Master Builder magazine – January - March 2020

January - March 2020

ENTRIES NOW OPEN Master Builders 2020 Housing & Construction Awards are now open.

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YOUR 2020 FORECAST Here's what's coming for our industry in 2020 and beyond.

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TECHNOLOGY FEATURE

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

From what's likely to trend in 2020 and beyond, to the tools and tactics to save time and money in your business - you don't want to miss this fantastic feature.

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Our state is a red hot heat map for bushfire zones. It's important you're across the requirements for your next build, rebuild or reno.

President’s Message: Looking ahead with 2020 vision

6 CEO Message: New Year, New Regulations 8

Industry Voice: Are MFRs all they're cracked up to be?

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In the loop & Latest blog

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Regional Profile: Sunshine Coast

TECHNOLOGY 16

Power up

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Here: Your 2020 Forecast

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Work smarter, not harder

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Your time is money

22 New benchmark for build sustainability

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DREAMY DUNE HOUSE

SERVICES & ADVICE

Discover how Mosaic Property Group pulled off this build on sand dunes at the Sunshine Coast, it has to be seen to be believed.

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Ask our experts

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Licence changes

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Build for bushfires in Queensland

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New year, new home, new interest?

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Vale Grant Williams

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New village, great success

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Blast from the past

TILING PERFECTION

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Ronald Walkley took out a National gong for his precision tiling work.

He reveals the secrets and top tips behind his award-winning work.

Tradie: Bill Reid

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Member Profile: Mosaic Property Group, Dune house a dream

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Member Profile: Ronald Walkley, perfection, patience, precision

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On the whole, 2019 was a tricky one to navigate. Building work completed during the year to September 2019 was 9.2 per cent down on the previous 12 months, with both sectors down over the previous year. But there were some positives, with alterations and additions and government buildings both showing signs of growth. While only a small proportion of the overall work, these strong numbers helped to offset in part the poor performance of new houses, units and private sector commercial buildings.

Looking ahead, 2020 will continue to be challenging but we can expect to see signs of a turnaround as the year ends, as pent-up demand begins to push through to projects on the ground.

On the commercial front the news is good where in 2020 we’re forecasting an increase in the level of commercial building – up 7.3 per cent from the 2019 estimate to $7.8 billion, mostly on the back of government expenditure on public buildings.

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before strengthening in 2021. This will be offset by a surge in education as work on a number of new schools moves ahead. In addition, demand for industrial buildings is expected to be strong while demand for offices will bounce back somewhat in 2020.

Beyond 2020, we anticipate modest growth in commercial building work, climbing to $8 billion in 2023.

On the flipside, the current pipeline of residential building work is a far cry from previous years. As at December 2019 there were 30,000 dwelling approvals, down more than 25% across the previous year. And despite record low interest rates, loans to owner occupiers to build a new home and first home buyers are both down significantly.

On that basis we’re forecasting 31,000 dwelling commencements in 2020, down 6 per cent from the anticipated total of 33,000 dwellings for 2019 and a further blow to an industry which has been struggling with declining numbers for several years.

However, we expect that early into 2021 a recovery will be underway, which will strengthen into the foreseeable future.

We’re forecasting 35,000 commencements in 2021, increasing to 40,000 by 2022. Over

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this time, we expect alterations and additions will continue to support many builders and subcontractors across the state.

Unfortunately, the tightening access to finance is going to affect all parts of our industry with restrictions on development finance, builders’ overdrafts and customer mortgages will leave no one unaffected.

Our hope for the future is underpinned by the Queensland economy as well as the knowledge that, which according to the Queensland Government’s 2019-20 midyear fiscal and economic review is forecast to grow at a healthy 2.5 per cent. Business investment is improving, although it continues to be held back by weak consumer spending. Jobs growth is underpinning demand, Queensland’s population continues to grow at a modest 1.7 per cent, and population growth is expected to continue.

With these trying conditions in play, my advice is not to take unnecessary risks, be extra vigilant with reducing costs, ensure claims are followed up when due and don't throw your margins away. Importantly, stay close to Master Builders and ask for help. Our team of experts are just a phone call away.

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2020 WILL BRING WITH IT MORE NEW BUILDING REGULATION AND IT’S VITAL YOU STAY INFORMED. You’re hopefully no stranger to the raft of changes introduced in 2019 and this year will be no different. We spent significant time and resources last year lobbying, fighting against and working with government on their set of regulations that would have crippled our industry.

We had some key wins, that on the surface may seem minor, but will have massive positive ramifications for building businesses.

We lobbied hard to ensure reduced administration and a simpler framework and model for Statutory Trust Accounts. While we still fundamentally disagree with their introduction, these changes were vital to keep those businesses working in this space running efficiently and not completely tying them up with red tape.

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We also successfully opposed key changes that would not benefit the industry and created chaos for all contractors involved.

Key outcomes were in relation to retention trust accounts and progress payments and we also received agreement on changes to reporting in the QBCC licencing register, which ensures all parties have clear visibility and the assurance they are contracting with the correctly licensed entity.

While as we go to print, the finer detail is not

These issues are complex and impossible to explain in short and simple terms, but the significance of these lobbying wins will not be lost on those businesses in the thick of managing these issues.

we’ll be running an extensive campaign

These wins also set the scene for the year ahead, which will see the next round of changes coming out of the Building Industry Fairness (BIF) laws. The first round of these were introduced into parliament in February and following their passing, will start from 1 July 2020.

well as changes to the progress payment process and the QBCC Act. These are big changes and your business success relies on understanding them to avoid penalties and the consequences for non-compliance.

Once the changes are officially announced, to educate and inform you not only of the changes, but what you must do within your own business to comply. Look out for our emails, articles, website info and importantly, invitations to Roadshow (which will feature BIF again this year) as well as our funded BIF workshop series – which gets into the nitty gritty of the changes and what you must do.

It’s going to be a big year – but we’re here to help you get ready.

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Are MFRs all they're cracked up to be?

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This figure is largely made up of SC1 and SC2 and Category 1 to 3 licensees. If you are part of this group, there is no need for panic. The QBCC have agreed to a further 12 months to enable licensees to strengthen the financial health of their businesses in line with the new laws.

However, category 4 to 7 licensees who haven’t submitted their financial information won’t be granted the same leeway. If you haven’t submitted, you will be contacted in the next few weeks and if the information isn’t forthcoming, we expect the QBCC to take action and suspend licences.

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businesses (SC1 and SC2 and Category 1 to 3 builders and subbies). The QBCC has provided assurances that they will work with licensees during 2020. However, the question remains: what happens at the end of this year to those who haven’t met the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFRs)?

We’re hearing from members that some of the new requirements are causing grief, particularly the requirement for SC2 licensees to have Net Tangible Assets (NTAs) to the value of $46,000. This causes an issue for the many contractors with a company licence who have their assets protected within a family trust. According to the MFR requirements, the licence holder (ABC Company Pty Ltd as trustee for the ABC Family trust) must meet the NTA test, not the trust. And where there are both an individual and company contractor licences, you must have NTAs for both licences. To make matters worse, SC 1 and 2 licensees are not able to

use deeds of assurance or guarantees to meet their NTA requirements.

At the end of December, only 41 per cent of SC1 and 2 licensees had reported, leaving a significant part of the Queensland’s industry (around 35,000 licensees) at risk (this doesn’t include the 4,200 licensees in Categories 1 to 7 who hadn’t reported). Under the current rules, if these businesses don’t meet the MFR requirements (and given the issues we’ve outlined here, it’s likely many won’t) they are likely to have their licences suspended, if not cancelled – which would largely bring Queensland’s building industry to a grinding halt.

It begs the question, if so many businesses who are otherwise operating profitable and successful businesses simply can’t meet the requirements on paper, what is the benefit of the MFRs, particularly for the smaller end of the industry?

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the weeks, on average it takes to get a project to contract signing but can take months

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LATESTBlog THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT FOR A DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACT OF PROJECTS $20,000 AND MORE HAS BEEN CAPPED AT 5 PER CENT SINCE 2000. RECENTLY WE SURVEYED OUR MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND IF THERE IS A CASE FOR INCREASING THE 5 PER CENT DEPOSIT.

