Canberra Builder 1/2018 by Master Builders ACT

EDITION 1 / 2018 Master Builders Association of the ACT and Region Magazine

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CONTENTS

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FOREWORDS

President Graciete Ferreira

A Message from the President The MBA’s priority is to enhance the services to its members, in a timely and professional manner while gathering feedback to assist in this direction.

A Message from the CEO Michael Hopkins shares the MBA’s Advocacy Plans for the year ahead with continued improvement to the industry’s safety record at the top of the list

Treasurer Frank Porreca Commercial Builders Council Chair Simon Butt Civil Contractors Council Chair Peter Middleton Residential Builders Council Chair Marc Roland Professional Consultants Council Chair Bryan Leeming Subcontractors & Suppliers Council Chair Gerard Allen Group Training Advisory Committee Chair Rod Mitton CEO Michael Hopkins Master Builders Association of the ACT 1 Iron Knob St, Fyshwick ACT 2609 PO Box 1211, Fyshwick ACT 2609 Tel: (02) 6175 5900 Fax: (02) 6280 9118 Email: canberra@mba.org.au Web: www.mba.org.au Advertising enquires Simon Farrell Tel: (02) 6175 5961 Mob: 0417 721 126 Email: sfarrell@mba.org.au

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A Message from the Industrial Relations Advisor The industrial landscape of the building and construction industry is ever in a state of flux A Message from the Technical Director Meet Mick Kelly, your new workplace health and safety advisor

NEWS & EVENTS

OF INTEREST OzHelp & Guideline ACT Guideline ACT is awarded Official Partner Status for making a commitment to mental health in their workplace

New Member Welcome Spotlight on new members at Master Builders

2018 Membership Anniversary Indesco celebrates 30 years of membership with the MBA

MBA Group Training News Meet the Apprentice Class of 2018

Spotlight on Community How two MBA members are supporting the amazing work of Karinya House

2018 Master Builders Building Excellence Awards Do you want to be recognised as an award winning Master Builder? Review which award categories are on offer this year.

CCF Earth Awards Excellence in Civil Construction will be celebrated at an awards event in May

President’s Lunches A snapshot of attendees from the MBA’s December events

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THE MBA IS HERE TO HELP YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS. TO ENSURE YOU GET THE BEST OUT OF IT, CONNECT WITH US AND GET INVOLVED.

A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT, GRACIE FERREIRA

A Year of Consolidation I hope everyone had a chance to have a break from work and is now reenergised for the year ahead. 2018 certainly looks very promising for the Canberra market. Property prices in Sydney and other major cities have either stagnated or dropped while Canberra continues to show substantial gains, which can only be good for our industry. Last year was undoubtedly a year for change at the MBA. Like many other businesses we had to do a ‘stocktake’ and reassess our priorities and appraise how we best support our members. What transpired was that some hard-hitting decisions had to be made and now we hope that 2018 will be a year of consolidation. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank all those involved in this transition for their cooperation and understanding. I would also like to thank those staff members, who are no longer working within the industry, for the effort they put into the MBA through the years. To our current and longer-serving staff: You have responded to all our industry needs and are more than capable of responding to future challenges. We believed in these people and they haven’t let us down; for that we thank them. To the new staff; welcome to the team and to the MBA. We hope you are prepared to roll up your sleeves and work to provide the best service to our members. We now have new sets of skills and expertise in all sectors of the organisation and we extend a welcome to all our members to come in and get to know the team. With a new team comes some exciting ideas that we want to put into place during the next year. To do this, we ask for your collaboration and involvement. It doesn’t matter whether you are young or not so young, a long standing or new member,

a newcomer to the industry or someone who has been in construction since the nail was invented, male or female, a large or small business owner, working or retired, we want you to join in and take advantage of the new opportunities. We all have something to convey and we all have something to learn. So please be on the lookout for possibilities that are outlined through the various communication channels and be actively involved in your MBA. Recently I had the pleasure of attending the MBA Apprentice Induction. It was great to see so many new and enthusiastic faces. They all seemed very keen and my discussions with them revealed the sacrifices they were willing to make to learn from the best in the business. Some will travel daily from as far as Yass or from the Braidwood district. Everyone knows just how hard it is to get a teenager out of bed, especially when the start time is 7am so these young people are really showing that they want to be part of our industry. These apprentices will be getting up at the same time as some of their friends are going to sleep. With this dedication and drive the future of the industry is in very good hands. As we move into the new year, our goals and challenges are to deliver on our key policies; to work and collaborate with government and other stakeholders for the benefit of our members and the community; to help deliver on improvement to the industry standards; and build on the MBA brand. Our priority is to enhance the services to our members, in a timely and professional manner, while gathering feedback to assist our direction. The MBA is here to help you and your business. To ensure you get the best out of it, connect with us and get involved. To all, I wish a very prosperous and productive year ahead.

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WITH SUCH A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CONSTRUCTION PLANNED IN CANBERRA, IMPROVING BUILDING QUALITY ALSO HAS TO BE A HIGH PRIORITY FOR BOTH INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT.

A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MICHAEL HOPKINS

Advocacy Priorities for 2018 With the future pipeline of construction work in Canberra counted in the billions of dollars, there has never been a more important time to check that the Territory has the appropriate regulatory, taxation and safety frameworks in place to capitalise on this unprecedented infrastructure and construction work investment. Since releasing five policy documents in 2014 and 2015, Master Builders ACT has achieved many advocacy priorities for our members: Improved ACT procurement rules, which recognise local industry participation; the appointment of a Local Industry Advocate; the establishment of the Building Regulatory Advisory Council; many Territory Plan amendments, including reforms to solar access rules … the list goes-on. However, there is still much to be achieved. Continued improvement to the industry’s safety record is at the top of the list.

MASTER BUILDERS, LIKE OUR MEMBER COMPANIES, ALL SHARE A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING SAFETY IN OUR INDUSTRY.

Master Builders, like our member companies, all share a commitment to improving safety in our industry. Master Builders will fully cooperate with government to implement the recommendations of the Getting Home Safely (GHS) Report, and any new recommendations that come from the RMIT review of the GHS Report’s implementation. Master Builders ACT will also ensure our own safety processes are in order to protect our apprentices, students and staff. In January our safety systems were re-accredited under AS/ NZS4801:2001, which should give us all some comfort that our systems are in good shape. With such a significant amount of construction planned in Canberra, improving building quality also has to be a high priority for both industry and government. Master Builders ACT has been calling on the ACT Government to reform its building regulatory system, including security of payment laws, consumer protections, and builders’ licensing system, since before 2010. Time has long past for action on building quality reform. And finally, for Canberra to fully capitalise on the planned investment in infrastructure and construction work, the Territory’s taxation settings must be established appropriately. If property and development taxes are set too high (as is the case with the recent LVC increase on certain residential leases), investment will be driven across the border and away from the ACT. Partnering with government, the community, and allied industry associations, will be critical to achieving these reforms. Any member wanting to contribute to our policy development is encouraged to make contact with the MBA, participate in your Sector Council meetings, or attend the various MBA events planned in 2018. Best wishes for the year ahead.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ADVISOR, HAMISH HARRINGTON

An Optimistic Forecast for 2018 The industrial landscape of the building and construction industry is forever in a state of flux. However, there is cause for optimism with Stephen McBurney appointed Commissioner of the ABCC. McBurney brings a wealth of experience to the role. For the last nine years he has worked in the Victorian Government’s Office of the Chief Examiner. The latter part of this was spent as Chief Examiner, a statutory office where he controlled the compulsory examination process involved in tackling organised crime. Given the extensive investigatory and examination powers of the ABCC, it is not hard to see where there may be some crossovers between Mr McBurney’s current and former position. His five-year term will commence on 6 February 2018 when he takes over from Cathy Cato who is currently serving as Acting Commissioner. It has been under Ms Cato’s leadership that the ABCC has released model clauses for use in expressions of interest, tenders and contractual documentation to assist contractors in complying with the 2016 Building Code.

THE INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS FOREVER IN A STATE OF FLUX.

CFMEU-MUA-TCFUA MERGER The prospect of a super-union took a step closer in November last year when members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and the Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) voted to amalgamate with the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union. However, in order for a date for the merger to be set, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) must be satisfied that there are no criminal proceedings pending against any of the organisations seeking to amalgamate. Master Builders Australia has made submissions highlighting the existence of dozens of proceedings pending against the CFMEU and the MUA seeking pecuniary penalties against these organisations. Given the CFMEU’s history of non-compliance with industrial laws, it would take some considerable effort to reach the point where no such proceedings were pending.

