim Brad Ovcak Bradley Collins Braidan Pohlner Brandon Peterson Brandon Voigt Brayden Driver Braydon Brooks Braydon Daniel Brendan Balcombe Brendan Petersen Brenton Leonard Brett Sanders Broden Miller Brody Clow Brody Jorgensen Brody Price Bronte McCann Bryce Scott Bryce Williamson Caitlyn Lowry Cale Pearson Callam Hayes Callan Lucas Cameron Berrusso Cameron Cook Cameron More Cameron Parker Cameron Straylaart Campbell Floyd Candice Brook Charley Bold Charlie Richardson Che Cooney Chester Gardner Chris Azzopardi Chris French Chris Grant Chris Kolettis Chris Sotiropoulos Christian Davis Christopher Brooker Christopher Menzel Cody Banbury Cody Graske Connor Seymour Connor White Cooper Aldersea Corey Baker-Smith Corey Trimble Corey Warner Craig Harding Craig McCormack Cullen Parker Cung Thang Daniel Alonso Daniel Aloysius Daniel Baldonado Daniel Giday Daniel Goonan Daniel Pegg Daniel Stuiver Daniel Thompson Daniel Walker Danni Evans Danny Panado Darcy Byrne-Connell Darcy Mullen Darcy Walters Darren Hindle Daryl Rutton Dau Beyong

David Bargiel David Long Dayn Freeman Dennis Musta Derrick Nguyen Dilen Djemal Dimitri Karamesinis Dominic O’Day Dorian Issa Doug Halliday Douglas Palmer Drew Collins Duh Sang Dylan Krane Dylan Lewis Dylan Mannix Dylan Moloney Dylan Stacey Eamon McHale Edward Jackson Ehsan Mohummedi Elias Elrahi Elliot Keeler Elliot Leviston Emilio Scollo Erick Abrahall Firomsa Abdi Fitsum Zeleke Fonzie Cugliari Gabe Rizz George Asaad Glenn Gordon Griffin Crouch Gus Suggett Habib Shakouri Hamish Drummond Hamish O’Gorman Hamzu Abd El Heneet Haris Medzic Hariton Karaventzas Harrison Wilson Harry Marshall Harry Russell Harry Smith Harry Trotman Henry Geia Ian Williams Isaac Kern Isabel Jordan Jac Eaton Jacana Drill Jack Bannah Jack Barnes Jack Cadusch Jack Cughey Jack Goldie Jack Marshall Jack O’Reilly Jack Ostler Jack Ryan Jack Shay Jack Thompson Jack Tierney Jackson Viola Jacob Haley Jacob Lees Jacob McLean Jacob Myers Jacob Steele Jacob Willis Jade Anwyl Jai Spiteri Jaiden Ambrus

Jake Basse Jake Brusaschi Jake Cruickshank Jake Hibbert Jake Kelly Jake Mosando Jake Nichols Jakeb Templeton James Button James Imhoff James Mayberry James Trickey Jamie O’Rouke Jared Kirby Jarrod Batchelor Jarrod Dalton Jarvis Lowan Jasper Williams Jawad Beedar Jayce Valentine Jayden Clark Jayden Desira Jayden Fowles Jayden Kitt Jayden Mathison Jayden McDonald Jayden New Jayden Whitehead Jedd Gibson Jemisen Thorne Jeremie Alexeyeff Jesse Kendall Jesse Walker Jessica Brownsea Jett Wilson Jim Constantinou Jimmy Felham Joel Amyand Joel Anstis Joel Lucas Joey Mercuri Joey Waters John Eades John Read Johnny Serrano Jordan Barbagiannopoulos Jordan Burgess Jordan Carrington Jordan Davis Jordan Erskine Jordan Flint Jordan Hazelwood Jordan Jones Jordan Summers Jordan Urrutia Joseph Dynon Joseph Kervin Joseph Zaathang Josh Fowles Josh Sayers Josh Thomas Josh Trickey Joshua Collins Joshua Curatolo Joshua Goodman Joshua Gremmill Joshua Johnson Joshua Leishman Joshua Picher Joshua Roberts Joshua Woodcock Jovan Latinovic Judith Zahra