The survey results confirm that in the 20 years since the rule was introduced, there has been a substantial increase in both the scale and the cost of tasks performed at the preconstruction stage.

CURRENT SITUATION Four out of five respondents spent more than 5 per cent of the project cost prior to the deposit being due, with nearly half agreeing that 10 per cent was the expected spend prior to the first payment.

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INCREASING THE 5 PER CENT DEPOSIT CAP ON DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS

The costs that are payable prior to receiving the initial deposit can be substantial.

Members say many supplies need to be ordered once the contract is signed, some specialist trades require 50 per cent upfront on orders.

IMPACT The challenges to the cashflow and the resulting financial stress was the most common theme. Cashflow problems can also lead to project delays.

And the impacts are felt more keenly by small business. Running a small business is all about cash flow and the 5 per cent has never been enough. One respondent said: “On our last job the 5 per cent deposit was roughly $18,450. Our window company

wanted $32,000 deposit upfront. Our timber company wanted $12,000. These orders need to be placed immediately. We carry these costs until the draw can be made, as the stage payments rarely will cover these amounts before their stage. With windows/ doors being enclosed stage, this was over six months on this job.”

The survey confirms what our members have long been advising and supports the case for increasing the 5 per cent deposit allowed on domestic building contracts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT MASTER BUILDERS ON 1300 30 50 10.

Source: Master Builders Queensland

Our hot topic survey provided some valuable feedback on the impact the 5 per cent deposit cap, on all contracts $20,000 and over, has on our members’ businesses.

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he Sunshine Coast is growing. Existing figures and state population predictions tell us this and it’s evident in our daily life. This growth is distinctly different in the areas that make up the region, in ways that suit the dynamics of each area.

The Sunshine Coast remains and intends on remaining a place where the environment and our more relaxed lifestyle are protected. From the built-up areas between Caloundra and Maroochydore, to the villages on the coast between Coolum and Rainbow Beach and the rich agricultural lands of the hinterland and around Gympie.

Residents are proud of where and how they live.

There is no question that with the growth in population, we are seeing a growth in employment as well as the potential for future economically sustainable and sound growth of businesses. The undersea communication cable makes the Sunshine Coast the place where digital communication is the fastest to Asia and the Americas.

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Noosa Council’s vision statement is “Different by Nature”, a clever pun that goes to Noosa’s focus on its natural environment, and also our tendency to do things in our own way.

Whilst the tourism sector brings in

Over half a century of motivated community engagement has ensured that Noosa didn’t follow the same path as so many other coastal hotspots.

Here we eschew big city symbols in favour of low-impact, sensitive development that respects the natural environment.

diversify the local economy.

As a result of this historic approach, Noosa enjoys a very strong tourist economy and a “brand” that is recognised both nationally and internationally.

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It’s no secret, the Gympie region is fast becoming the natural choice to live, work and play.

While in times past, many considered Gympie the “poor” cousin to the Sunshine Coast, the reality could not be more separated from this notion.

Gympie is a region on the move. In the last year alone, Gympie Regional Council completed a number of large, community focused projects. The River to Trail connects the iconic Mary River weir to the Mary Valley rattler heritage rail experience, the Youth Precinct, the Kilkivan Equestrian Centre, the Imbil to Brooloo rail trail and One Mile and Albert Park sporting precinct upgrades are adding to the fabric of

more than one billion dollars annually, and visitor numbers have been strong for the past five years or more, council is critically aware of the need to Our Peregian Digital Hub, which has been operating for over a year, is a terrific success story in this regard. The $3 million facility houses some 20 tech businesses and doubles as a centre for training and entrepreneurial support.

Having our barefoot executives rub shoulders under the same roof has proven to be a real catalyst, building business capacity and encouraging new business ventures.

our community.

The revival of the Mary Valley Rattler steam train, in conjunction with a sharpened focus on tourism has meant thousands of people from outside of the region are literally going out of their way to explore what we have to offer.

What this means in terms of the housing and building sector is that families, professionals and retirees alike are finding they can get value for money here.

It means they are not tied to a massive mortgage and it means they actually have the time and money to spend living their life.

 $1,777 Median mortgage repayment per month

 $526,600 Median new house price

 $282,800 Median vacant land price

 $31,824 Median personal income per year

$76,856 Median family income per year

SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS COUNCIL

SANDY ZUBRINICH

The Sunshine Coast is true to its name.

It is a fabulous place to live, work and visit. Like much of Queensland, we have a healthy tourism industry which has evolved and grown significantly over the past several years, partly thanks to our expanding regional airport.

The Sunshine Coast Airport has been confirmed as the fastest growing airport in the country for the FY18/19, according to results released by Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) in September 2019. The airport is strategically important — not just for tourism but across all industries — to underpin the diversification of the regional economy.

This region is now the ninth largest local government area in Australia with a population of 330,000 people.

Supporting this population is a $24.7 billion pipeline of investment projects, with $17 billion under-construction investment, spread over 15 to 20 years.

This investment has benefitted both jobs and population growth.

The private sector, especially in recent years, has been the major driver of infrastructure spend, particularly in masterplanned communities. However, there has been significant investment in health — including the $1.8 billion Sunshine Coast University Public Hospital — and education, as well as road infrastructure.

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Source Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, Queensland Treasury, Queensland Regional Profiles

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ore than 200,000 Queenslander's use natural gas in their homes or businesses.

There’s no denying, gas is an important part of our energy mix. We use gas in our homes and businesses to heat our buildings, our water and to cook.

It’s also used by many large industries, and to generate electricity.

But with the Australian Government committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions to between 26 per cent and 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, what will the future of gas in our homes and buildings look like?

Leading Australian energy infrastructure business, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group owns more than 34,000 kilometres of distribution mains, 4,000 kilometres of transmission pipelines and 57 PJ of gas storage, connecting sources of supply and markets across mainland Australia.

Within this group are the distribution networks of Australian Gas Networks and Multinet Gas, connecting more than 2 million Australian homes and businesses to the benefits of natural gas.

Chief Customer Officer, Andrew Staniford said compared to other energy sources, natural gas is already low-carbon.

“Natural gas provides 44 per cent of Australian household energy, but only 13 per cent of household greenhouse gas emissions. But there is more that can be done,” Staniford said.

“Blending, or even substituting natural gas with renewable gases (hydrogen or biomethane) can decarbonise the gas sector and achieve carbon reductions for the lowest cost."

“HYDROGEN AND BIOMETHANE CAN BE SUPPLIED USING THE SAME RELIABLE INFRASTRUCTURE WE USE TODAY – THE GAS NETWORKS." - Andrew Staniford, APA Group “It also means no impact on costs for builders, customers retain the choice of energy supply, and those industries relying on gas as an input can continue to access it.”

Staniford said Australian Gas Networks’ Hydrogen Park South Australia project will begin producing renewable hydrogen and blending it with natural gas for supply to customers by mid-2020.

“This means we can continue to offer customers the choice of gas appliances in their home or business, knowing that there is a pathway to achieve zero carbon.”

The opportunity for Queenslandbased developments will be identified following the trial phase of the hydrogen blending at the South Australian facility from mid-2020.

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WHAT’S THE BENEFIT OF HYDROGEN OVER NATURAL GAS? When burnt, hydrogen does not release any carbon emissions, only water and heat so it is essentially just another gas we can use in place of, or blended with, natural gas to provide energy and heat. Customers receiving the blended 5 per cent renewable gas will not notice any difference in their gas supply.

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ighly secure automation and increased renewable energy offsets for cooling and heating is what we’ll see trending in building and construction in 2020 and beyond.

market. There are so many people Air BnBing, they want to able to unlock their front door from their mobile. They’re also going to be able to operate roller shutters and lights.

The insight comes courtesy of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) senior lecturer, consulting architect Ian Wier.

“That’s a trend that I’m picking up on. It’s automation, but with a high level of security.

From my perspective, automation will have a trickle-down effect in 2020.”

Dr Weir said while these inclusions predominately featured in the architecturally designed, custom market, they would increasingly begin to impact the first homeowner market as well.

“They will have a positive impact on all markets,” Dr Weir said.

He said clients were “demanding” automation.

“I’ve got clients who want to be able to operate elements of their house remotely, but with highly secure automation like Apple Home Kits,” he said.

