New Member Welcome

Welcome to the MBA

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.

STROUD HOMES

Stroud Homes is coming to Canberra with a large range of new, popular and award-winning designs.

Stroud Canberra will be rolling out house and land packages at a number of the new residential estates and developments in the region.

Stroud understand that clients are paying interest or rent so, their focus will be on build time. They guarantee new homes will be built on time.

For information log on to www.stroudhomes.com.au or visit their Fyshwick display centre in Iron Knob Street.

STOKED GROUP Maybe it was a sign, but when Stoked Group began in the ACT six years ago as a family partnership, their main job was installing development application signage for the ACT government. Since then the business has grown to include constructed signage, constructed communication and maintenance to a number of residential real estate companies as well as commercial clients such as CBRE and Colliers International. Cornelia and Justin Stokes are pleased to join Master Builders ACT and look forward to their valuable support. NEW LEVEL LANDSCAPES

After learning his trade with Trevor Fuller of Dimension Gardenscape, one of the region’s best Ash Carter decided to go out on his own. One year on, New Level Landscapes has 12 staff and a six-vehicle fleet.

To quickly establish a good reputation, Ash used old-fashioned services such as punctuality and relied on social media and charity events to spread the word.

New Level Landscapes has taken on works from small residential courtyards to entire blocks of units, and welcomes

more challenges to expand its portfolio. INTACT PROJECTS

If you are getting into or out of commercial premises, or running out of space, you are going to need a specialist.

Intact Projects build office fit-outs, refurbishments, make-good & base builds within the ACT and across New South Wales and Victoria.

Intact Projects has an enviable reputation for providing high quality work with an uncompromising focus on project delivery and client satisfaction.

With core values of trust, credibility, transparency, quality & delivery, Intact Projects are market leaders.

NETTLETONTRIBE

nettletontribe approaches design in a way that is sensitive to location, heritage and culture, often combining the latest technology with techniques drawn from tradition.

This holistic view has allowed nettletontribe, founded in 1971, to become renowned for iconic design and shaping the urban environment. Their award-winning work involves a wide range of expertise that covers living, working, student accommodation, education, interior design, retail, health and research, sustainability, and urban design.

nettletontribe continually re-imagine design to suit individual project site-specificity and reflect international trends and regional characteristics.

JUDD.STUDIO With an impressive catalogue of recent works, JUDD.studio continues to build a reputation with projects that meet budget and exceed expectations. Specialising in architecture, planning, urban policy, placemaking and community consultation, JUDD.studio projects include site feasibilities, mixed use and multi-residential buildings, townhouses, new homes and extensions, master planning and stakeholder engagement. JUDD.studio is committed to excellence and aim to design and plan for beautiful cities – places that welcome people, engage the imagination and inspire better urban living. QUANTUM CONSTRUCTIONS

Quantum Constructions is a well-engineered team. Responsive and agile, the team achieves its success by combining the strength and skills of each individual member.

This strong unity and sense of purpose has helped deliver many quality residential and commercial building projects and has made them a leader in the construction of energy efficient homes.

The hands-on approach makes a difference. Quantum Constructions efficiently and regularly communicate with clients, and the director or supervisor is always onsite and in control, to ensure the best quality workmanship and

professional service.

FDC

Although FDC is a national, one-stop shop for construction, fit out and refurbishment projects, they treat each project as their only one. They assign a local project team with the specific experience required for that job.

With over 75 MBA awards to their credit it is easy to see why clients including Apple, Google, Qantas and Westpac trust FDC with their work.

FDC’s focus is on building better relationships through service, quality and reliability. They are proud to meet and exceed national and international standards for safety and environmental protection.

CORE INTERIORS

Core Interiors create interior environments that are not just stunning, but also functional and practical.

This Canberra based interior design studio has expertise in both residential and commercial interior design and undertakes projects from Canberra to the coast and the Snowy Mountains.

Core Interiors take a collaborative approach and pride themselves on listening to their clients to create authentic and distinctive interiors. They deliver stylish, sustainable outcomes that reduce the environmental footprint and provide ongoing cost reductions. View recent work at www.coreinteriors.com.au BRACK CONCRETE DESIGN

Designs from Brack Concrete Design are anything but set in stone. Well they are, but they aren’t!

After forging an impressive reputation in polished concrete flooring, the team at Brack is now also specialising in polished concrete bench tops. In fact any architectural insitu pre-cast concrete project is definitely on their radar.

Many local builders and customers like Westfield, Dan Murphy’s and Dominoes have chosen Brack for their polished concrete because it outlasts and outperforms all other surfaces. It is wise to choose Brack Concrete Design for exactly the same reasons.

Phone Sam Brack 0431 459 222 Discover the possibilities

Master Builders ACT is pleased to introduce the new members featured above. All MBA ACT members have access to a range of trade discounts resulting in considerable savings. MBA membership represents great value. Welcome to all of our new members

President’s Lunches

20 March

Guest Speaker:

Emma Thomas, Director General, Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS)

Sponsored by Woden Contractors

(L to R) – Michael Hopkins (MBA), Rory Goodsell (Woden Contractors), Emma Thomas (TCCS) and Steve Wise (MBA)

22 March

Guest Speaker:

Greg Jones, Worksafe ACT Commissioner

Sponsored by CCF ACT

(L to R) – Michael Hopkins (MBA), Simon Butt (MBA), Greg Jones and Peter Middleton (CCF ACT)

24 April

Guest Speaker:

Deep Saini, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra

Sponsored by Clayton Utz

(L to R) – Michael Hopkins (MBA), Gracie Ferreira (MBA), Jennifer Wyborn (Clayton Utz) and Deep Saini (UC)

14 May

Guest Speaker:

John Barilaro MP, Deputy Premier of New South Wales, Leader of the National Party in New South Wales, Member for Monaro, Minister for Regional NSW, Minister for Skills, Minister for Small Business

Sponsored by Meyer Vandenberg

(L to R) – Michael Hopkins (MBA), Gracie Ferreira (MBA), John Barilaro MP, Alisa Taylor (MV)

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When you need room for a business meeting or a training program, there is always a professional solution in the Master Builders ACT training facility located next to the Canberra Outlet Centre in Fyshwick.

We offer rooms of various sizes, from comfortable one-on-one interview rooms, training and meeting rooms accommodating up to 60 people, or for that very special meeting the Master Builders ACT Boardroom is also available for hire. Your guests will not have to find or pay for parking as our site has 120 free car parking spaces. With flexible room lay-outs and seating arrangements, choose classroom, theatre or boardroom style. The dedicated Master Builders staff are trained to ensure your event is a success.

For further information contact, MBA Group Training - (02) 6175 5900