REFORM IN THE ACT At the Territory level, MBA ACT is maintaining a watchful eye on legislative reform likely to arise out of the 2017 Inquiry into the Extent, Nature and Consequence of Insecure Work in the ACT as well as the government’s commitment to pursue a secure local jobs package. It is essential that any reforms likely to be proposed, as this year progresses, consider the impact on an industry that is not only a major contributor to the ACT economy but also one of its largest employers.

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PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS ANY WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS THAT YOU MAY HAVE.

A MESSAGE FROM THE TECHNICAL MANAGER, MICK KELLY

Meet Your New MBA Safety Advisor I take this opportunity to say how much I am looking forward to working with the MBA and apply myself to fulfil the new position of Technical Manager – Work Health & Safety, Master Builders ACT. I joined Master Builders ACT in mid-December 2017 and look forward to making a positive contribution.

include working at heights, confined spaces, Health Safety Representative (HSR), white card, asbestos awareness, tower rescue, pole top rescue and safe manual handing. In my new role with the MBA I will be undertaking all duties relating to safety management as well as delivering a number of WHS training courses.

My role in a nutshell, is to: For the last few years I have worked as a safety manager for medium to large subcontractors in the Canberra construction industry. My main duties included; preparing site safety folders for new construction jobs (site safety plan, safe work method statements, training records, plant and equipment records etc.), induction of new staff and subbies; site inspections, coordinating WHS training, reporting on health and safety issues and statistics; incident investigation, return to work duties for injured workers, liaison with all WHS stakeholders (builder, Worksafe, subcontractors, other trades, staff etc.), and maintenance of the safety management system. Previous to working as a WHS manager I had been employed as safety trainer for various Canberra registered training organisations (RTOs). Courses that I have delivered

>> Undertake the function of work health and safety responsibility for MBA Group Training’s apprentices and MBA staff; >> Provide frontline WHS advice to MBA members; >> Provide safety training for MBA’s staff, members and industry clients; and >> Liaise with all stakeholders with regards to safety issues in the construction industry.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss any workplace health and safety matters that you may have. Mick Kelly | 0420 645 073 | mkelly@mba.org.au

IN MY NEW ROLE WITH THE MBA I WILL BE UNDERTAKING ALL DUTIES RELATING TO SAFETY MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS DELIVERING A NUMBER OF WHS TRAINING COURSES.

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ACT Industry Forecast The ACT is a one company town, but the Federal Government is the biggest business in the country, so the recent uptick in spending and hiring is a strong driver of prosperity in the ACT. The last Budget didn’t cut spending, while raising taxes in other areas has meant more money for government programs, and the set of agencies to support these programs.

A number of key economic indicators continued to track above the national average over the past 12 month including; retail sales – helped along by new housing construction and the associated bump to household goods sales, car sales, high small business confidence, and population growth which was second only to Victoria last year. This combination of factor has supported activity across a number of sectors, including new housing construction. As is the case nationally, growth in new housing construction has slowed sharply, dragging down economic growth along with it. Despite the boom in new housing construction in the past couple of years, rents in the ACT are second only to Sydney – yes you heard that right, it’s more expensive to rent in Canberra than in inner city Melbourne. Increases in local government property taxes are not helping here, hitting rents and affordability in the housing sector. Total residential building activity is expected to fall by 1.3% in 2017-18, taking away one of the strongest growth drivers of the ACT economy in recent years. The construction of new houses is expected to suffer most, expected to fall by 11.2%, while the apartments market will provide some offset, with growth of 2.4% estimated for the year ahead. Engineering construction – a perennial underperformer in the ACT – is expected to spike in 2018-19 as major works

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DESPITE THE BOOM IN NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION IN THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, RENTS IN THE ACT ARE SECOND ONLY TO SYDNEY.

on the Capital City Metro project ramps up. Engineering construction activity is expected to grow by 22.4% in 2017-18, with work on transport projects to be around $400 million. The $700 million Capital Metro project is the largest single engineering project ever undertaken by the ACT Government. This project accounts for more than $3 in every $4 of projects planned and under construction in the ACT engineering sector. There is however some speculation that other works are being crowded out, with proposed projects like the new Civic Stadium being pushed back. Non-residential building in 2017-18 is also slated to record one of the strongest years in terms of growth for some time. Supported by a collection of projects, which combined are worth close to $2 billion, the value of non-residential building activity in the ACT over the next 12 months is predicted to be the highest in five years. Non-residential construction work is led by the ongoing development of a business and research precinct between the city centre and the Australian National University, worth $600 million. Meanwhile, work is about to commence on a $132 million expansion of Goodwin Village Farrer, while construction is set to commence on a $300 million expansion at Canberra Casino in the coming months.

ACT Engineering Construction work done 2016/17

Engineering Construction ($M) 1,200

Utilities

1,100 1,000 900

Other

800 700 600

Transport 500

Year Ended June

ACT Non-Residential Building work done 2016/17

Non-Residential Construction ($M) 1,400

Aged Care Religion

Health Ent & Rec

Education

Accomm

Other Agriculture Warehouses Factories

Retail

Office Transport

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

Year Ended June

ACT FORECASTS Year Ended June

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

Residential Building

4,744

3,885

3,886

4,066

3,882

%ch

-0.4%

-18.1%

0.0%

4.7%

-4.5%

Number Commenced:

Value of Work Done: $M, chain volume measures, constant 2014/15 prices Total Building & Construction

3,600

3,222

2,906

2,992

2,973

%ch

6.7%

-10.5%

-9.8%

3.0%

-0.6%

Residential Building

1,563

1,428

1,355

1,412

1,421

%ch

-1.3%

-8.6%

-5.1%

4.3%

0.6%

915

931

776

804

888

%ch

4.6%

1.7%

-16.6%

3.6%

10.5%

Engineering Construction

1,121

864

775

663

22.4%

-22.9%

-10.3%

0.1%

-14.5%

Non-Residential Building

%ch Source: Master Builders Australia, Macromonitor, ABS data.

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OzHelp has a 17-year track record in delivering evidencebased suicide prevention, physical and mental health workplace training and support programs to a wide variety of Australian workforces. Guideline, a highly successful civil engineering organisation, is a strong advocate of OzHelp, and engages their many services because they genuinely value the ongoing health and wellbeing of their workforce. Guideline is an excellent example of the positive impact a practical relationship with OzHelp can have on a company. The partnership between employers and OzHelp is vital to encourage workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; uptake of support when needed.

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Alarmingly, a construction worker is lost to suicide every two days in Australia. OzHelp has introduced an exciting new initiative, Tradies Tune Up, to help fight this problem. The award-winning program consists of a 20-minute health check, designed to help workers identify potential mental and physical health issues.

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Welcoming New Members to the Master Builders Association As the peak industry body for building and construction, Master Builders ACT attracts the best in the industry to our membership. We are pleased to introduce these new members to the organisation, and have provided a brief introduction.

COUNTRY 2 CITY METAL ROOFING Country 2 City Metal Roofing are a small family owned and operated local roofing business. Chris is a qualified roof plumber and has been in the metal roofing business for 19 years. Passionate about his business, there is nothing that Chris enjoys more than a good challenge and prides himself on the quality of his work. Cindy is qualified in service coordination and business management, she runs the office for the business while juggling the demands of a busy family, and another job! We work mainly on residential sites and our biggest project to date was the Fairley Childcare Centre in Murrumbateman which was 1600 m2, big job for two blokes!

METEORA GROUP As a small carpentry contracting business with humble beginnings the Meteora Group’s foundations were solid from the outset in 1978. Those first steps took the company into residential renovations and extensions. However it wasn’t too long before Meteora ventured into luxury homes. The company continued to flourish and stepped up to multiunit projects before diversifying even further adding property development into their growing portfolio. The enduring success of the Meteora Group is in their intuitive ability to embrace the culture and fully understand the demographic of each individual project. This understanding is reflected in the timeless appeal of affordable and sustainable end products. Being both a developer and a builder means seamless control over every aspect and the application of only the highest standards of quality.

SIMPEL GROUP Simpel Group (Simpel), is a growing, multi-disciplined software developer with its headquarters in Canberra. With a focus on construction technology, Simpel has recently released its fully integrated project management software. This new software allows projects to be taken from concept to operational stages within one application. Known as ‘Project Simpel’ this incredible software delivers seamless integration of development, construction, and property management processes and workflows. ‘Project Simpel’, was developed by applying the operational and technical insights of Geocon - one of Australia’s leading residential developer/builders. Simpel’s existing software platforms have amassed over 32,000 users so the future looks great for the construction industry.