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Julian Hanfi-Scott Justin Cappelletti Justin Fotia Justin Giampietro Justin Micallef Jyl Wright Kaitlyn Simmons Kaleb Strom Karl Ahmad Kegan Ross Kehan Opetaia Kellie MacDonald Khaima Khemua Khimauhla Taoza Kirby Neville Kishan Shonna Kodie Westwood Kosta Periorellis Kristian Harper Kur Alier Kurt Boyd Kyle Barker Kyle Grainger Kyle Hedderick Kyle Murnane Kyle Walters Lachie Isbister Lachlan Bradford Lachlan Coombes Lachlan Predergast Lachlan Slorach Lachlan Whyte Marshall Laighton Jean Laura Case Lawrence Both Leejohn Kapoor Leeroy Sheridan Les Aldrich Liam Bakx Liam Brown Liam Clacy Liam Foster Liam Hargreaves Liam Hepworth Liam Kelly Liam Pearce Liam Shepherd Liam Stacey Liam Watts Liam Young Lincoln Meyer Lindsay Smart Lionel Garlito Logan Dazenko Logan Simmonds Lokman Kara Lucas Missailidis Luis Figueroa Luke Bonnici Luke Carlin Luke Carmasciano Luke Dyson Luke Gaskin Luke Gilder Luke Gillis Luke Hatzis Luke McLaughlin Luke Pettenon Madan Arora Madibu Koko Malcolm Toy Maper Dhuor Marc Vincemt Dama

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Left: 34-story timber skyscraper for Stockholm Photo credit C.F. Møller Architects

Multi-storey Timber Buildings A Renaissance in Timber Construction Internationally, and in Australia, there is currently traction occurring for multi-story residential and commercial timber buildings that are outside the traditional single storey to low rise (up to 3-storeys) residential and multi-residential construction markets.

Multi-storey mid-rise (up to 25 m), and high-rise (above 25 m) residential and commercial buildings are built utilising engineered wood products and timber composite systems, research outcomes and fabrication methods (Computer Numeric Control (CNC)).

Use of timber in multi-storey residential and commercial timber buildings however is not something new and has a relatively long history; in fact it was one of the only choices available up until the early 20 century. This can be observed from the number of permanent timber structures such as existing industrial warehouses from the 1800’s and residential buildings in Australia. The widespread availability of both highquality native hardwoods and framing material manufactured by softwood plantations contribute to timber construction in Australia. Here is a fine example of one of these buildings, now more than 100 years old that has been remodelled and is now used as a hotel in the centre of Brisbane.

Perry House (36 m tall and built in 1913) Photo: State Library of Queensland & John Oxley Library (on left) Kerry Raymond (on right)

There is a growing list of multi-storey heavy timber and timber hybrid buildings constructed across the globe. They are pushing the boundaries of technology utilising new-engineered timber products and timber composite structural systems.

For example, the 9 storey Stadhaus Building in Hackney, UK in 2009 has been the first major high rise residential building to be built from pre-fabricated load-bearing walls and floor cross laminated timber panels (CLT). The stair and lift cores have been also entirely built from CLT. Standing at 32.2 m the Forte building a 10 storey CLT residential complex in Melbourne, completed by Lend Lease in 2012 is the first Australian building to be made from CLT. Worldwide interest goes on and the world’s tallest timber residential building, a 14 storey building now having been completed in Norway. Taller buildings are also planned, including; the 18 storey UBC Brock Commons student accommodation residential tower in Vancouver, Canada; the 24 storey HoHo tower in Vienna, Austria; and a 34 storey residential tower planned in Stockholm.

Figure below shows an architect’s rendering of the proposed residential tower in Stockholm.

KEY DRIVERS AND FACTS

Stadthaus Building UK Photo: Will Pryce

Forte Living, Melbourne, Australia Photo: Imagecontrol.com.au Source: Lend Lease

There are many reasons for timber’s resurgence in use but key market drivers include strong international demand for low to medium rise residential and commercial buildings as a result of demographic changes; demand for sustainable design and Green Building through the use of environmentally sustainable materials which are renewable, recyclable and carbon friendly.

Materials with lower CO2 emission (a major driver in the commercial building sector); low embodied energy; construction time efficiency demand that off-site prefabrication and integrated construction of timber buildings can reduce construction programs significantly.