“It’s a trend that’s spreading across the

Dr Weir said the update of renewable energy systems to offset carbon emissions using the performance-based provision in the proposed changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) would foster an emerging trend.

“How that will affect building is by using grid-connected building solutions to offset carbon,” he said.

“The NCC doesn’t say a house has to be energy efficient, what it actually says is it can’t emit more carbon than a baseline house.

That really liberates the design."

Enter, solar powered hydronic cooling and heating.

“That’s a massive trend and it’s actually powered by a solar system. People can capture views, live in comfort and not contribute to greenhouse emissions. The home can be grid connected, a lot of people think it needs to be off-grid but it doesn’t."

“I’VE DONE THIS IN THREE HOUSES RECENTLY, I WORK WITH A PHENOMENAL ENERGY ASSESSOR, WE WORK IN COLD AREAS WHERE WE HAVE FANTASTIC VIEWS OF THE OCEAN. WE USE HYDRONIC HEATING TO HEAT THE FLOOR,” - QUT lecturer, Ian Weir

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TECHNOLOGY FEATURE

Does innovation and technology really help business to work smarter not harder?

R egional areas can often get a bad wrap for being behind the times or reluctant to embrace new technology.

But for Bundaberg-based Murchie Constructions, their transition to paperless is now two years in and as Company Director and Construction Manager Andrew Murchie tells us, their business processes are more streamlined and better than ever.

Mr Murchie said their gradual development of administrative technology took a massive leap in 2017 when they introduced web-based software, Procore Construction Management into their business.

days of standing in front of an A1 copier are long gone,” Mr Murchie said.

"Letting go of the old and introducing the new hasn’t been without challenges. Whilst the old ways were time-consuming, there's nothing like paper in a tradesman’s hands.

“We did hold concerns about the uptake of the technology and how our subcontractors would cope. However, these concerns were largely unfounded, and we’re finding even our older subcontractors are finding their way around a smart phone or tablet with ease.”

Overflowing email inboxes have become easier to manage.

It’s one of a suite of project management software options on the market including MyConstruct, Fieldwire and Buildertrend.

"The ability for emails and other electronic communications to ‘file themselves’ is a very welcome time saver," Mr Murchie said.

“Previously our process was distributing information via paper. We've now replaced, that, almost entirely by electronic means. The

“Of immeasurable benefit is the ability to track information of commonplace tasks like requests for information, submittals and

variations all managed electronically.

“Each step of the process is now recorded, and with minimal effort we are able to see the current stage of each project. On site, our managers and foremen can inspect, record and report on the project electronically."

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TECHNOLOGY FEATURE

New benchmark for building sustainability T

he future of sustainability in buildings will be driven by new standards, which are now open for your feedback.

It comes as the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) reimages the existing rating tool for new building and major refurbishments.

The standards have been unveiled for public consultation as part of an evolution of the world-leading Green Star rating system.

There are eight categories in Green Star for

New Buildings. Each category aims to expand the scope of the current rating tool and deliver a more sustainable built environment.

GBCA Head of Market Transformation, Jorge Chapa, said the changes to the rating tools represented a step-change.

“We’ve strengthened existing certification requirements, established new benchmarks for carbon emissions, and created a broader, more ambitious and holistic approach to sustainability in buildings," Chapa said.

“The product of an exhaustive consultation process, the proposed credits reflect industry demand for Green Star to continue to drive innovation and leadership across the supply chain, while also responding to the increasing momentum created by global and market drivers for change."

Feedback is invited until the end of February 2020, visit gbca.org.au for more information, to register for a webinar, and to submit your response.

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NEW GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION HAS INTRODUCED MORE CHANGES TO THE INSURANCE COVER PROVIDED WITHIN SUPERANNUATION. Under the Putting Members’ Interests First legislation, from 1 April 2020 super funds will no longer be able to provide insurance cover for: • Members with an account balance that has not totalled $6,000 or more since 1 November 2019 • New members aged under 25 who join from 1 April 2020.

For members in certain dangerous occupations, the legislation will allow super funds to continue providing insurance.

The legislation aims to ensure that members are not paying for insurance in super that they don’t know about, or premiums that unnecessarily erode their super savings.

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information about your options, which include: • Maintaining your insurance cover • Do nothing, which means your cover will cease on 1 April 2020 and premiums will no longer be deducted from your account from this date • Cancel your cover before 1 April 2020.

competitive fees for members so you’re paying less than if you purchased insurance yourself •

Tax benefits of paying for your insurance before paying tax – which you don’t have when purchasing insurance outside super

Funds will also provide information on their ‘dangerous occupations exception’ if they are applying it.

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These important changes in government legislation will impact many people and can be a prompt to review your insurance to ensure it meets your current needs and circumstances.

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

This gives up to five percent fall compensation achieving a perfectly level floor finish, simultaneously allowing for positive water runoff at structural slab level.

Using the Buzon Pedestal replaces the use of sand and cement when laying pavers, therefore eliminating efflorescence and algae and reducing weight-bearing loads on the building structure. In addition the pedestal also improves thermal insulation and reduces sounds transmission.

For even more design flexibility, the system offers height adjustment from 17mm to 1070mm, millimetre by millimetre if required. This allows for unsightly services to be concealed under the floor while still offering access for maintenance of the waterproofing membrane and drainage systems.

In commercial urban environments where space is at an ever-higher premium, a building’s roof level is potentially a rich source of usable space. Buzon say their Pedestal System can be used to maximise a roof’s potential, both hiding all manner of services and protecting roof substrates from the elements, maximising integrity and longevity.

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The Buzon Pedestal System is also simple to install. Desired height is achieved by thread adjustment, which is lockable when reached and a range of interchangeable spacer tabs of 2mm, 3mm, 4.5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm, allow for precise gaps between pavers and provide positive drainage without any concern of ponding or flooding.

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ASK OUR EXPERTS

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

HOLLIE WISEMAN

TONY MITCHELL

GARY HOGG

TRACEY WOOD

Advisor Workplace Relations

Manager Building Services

Advisor WHSE

Principal Lawyer Members Legal

The building and construction industry can be complex, which is why we receive thousands of member enquiries each year.

Here at Master Builders, our friendly and knowledgeable experts are on hand to answer your questions about the issues you face in the day-to-day running of your business.

This advisory service is free to members – and it’s just one of many ways we’re committed to giving you a valuable membership experience.

Over the following pages, this edition’s panel of experts share some of the common questions they are asked.

We’re here to help, whether you need advice about: • Contracts, including which contract to use • Disputes and getting paid • Employment, wages and staffing • Workplace health and safety practices • Industry compliance and licensing requirements • Enterprise bargaining agreements • Legislation and how it applies to you • Insurance products • Plus much, much more.

Remember, if you’re seeking professional advice, call Master Builders on 1300 30 50 10.

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SERVICES & ADVICE

Workplace Relations

Building & Planning

with Hollie Wiseman

with Tony Mitchell

Advisor Workplace Relations

Manager Building Services

WHAT ARE MY RECORD KEEPING OBLIGATIONS?

WHEN IS A WIND RATED GARAGE DOOR REQUIRED?

If you received an underpayment of wages claim from an employee who worked in your business for any length of time, up to six years ago, would you be able to provide the information you need? Could you prove the hours worked that day, the rate of pay they received, their start and finish times, entitlement to penalties or allowances. Could you prove if you paid these and if the employee was part-time, full-time or casual?

Wind rating requirements for garage doors on residential and commercial buildings can vary depending on the wind region. The building approval should specify building classification and conditions.

If you answered no to any above questions, then your employee records may not be sufficient. In a recent decision handed down in the case Ghimire v Karriview Management Pty Ltd, the Federal Court fined an employer for not keeping sufficient employee records as required by the Fair Work Act 2009.

WHAT IS REQUIRED IN CYCLONIC REGIONS FOR GARAGE DOORS?

So, what’s deemed as sufficient record keeping? Employers are obligated to keep record of employee’s employment that includes:

It spells out the requirement for manufacturing and installing both garage doors and large access doors in wind regions C or D (cyclonic).

These doors must be wind rated and comply with AS/NZS 4505-2012 for all building classifications.