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STONE LIVING Stone Living is a newly established business founded by Chase Building Group. Stone Living is dedicated to the delivery of quality townhouse developments. Senior business manager John Wojcicka has a diverse range of experience in the building industry spanning over 30 years. Stone Living provides design and construction services to private clients for the delivery of medium density townhouse developments.

EURO STYLE PROJECTS George Andonaros has been in the construction industry for 22 years having completed his apprenticeship with Stegbar Windows and Doors. He built his first home as a third year apprentice, and won a ‘custom build’ home building award. After 10 years of quality projects in both residential and commercial George’s passion for shop fitting saw him embark on his latest venture. As a preferred installer and maintenance coordinator for over 15 national and international retailers servicing Canberra and regional NSW, George has now been selected to travel to New York later this year to help implement the installation of a well-known international brand on a world wide roll out. George enjoys building professional relationships with his clients and loves nothing more than revealing projects completed on time and budget. A trusted builder committed to customer satisfaction and quality.

ELITE HOMES Richard Coulson and Michael Kennedy are talented carpenters with a shared passion for building. They founded Elite Homes 20 years ago with a clear vision that has never faltered. Elite Homes has a unique approach; the builders are also the carpenters, so they are onsite actually building your home, not supervising from afar. This approach fosters more flexibility, a higher level of quality and effective communication between the builder and client. Ultimately resulting in the hassle free, quality build that every homeowner deserves. Visit the Elite Homes display home at 61 Malton View Moncrieff.

Kitchen and Bathroom

TRENDS FOR 2018

HERE ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST KITCHEN AND BATHROOM TRENDS

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This has never been truer than it is now, and the way we design our kitchens is proof of this. No longer is a kitchen simply a functional room in which we prepare food; it’s a focal point with plenty of soul and a great big personality. Canberra’s most respected architects and interior designers know that when it comes to designing work spaces for today’s families, it’s vital that the right appliances are installed. That’s why they choose to work with Harvey Norman Commercial. Making homes smarter than ever before is what drives Harvey Norman Commercial to know, understand and present the best kitchens to customers in 2018.

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Here are some of the biggest kitchen and bathroom trends.

COOKING WITH STEAM

BACK IN BLACK

In a fast-moving society, healthy, clean cooking is becoming more and more relevant and important. “Many of our clients are choosing the power and health benefits of steam in their cooking appliances,” continued Kier. Steam ovens are leading the way in cooking technology. Steam ovens can also allow you to slow cook, bake and grille in the usual way. Through steam cooking, moisture keeps nutrients within the food and there is no need to add oil, thus keeping the fat content down.

From dark, moody cabinetry to deep coloured bench tops, there’s no doubt that black is cool again. This is good news, because black is easy to clean and can be easily accessorised with any other colours. “Matte black sinks, basins and tap ware are big this year, and they add a striking sense of drama to the kitchen,” said Kier Gregg, Principal Interior Designer at The Dept. of Design. “Whether you boldly add it in abundance, or position a well-chosen accent, black is classic and always makes a statement.” Kier continued. METALLIC LUX Metal finishes, and pops of metallic paint continue to dominate interior design trends. Incorporating metallic to your kitchen and bathroom can really add a luxury feel. Whether it’s simply strategically selected rose gold gadgets, brass taps or copper accessories, the choice is very exciting. And not everything metallic shines. Available in polished, matte, spun and raw finishes, there is something for every project. “Metallic finishes pair beautifully with any colour palette and can add a contemporary edge to a neutral or monochromatic space. They also add warmth and texture to the room.” Said Kier Gregg Principal Designer, The Dept. of Design. MULTIPLE OVENS Now that we all consider ourselves master chefs, having just one oven could be considered old-fashioned. After all, why cook one dish when you can bake several at once? “Having two or more ovens is a really popular choice, especially for people who are busy and love entertaining,” added Kier.

ADDING SOME COLOUR White and stainless steel appliances will always be on trend considering they are both good-looking, and timeless. And it’s not particularly economical to replace large ticket items regularly. However, that’s what accessories are for. Some inventive homeowners are opting for bold, colourful appliances that add a fun feature to an otherwise functional room. It adds a distinctive touch to the kitchen.

HARVEY NORMAN BY APPOINTMENT Harvey Norman Commercial has partnered with MBA ACT to offer inspired and intelligent products and appliances from leading brands from around the globe. There are so many exciting options available to help you provide your clients with the most functional and stylish kitchens and bathrooms on the planet. MBA members are offered the best possible package deals, and when you combine this with knowledgeable service, you can be reassured that Harvey Norman Commercial is your best choice.

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A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE.

GOOD LOOKING AND INTELLIGENT

CREATING A FUNCTIONAL STYLISH BATHROOM

Nothing inspires creativity in the kitchen more than a clean, open space with a place for everything and everything in its place. The perfect 2018 kitchen is a delightfully peaceful space in which to experiment with new culinary concepts.

Like kitchens, bathrooms require considerable thought to make a beautiful, functional room. Spacing, aesthetics, light and specific moisture-resistant materials are all important choices to make. The element within a bathroom must be in proportion to the overall room. When selecting items, such as a bath, consider the size of the bath in relation to the overall size of the room. The space must be comfortable, functional and cater to the needs of all users. And don’t forget storage for all those bathroom necessities!

Given the ability to integrate technology into every function of the home from the taps to fridges, washing machines and lighting, smart homes are catching up with our frantically busy lifestyles. Talk to Harvey Norman Commercial about seamlessly integrating major appliances into the cabinetry. And don’t forget to ask for a tap that flows with cool, refreshing sparkling water. Your clients will love you! Innovative manufacturers and advances in technology have seen kitchens emerging as intelligent giants. You don’t even have to open the fridge to see what’s inside any more. You can check before you leave work so that you know what you need to pick up at the supermarket. This reduces waste in terms of food and time. Harvey Norman Commercial works towards making your life easier.

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Design trends come and go, but it’s safe to say monochrome palettes are here to stay. By choosing predominantly neutral tones you can be confident in the knowledge that your bathroom will always present as a fresh space. Add to this contemporary sleek products combined with minimal detailing and you’ve got a bathroom you’ll love to spend time in. Marble is another product that will never go out of style. If you love marble but your budget doesn’t stretch that far, it’s possible to achieve the same effect with large format marble tiles. Innovative designers have many tricks up their sleeves to achieve a ‘knock out’ look without a huge budget. One trend that is certain to continue is family bathrooms and ensuites featuring walk in showers and functional vanities and cabinetry. The debate though will be around baths. Inset designs, free standing, square, round, oval? The choice is deeply personal. The range available this year is extensive.

SECURITY IS ALWAYS ON TREND Make sure your next kitchen or bathroom renovation or new build, is completed by someone you can trust. Working with an MBA member gives you peace of mind—and that’s something that never goes out of fashion. “Our unrivalled product range showcases the latest and most exciting possibilities from around the globe and we’ve set our showroom up so that clients can easily visualise their dream kitchen or bathroom,” says Gavin Pound, General Manager, Harvey Norman Commercial ACT.

The Advantage of Quality Appliances Cooking is the artistic journey to every dining experience. Innovative products are turning up the heat in new and remodelled kitchens across Canberra and around the region thanks to the fantastic range from pyrolytic ovens to the latest in steam options. Builders and developers are spoilt for choice. “Quality appliances make cooking a joy and I am privileged to work with revolutionary products that make cooking faster, easier and more convenient, every day,” says Alan MyBurgh, Showroom Chef, Harvey Norman Commercial Canberra. Service has reached new heights at Harvey Norman with professional chef, Alan Burgh, demonstrating mouthwatering dishes using products being selected for multi-residential developments. MBA members can see the features in action before choosing the right fit for their projects. Harvey Norman Commercial ACT teamed up with Ariston Appliances to deliver an exceptional promotional video for a local developer and client in Canberra. Set in one of their flagship display homes in the south of the city, Harvey Norman Commercial’s in-house chef demonstrated the unique nuances of the Ariston Appliances with a twist on a traditional recipe, a vibrant herb crusted fillet of pork with roasted vegetables and fondant potatoes, followed by a delicious soft chewy chocolate brownie. The focus on the day was the various functions that the appliances boast to make all manner of cooking as easy as if you are a master chef.