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The building can be dis-assembled and relocated at the end-of-life with reduced site labour, lower environmental nuisance and disruption to local residents. There is a reduced weight of the overall building as timber being around a fifth of the weight of concrete and consequently timber buildings can weigh 50 per cent less than a traditional reinforced concrete building. This makes it favourite in restrained construction sites with limited space. A decreased dead-load on the foundations also greatly reduces the construction cost, particularly in sites with pour ground condition.

There is additionally improved architectural design flexibility, which offers more design options without sacrificing structural requirements; and the natural warmth and timeless beauty of the timber structure offering the opportunity of a structural system and decorative feature in the one element.

Moreover, new studies show that timber buildings cost less to construct compared to conventional buildings i.e., steel and reinforced concrete. For example “Commercial Building Costing Cases Studies – Traditional Design versus Timber Project” by Timber Development Association for Forestry and Wood Products Australia demonstrated that timber buildings would be 10-15 per cent more cost effective to construct compared to other conventional construction methods as follows: • Commercial office building: 12.4 per cent • Aged care facility: 13.9 per cent • Apartment building: 2.2 per cent lower • Portal-framed industrial shed: 9.4 per cent lower cost.

The ever-increasing range of newengineered wood products and systems is generating a global interest and drive for greater innovation in new on-site and prefabricated building solutions.

Engineered wood products such as cross laminated timber (CLT), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), glued laminated timber (glulam), plywood, laminated strand lumber available in a wide variety of thicknesses, sizes and grades have a wide range of application as structural materials in construction. Engineered wood products are manufactured from veneers,

Dandenong Mental Health Facility in Victoria, Overall Winner of 2014 Australian Timber Design Award Photo: Whitefield McQueen Irwin Alsop Source: ARCHITECTUREAU Challenges

strands or flakes to meet applicationspecific performance requirements. These manufactured components are bonded together utilising adhesives under heat pressure to form new value added structural members.

construction materials in Australia is not without challenges. For example, steel and concrete products are well established and accepted in the Australian construction market by designers, contractors and developers.

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Moreover it is essential to have an alignment between forestry capabilities, the supply chain and timber industry capacity in Australia to respond to the demand of manufacturing and fabricating building elements required for multi-story residential and commercial timber buildings.

The health and wellbeing benefits of timber construction and interiors in homes, businesses and educational and hospital places are well investigated. Knowing that Australians generally spend 90% of their time indoors, the quality and character of the indoor environment has a great influence on well-being of occupants.

Timber and wood contribute naturally to moderate humidity by absorbing air moisture when the humidity in a space is high and releasing it when the humidity is low. This moisture buffering minimises the impact of pathogens and chemical interactions on human health.

Some studies such as Planet Ark’s Wood –Housing, Health, Humanity report have also found that timber and wood product have a significant de-stressing effect and enhance psychological well-being of occupants. A warm inviting feel due to wood and timber decreases blood pressure, hearth rates and anxiety.

The shift to timber in the multi-story residential and commercial buildings and away from concrete and steel as

Currently, timber buildings are restricted to 3 storeys under the NCC DTS provisions where taller buildings requiring an alternative solution to design. Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (FWPA) has prepared and submitted a proposal-for-change (PFC) to the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to allow timber buildings up to 25 metres tall – about eight stories residential or seven stories commercial– as a Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) Solution. The change of the National Construction Code will reduce the construction cost approximately 10-15 per cent and strengthen the use of timber in the multi-story residential and commercial buildings.

This article was kindly provided by Dr Fred Moshiri; Structural Engineer at Timber Development Association

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INTRODUCING the brick trends that will define design in the year ahead Private Residence. Builder: Gremmo Homes

The use of brick has been revived across the globe, as developers, builders and architects integrate more natural materials into commercial and residential design. In the digital age, where society is always ‘on’, the textural and aesthetic benefits of earthy materials provide solace and calm in the built environment.

As beautiful and rich as the earth they’re made from, bricks are the natural choice for incorporating organic materials and design cues in buildings of all shapes, sizes and purpose. They provide a timeless base for building design, with more colours, finishes and shapes available than ever before. With high-end architecture leading the trend, Australian

Double Courtyard House. Vokes & Peters Architects.

Photo: Christopher Frederick Jones.

homeowners and property developers are reconnecting to this proven material.