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General employee details (employees name, start date and engagement) Pay (pay rate or salary, gross and net amount as well as deductions) Hours of work (penalty rates and hours worked) Leave (leave taken, unused leave as well as any cashed-out amount of leave) Superannuation contributions (amount paid, pay period, dates, name of super fund and the reason the money was paid to a specific fund) Individual flexibility agreements (copy of agreement) Ending employment (how the employment ended, the notice provided and the name of person terminated).

The above is not an exhaustive list, contact Master Builders for more.

DO I NEED TO BE LABOUR HIRE LICENCED? While most Master Builders members will be aware of their obligations under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (QLD), it’s worthwhile to remind ourselves of the risks. Why? There are significant fines that may be imposed both on those providing unlicensed labour hire services and those who have engaged unlicensed services.

A person is a provider of labour hire services if, in the course of carrying on a business, they supply, to another person, a worker to do work. This may include providing an ABN worker.

There are some exemptions to what is considered labour hire. The most usual exemptions in construction are: •

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A contractor who enters into a contract to carry out construction work as defined in the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD), and engages subcontractors to carry out the work The sole executive officer of a corporation that is providing the work An employee engaged to work within a company who is supplied to another person to do work on a temporary basis.

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However, prior to entering into a contract, as a building contractor, you should confirm the wind rating requirements with the building designer and building certifier.

To answer this, we look to the 2019 National Construction Code (NCC) which references AS/NZS 4505-2012 Garage doors and other large access doors.

In Queensland, wind region C starts at Bundaberg and extends north to the remainder of the Queensland coastline, as a designated wind region within 50km of the coast.

WHAT IS REQUIRED IN NON-CYCLONIC REGIONS FOR GARAGE DOORS? The 2019 NCC Volumes 1 and 2 have different rating requirements for wind regions A and B (non-cyclonic).

Volume 1, Class 2 to 9 requires wind actions to be determined only in accordance with AS 1170.2 – 2011 Structural Design Actions Part 2: Wind Actions - for all building classifications.

Unless the structure is designed as “closed” to withstand the most adverse winds actions for when a garage door has failed, then the door must be wind rated in accordance with AS 1170.2-2011.

Volume 2, Class 1 and 10 details the option to use either AS 1170.2 or AS 4055- 2012 Wind Loads for Housing.

AS 4055-2012 does not specifically reference that wind rated doors are required in wind regions A and B. A non-wind rated garage door may be considered acceptable in those locations.

HOW DO I IDENTIFY A WIND RATED DOOR? The wind rating and test requirements of AS/NZS 4505-2012 and AS 1170.2-2011 or AS 4055 -2012 for garage doors and large access doors may be satisfied using a test report from the Cyclone Testing Station for the designated wind rating for a region.

Each door that’s built in accordance with the test prototype may then be legibly labelled with the required information as detailed in AS 4505 - 2012 Garage Doors and Large Access Doors.

Contact the Housing team on (07) 3225 6512 or housing@mbqld.com.au

SERVICES & ADVICE

Workplace Health & Safety

Members Legal

with Gary Hogg

with Tracey Wood

Advisor WHSE

Principal Lawyer Members Legal

WHAT ARE THE KEY HAZARDS TO CONSIDER WHEN OPERATING FORKLIFTS?

IS ONE BIGGER CONTACT BETTER THAN SEVERAL SMALLER ONES?

There are numerous things to consider, including the below: • • • • • • • •

Uneven or wet and slippery surfaces Travelling on inclines Unsecured loads Inoperable safety features such as reversing beepers Other plant and pedestrians Proximity to overhead structures including powerlines Poor maintenance Operator fatigue

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED IF I HAVE WORKERS OPERATING FORKLIFTS? There are specific documents required depending on the work environment and task you're completing. Some of the documents you should consider include: •

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Records of training - operation of a forklift requires a HighRisk Work Licence (LF). A risk assessment, or if operating in construction workplaces, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). The operation of forklifts are categorised as a high-risk activity, “Work in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant” A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to ensure the combination of rules and physical barriers that keep operators, pedestrians separated by identifying specific loading and unloading areas and safe routes of travel Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and a hazardous chemical register for fuels and lubricants Maintenance records of every inspection, service, maintenance, repair and modification carried out on a forklift truck. Be sure to record dates, the names of authorised people involved and meter readings.

WHAT ARE THE KEY THINGS I SHOULD CHECK BEFORE USING FORKLIFTS IN MY WORKPLACE? Some of the important things to check include: • • • • • • •

Assessing the terrain - is it flat, undulating or sloping?

Understand the TMP, especially the no-go zones and who should give way Keep your forklift physically separated from pedestrians and other plant and equipment Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including highvisibility clothing Follow speed limits and slow down Be aware of the forklift’s stopping distance Follow traffic directions, such as stop, slow and one-way signs Contact the Workplace Health & Safety team on (07) 3225 6410 or whs@mbqld.com.au

A $1.2 million contract does not necessarily make the same profit as three $400,000 contracts. Take the time to sit down and work out what contract value is the most profitable for you.

Remember, the larger the contract the higher your risk, the more you must outlay, the bigger your overdraft, and the more time you are locked into one job.

HOW CAN I STREAMLINE LIAISON WITH THE QBCC AND OTHER PARTIES? While booking accommodation at the last minute might secure you a great hotel deal, responding to a notice issued under the contract, or a notice issued by the QBCC on the very last day, will generally not get you the best results.

Start this New Year off by dealing with matters as, and when they occur.

If you need legal advice contact Members Legal the day you receive the Notice, this will give you more time to obtain any necessary evidence, as well as issuing a response. The more time you have to deal with an issue, the more options will be available to you, and the stronger your negotiating position will be.

CAN I BE FRIENDS WITH MY CLIENTS? You are not in the business of making friends, you are in the business of running an efficient and profitable business. It is important that the relationship between you and your client is based on your ability as a builder and not what a nice person you are. Your clients need to understand that you have control and responsibility of the site. This may mean setting down some ground rules before entering into a contract and making clear what is and is not acceptable once you commence works on the site.

Take some time to think about past client behaviors that have caused you problems on site. Maybe it’s been pets running around loose, or the client flying a drone overhead to record your every move, or making numerous variation requests to whoever happens to be on site. Whatever it is, if it is likely to happen again this year and it has caused your problems before, consider adding special conditions to the contract so it’s clear to the client what is and is not acceptable to you.

For example: • •

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All animals are the responsibility of the owner and are to be properly secured at all times The owner must not video, photograph or record the contractor, or its subcontractors carrying out works on site without the prior written consent of the contractor All requests for variations by the owner must be made in writing to the contractor via email at a specified email address.

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SERVICES & ADVICE

THE FOLLOWING WORK IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS MECHANICAL SERVICES WORK: • •

Installing a single head split system

Installing ductwork and enclosures for airconditioning, air handling and mechanical ventilation systems (there is an existing QBCC licence for this work) •

Mechanical services work on Class 1a (detached dwelling) or class 10 (sheds, garages) buildings

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Mechanical services work on buildings located on certain land (e.g. farms, mines etc)

LICENCE CHANGES A NEW LICENSING REGIME IS NOW IN ACTION FOR THE MECHANICAL SERVICES SECTOR. Kicking off from 1 January 2020, the regime will be fully implemented by 1 January 2022.

The regime is a fairly significant change to the sector and will impact both employers and employees.

Mechanical services work will effectively become $0 meaning there is no amount of work that can be done without a licence.

The definition of mechanical services work

has changed and is now defined as work that involves the construction, installation, replacement, repair, alteration, maintenance, testing or commissioning of a mechanical heating or cooling system in commercial and residential buildings, for example air conditioning, refrigeration and air handling systems. Mechanical services work also includes work on medical gas systems found in hospitals and other health services, such as dental facilities.

services work, as well as plumbing.

There are now new licence classes for medical gas, refrigeration and air-conditioner

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The new licensing model is not a substitute for the existing licence requirements from the Electrical Safety Office and the Australian Refrigeration Council.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OR WANT TO DOUBLE CHECK YOU’RE ACROSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS, WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. CONTACT A ON 1300 30 50 10.

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INDUSTRY INFORMATION SESSIONS We will be holding Industry Information Sessions across the state in February and March dealing with building in bushfire zones.