Exposure to customers through the Harvey Norman showroom has shown that customers are leaning more towards the ideas of multiple cooking functions with the popularity of shows on television and the desire to become more accomplished domestic pros. This experience has also shown a desire to spend more quality time in the heart of the house, the kitchen. These customer preferences have resulted in a massive increase in the popularity of induction cook tops. This should not come as much of a surprise as the induction process makes for a much more precise cooking experience. Think about being able to melt chocolate delicately on the induction top when making a gooey chocolate brownie! There’s no more guesswork or fear of burning the chocolate, no more steam burns caused from removing the double boiler. The responsiveness of induction also results in more control when cooking fillets of fish or seafood that require quick searing and then less heat to finish off and brown the butter sauce. Induction allows for rapid heat when searing or grilling steaks, and let’s not forget how effortless your cooking becomes when using the bridging functionality as standard with many of the top of the range induction cook top brands available from Harvey Norman Commercial. The bridge functionality essentially turns the front and back plates into one longer unit with the same heat and responsiveness. This potentially turns your induction cook top into a red-hot teppanyaki.

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Stand-out fixtures create the style of a bathroom. Your designer will help you choose the perfect toilet suite, shower, bath and taps. Warmer tones are popular choices for accent pieces with hardware, light fixtures, and mirrors complementing the overall look. Matte black fixtures are emerging as strong players in today’s kitchen and bathroom design, with warm metals also playing a role in creating style. Significant amongst these is unfinished brass that changes its finish over time, but there is a significant shift away from bright, reflective gold. “Dark fixtures in a matte finish embody the next evolution for kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and offer a strong contrast against neutral palettes. Whatever your style you’ll want to ensure your bathroom has a classic style, whilst keeping an eye on current trends and technologies”, says Kier Gregg of The Dept. of Design.

As the popularity of induction takes hold, here are a few things to remember before making your investment! >> You need induction-friendly pots and pans. How do you know what pots to purchase? The best way to check is to test your cookware with a magnet. Is the magnet drawn to your cookware? This magnetic pull illustrates how induction technology works. The burners are essentially induction coils, these coils generate magnetic fields that induct a warming reaction in the base of the steel or iron pots. In so doing the cookware heats or fries the food rather than the cook top surface like older electric cooktops. >> Do not get too animated with your cooking! If you like to move the sauté pan around a lot, you are out of luck when it comes to induction. The moment the pan leaves the cook top surface, the induction magnetic field is broken, and the cooking stops, so, a wooden spoon is your new best friend, stirring, rather than sautéing. >> You may want to consider a decent strong exhaust product for extraction when considering an induction cook top. Unlike when cooking with a gas cooktop, there can be more water vapour with induction cooking and this requires good airflow. Speak to your in-store expert at Harvey Norman Commercial when deciding on a range hood, there are many top brands and products to choose from, but do not skimp here! Like with whiskey, trying to save money on a range hood can give you a headache later. It is essential for a great cooking experience to have effective extraction. When it comes to induction though, there are far more things to celebrate than not. >> Induction is easy to keep clean >> Aesthetically there is no comparison, induction cooktops are beautiful >> Induction cooking is responsive cooking >> Induction is energy efficiency >> Induction represents safety for families with young children

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Alan MyBurgh

Let’s Talk Recipes

Chef Alan MyBurgh offers a couple of great recipes that he prepares beautifully utilizing qualiity appliances. Enjoy! If you’d like to make an appointment to discuss the endless possibilities, contact Emma Witney at Harvey Norman Commercial ACT on 0437 783 329

Chocolate Brownie

Pork Fillet

Ingredients

For the crust

125g unsalted butter 125g Lindt dark chocolate 3 free range eggs 330g caster sugar

115g plain flour 35g dark Dutch cacao 1 tsp vanilla extract a generous pinch of sea salt

Method Warm the oven to 160˚C on fan forced function; grease a 20cm by 20cm square cake tin with a knob of butter and line with greaseproof paper. Tuck and force the creases out of the paper so it seals cleanly to the cake tin. Chop the butter into blocks and break the dark chocolate. Place together in an induction-friendly pot, and place on the induction surface at a setting of 1 or 2. This will gently melt the butter and chocolate together. Swirl around periodically or stir with a spatula. In a separate bowl, place the sugar and sift the flour and cacao over the top. Make a well in the centre. Add in a generous pinch of salt. Add the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and butter. Crack eggs into a separate bowl and whisk lightly. Once butter and chocolate has melted completely and combined, use the spatula to add the chocolate mixture to the eggs, and mix well. Add egg and chocolate mixture into a well in the flour and sugar mixture and fold and combine until just mixed through. Do not over-mix. Spoon mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake in a preheated oven for thirty minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the brownie to cool on a wire rack completely before turning out and cutting. Serve with whipped Chantilly cream and berry compote.

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1 fresh pork fillet 1 bunch of flat leaf/ continental parsley 1 bunch chervil 1 sprig picked thyme leaves

1 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 tbsp olive oil Dijon mustard for coating Salt & pepper

Preparing the pork fillet Clean the fork fillet by trimming the silver skin off with a sharp filleting knife. Season with sea salt and ground pepper. Warm an induction-friendly skillet or heavy-bottomed pan on medium to high heat on the induction cook top. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sear the pork fillet until golden brown and cooked through, then turn off heat immediately and add two blocks of unsalted butter to the skillet. As the butter foams and froths, use a tablespoon and baste it a few times over the cooked pork loin. Then let the cooked pork loin rest for up to ten minutes in the skillet. Next, to prepare the herb crust: Pick all the herbs from their stalks and place in a bowl. Place herbs, bread crumbs, olive oil and seasoning into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until fine and combined. Now use a basting brush and liberally baste the pork loin with Dijon mustard and then coat the loin with a very generous coating of the herb crust. After coating the pork loin, with a very sharp knife, cut it into portion sizes. Serve with a side of oven roasted vegetables and potatoes.

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2018 AWARD CATEGORIES >> Training Fund Authority Award for Australian School Based Apprentice of the Year >> Training Fund Authority Award for University of Canberra Student of the Year

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DAVID KYBURZ - Technical Manager, Residential David commenced work with Master Builders in December. He has come on board as the Technical Manager - Residential. Involved in the building industry since early 1980s David has gained invaluable experience. In 1985 David started work with ACT Government Building Electrical and Plumbing Control (BEPCON). He was responsible for conducting building approvals and inspections for all classifications of buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia. David spent several years at ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) conducting compliance monitoring and enforcement functions. From ACTPLA he gave many years service to ACT Procurement and Capital Works.

RICHARD FLINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apprentice Training Manager Richard is a qualified carpenter and joiner. He holds a Residential Building Licence as well as a scaffold licence. Trained in England Richard was exposed to a vast range of projects, including the refurbishment of Windsor Castle. Migrating to Australia in 2007, Richard now calls Canberra home. While working full time as foreman for a local residential building company, Richard worked evenings as a certificate IV trainer, in building with MBA. He consequently joined Master Builders in 2013 as the full time training and assessor manager. In late 2017 Richard stepped into his new role of Apprentice Training Supervisor.

LIZ NAIR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Commercial Director Liz brings a wealth of experience to Master Builders. Her business acumen, people skills and positive work culture is a respected asset. Her previous roles include Manager Business Growth and Development (CIT), and Director Business Tourism and Accounting College (CIT). Liz holds her Graduate Diploma in Management, Certificate IV in TAE, Advanced Diploma of Adult Vocational Education, and AGILE PM foundation accreditation. Well credentialed Liz will enrich the MBA team.

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KEN CROFTS – Financial Controller Ken joined MBA ACT in December armed with extensive experience in finance, governance, information-systems and auditing. Previous roles include Financial and Management Accountant for the Asia Pacific headquarters of a UK listed food-manufacturing company; Finance Manager in NSW Public Works and Services, and National Finance Manager for a membership based organisation with 3,000 members. Ken has also worked full time in academia including teaching Accounting and Information Systems subjects in the Charles Sturt University MBA program.

BEN SCANLAN – Trainer Ben joined Master Builders early this year, and is working towards becoming a carpentry trainer. He gained his considerable experience working in residential building, commercial site and project management and as a commercial and residential carpenter. Ben holds his Carpentry trade certificate as well as ACT and NSW Builders Licences.