Because bricks are low maintenance, they’re ideal for residential and commercial projects that require stylish yet fuss-free building materials. Bricks require virtually no upkeep or repair, minimising ongoing maintenance costs.

Bricks retain their colour and unlike render, don’t need to be repainted over time.

The stunning Switch House extension on the London Tate Modern, realised by Swiss architecture firm Herzog and de Meuron, demonstrates the incredible design flexibility of this long-time favourite building product. Opened in June, the Switch House is an artistic destination that will predominantly be used for performance art. Described as a citadel of ten storeys, its towering 64.5 metre stack of faceted and oblique angled brick is a modern interpretation of the building’s origins as a power station.

According to Herzog and de Meuron, the use of brick was central to integrating the new building into the existing urban fabric and skyline of London. “We wanted the combined elements of the Tate Modern,

old and new, to be expressed as a whole; we wanted to have them come together and function as a single organism. Using the same base palette of bricks and brickwork in a radical new way, we created a perforated brick screen through which light filters in during the day and through which the building will glow at night.”

Not limited to educational and cultural institutions, bricks can make an island retreat feel like a step back in time, as experienced with a visit to the recently opened Katamama resort hotel in Seminyak, Bali. A collaboration of local artisans, the resort was constructed using 1.5 million handmade bricks, traditionally used in Balinese temples, which feature in each of the 58 rooms and facade.

These bold brick buildings will have a trickle-down effect and strongly influence local building design and interior styling. The humble brick remains accessible for creative yet budget conscious homeowners. Using premium and feature brick options alongside structural bricks provides new avenues for designing facades and interiors that allow consumers to truly make their design mark.

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BRICKS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT Australia’s brick advocates are putting their creativity to work in new applications and ‘outside the box’ thinking. Brick is being heavily incorporated into the design of backyard and outdoor living spaces as a unique material for seating and flooring.

Leading Brisbane architects Stuart Vokes and Aaron Peters used a blend of five colours from the PGH Dry Pressed, Smooth and Sandstocks collection to establish two walled gardens, outdoor seating and a fire place in their Double Courtyard House project.

“We regularly incorporate brickwork as the principal material of our residential and commercial projects. This has created continuity across our body of work and our use of brick has become integral to our practice,” said Stuart Vokes, co-director at Vokes and Peters.

“Being made of earth, the use of bricks provides a tangible sense of getting one’s feet on the ground, and lends a modest and primitive language to this fundamental family space.”

Extending outdoor brickwork to indoor flooring helps to create continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. Long walls that start indoors and extend into the garden with seamless precision, extends the feature wall concept, while creating warmth and texture. A brick feature wall is the new statement for residential and commercial properties. From creative patterns, monochrome walls or glazed finishes, the wall is really only limited by a designer’s imagination. Bricks can create any look from crisp and contemporary single colours or glassy finishes using glazed bricks, to industrial and warehouse inspired interiors with dry pressed bricks.

INSIDE OUT In the same way timber floors are extended out to decking for a streamlined aesthetic, using brickwork both inside and out is an emerging trend and a new take on the feature wall.

While render is still a prominent design element for entrance ways and patios, the low maintenance benefits and value of brick should always be reinforced.

Brick can be fashioned to create incredible impact, without requiring the attention render and timber require throughout the lifespan of a home.

PATTERN MAKING Bold or subtle, bricks can be used to achieve a number of looks. Stack Bond and corbelling provide creative opportunities to wow in living areas, reception spaces, foyers and meeting rooms. The choice of mortar colour can also significantly influence the final look.

Making slight changes to brick selection and bond pattern can add a dash of personality and street appeal. Clad outdoor pillars in glazed bricks, or create eye catching features in the most unexpected of rooms, such as bathrooms, toilets and laundries.

Alternating brick laying directions, brick size and depth can all contribute to unique designs that change the style of exterior walls as the sun moves – or make a statement indoors by embracing favourite colours or shapes.

Toorak Gardens Residence. Builder: Chase Crown.

Photo: David Sievers

This combination of products creates a dramatic visual effect for architecturally inspired interior feature walls, kitchens, fireplaces, outdoor living spaces and entrance ways – anywhere deserving special attention.