Come along to hear our team of experts discuss in detail the bushfire prone area requirements and what you must consider when building in these areas.

WITH THE RECENT TRAGIC BUSHFIRE EVENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND PREDICTIONS OF SIMILAR CONDITIONS INTO THE FUTURE, IT’S NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDING IN BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS.

The guideline on how we build in bushfire prone areas is outlined within the Australian Standard (AS) 3959 – 2018: Construction of building in bushfire-prone areas. Unlike other states, Queensland has adopted a single Fire Danger Index value for all of Queensland (40).

In Queensland, a significant portion of the state sits within low, medium, high, or very high bushfire zone prone areas. With the increased scrutiny the bushfire disasters are bound to bring, you must be aware of the requirements when building in these areas.

Fire Danger Index value is determined by the chance of a fire starting, its rate of spread, its intensity and the difficulty of its suppression. It also includes air temperature, humidity, wind speed and the effects of longand short-term drought.

Understanding and getting these requirements right upfront, will ensure you aren’t faced with any financial surprises down the track when you reach certification stage.

It will also assist you in answering the questions concerned customers are sure to start asking when they start building their new home or renovation.

Luckily in Queensland, requirements have been in place for many years and the requirements are robust.

Intensive state mapping has been undertaken to determine the bushfire prone areas. Local Governments must reflect the mapping in their local planning schemes. The mapping, known as a bushfire overlay, will trigger a bushfire management plan when applying to develop or build on the land. In addition, buildings and structures must comply with the National Construction Code.

To estimate the fire weather severity for bushfire prone areas in Queensland, it was recognised that weather conditions vary across the state. Three inputs used included: weather variables, Forest Fire Density Index and climate change.

The remaining six steps within the standard determine the bushfire attack level (BAL). The construction of the building will then need to comply with relevant BAL corresponding sections under AS 3959 – 2018.

MORE INFORMATION Building in bushfire zones is complex.

Our Housing team are on hand to assist with member-exclusive advice.

Contact us on 1300 30 50 10 or email housing@mbqld.com.au if you need assistance - we're here for you.

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Year, new home, new interest?

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In Queensland’s largest display village, Master Builders display village Springfield Rise at Spring Mountain, it’s a similar story.

Bella Qld Properties Managing Director Kim Chiverton, a builder in Master Builders Brisbane-based Yarrabilba display village said they are off to a great start for the year.

“The first weekend back was exceptional, it’s the best weekend we’ve had in a long time,” he said.

here’s no denying 2019 was a tough year for our industry but if initial reports from our mighty display village builders carry through 2020, we could be turning the ship around.

“We’re getting excellent traffic and we’re making sales, I’m encouraged by that. A few people have jumped in on the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, a couple of buyers have come as a result of that," she said.

“And we’re even getting more second and third home buyers this year. The demographics are certainly changing, with cheap interest rates people are thinking now is the time to get in.

“We couldn’t be more pleased.”

Nuvo Homes director Tim Routledge said there was certainly hope to be found in 2020.

“It’s an improvement on last year.

"Second and third home buyers are our market, so we’re reliant on clients selling existing homes to boost our market.

“People were not really stopping to talk last year, the difference this year to date is people do stop and talk, they’ll sit down, we get more detail and they’re more forthcoming.

“Confidence might be slowly starting to return, people want to build eventually, they’re getting sick and tired of the doom and

gloom, they might as well do it.”

Are you interested in being in a Master Builders display village? We’re now calling for expressions of interest for our latest acreage display village at Elwood Rise, D’Aguilar.

“We also have one lot left in our southern acreage display village, Mahoney’s Pocket, Woodhill which will start construction shortly,” Master Builders Display Villages Manager Greg Byrne said.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THESE VILLAGES, CONTACT MASTER BUILDERS DISPLAY VILLAGES MANAGER GREG BYRNE AT GREG.BYRNE@MBQLD.COM.AU.

CYBER CRIME CAN LOOK LIKE THE REAL DEAL COULD YOU PICK IT?

Cyber crime is skyrocketing and is a major risk.

It’s real and it’s happening to builders and tradies just like you here in Queensland.

Cyber Event Protection Insurance can help get you up and running again, plus cover the related costs to your business. It can safeguard against costs relating to; �Socially engineered theft �Cyber espionage, extortion and theft �Crimeware, hacking & web attacks �Payment card skimming �Denial of service and distributed denial of service �Point of sale intrusion �Phone phreaking perpetrated against insureds �Regulatory investigations (notifiable data breaches).

Make sure your cyber insurance policy includes ‘criminal cyber attacks’ such as the ‘BEC scam’ and covers you for Criminal Financial Loss.

Chat to our experts to get the right coverage on 1300 13 13 26 A DIVISION OF QUEENSLAND MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION. Australian Financial Services Licence No. 246834.

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aster Builders and the building industry has lost a friend and industry great following the passing of Grant Williams, former President, Trustee and Life Member.

Grant Williams championed the industry that started his career. Since joining the Master Builders movement in 1970, his untiring dedication saw him hold numerous positions and dedicate his time significantly to the industry that helped him build a highly successful business. Brisbane-based GW Homes, built on the foundations of solid building practices and a commitment to quality and service, continues to operate today in the capable hands of his children.

Grant held Master Builders positions both in Queensland and nationally, including a two-year stint as President in 1994/95. He also served on many government boards and agencies, including the Builders Registration

Board of Queensland (now the Queensland Building and Construction Commission).

Since the inception of the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards, Grant devoted his time and energy and served as a judge for both Queensland and national

awards programs.

In 2001, he was honoured with Life Member status, the ultimate recognition for service to Master Builders, as well as being recognised for his outstanding contribution to the industry in general.

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ard work, dedication and determination have paid off for our builders as Master Builders newest display village, Yarrabilba opens with great success.

Delivered in combination with Lendlease, the village features 14 homes by 9 leading builders. Yarrabilba is nestled amongst the Plunkett National Park and Mt Tamborine, it's just 50 minutes drive from Brisbane's CBD. The village, opened 2 November and is targeted at first home buyers, those upgrading or downsizing.

Builders in the village include Bella QLD Properties, Burbank Homes, Coral Homes, Domaine Homes by Clarendon Homes, Hallmark Homes, Homecorp Constructions, InVision Homes, Metricon Homes and Simonds Homes.

Master Builders CEO, Grant Galvin said he was proud of the association's display village presence in Queensland in 2019.

The launch follows the success of Queensland’s biggest display village, Springfield Rise at Spring Mountain which opened in the second half of 2018.

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“Yarrabilba is our thirteenth display village in Queensland. We know from feedback, buyers love the peace of mind offered by a Master Builders display village,” Mr Galvin said.

Master Builders Display Village Manager, Greg Byrne said interest was overwhelming.

These builders are constantly reaching new levels of success – it’s no surprise interest is so high,” Mr Byrne said.

Located off Waterford Tamborine Rd, Yarrabilba is just an 18 minute drive from Logan Village, 38 minutes to Hyperdome, 50 minutes to the Brisbane CBD and an hour from the Gold Coast.

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hile many of us toss-up which career path we want to follow, for Master Builders long-serving member Gordon Dredge, it was always a well paved, clear road ahead.

His grandfather and father were both builders and his role was already carved out in the family company, Dredge & Sons – building was in his blood.

“It was a foregone conclusion,” Gordon Dredge recalls.

“My father was a builder and drew plans as well.

“I was an apprentice to Master Builders, which they offered at the time.”

His father, J.A.J Dredge served as President of Master Builders in 1953.

Gordon’s brother was tragically killed in 1957 and his father died three years

later and the company was subsequently renamed Dredge Pty Ltd. Gordon carried on the family business alone and took a building construction course.

“I had to keep ahead of things,” he said.

Securing a lucrative working relationship with Caltex, Gordon built and demolished service stations and put tankers in the ground for countless petrol stations.

“They used to say, 'we save the hard jobs for you because we know you’ll fix them for us',” he said.

“Ironically, I worked with them for so long, I ended up demolishing buildings that we’d built.”

Retiring from building at 77-years-old, now 85, Gordon and wife Diane look back with fond memories and proudly retain their 40-year long membership with Master Builders.