TRISHA MOORE – Short Courses Training Manager Trisha joined MBA Group Training in February 2017. She was initially an Administrative Assistant (Short Courses) developing her skills to become the Short Course Training Manager in November 2017. Trisha, leads a dedicated team to provide quality customer service by supporting clients from industry to understand the various training services available through MBA Group Training.

MICK KELLY – Technical Manager, WHS Mick joined MBA in mid-December 2017 in the newly created role of Technical Manager – Work Health & Safety. Working as a safety manager for several years with medium to large subcontractors in the Canberra construction industry, Mick has a lot to offer. Mick has also delivered safety courses for various ACT RTOs. The courses included; working at heights, confined spaces, HSR, white card, asbestos awareness, tower rescue, pole top rescue and safe manual handing. As Safety Manager with Master Builders Mick will also deliver a number of WHS training courses.

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MBA Board Member Profile Simon Butt is CEO of Manteena, Deputy President of Master Builders Australia, and is a current Board Member of Master Builders ACT.

How do you balance your role as CEO of Manteena with the contributions you afford the MBA?

I’m committed to contributing as best I can to Master Builders both locally and at the national level. Balancing the time with family and work commitments can be a challenge, but not only for me, it’s one I share with the many who volunteer their time to give back to Master Builders and to support our industry. But I’m not making this contribution on my own. I’m supported by my business partners and family and it’s really important to recognise this is a reality if we’re going to attract younger talent onto our committees and boards and encourage more women into our movement’s leadership.

Why you think it’s valuable to have local representation at a national level?

Master Builders Australia stands up for the interests of Master Builder’s members at the national level. With so many issues that are critical to us achieving commercial success being decided by the Federal Parliament it’s critical that we have a national voice. But they can’t do their job without accurate information and feedback about the issues and conditions our local association members are experiencing on the ground. And it’s important to understand that most of those members are actually small businesses, that need the MBA’s support. This input is essential for the National office to effectively develop policy, and lobby the Federal Government on behalf of all members. It’s also important to realise these needs are continually changing as issues arise such as non-conforming cladding products, quality of the built product, achieving real improvements in safety, infrastructure to assist affordability of land (and housing) and industrial relations – just to name a few. In summary, my job on the National Board is to represent the interests of ACT members within the context that the National Board represents its Member Associations, in all States and Territories.

How do you see your position on the Board of MBA ACT?

Put simply, trying to help improve the industry and outcomes for our local ACT members, and thereby the wider community is why I’m involved on the MBA ACT Board. Quality in training is a key focus for MBA ACT and the local team does a fantastic job on producing real outcomes with the apprentices that they train. There is also a sense of ‘community’ when you sit down and work with other likeminded business people who own and run businesses, or manage businesses for others, who are faced with the same issues and concerns on a daily basis. As one of the past presidents of MBA ACT used to put it, “Our industry designs, builds or constructs everything you see and some which you don’t see (underground).” Canberra’s Master Builders build our homes, workplaces, schools and hospitals and the other things that add to our community’s livability such as transport and other civil infrastructure and public institutions and spaces.

What projects does Manteena have in production?

We have a range of exciting projects on the ‘go’ at the moment including national roll-outs of security enhancement projects; refurbishing elements of Parliament House and the façade of the National Library; and we’ve recently completed the Peace Keepers Memorial on Anzac Parade. Manteena has also undertaken work in approximately 27 countries on 68 international projects. We are currently managing the construction of the new Parliament building in Samoa which is very exciting. And of course, we are currently working on a range of projects in the ACT and region including embassies, galleries, schools and some very impressive homes.

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Member Milestone

A 30 Year Partnership with the MBA Indesco has been a member of the MBA for 30 of its 35 years of operation, developing solutions and delivering results with the support of the MBA in the background. Understanding that clients value honesty and open communication Indesco has always operated with transparency at every level, always considering the company an extension of the clients organisation. “Indesco is a member of the MBA because of its ongoing commitment to making our collective voices heard in the corridors of power. By regularly lobbying the ACT and Federal Governments on our behalf, the MBA ensures the highest standards are maintained. They actively look for opportunities to address issues facing an ever-expanding industry. We view our MBA membership as a badge of quality and integrity” said John Randall, Indesco Managing Director. Indesco not only undertakes multi million dollar projects with varying degrees of complexity, that calls on expertise across all disciplines of engineering and construction, the company also gives back to the community. The directors’ each acknowledge the significant role they play in the local community and as such are committed to maintaining a strong community focus. Indesco has provided, and continues to provide pro bono consulting services for a number of community developments in the region, including:

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KULTURE BREAK A non-profit charitable organisation committed to the well being, transformation and empowerment of young people within the community through engaging them in a safe, active and productive environment using the fine arts as a form of expression.

BOUNDLESS Indesco played a major role in the design of ‘Boundless’ Canberra Centennial National Playground in Kings Park. The playground is accessible to all, and enables children to play side by side regardless of age or ability.

WORLD PEACE BELL Indesco provided pro bono design services for structural and civil works for the World Peace Bell Pavilion at Nara Park, Canberra. World Peace Bells are an internationally respected symbol of a united community and provide a place where people can unite in a prayer for peace and to remind all of the cruelty of war and the important value of peace for the generations to come.

SIDS AND KIDS Since 2014 Indesco has provided pro bono structural consultancy services and general advice for the SIDs and Kids lighting display in Civic at Christmas.

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OUR ATTITUDE TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS DRIVEN BY THE COMPANY’S OVERALL CULTURE AND VALUES. WE HAVE A UNIFORM WILLINGNESS TO INCORPORATE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN OUR BUSINESS DECISION-MAKING. I’M PLEASED TO SAY THAT INDESCO’S COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES GOES BEYOND NORMAL EXPECTATIONS.

Recent projects undertaken by Indesco which showcase its diversity of skills and projects include West Basin, Moncrieff pedestrian bridge, Red Hill Precinct redevelopment, Trilogy apartments, Taylor Residential Estate and the Healthy Waterways project. MBA’s President Gracie Ferreira joined CEO Michael Hopkins in congratulating Indesco on more than three decades of an innovative culture fostering excellence across all disciplines of the construction industry, and 30 years continued membership with the MBA.

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Master Builders

Group Training News Introducing the MBA Apprentice Class of 2018 Bradley Conor Ackland

Lane Andrew Gaudie

Nathan Norton-Clement

Charlie Shepherd

Jayden Peter Bennett

James Gordon

George William Owens

Timothy Pieter

John George Binos

Dylan Alexander Hart

Travis James Pasfield

Keet Simon

Brandon Boege

Andrew MacKenzie Howship

Joshua Antony Pecovnik

Marc William Smith

Michael Botha

James Hubbard

Christopher Pesic

Rick Smith

Elia Bouzas

Max Simon Johnson

Henry Roland Pittar

Baha Souweid

Jeremy Izayic Bradbury

Alexander Kaan La Salle

Justin Alex Porreca

Peggy Hope Stacey

Mitchell Gordon Cassimatis

Scott Richard Layton

Cooper Purcell

Thomas Steven Sullivan

Alexander Quigley Christian

Samuel Andrew Lucas

Patrick James Quinn

Emily Marie Thompson

Aaron Robert Clark

Zachary Sean Mackell

Nathan Patrick Reid

Joshua Wayne Tulk

Corbin Jack Clarke

Nathan Mark McCarthy

Nicholas

Mark Jayden Veness

Tyler Daryl Crandell

Blake Daniel McGrath

William Reynolds

Jackson James

Robert James Dean

Samuel Adam William Miners

Rachel Jane Ross

William West

Benjamin Edward Ernst

Brodie John Molloy

Blake Aaron Ruffy-Welsh

Joshua James Whitehorn

Dorian Michael Angelo Esposito

Luke Michael Murphy

Jake Jordan Schneiders

Bryce Richard Williams

Aaron Ryan Fleming

Nicholas John Murphy

Benjamin Nigel Semmler

Kelly William Wolens

Jack Robert Gallagher

Jesse Michael Norton

Mitchell Sharpe

Caleb Charles Woodburn

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Meet our Introducing the MBA Apprentice Trainers of 2018

Trainers

In late January we welcomed a new cohort of Carpentry and Plumbing Apprentices to the MBA to start their inductions for their apprenticeship training. The first few weeks of a carpentry apprenticeship involves undertaking the theory elements of the qualifications prior to practical applications of the carpentry trade. The training is fully structured to replicate carpentry applications with direct supervision from trainers and supervisors when on site. Students build on their technical skills throughout their first year through intense block training as well as employment on building sites, working alongside industry professionals to enhance their knowledge and practical capabilities.