SCREENING Demonstrate a unique approach to privacy by using bricks to creatively screen front and backyards, help section gardens and privacy without sacrificing light or air flow. Hit and miss, or pierced brickwork – the brick equivalent to a timber lattice – creates brick screens that connect interior living spaces with the outside world while protecting the home from prying eyes.

MORE THAN BRICK The use of complementary natural materials including brick, stone, glass and timber is of growing interest. Cultured Stone by Boral, an engineered stone-like cladding, is well suited to composite architectural designs.

Ranley Grove. Paul Owen Architects. Photo: Toby Scott

FASHIONABLE FOR THE FUTURE Nationally, development is booming and in states such as Victoria the growth corridor plans are in place for development over the next 30 to 40 years. New suburbs are extending the city’s boundaries to create town centres surrounding attractive and affordable housing. Home builders are looking for ways to differentiate properties from neighbours and friends. The evolved palette of brick colours, shapes and sizes is the perfect vehicle for creativity and individuality.

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1. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) requires specialist “Base Coats” to provide long term adhesion and durability.

Beware of suppliers/installers using Cement Renders. or even their labelled “Acrylic Renders”. Expanded foam requires a high polymer base coat for adhesion - much higher than most “Acrylic Renders” 2. Cavity Drainage is critical in ensuring stability of the facade. This is Best Practice Design for traditional construction and is equally applicable in any Lightweight Cladding System.

3. Integration of Design, Components and Installation is required to ensure “as built” meets design specification.

Lightweight Cladding Systems are able to be installed by a broader installer base (vs traditional masonry).

In the BCA their use is classified as an Alternate Solution requiring validation. CodeMark™ certification is an acceptable approach, however it is important that Certification covers the full aspects of the relevant BCA requirements and that Installation is controlled to ensure full compliance.

4. Rigid, cement based renders and paint systems are unsuitable to maintain a weather-proofing envelope. Lightweight Cladding Systems (EIFS or FC) require Flexible Acrylic Texture and Elastomeric Topcoats to accommodate normal expansion and contraction.

Over recent years the use of Lightweight Cladding Systems, as Alternate Solutions in the BCA, has grown but proper system design and installation has not always followed.

The BCA requires appropriate design and installation controls to qualify any Alternate Solution and ultimate success

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The problem with reinforced concrete

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y itself, concrete is a very durable construction material. The magnificent Pantheon in Rome, the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, is in excellent condition after nearly 1,900 years. And yet many concrete structures from last century – bridges, highways and buildings – are crumbling.

Many concrete structures built this century will be obsolete before its end.

Given the survival of ancient structures, this may seem curious. The critical difference is the modern use of steel reinforcement, known as rebar, concealed within the concrete. Steel is made mainly of iron, and one of iron’s unalterable properties is that it rusts.

This ruins the durability of concrete structures in ways that are difficult to detect and costly to repair.

While repair may be justified to preserve the architectural legacy of iconic 20th-century buildings, such as those designed by reinforced concrete users like Frank Lloyd Wright, it is questionable whether this will be affordable or desirable for the vast majority of structures. The writer Robert Courland, in his book Concrete Planet, estimates that repair and rebuilding costs of concrete infrastructure, just in the United States, will be in the trillions of dollars – to be paid by future generations.

Steel reinforcement was a dramatic innovation of the 19th century. The steel bars add strength, allowing the creation of long, cantilevered structures and thinner, less-supported slabs. It speeds up construction times, because less concrete is required to pour such slabs.

These qualities, pushed by assertive and sometimes duplicitous promotion by the concrete industry in the early 20th century, led to its massive popularity.

Reinforced concrete competes against more durable building technologies, like steel frame or traditional bricks and mortar. Around the world, it has replaced environmentally sensitive, low-carbon

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options like mud brick and rammed earth – historical practices that may also be more durable.

Early 20th-century engineers thought reinforced concrete structures would last a very long time – perhaps 1,000 years.

In reality, their life span is more like 50100 years, and sometimes less. Building codes and policies generally require buildings to survive for several decades, but deterioration can begin in as little as 10 years.

Many engineers and architects point to the natural affinities between steel and concrete: they have similar thermal expansion characteristics, and concrete’s alkalinity can help to inhibit rust. But there is still a lack of knowledge about their composite qualities – for example, in regard to sun-exposure-related changes in temperature.