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Construction steels manufactured to AS/NZS Standards can be rendered non-conforming by poor transformation, e.g. through such processes as cutting, bending and welding.

Certification systems that only assess the mill of manufacture do not provide for validated performance to Standards of the as-delivered product.

ACRS' 2-stage steel certification scheme and the new ACRS traceability scheme have been developed to give you confidence in your steel supply.

For reinforcing steels, ACRS certifies BOTH the steel mill that manufactures the steel AND the steel reinforcement processor and mesh supplier, while for structural steels, ACRS certifies the steel mill that manufactures the steel, AND the welded section manufacturer, who must actively demonstrate traceability of their supply to and from the steel distributor.

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The potential catch therefore is that whilst different product schemes and certificates might look very similar, and whilst you can choose to accept any product scheme you wish, you cannot say that every accredited product certification scheme provides the same level of assurance, or acceptability as any other to the certificate user and the public.

s the focus intensifies on nonconforming building materials, ACRS is increasingly asked what certification does and which certificates can be relied upon. Often this is after reliance has been placed on a project only to find later materials have not met expectation.

Certification types, Certification differences, and your risks The first thing to consider is that there are different types of certification (such as ISO 9001, testing and product) that may be offered with the material. Then, secondly, in product certification there are the different levels of certification to take into account, unlike with ISO 9001 certification, where all ISO 9001 certifiers and certificates are considered equal.

A widely available guidance document, ISO 17067 (note, not a Standard) provides some possible options for product certification bodies of which “Type 5” is often taken as the highest level.

However, Type 5 lists four major variables for certification activity and ISO 17067 states “The extent to which the four surveillance activities are conducted may be varied for a given situation as defined in the scheme.”

That is, different schemes assessing the same product and process may: • do different things • to different technical levels, • using different levels of expertise • with different levels of rigour. and still legitimately issue certificates that, on the face of it, look the same, risking potential use of nonconforming materials.

It is therefore incorrect and potentially dangerous to assume all product certificates are equal.

But aren’t product certifiers accredited?

Many are, but certainly not all. However, accreditation of product certification schemes and certifiers does not mean the

Any specifier, purchaser, or user of steel product certification must be confident that the individual scheme and its certification does what you expect, and you should always check which schemes and certificates are acceptable to the client.

Remember, a lot can happen before the finished steel arrives onto your project. So, I would always suggest that you have certification for both the manufacture of the steel and specific certification for any additional work that may change the properties of the steel (such as welding of structural steel sections, or cutting and bending of reinforcing bar)

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3. The traceability of the steel between Stage 1 and Stage 2 to ensure integrity of supply, e.g.

• ACRS Stage 1 and ACRS Stage 2 certificate holders must hold ACRS certificates for all their sites and for all their AS/NZS materials to demonstrate they can manage full traceability of conforming materials; • ACRS Stage 2 certificate holders must only use ACRS Stage 1 materials; • ACRS Stage 2 certificate holders must demonstrate that their process does not render Stage 1 steel nonconforming.

ACRS has issued over 200 certificates to more than 80 suppliers, from 23 countries for supply of materials to a range of AS/NZS Standards and specifications and provides the widest range of verified construction steels available to the Australian and New Zealand construction industries.

OK. So what does ACRS do?

ACRS has operated to the UK version of the EU steel certification system since 2001, and is unlike any other system currently in NZ and Australia.

Visit ACRS’ website at www. steelcertification.com for full details of all Stage 1 and Stage 2 certificate holders, materials and certificates to update your preferred supplier lists.

One of the potential drawbacks of reliance on a single-stage scheme (i.e. only the steel mill, or just the end supplier) is that single-stage schemes usually cannot take into account what happens to the steel between leaving the mill and arriving on site. ACRS is designed to do more.

So, how do I call up ACRS? Recommended ACRS specifications can be found at www.steelcertification.com

The ACRS scheme assesses several important aspects of supply of steel to NZ construction projects to provide: 1.

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Steel manufactured to a specific standard (ACRS “Stage 1”), e.g.

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HOW DO YOU GET IDEAS FOR THE WORK YOU PRODUCE? Well that’s usually up to, firstly the client and archit ect, then we work with the builder using our experience to produ ce the best result for them.

HOW LONG HAS YOUR BUSINESS BEEN OPERATING? Mascrete was originally formed in Cairns in 1996.

WHAT’S BEEN ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING JOBS YOU’VE DONE/CREATIONS YOU’VE MADE? Firstly, I can’t achieve too much without a good crew. My first ever job was 100,000 blocks for the Cairns Esplanade, there was a year doing the Broken Hill Hospital, the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton, the Townsville Casino and a two-storey block house in Cambodia.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING A MASTER BUILDERS MEMBER? Knowing that there is someone to turn to for assistance, for a variety reasons, especially the ever-changing environment of our industry.

WHAT’S BEEN ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF YOUR CAREER? No one moment, all the working in different places, meeting different people and the working relationships.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE TIPS FOR ANYONE STARTING OUT IN THE INDUSTRY? 1) Leave your ego at the gate. 2) Don’t think you have made it because you have a business name, a ute and trailer. It’s hard work and often long after hours. 3) Every job is about getting the next job, produce an ethic and quality that people want again and again.

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST CHALLE NGING ABOUT YOUR JOB? The ever changing, ever growing rule s and regulations put on the construction industry and small busi ness. That and the costs of time and money that goes with it, yet our rates don’t grow.

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uilding a house on a loose sand dune in a community management scheme can present some challenges, but when the client is your own parents – there’s certainly another layer of complexity.

For Brisbane-head quartered development and construction group Mosaic Property, company Founder Brook Monahan, it was a labour of love and passion for his team, despite the lengthy laundry list of challenges to overcome.

Together with the ever-growing Mosaic team and in close partnership with Sunshine Coast based Foundation Homes owned by Edward Murphy, and Coolum based Aboda architects, they were able to not only pull off the vision but produce a home that looks like it’s directly out of the pages of a magazine.

“The client brief – from my parents – was for a sophisticated open-plan living, integrating kitchen, dining, outdoor and pool on one main level,” Monahan said.

“They really wanted to have the pool at the back of the property, directly off the living area and deck. Their vision was to encourage togetherness without obstructing views.

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“To achieve this, the project team cleverly connected indoor and outdoor areas via large architectural windows and doors that open to allow in the fresh ocean breezes, light and the spectacular vistas. Or, as is the case with an oceanfront home, to completely close to ‘bunker down’ in rougher weather conditions.”

Perched on the dunes of the secluded Castaways Beach on the Sunshine Coast, the relaxed family beach house is an intergenerational home designed to accommodate and entertain extended family and friends. Brook, his wife Kathryn and their four children completed their own substantial renovation on their own beachfront property in Peregian Beach just minutes away, only three years ago.

While it’s all fun and games with family at the home now, Monahan said there was no denying it was an exciting project. Whilst the multi-award winning Mosaic Property Group is better known for its many high-end luxury apartment projects across SEQ, this is certainly not the first time Brook and his team have been heavily involved in delivering an individual high-end home .

Firstly, there was the ecological challenge of

building on a sand dune.

“The sand was predominantly loose, meaning excavation for footings and retaining walls required substantial shoring as with any beachfront property,” Monahan said.

“The excavation also had to be conducted cautiously, so as not to disrupt the foundation of the close neighbouring properties.”

Then, there was the community management scheme in which the land was set.

“It was an absolute necessity that construction complied with body corporate rules and did not disturb neighbouring properties,” he said.

“The position of the site, at a sharp fork in the road and on a main roundabout created a very challenging environment for building machinery to access, deliver and unload material with limited disturbance.

“The placement of the driveway and garage presented a further test, particularly due to the difficult street access and client brief for main living areas to be centralised on one level.”

Adding to the complexity was the site’s steep

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diagonal fall from the north-west front corner back to the south-east, and a strict height restriction of eight metres under the Noosa Shire Plan.

“This meant that raising the back corner of the property to achieve the desired one-level living/dining/kitchen zone had to be carefully weighed to balance the high ceilings across the sharply falling portion of the site, while still complying with the height limitations,” he said.

“The fall to the back also meant that the pool had to be built up out of the ground by a full half level, ensuring perfect alignment with the main living level.”

Construction began from the back of the site and the workers built their way forward.

