Master Builders ACT 2019 House of the Year Built and designed by MBA members, Classic Constructions and TT Architecture
MASTER BUILDERS ACT The Master Builders Association of the ACT has represented the building and construction industry since 1925. Our members include major companies operating in the ACT, but primarily small and family businesses. Our members represent the entire supply chain of the industry including commercial and residential builders, civil contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, property developers, and professional consultants supporting the building and construction industry. We have operated the ACT’s leading specialist building and construction industry training organisation, MBA Group Training Limited, since 1969. We aim to help our members operate safe, productive and successful businesses.
EXPERT ADVICE & SPECIALIST SERVICES MBA LEGAL Your MBA membership provides access to a wide range of advice services, and this will never change. But sometimes you need more than advice. And for smaller businesses or contractors, legal representation can be daunting and simply not affordable. That is why we’ve introduced MBA Legal – a specialist legal practice that gives our members access to a legal team who can manage a range of matters on an affordable fee for service basis.
WORK HEALTH & SAFETY ADVICE Receive valuable advice and support in developing management tools to comply with WHS Legislative requirements and improve your companies WHS performance. This includes site safety audits and visits.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ADVICE Our dedicated IR experts can provide advice on Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, Workers Compensation, Unfair Dismissal, Employment Contracts, Workplace Protection, Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying. Have complete peace of mind knowing you can turn to the experts when you need it most.
IN THE KNOW Master Builders ACT will keep you informed on the latest industry news relating to planning and development, advocacy, lobbying and other issues affecting the building industry, via weekly member email updates. We will also communicate breaking news and developments with you as they occur.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & CPD POINTS Build your brand and contacts through member events and sector council meetings. Master Builders ACT holds member workshops on technical, contractual and industrial relations issues that affect our members. CPD points are often available.
RECOGNITION The Master Builders Building Excellence Awards celebrates superiority in construction and building in the ACT and surrounding regions. Winners and finalists use these accolades to market their business in the years ahead.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES Master Builders ACT members can access the following at reduced rates: Fidelity Fund Certificates (ACT), Home Warranty Insurance (NSW), Building and Construction Contracts, Site Signs, National Construction publications including the NCC. Looking for a location to hold board meeting or training day? As a member of Master Builders ACT, you’ll receive a great discounted rate when using our facilities in Fyshwick ACT.
APPRENTICES As a Group Training Organisation MBA employs apprentices that can be hosted to your organisation. This is a cost effective way to create a flexible workforce when work demands are at a peak. The benefits of employing an MBA apprentice is to reduce the administrative burden on your business with no commitment of a long term employment contract.
TRAINING (RTO NUMBER 88163) Undertake your construction qualifications with Master Builders ACT including; Builders Licence training, short courses (accredited, non – accredited and workshops), High Risk Training as well as business courses in finance and digital marketing.
OPPORTUNITIES There are a number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities available through Master Builders ACT publications and events. For more information about advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Master Builders ACT on 6175 5900.
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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS By becoming a member of Master Builders ACT you could save thousands of dollars on motor vehicles, fuel, insurances and technology services. Plus there are many other savings available through exclusive deals and partnerships. CALTEX Master Builders’ exclusive deal with Caltex saves members more than 50 per cent off the monthly fee on StarCard fuel cards and 4.5 cents per litre off the pump price for unleaded fuel (91 and E10), and for diesel
SEEARS WORKWEAR Receive 10% off most Workwear and Safety Equipment in store at Seears Workwear.
HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL Harvey Norman Commercial offer discounts on electrical, plumbing and bathroom supplies, as well as giving all new members a $200 account credit.
MBA INSURANCE SERVICES MBA Insurance Services specialise in insuring the construction industry, and can assist you with all types of commercial and personal insurance including construction works, liability, workers compensation, tradies insurance and tools cover. MBA Insurance Services is also the only broker delivering profits directly back to the building and construction industry.
TOYOTA Receive significant discounts when you purchase a vehicle from your local Toyota Dealer using your Master Builders ACT Membership.
TELSTRA Master Builders members can access a 15% discount on eligible new or existing Telstra Small Business mobile and data plans.
MBA GROUP TRAINING MBA Group Training provides a range of courses, including CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (white card), and CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) Builder Licence Training. Courses are open to anyone wanting to gain skills in the construction industry. Discounted rates are offered to Master Builders ACT members.
MASTER BUILDERS FIDELITY FUND Reduced rates for consumer cover for building work, as required under the Building Act 2004.
The Membership Benefits outlined above are offered at the discretion of the supplier(s) and are subject to change at any time. Where possible, the MBA will attempt to locate an alternative benefit where the benefits cannot be provided. Master Builders ACT reserves its rights to amend the Member Benefits at any time and makes no warranty or promise about the benefits that are offered.
What our members think 90%
83%
of members agree that MASTER BUILDERS DOES A GOOD JOB OF KEEPING MEMBERS UP TO DATE with information and changes in regulation
Mandy Winter Relationship Manager Phone: (02) 6175 5970 mwinter@mba.org.au
of members agree that MASTER BUILDERS IS A GOOD ADVOCATE FOR THE INDUSTRY and lobbies Government on important issues
Kayla Gibbs Member Services Administrator Phone: (02) 6175 5944 kgibbs@mba.org.au
82% of members agree that Master Builders gives them a SENSE OF SECURITY - there’s someone they can talk to if they need help or advice