The many alternative materials for concrete reinforcement – such as stainless steel, aluminium bronze and fibre-polymer composites – are not yet widely used. The affordability of plain steel reinforcement is attractive to developers. But many planners and developers fail to consider the extended costs of maintenance, repair or replacement.

There are technologies that can address the problem of steel corrosion, such as cathodic protection, in which the entire structure is connected to a rust-inhibiting electric current. There are also interesting new methods to monitor corrosion, by electrical or acoustic means.

Another option is to treat the concrete with a rust-inhibiting compound, although these can be toxic and inappropriate for buildings.

There are several new non-toxic inhibitors, including compounds extracted from bamboo and bacterially derived “biomolecules”.

Fundamentally, however, none of these developments can resolve the inherent problem that putting steel inside concrete ruins its potentially great durability.

The environmental costs of rebuilding This has serious repercussions for the planet. Concrete is the third-largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions, after automobiles and coal-fuelled power plants. Cement manufacturing alone is responsible for roughly 5% of global CO2 emissions. Concrete also makes up the largest proportion of construction and demolition waste, and represents about a third of all landfill waste.

Recycling concrete is difficult and expensive, reduces its strength and may catalyse chemical reactions that speed up decay. The world needs to reduce its concrete production, but this will not be possible without building longer-lasting structures.

I suggest that we need to change our thinking, to recognise concrete and steel as vibrant and active materials.

This is not a case of changing any facts, but rather of re-orientating how we understand and act on those facts.

Avoiding waste, pollution and needless rebuilding will require thinking well beyond disciplinary conceptions of time, and this is especially true for the building and construction industries.

The collapsed civilisations of the past show us the consequences of short-term thinking. We should focus on building structures that stand the test of time – lest we end up with hulking, derelict artefacts that are no more fit for their original purpose than the statues of Easter Island.

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FORGET THE SILICON VALLEY REVOLUTION:

THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT LOOKS REMARKABLY FAMILIAR From autonomous vehicles and the rapid rise of Uber to the global diffusion of bike-sharing schemes, transport is changing.

Developments in information technology, transport policy and behaviour by urban populations may well be causing a wholesale shift away from conventional cars to collective, automated and lowcarbon transport.

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Yet there are still many uncertainties in technology development, finance and trends in user practices and expectations about the scale of these changes may well be inflated.

Perhaps the most significant development is “peak car” use – the stalled growth or modest decline in car ownership and use since around 1990 across the developed world. As well as economic reasons and the returning popularity of city living, this seems to be driven in part by a move away from pro-

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car planning. Metropolitan governments in particular are increasingly reallocating road space away from private cars and concentrating office and housing developments around public transport stations.

They are even supporting a wide range of innovations in local transport, including self-driving pod cars called up by a smartphone app. All these initiatives aim to reinvent “old” transport systems – metro, tram and cycling – as efficient, fashionable and healthy, enabling both economic growth and a better quality of life.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROBLEMS However, public transport still faces significant challenges. Research consistently shows that satisfaction with tripmaking is lower on bus and rail than on other forms of transport.

The industrial-era logic of only offering services at particular stops or stations at specific times sits uncomfortably with the changing rhythms of work, shopping, care-giving and leisure in post-industrial societies.

These service provision problems are particularly acute in suburbs (and of course rural areas) where the flexibility afforded by private cars continues to be the norm. Yet, even in the densest parts of cities, public transport only meets everyone’s needs when there are more flexible options as well. This is why greater public transport use is linked to, and to some extent triggers, increased use of cycling and, more recently, smartphone-enabled taxi services.

These forms of transport are available (almost) everywhere at all times – and therefore better compatible with the individualised lifestyles of people accustomed to the convenience that private car use epitomises. But even bike and car-sharing schemes with fixed docking stations and parking bays suffer from some of the same limitations as public transport does. The future may well be brighter for smartphone-dependent “free-floating” schemes, whereby cars can be picked up and left at any location within a designated zone that stretches across a city or parts thereof.

There are also big obstacles to a public transport revolution in the form of entrenched government patterns and vested interests. Past planning decisions, in particular, constrain current and future changes in transport systems.