“The tight access became more of an issue to overcome, as the construction progressed, the site reduced in size, removing any spare room for delivery of materials and turning of vehicles,” he said.

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rom cupcakes to concrete blank slates, Ronald Walkley’s career path may be varied but there’s a few elements he’s carried through – perfectionism, patience and an artist’s lens.

Starting out in Cupcakes Bakery Burleigh as a Production Manager at the ripe age of 27, Walkley’s friend put a call out for help on a tiling job and he thought he’d give it a go.

“I haven’t stopped tiling since,” he said.

“I’m very creative, so I love putting a lot of that into tiling.

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course, patience.”

It’s a craft he’s taken the time to learn, upskill and evolve in.

“You can’t learn everything at once, it takes time to get very skilled,” he said.

“The more and more you do something, the better and better you get.

“How far you go is how far you want to go.

If you really want to get good, you have to apply yourself. If you don’t apply yourself, the quality of work will never be there.”

His biggest job yet, a renovation at Bellara just scored him the National Specialist Contractor of the Year – Residential award

in the Master Builders National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards held in Uluru in November.

It may seem impossible to believe, but Walkley laid every stone, tile and paver in the mammoth job himself.

“I only work by myself. I haven’t met anyone that I could trust or who had the skills,” he said.

“But I enjoy it, I’d rather have it that way. Any problem, I’ll solve it.

“I got a labourer in to shift things around, but I personally laid every single piece.

Walkley said it was hands down the biggest

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You can’t learn everything at once, it takes time to get very skilled, job he’d ever taken on.

“Honestly, I didn’t realise it was going to be so big when I started,” he said.

“I was there for at least a year, six days a week.

“Now that I look back at the job, I see all the effort and the full scale of it, it’s huge. At the time, I was so in my element and in the zone, I couldn’t see that.”

The site location caused many challenges for delivering materials, with the only access for machinery from the river being by barge or carrying materials by hand from the street front.

“It was a continual slope all the way up, there was a lot of going up and down,” he said.

“All the blockwork was barged in and then once the pool shell was constructed and the

From the road down to the bottom of the renovation, it was approximately four storeys.

concrete was formed around it, crates of tiles

“I know that road well, I laid at least 200 sq m of cobble stones up to the road,” he said.

After 28 years in the industry, Walkley is

were craned up onto the top and a bobcat managed to fit down the pathway. always proud to be an eager scholar.

“You learn little things all the time, I learnt a lot off that job,” he said.

“I found an easier way to do things, that was quicker and neater. Whether it was rounding limestone corners to get the bullnose effect, or something entirely different,” he said.

“You can’t be slowed down and inefficiencies really do add up. You’ve always got to be on the ball, you can get caught up in a mistake you’ve made before if you’re not wary.

“You can get a bit blasé in tiling sometimes.

It’s the type of job that even if it’s just another job and you’ve done it all before, you need to cover all your fundamentals and check things before you start.”

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Revisiting the identification requirement Recent media attention surrounding the Supreme Court of Queensland’s decision in KDV-Sport Pty Ltd v Muggeridge Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] QSC 178 included commentary that the decision has invalidated countless payment claims.

However, in reality the decision really did no more than confirm that not only does a payment claim need to identify the construction work or related goods and services to which it relates, the basis of the claim must also be reasonably comprehensible by its recipient (the respondent). As the court stated, the identification task “is not an onerous one that requires particularity or precision, but it does require some description which identifies the work done”.

breakdown not the work done which was the subject of the claim such that the applicant was denied the opportunity to make a reasonable assessment of the work being claimed for.

The principal of the construction team at McInnes Wilson Lawyers, which acted for the successful applicant, recently commented:

We hope this decision clarifies for the industry the threshold, which is not particularly high, for meeting with the identification requirement and results in more understandable payment claims being made under Chapter 3 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of

“The Court found the single page claim for $2,365,432 that was riddled with mathematical errors was void from the outset because it only described categories of work in its trade

Payment) Act 2017 and conversely, less ambush claims and disputation between parties. If it does, the decision will have gone a long way towards ensuring better payment outcomes for everyone in the industry.”

THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM AT MCINNES WILSON IS AVAILABLE ON (07) 3231 0600 TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH QUERIES ABOUT PAYMENT CLAIMS, INCLUDING WHETHER A CLAIM MEETS THE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.

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The WGC Construction Lawyers can assist with your understanding of the QBCC Act and Regulations, the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act and the Subcontractors’ Charges Act. They offer contract review and preparation services to ensure that your standard form contracts are tailored to your business requirements or a specific project is administered efficiently and cost effectively.

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HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2020

YOU'RE A MASTER BUILDER AND IT'S FAIR TIME YOU HAD YOUR WORK AWARDED ENTER YOUR BEST WORK NOW Have you built something you're proud of? Now is the time to have your quality craftsmanship and hard work recognised get your entry into the Master Builders 2020 Housing & Construction Awards.

The Awards are about recognising the work of all those who contribute to the incredible work you produce for our state. From those on the tools, in the office, to the support of family and friends behind the scenes.

We understand the mammoth effort and logistics it takes to pull off the work you produce and this Awards program is our way

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of recognising those unwavering efforts.

The Housing & Construction Awards are the industry's most prestigious Awards for over 30 years. We've designed them to be inclusive to all work, so they're perfect for builds both big and small to be recognised.

And I really want to encourage you to enter your project, no matter how big or small it is, because the work you do matters.

Our communities wouldn't be what they are today without the continued hard work and dedication of your teams to our state.

From homes to hospitals, schools to shopping centres, you're building our communities and those efforts deserve to be awarded.

I encourage you to get at least one entry into the Awards this year, the process is simple and the reward of a win is long lasting for your business. This is your year to shine.

Grant Galvin, CEO

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Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Saturday, 25 July 2020

Rumours International, Toowoomba

$145/$1,350 per table of 10

Gold Coast

Monday, 27 April 2020

Saturday, 1 August 2020

RACV Royal Pines Resort

$180/$1,700 per table of 10

Wide Bay Burnett

Monday, 27 April 2020

Friday, 7 August 2020

Beach House Hotel

$115/$1,050 per table of 10

Sunshine Coast

Monday, 27 April 2020

Saturday, 8 August 2020

Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast

$145/$1,350 per table of 10

Central Queensland

Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Friday, 14 August 2020

Frenchville Sports Club, Rockhampton

$125/$1,150 per table of 10

Mackay & Whitsunday

Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Saturday, 15 August 2020

Mackay Convention Centre, Mackay

$145/$1,350 per table of 10

North Queensland

Monday, 11 May 2020

Friday, 21 August 2020

The Ville, Townsville

$145/$1,350 per table of 10

Far North Queensland

Monday, 11 May 2020

Saturday, 22 August 2020

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$145/$1,350 per table of 10

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ENTER ONLINE You want to enter the Awards, but you're also really busy? No worries, our user-friendly online entry system is easy-to-use and helps to simplify and guide you through the process, making it stress free.

STEP 1 Decide which house, project or individual to enter into the Awards then browse for a relevant award category (mbqld.com.au/ hcawards).

STEP 2 Head to mbqld.com.au/hcawards and check out the information about the Awards program. This

includes key dates and entry fees.

While you're here, remember to download and print or e-sign the authorisation forms to submit with your entry.

STEP 3 Review the entry checklist to ensure you’ve prepared everything, including supporting documents, permissions and photographs.

STEP 4 Click on the link to the ‘online awards entry system’ and register (if you’re a new entrant) or login (if you’re an entrant from 2018/2019).

STEP 5 Complete the online entry form and remember to upload your supporting documents and photographs you've prepped in the prior steps to ensure your entry is valid and processed.

STEP 6 Check your billing information is correct. Entries will only be processed if billing information is correct. As entries close in each region, Master Builders will be in contact with you to organise judging.

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NATIONAL WINNERS

NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING

Our builders dominated at the 2019 Master Builders National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards.

Held in Uluru in November last year, Australia’s finest builders went head-to-head.

Our stellar Queensland builders swept the floor, taking out 10 incredible gongs.

A win at Nationals is much sought-after and represents the absolute highest achievement for our industry. We are beyond proud.