THE TRAINING IS FULLY STRUCTURED TO REPLICATE CARPENTRY APPLICATIONS WITH DIRECT SUPERVISION FROM TRAINERS AND SUPERVISORS WHEN ON SITE.

MALCOLM BEER Malcolm has been a leading trainer with MBA Group Training for the past 5 and a half years. He was first attracted to the industry as a result of the hands on aspects of the carpentry trade. Malcolm is able to bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom, from experience in the industry with skills on expertise in renovations and extensions, as well as commercial buildings and new homes Malcolm has been heavily involved in supporting disadvantaged youth and mentoring Australian School Based Apprentices which he finds one of the most rewarding aspects of training. More recently Malcolm has taken on a role in training full-time apprentices where he enjoys the challenge to extend the apprentice thinking and challenge their skill level. Malcolm has trained in excess of 200 apprentices since his career began.

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Master Builders

Group Training News Meet our

Trainers

RICHARD FLINT

BEN SCANLEN

Richard is one of MBA Group Training’s most experienced and proudest trainers. Richard has a wealth of industry experience commencing his trade in the UK as a bench joiner and then continued his onsite experience by working on fit outs for; the QEII cruise ship, Windsor Castle, as well as very expensive shopping outlets in Knightsbridge, London. Richard continued his passion for the industry when arriving in Australia and worked for a well-established builder in Canberra. He was attracted to training as a result of his expertise and passion for the industry and imparting his knowledge onto others. Richard has trained on the Certificate IV Building Construction Building (Class C Builders Licence), as well as all aspects of the Certificate III in Carpentry trade qualification. Richard has recently been appointed to Apprentice Training Manager and brings a wealth of expertise and mentoring skills to the role.

Ben is the newest trainer to join the MBA Group’s Training team. Ben is a qualified carpenter with over 12 years’ experience working as a licensed builder in the ACT and NSW. Ben’s industry skills include experience in commercial fitouts and façade, multi-unit building, custom residential building and site and project management expertise. Ben hopes to share his passion for building and the construction industry at large and provide apprentices with the technical work aspects and skills demonstrating relevance to their trade. Ben is training 45 new first year apprentices in 2018 and is motivated by the desire to see his students grow and learn throughout the apprenticeship journey.

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Wet Weather Course Master Builders ACT is excited to announce the introduction of courses that will be available should bad weather prevent employees or apprentices from attending a worksite. We are seeking your feedback on the types of courses that would benefit your sector to offer in 2018.

High Risk Work Licencing Training Master Builders ACT delivers a suite of High Risk Licencing Courses, from Crane to Forklift and Scaffolding to Rigging. Please see below list of some of the courses on offer. High Risk Courses >> Licence to Perform Dogging – CPCCLDG3001A >> Licence to Perform Rigging (Basic) – CPCCLRG3001A >> Licence to Perform Rigging (Intermediate) – CPCCLRG3002A >> Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (up to 20 tonnes) – TLILIC3008A >> Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck – TLILIC2001

Short Courses Gain CPD points when renewing your Builders license through short courses with Master Builders ACT (compulsory NSW).

New Courses Available Expressions of interest are sought on the following short courses available through MBA. >> Workplace Impairment Training >> Superannuation compliance >> BAS reporting and lodgement >> PAYG reporting and lodgement >> The introduction of Single Touch Payroll >> Social Media in Businesses For more information contact: Trish Moore | E: pmoore@mba.org.au | P: 6175 5977

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Master Builders

Group Training News S New Apprentice Intake TARTING APRIL HAVE YOU RECENTLY EMPLOYED AN APPRENTICE AND NEED TO ENROL THEM IN TRAINING?

MBA Group Training has a new Apprentice Intake starting in early April 2018.

CONTACT: Rosie Keech on | E: rkeech@mba.org.au | P: 6175-5925

Cert IV in Building Construction Commence your building management career or obtain your licensing following completion of the Certificate IV in Building Construction Building. Modules three and four commencing soon. MODULE THREE: CONTRACTS AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS COMMENCES 10 APRIL >> CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract © >> CPCCBC4009B Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects © MODULE FOUR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMENCES 17 MAY >> CPCCBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace © For more information visit mba.org.au

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GST on the Sale of Property In the last budget the Government announced plans to change the operation of GST on the sale of new residential premises from 1 July 2018. In response to a small number of companies engaging in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;phoenixingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities, the Government has announced that instead of the seller remitting the GST as part of their normal activity statement process, it will now be the responsibility of the purchaser to remit the GST through settlement. Draft Legislation was released on 6 November 2017 and we are still awaiting final legislation. The changes proposed will have a significant impact on the cashflows of those selling new residential premises as you will no longer receive the GST inclusive amount at settlement. In addition to the timing implications, the legislation will introduce additional compliance burdens. This draft legislation also has major impacts on the operation of the margin scheme (GST method commonly used in building to reduce the overall GST liability of the seller). Under the draft legislation, even where both parties agree to the use of the margin scheme, the purchaser is required to remit the full 1/11th of sale price to the ATO. The seller then, under certain conditions, can apply for a refund of the difference calculated under the margin scheme separately from the BAS process. This too will impact on the timing of receipts and result in additional compliance obligations. KPMG have a deep expertise in partnering with clients to deliver quality tax and accounting outcomes. If you believe this legislation will impact your business, feel free to get in contact with Aaron Froud, Partner, KPMG. afroud@kpmg.com.au or (02) 6191 6904.

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UPDATE TO MBA: NAWIC 2018 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Changing the Future for Women in the Construction Industry Welcome back to everyone from NAWIC ACT. I’ve stepped up into my new role as President this year, and we have made an enthusiastic start to the year with many new nominations to our Chapter Council, and our first Meeting and Strategic Planning session. As President, I also attended a national meeting in Sydney in February, of all the State Presidents and the NAWIC Board. This year, for the first time, I am pleased to report that NAWIC now operates in all States and Territories, with Tasmania and the Northern Territory having recently opened their own stand-alone Chapters. Our time together focussed on reaffirming the Core Values of NAWIC:

1. We Celebrate Women 2. We are Bold and Brave 3. We Care and Connect 4. We Advocate for Change

>> Our following Success Series event topics are proposed as: – Building Your Team, – How to Network, and – Mental Well-being and Personal Sustainable Practice We will be following up on these events with further online interactive workshops, to capitalise on the individual application in the lives of our members. >> On the 7th of March, NAWIC and the MBA are co-hosting our International Women’s Day Breakfast, on the theme of “Press for Change”. The AIPM and DIA are also partnering on this event, which will be held at Hotel Realm. Our speaker is Nikki Fogden-Moore, The Vitality Coach. We hope to see many of the MBA women in construction join us for this event. >> This year we will also run our popular CEO and Industry Mentor Shadow Program from June/July. This program provides an invaluable opportunity for participants to Shadow an Industry Mentor, and participate in Workshops and reflective practice with them. Many previous participants also retain an ongoing relationship with their Mentor, so it is proven to be an outstanding networking and learning opportunity. >> Our ACT Awards Night will be held on the 14th of September, and Awards Writing Sessions will be held in August to provide personal and hand-on assistance with the preparation of awards nominations.

We are focussed on meeting women’s needs in a really functional way,that delivers the Core Values to our Members in the ACT.

>> We’ll be planning another Industry Update Breakfast in October, as well as Site Visits to new projects around Canberra, as they are completed.

We have already planned many events this year, building on the successful events we have run over previous years.

>> We are also planning new initiatives this year, to ensure that NAWIC is fully inclusive of Tradeswomen as well as student members. Watch this space!

>> On 8th February, we held our first Success Series event for the year, hosted by Shape in their beautiful bar and breakout area. We were stimulated by a panel of speakers, sharing their personal stories of establishing their personal brand in the industries they work in. We were encouraged to reflect on the aspects of who we are that communicates our own personal brand to others. Thank you very much to our speakers; Amy Squires CEO Heart Support Australia, Kevin Keith Consult Australia/CBR Brand Advisory Board, Meagan Higgins from MSP Projects, and Jana Clyde from Wisdom Learning; for their shared experience and insight. >> We will be following up this Success Series Event with an online interactive workshop, delivered through Wisdom Learning. This will be an opportunity to dig deeper and further apply the messages from the panel discussion.

[L to R]: Kevin Keith Consult Australia/CBR Brand Advisory Board, Meagan Higgins from MSP Projects, Amy Squires CEO Heart Support Australia, Jana Clyde from Wisdom Learning

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Homes for the community

Creating housing opportunities for people in the community at every age and every stage of life.