This is because the construction of road infrastructure, sprawling suburbs, cardependent retail/leisure complexes and mono-functional business areas since the 1950s is largely irreversible, at least for the coming decades.

INDUSTRY FIGHTBACK The car industry remains powerful and does not sit still. In many countries, car manufacturing continues to be important to the national economy and can therefore count on considerable support from local, national and supranational (EU) governments. This is exemplified by the UK government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles which was set up to stimulate the uptake of electric and other low-carbon vehicles.

Car manufacturers may now be experiencing competition from powerful technology companies such as Google and Apple, but this is catalysing their

own development of innovations. The Google driverless car may be the most famous but the first such vehicles from conventional manufacturers are expected to hit the market by 2017-2018.

Many hurdles still need to be overcome.

The technology needs substantial refining, major issues around insurance and liability need to be resolved, it is not clear how adaptations to road infrastructure will be financed, and public opinion is divided. Based on experiences with electric and fuel cell cars in recent decades, current expectations about commercialisation and consumer uptake are (vastly) over-optimistic.

Unexpected and unforeseeable events may radically reshape current development trajectories, but there are good reasons to expect that transport systems in 30 years will not be drastically different from today.

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• Shower Repairs

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67

Allboard Distributors

49

ASH 59

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS WITH TILE FLANGES FROM STORMTECH Stormtech’s range of architectural grates and drains with tile flanges are designed to solve the complexities of today’s building requirements. The F Series features a custom made flange for floor and walls combined with a choice of grate or tile insert from Stormtech’s superb designer range.

The range is available for 65mm and 100mm wide grates and fully customised to specific requirements with a choice of flange placements, a custom ledge to suit tile depth and custom outlet position along the channel.

As one of Australia’s most respected drainage manufacturers and suppliers, Stormtech is committed to delivering the highest quality drainage solutions for today’s unique building projects.

Stormtech’s skilled specialists work closely with builders to offer tailored drainage solutions by working proactively with plumbing advisory services to ensure drainage is not only fit for purpose, but meets stringent Building Code of Australia (BCA) compliance measures.

Stormtech is also the only drainage company to have achieved GreenTag certification.

For more information contact: Phone: 1300 653 403 Website: www.stormtech.com.au

Australian Brick & Blocklaying

25

B & R Enclosures

41

Bayer Protection

49

Beams Software

29

C & D Waterproofing

71

Central Pre-mix Concrete

67

Core Logic

27

SCREW PILES - THE SOLUTION TO FOUNDATION PROBLEMS.

Cover Up Canvas Products

71

For ‘Filled or unstable ground, environmentally sensitive areas, easements etc Screw Piles are the clean quick and efficient solution.

Exopest 71

Projects range from, Angle of Repose (adjacent easements), swimming pool support, founding in wet or reclaimed swamp areas, in lieu of deep stumps, retaining walls, power poles or large signs, jetty’s, suspended / raised slabs, elevated pathways in ‘Environmentally sensitive areas.

GJ Gardner Homes

Screwed Piles and Excavations have shown that Screw Piles are the simple, quick, cost effective way to solve problems.

In most situations a house lot can be installed and ready to build on in one day.

Mercedes-Benz Melbourne

With no spoil to remove and virtually no vibrations during installation, Screw Piles are an excellent choice.

PGH Bricks & Pavers

• We can access down to one metre.

• Servicing Melbourne and country areas.

For more information contact: Phone: 0409 939 967 Email: dennis@screwpiles.com.au Web: www.screwpiles.com.au

Dahlsens 39 Dulux AcraTex

64-65

Fujitsu 47 Fuso 17 IFC

Glass Brick Company

71

Harbour Concreting Services

29

KO Construction Law

71

KPA Concrete & Formwork

67

Master Builders Australia

12

MBA Insurance Services

IBC

MC Labour Medvet Science Newstyle Printing Real Flame

OBC 31 2 45 61-63 39

Rylock 07 Screw Piles and Excavations

72

Soloassist

5

Stormtech

72

Stroud Homes

37

Toyota

33

TressCox Lawyers

41

Ute Safe

69

Viking Rentals

49

Volkswagen 18 Wainwright Ryan Eid Lawyers Waterstop Streamline West Side Building Surveying

71 9 49

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