Hutchinson Builders, Lendlease, Ronald Neil Walkley, Sunland Homes, Ryan Designer Homes, Nick Ruhle Homes, Bryant Bros Building Group, Grant McDonald Homes,

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Vivere Homes and Zephyr Industry have now joined the ranks in achieving this success.

Master Builders CEO, Grant Galvin attended the national awards evening and said it was incredibly moving to see so many Queensland Master Builders on the national stage.

"We're up against the best of the best in Australia when we compete in these Awards.

To win at this level means you're declared the best in our nation," Mr Galvin said.

"That's a feather to wear proudly in your cap forever and one that should be loudly and grandly applauded.

"From myself and the entire team at Master Builders, congratulations. We understand the literal blood, sweat and tears that goes into these builds, the patience, the perseverence, the early mornings, the late nights, the long hours, the stress, the sacrifice and the moments of questioning on our sanity.

Through it all, your unwaivering dedication to quality craftsmanship defines you.

"You are raising the bar of success. You are the living definition of a true Master Builder."

If you’d like to raise the profile of your business and be recognised for your work, enter the Housing & Construction Awards.

See page 58-59 for our 2020 Awards.

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NATIONAL WINNERS

Ryan Designer Homes (Qld) Pty Ltd National Medium Density – 2 to 5 Dwellings

Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd National Project Home – $1 million to $2 million

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NATIONAL WINNERS

Grant McDonald Homes Pty Ltd National Project Home – $500,000 to $750,000

Vivere Homes National Project Home – under $350,000

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leaders

Fast forward to 2020 and we’re celebrating 10 rounds of this programs' success. Ten years of graduates, networks formed, ideas fostered, and managers made.

“That’s a fantastic milestone and we’re so proud of the success this has fostered for the participants of this course,” Ferreira said.

“Building Leaders is a premium program for people in the industry who have shown leadership capability with potential to go on and become more senior leaders.

“It’s aimed at everyone from project managers, contract administrators, foreman and site managers.

“They are usually selected or hand-picked by their own company but can also put their hands up too. They’re people who have some leadership experience or potential, who can grow into their organisation.”

Ferreira said the feedback from companies both big and small was astounding.

“Some big companies have been sending four or five people each program,” he said.

“They say to us, Master Builders is actually doing us a favour offering this leadership development program. We just send our highly talented people to you without having to invest into the development of such a program.

“There is clear evidence that the success of the program is transferred back to the respective businesses where the individuals

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Hutchinson Builders Quality Management Coordinator Monique Hamilton recently graduated from the program with the Student Special Com mendation award.

“I became involved in the course when my manager Chris Stevenson put me forward for it and encouraged me to do it,” Hamilton recalled.

“To be honest I didn’t really know what to expect walking into my first session of the course.

“But I learnt something new every session and thoroughly enjoyed it. I learnt about people, how to manage staff and how to get the best out of people.

Hamilton said the people unit was her personal favourite.

“I found it very interesting to learn about the different ways to speak to people and the personality types you might come across,” she said.

“I strongly encourage anyone wanting to move into a higher position within the work force to partake in this course,” she said.

The course runs over a period of 10 months via face-to-face learning and includes six mandatory, live-in, three and two-day workshops and with one workshop per month.

Ferreira said it covered the three core competencies managers needs to be across in the industry.

“Planning, People and Process (and systems),” he said.

Graduates receive a nationally accredited Diploma of Leadership & Management qualification.

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are making a difference to their business’s performance. The individuals themselves are reaping the benefits of career progression within their businesses and the industry.

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Gold Coast & Far North Queensland

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Asbestos Worker Program*

Get qualified to legally remove non-friable asbestos

Central Queensland & Mackay Whitsunday

Electrical Testing & Tagging Course

Test and tag your own electrical equipment

Brisbane & Central Queensland

BIF Chapter 3 Workshops: Payment Claims & Schedules

Learn about protecting your right to payment and avoiding hefty fines.

Brisbane, Gold Coast

Residential Building Contracts

Learn how to correctly complete residential building contracts

Brisbane

Microsoft Excel Level One

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Brisbane

Asbestos Worker Program*

Get qualified to legally remove non-friable asbestos

Far North Queensland & North Queensland

Asbestos Awareness Workshop

Understand your legal obligations around removing Far North Queensland, non-friable asbestos North Queensland & Brisbane

Residential Building Contracts

Learn how to correctly complete residential building contracts

Wide Bay Burnett, Far North Queensland & Gold Coast

Business Management for Trade Contractors*

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BIF Chapter 3 Workshops: Payment Claims & Schedules

Learn about protecting your right to payment and avoiding hefty fines.

Brisbane, Downs & Western, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast

BIF Chapter 3 Workshops: Adjudication Applications & Responses

Learn how to write an adjudication application or response without lawyers.

Brisbane, Downs & Western, Gold Coast, Wide Bay Burnett

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Learn how to simplify business

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Learn how to undertake residential building inspections

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Silica Awareness Workshop

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Brisbane

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Central Queensland & Mackay Whitsunday

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Mackay Whitsunday, Sunshine Coast, Central Queensland, Wide Bay Burnett & Brisbane

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Brisbane & Gold Coast

BIF Chapter 3 Workshops: Payment Claims & Schedules

Learn about protecting your right to payment and avoiding hefty fines.

Sunshine Coast, Far North Queensland & North Queensland.

BIF Chapter 3 Workshops: Adjudication Applications & Responses

Learn how to write an adjudication application or response without lawyers.

Brisbane, North Queensland, Far North Queensland & Sunshine Coast

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Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Far North Queensland

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WHAT'S ON

Feb

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

BEAUDESERT

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

HERVEY BAY

TUESDAY 18

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

MONDAY 24

INFLUENCERS

SUNSHINE COAST

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

ATHERTON

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

BREAKFAST CLUB SERIES

BURDEKIN

WEDNESDAY 4

BRISBANE

WEDNESDAY 19

Industry Info Sessions are held throughout the state, two times throughout the year. These

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BRISBANE

WEDNESDAY 26

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MONDAY 2

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events are designed to keep you informed about the latest industry developments. A vital part of our ongoing communication, information and education, Industry Info Sessions are rated as a primary reason why our members join the association.

Golf Days are a fantastic day out and a very popular event on our calendar. Engage in a spot of networking and a little friendly competition and secure your teams place at our upcoming golf day in your region now.

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Start your day by growing your knowledge with an industry-targeted presentation. This series focuses on business essentials including finance, advertising, insurance and contracts in the commercial sector.

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THURSDAY 27

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TOOWOOMBA

MONDAY 17

TOWNSVILLE

THURSDAY 20

BREAKFAST CLUB SERIES

INFLUENCERS

If you’re looking for a fun-filled day out for yourself and your team, add this to your calendar and save the date. Master Builders

Subcontractors, this is your opportunity to be updated on industrial relations, workplace health and safety, and other key issues affecting the commercial sector.

WHAT'S ON

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

ROCKHAMPTON

WEDNESDAY 4

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

YEPPOON

THURSDAY 12

GOLF DAY

BRISBANE

FRIDAY 13

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

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BRISBANE INFLUENCERS You're invited! This event is a go-to event for the influencers of the building and construction industry. The well-attended event features a spot of networking and drinks before being seated for lunch and an engaging presentation.

At our upcoming event, we're talking New Decade, New Opportunities with speakers from Plantation Homes and Stocklands Queensland. Switching it up a bit, we're heading to the stunning Hillstone, St Lucia for this event

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

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INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

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TUESDAY 10

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

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TUESDAY 17

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

EMERALD

INDUSTRY INFO SESSION

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WEDNESDAY 18

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and we’d love to see you there. Secure your place now, make connections with likeminded industry individuals and explore opportunities for your business in 2020 and beyond.

INFLUENCERS (WOMEN IN BUILDING) Join us for our Influencers (Women in Building) workshops. These events are tailored specifically to the needs of women involved in the building and construction industry. Network in a relaxed environment and increase your

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INDUSTRY LEADERS LUNCH Held in Brisbane as an annual event, we feature a keynote speaker who delivers a presentation before the floor is opened to questions. The event covers the industry’s most pressing issues and will feature the Hon Mick de Brenni, MP Minister of Housing and Public Works at our upcoming event. Will we see you there?

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