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Building Defect Bonds for High Rise Strata now Compulsory in NSW

DO I CARE?

If you develop or build (or intend at some point to develop or build) residential strata-titled units in NSW that are four storeys or higher, then you care. The regime does not apply to buildings where home warranty insurance was required (ie three storeys or less).

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

The scheme is designed to give buyers of new units more protection from building defects. The scheme involves three stages: lodgement of a security bond on completion, an inspection regime over approximately 2 years, and a claim by either the owners corporation or the developer for release of the bond at the end of that period. Lodging the building bond The developer must lodge with Fair Trading a bond (cash or approved security) equating to 2% of the contract price for the building work. If the building is part commercial and part residential, the bond is calculated on the part of the contract price that relates to the residential building work. The bond must be lodged before any occupation certificate can be issued. The inspection regime The developer also must appoint a building inspector, to provide two reports: >> An interim report when the building is between 15 – 18 months old, to identify the defects that require rectification. >> A final report when the building is between 21 – 24 months old. The final report is not an opportunity to perform a new audit. It can only report on whether defects identified in the interim report have been rectified. If no defects were identified in the interim report, there does not need to be any further report.

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You’ve probably heard some murmurings over the last two years about the building defect bond scheme being implemented in NSW. It’s now finally up and running, applying to building contracts entered into from 1 January 2018.

Accessing the building bond If building defects are identified in the final report, the owners corporation may claim all or part of the bond in order to rectify the remaining defects. The process for claiming the bond is by way of application to Fair Trading. Either the owners corporation or the developer may make an application for release of the building bond after the later of 2 years from completion or 60 days from the final report. Fair Trading will give the other party at least 14 days’ notice that it intends to release the bond, and the other party may seek review of that decision. The owners corporation cannot claim the bond and keep it as compensation without actually doing the rectification work. It must use the bond to rectify defects within a reasonable time, and any excess must be returned to the developer.

DO I NEED TO DO SOMETHING?

This change will impact on developers’ cash flow given the bond will need to be paid before settlement of units. It is also likely to impact on builders who may be used to a 52 week defects liability (and security retention) period, as developers are likely to push this out to match the inspection regime timeframes. If you would like to know more about the regime, including how to properly structure your contracts to ensure they accommodate these changes, contact the construction team at Meyer Vandenberg. Alisa Taylor, Partner Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers (02) 6279 4388 Alisa.Taylor@mvlawyers.com.au

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A UTE IS A UTE, RIGHT? Wheels, motor, seats, they’re all the same, aren’t they? If you walk into two dealerships and ask for a ‘ute’ would you take the cheapest one? Or would you compare the tray, fuel type, transmission, air-conditioning, warranty, capped priced servicing, build quality? Without all the specifications, you aren’t able to make an informed decision about which ute represents the best value.

Construction insurance is no different. It has conditions, exclusions, clauses and definitions and these can be significantly different from one insurer to the next. We can help you get the best value for money because we are the construction insurance specialists.

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Multi Award Winning Building Company with a Big Heart

Canberra’s local, grass roots community services rely heavily on community and corporate support. Karinya House is one such not-for-profit organisation. As the only residential and outreach service specifically for pregnant and parenting women in Canberra and its surrounding regional areas, they have provided more than 5,500 support periods to thousands of women and their families over the past two decades. Their work includes providing supported accommodation, transitional housing and outreach services to vulnerable and at risk pregnant and parenting women and their families who are in crisis. Monarch Building Solutions won a competitive tender to construct a new, purpose-built Karinya House. The new facility consists five buildings used for supported and independent accommodation, plus a dedicated administration facility, including quarters for 24 hour staff accommodation if required. The new Karinya House was handed over in mid-2016 and was awarded a Judges’ Commendation at the 2017 MBA ACT Awards.

During construction Monarch began to appreciate and see the difference Karinya’s new home was going to make to so many. From that, the relationship between builder and client grew, and saw Monarch contribute in ways well beyond their building contract. Some examples include Monarch becoming an official corporate partner of Karinya, staff donating their time for ongoing improvements and minor additions. The most recent contribution has been the creation of Home Starter packs, which are given to mums who are leaving Karinya and beginning a new life of independent living. “We continue to provide support to Karinya House on many levels,” says Joe Pratezina from Monarch Building Solutions, “and the Home Starter Packs are a practical way for us to help young mums.” “I’m so grateful for the whitegoods and I wouldn’t have any of these things without this assistance. Also I wouldn’t have been able to move into my new house as quickly!” Said the Mum receiving the first starter kit

CANBERRA’S LOCAL, GRASS ROOTS COMMUNITY SERVICES RELY HEAVILY ON COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SUPPORT.

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MONARCH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HARVEY NORMAN COMMERCIAL, PUTS TOGETHER THESE STARTER PACKS OF KEY WHITEGOODS AND APPLIANCES TO HELP WOMEN AND CHILDREN ESTABLISH THEIR NEW HOMES WHEN THEY MOVE ON FROM KARINYA HOUSE.

Karinya House photo supplied by HCreations

Monarch, in partnership with Harvey Norman Commercial, puts together these starter packs of key whitegoods and appliances to help women and children establish their new homes when they move on from Karinya House. The difference this makes cannot be underestimated. The first life-changing Home Starter Pack was delivered with much excitement just in time for Christmas last year, and the mum receiving the goods was overcome with emotional gratitude. “We hope to gift around one starter pack every month,” Joe says. “The work Karinya does for women in crisis is incredibly important for our community and we hope this initiative will greatly assist those in need.”

Harvey Norman delivering a Home Starter Pack

Executive Director of Karinya House, Marie-Louise Corkhill has stated “Monarch Building Solutions are valued corporate sponsors of Karinya House for Mothers and Babies for both their professional competence, experience and dedication in building our new purpose-built facility, as well as their continued generosity and example in corporate citizenship and care for some of the most vulnerable women and children in our community. Karinya House relies on the Canberra community, who through Corporate and Community Partnerships as well as individual donations, contribute to almost 50% of the annual operating costs of the services provided by Karinya House.”

Joe Pratezina from Monarch Building Solutions handing over the MBA Judges’ Commendation certificate for the Karinya House project, to Marie-Louise Corkhill, Executive Director Karinya.

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How to Market Your Business

after Winning Awards

Adrenalin is pumping after the awards are announced. It all becomes a bit of a blur; the acceptance speech is usually filled with nervous excitement followed by countless pats on the back and dozens of handshakes from peers, clients and suppliers. Then comes the strategic placement of the award in your workplace. What next? The real power of the award or awards you have won are yet to be fully unleashed. It’s fantastic that your story is being told to those who enter your office. But it’s time to tell the broader community! It’s important to invest the time in promoting your award, after all you only win awards if your work stands out. It’s important for future business that your name is remembered for quality.

PUSH THE INFORMATION OUT TO YOUR FOLLOWERS To get maximum marketing return on investment (ROI) from winning a Master Builders Building Excellence Award, you need to push the information out to your followers – preferably in such a way that they will feel almost as though your win is their win, too. Make sure that you use inclusive language and let customers and other stakeholders know that you couldn’t have done it without them, with announcements made via: >> website page/s and award badge or logo >> blog article/s and award badge or logo >> email announcement >> social network updates >> social profile page updates >> direct mail announcement >> displays and signage within your business premises

PLAN A POST-WIN CELEBRATION

>> phone system on-hold announcements

Post-win social events provide the perfect backdrop (and excuse) for media coverage. Invite local press as well as public dignitaries, investors, board members, mentors, employees, peers and other area leaders to attend a reception to help celebrate your win or recognition.

>> Email signatures with award medallions

Boosting the morale of your employees will have an impact. Let them know that without them the award would not have been possible. They will be proud to be part of an award winning team. They too will spread the news.

>> correspondence with board members or investors

Few awards are won without the input of staff, peers, mentors, customers and other followers. At this reception and throughout your post-win marketing activities, be generous in acknowledging people who played a part in your win whether big or small. ISSUE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PRESS RELEASE Why should you do this, you ask, if the MBA is doing their own press release? Creating your own press release allows you to describe your business and include a quote from the owner, Director or CEO which helps increase your brand awareness and the award’s significance to your company. The MBA can assist in providing you with a list of media who you can send the media release to.

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>> Ads in local magazines like Canberra Weekly or The City News >> “ask me about” buttons, badges or shirts for staff-wear >> Staff-wear to include award medallions >> employee newsletter, bulletin board and other announcement vehicle Pursue a Repeat Performance (Entries are now open in the Master Builders Building Excellence Awards 2018) And finally adding “award winning” to all company descriptions will add authority and relevance. It’s your award so make it count! A win isn’t the end, it’s the beginning. How will you plan to follow up one win with another? Make sure you have a plan to leverage the excitement of your staff, board and clients into pursuit of the next milestone you want to achieve, whether that is a repeat win (or dynasty-building succession of wins), a move up to the next level or an introduction of the next big thing for your business.

Entries close 16 March 2018 Enter via mba.org.au/events

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National Capital Toyota

ONLY IN TUGGERANONG In January 2016, National Capital Toyota was born, opening an all new state of the art dealership in Tuggeranong. National Capital Motors has been a familiar name in Canberra for over 30 years and we are proud to have been representing Toyota in the local market place for the last two years. In an area that has historically only ever been managed by one dealer, we are honoured to provide the Canberra and Queanbeyan area with a new, fresh alternative.

As the only independent, local and family owned Toyota dealer in Canberra, National Capital Toyota have now established a community based business that consistently supports the local community, sporting clubs and local charities.

MBA Members Are Eligible For Our Gold Fleet Discount! We pride ourselves on customer experience and we hope your experience with us meets and exceeds your expectations. Best Regards, Duncan Brede | Dealer Principal Michael Hanrahan | General Manager

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2018 CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION - ACT BRANCH -

E A RT H AWA R D S The Civil Contractors Federation of the ACT proudly presents the 26th annual CCF Earth Awards. The CCF Earth Awards are the most prestigious awards in civil infrastructure including roads, bridges, railways and utilities which reflects development and use of the best technologies and practices by Australian civil contractors. The awards recognise projects which display excellence in:

Project Award Categories for Excellence in Civil Constructions

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Project & Construction Management Innovation People Development & Training Quality Safety Environment Stakeholders

Project value up to $2m Project value $2m to $5m Project value $5m to $10m Project value $10m to $30m Project value $30m to $75m Project value more than $75m

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Ross Barrett has been involved in the ACT construction industry since he joined Woden Constructions in January 1970. He has served on many industry boards and committees throughout his career and is a Life Member of Master Builders ACT.

After a successful international career in high profile personal protection, Rob Redenbach has transferred the strategies of personal security and tactical communication to the business arena, turning a career of combat training into an asset that business leaders find to be of great value.

DATE FRIDAY 11 MAY VENUE NATIONAL ARBORETUM TIME 6.30PM FOR 7PM VIP COCKTAILS COMMENCE AT 6PM DRESS CODE LOUNGE SUITE / COCKTAIL DRESS

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COST $195 PER PERSON $1,950 PER TABLE OF 10 EARLY BIRD $1,800 PER TABLE OF 10 BEFORE 20 APRIL 2017 RSVP BETHANY MASON: bmason@mba.org.au FRIDAY 27 APRIL

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WHY ENTER THE AWARDS?

This is an ideal opportunity to present your company’s capabilities to the industry, your clients and prospective clients. Be recognised as a Finalist or Winner at Branch and National levels for your company’s excellence in the Civil Construction Industry.

LOGO USAGE

The awards recognise Civil Construction Companies who have recently been involved in a project which has excelled in: >> Project & Construction Management >> Innovation >> People Development & Training >> Quality >> Safety >> Environment The stacked version of the Earth Awards logo as featured >> Stakeholders

6. Environment (10%)

PROJECT AWARD CATEGORIES

Entries are welcome for projects involving either: >> Single Contract >> Overseas Aid Projects – CCF Members only in the Asia/Pacific region (companies entering such projects will be required to assist in travel costs for judging).

Primary Logo

opposite is the preferred version of the logo for use on all Earth Awards material. However in instances where this logo Excellence Construction: does InnotCivil fit the application, (narrow horizontal formats) the >> Project value up to $2M secondary logo as featured below may be used. A reverse >> Project Value $2M to $5M version of this logo (with white text) is available on request. >> Project Value $5M to $10M

>> Project Value $10M to $30M >> Project Value $30M to $75M >> Project Value more than $75M JUDGING CRITERIA Submissions will be assessed against the following criteria:

Secondary Logo

1. Project & Construction Management (30%) a) Project Planning & Management

b) Construction excellence and industry best practice

In instancescomplexities where the primary logo does not fit the c) Technical requiredtiming/milestones space, the secondary may be used. d) Project andlogo budgets 2.

A reverse Innovation version of(20%) this logo (with white text) is available on request.

a) Planning management and outcomes 7. Stakeholders (10%) a) Planning management and outcomes WHO CAN ENTER? The awards are open to all Australian Civil Construction companies.

ELIBILITY A project is eligible for the Earth Awards if the project is completed in the 12 months to 31 March 2018 or has reached “practical completion stage” (Ref. AS4000 – 1997) at 31 March 2018. NOTE:All the Branch Winners automatically become National Finalists.

National finalists are judged separately and winners will be presented at the National Earth Awards Gala Dinner in Brand Canberra on Friday Style 16 November 2018. Details will be found Guide www.civilcontractors.com

a) Innovation concept and implementation 3. People Development & Training (10%) a) Initiatives / Programmes / Recognition 4. Quality (10%) a) Planning management and outcomes 5. Safety (10%)

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READY TO WORK MODELS INCLUDE TRAYPACK, TRADEPACK, VANPACK, TIPPERS AND SERVICEPACK. Once your business reaches a certain size, your faithful ute just won’t cut it any more. Bigger jobs demand a vehicle that can handle bigger payloads, and that means a truck. Isuzu’s Ready-to-Work range lets you haul more than your average ute, whilst still being able to be driven on a car licence. All the trucks have a turbo, intercooled engine and there is also the option of a super-smooth automated manual transmission on certain models. Other standard features include driver and passenger airbags, Isuzu Electronic Stability Control, front and rear disc brakes, ABS and electronic brake force distribution, ensuring safety is paramount. 1 Lorn Road, Queanbeyan, ACT 2620 Phone: (02) 6297 3862 canberratrucks.com.au License Number: 18950 FSA/ISZ11479

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Lysaght’s New Cladding Range

The introduction of Lysaght’s new ZENITH™ architectural cladding range, comprising five profiles inspired by the best in European design makes an exciting addition to Lysaght’s already extensive range of roofing and walling products.

Providing as it does aesthetically appealing and versatile facades that bend, often literally, to their creative will as well as adding exciting visual dimensions to designs ensures the new ZENITH™ range will be in demand with architects, designers and building owners. The ZENITH™ range includes LYSAGHT LONGLINE®, a striking cladding combining slender, high ribs and broad, flat pans; the very contemporary LYSAGHT DOMINION™, with raised panels and recessed, ‘channel-like’ joins; LYSAGHT IMPERIAL™, which features broad, flat pans and slender, well-defined ribs; LYSAGHT BAROQUE™, a heritage-inspired profile defined by generous semi-circular ribs, and LYSAGHT ENSEAM™, which combines broad flat pans with a low, yet substantial rib. Every product in the ZENITH™ range has been tested in Lysaght’s own NATA accredited facility to ensure it not only adheres to Australian Standards but can also meet the rigorous challenges of Australia’s harsh conditions, even in cyclonic regions. Thanks to advanced fixing technology, and available in the contemporary COLORBOND® steel colour range, the superb COLORBOND® Metallic steel colour range, the new

COLORBOND® steel Matt range and the almost unlimited colour array available through the LYSAGHT YOURCOLOR™ custom colour offer, Lysaght’s new ZENITH™ cladding range will no doubt quickly be in demand across the country. Which is why Lysaght has developed a detailed installation guide for the ZENITH™ cladding range, available online at www.lysaght.com, to ensure builders and installers can quickly become familiar with all aspects of these new profiles. “We’re pleased that Lysaght’s experience in the market has not only enabled us to bring these exciting cladding options and finishes to architects and designers, but also ensures we can support builders and installers in utilising these stylish new profiles with confidence on any project,” said Matt Lloyde, Lysaght’s National Manager – Marketing & Innovation.

For more on the new LYSAGHT ZENITH™ range and to download a detailed installation guide, visit www.lysaght.com or call 1800 641 417 for any technical enquiries.

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2018 Membership Anniversary

New Member Welcome

CCF Earth Awards

A Message from the Industrial Relations Advisor

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A Message from the CEO

Spotlight on Community

A Message from the President