Master Builder WA Winter 2018

OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA VOLUME 15 | NUMBER 2 | WINTER 2018

THE BEST

COUNTRY HOME FROM THE

SOUTH WEST PARADIGM CONSTRUCTION

South West Building Excellence Awards

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WA’s first micro-lot houses

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CONTENTS

On the Cover

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The Best Country Home From the South West: Paradigm Construction SOUTH WEST BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS Featuring the best builders in the South West .................................................................... 14

WA’S FIRST MICRO-LOT HOUSES Increasing diversity and affordability to WA’s home market .................................................20

NIGHTINGALE HOUSING TAKES FLIGHT IN WA A new housing model..........................................................................................................22

WHAT IS A SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN? A push to make construction sites safer..............................................................................32

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MBAWA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: President: Rob Spadaccini Vice President: David Crothers Treasurer: Grant Burgess Immediate Past President: John Ripp Board Members: Philip Kemp, Jason Kunkler, Steve McConkey, Isla McRobbie, Dan Perkins, Jack Pleiter, Robert Shaw, Michael Vermey, Michael Van Dongen SENIOR STAFF: Director: Michael McLean Legal Manager: Charles Anderson Construction Director: Kim Richardson Housing Director: Jason Robertson Business Director: Graeme Dix Marketing Manager: Kelly Dewar-Matusik Sales Manager: Wayne Tardrew Events Manager: Monique Milne Technical Advisor: Romina De Santis Training Manager: Jess Sethi HEAD OFFICE: 35-37 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005 Post: PO Box 167, West Perth WA 6872 Phone: (08) 9476 9800 (Country) 1300 550 262 Fax: (08) 9476 9801 Email: mba@mbawa.com Website: www.mbawa.com REGIONAL BRANCHES: Albany-Great Southern: Linda Gibbs Ph: (08) 9841 6232 Bunbury-South West: Geoff Bosustow Ph: (08) 9721 6547 Geraldton-North West: Paul Kerr Ph: (08) 9921 5061 Esperance: Doug Backhouse Ph: 0437 184 366

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CONTENTS

In this issue FOREWORDS President’s File............................................................. 6 Director’s File............................................................... 8

REPORTS General News............................................................ 10 Branches................................................................... 12

AWARDS South West Building Excellence Awards................... 14 Winners South West Building Excellence Awards..... 15

UPDATES

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Housing Innovation.................................................... 20 Housing..................................................................... 27 Insurance................................................................... 28 Industrial Relations.................................................... 30 Legal.......................................................................... 31 Safety......................................................................... 32 Health........................................................................ 34

MEMBERSHIP Members’ Savings Scheme....................................... 36 Personal Pars............................................................ 38 Pen Portrait: Jenny Sophian...................................... 40

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PRESIDENT’S FILE

Industry Prospects Improving There is no doubt that the past few years have been the toughest and most challenging that many of us in the building industry have ever experienced.

After unprecedented dwelling starts only three years ago, WA’s housing industry is delivering new homes well below our 10-year average of over 23,000 dwelling units per year. This has coincided with a significant reduction in population growth following a downturn in our mining and resource sector. At the same time, we have witnessed amazing levels of construction activity in Sydney and Melbourne, highlighting once again our two-speed economy.

Many of us who have been involved in our industry for a few decades or more have experienced the highs and lows of our economy. The volatility in a mining state like WA always seems to be accentuated, which requires a lot more focus on pro-active risk management strategies to sustain your business.

Robert Spadaccini President

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Although I am an optimist who usually sees the glass half full rather than half empty, I have recently observed some real improvement in the level of consumer confidence. Interestingly, the strongest level of home buyer interest in my three businesses is coming from middle to high end clients who have identified that now is a good time to build or renovate their upmarket new home. The first home buyers market is still subdued but I believe our economy has plateaued and is now showing signs of economic recovery.

The positive signs of an improvement in WA’s economy can be seen from many perspectives, such as: • A modest increase in population growth which includes some workers returning from the east coast because our housing is more affordable.

• An improvement in consumer and business confidence following the election of the McGowan government.

• Additional exploration and employment in the mining sector.

• More flexible planning decisions which are encouraging more infill projects and multi-unit developments, including aged care.

• Significant growth in shopping centre construction projects around Perth, which is providing thousands of jobs for our industry.

• A reduction in unemployment and growth in employment, albeit modest.

• The excitement surrounding the Metronet transport infrastructure projects, which will stimulate housing and mixed-use developments within their precincts.

• Increased traffic through display centres and increased levels of enquiry.

• Greater diversity in housing which is catering for different segments of our market.

The list goes on, which to me, indicates that things are moving slowly but in the right direction. It will take a few more years to grow our dwelling approvals from 19,500 to 23,000-24,000 per annum, which is our 10-year average and will be achieved via steady growth each year.

State and federal governments can help our industry along the recovery path by doing a number of things, such as: • Maintaining the thresholds and scope of the KeyStart scheme which has been a tremendous initiative for WA home buyers, especially those struggling to obtain finance from the banks.

• Ensuring our housing indemnity scheme operates efficiently and fairly to enable small builders, in particular, to take advantage of any increase in housing demand.

• Providing meaningful financial incentives to train building apprentices to ensure we have the skills and labour to meet future demand.

• Reforming our planning regime to fast track new projects, thereby creating additional employment opportunities.

• Not increasing the already heavy regulatory burden on businesses supposedly via legislative “reforms” or budgetary decisions.

• Being responsible in managing our economy and stimulating economic growth.

• Maintaining flexibility in the labour market to build efficiently, safely and lawfully.

These initiatives are not rocket science. They simply provide a workable framework for our industry to take advantage of the green shoots that are now emerging.

Competition will remain fierce across the industry which will ensure our clientele receive the best deal.

Quality workmanship, customer service and value, however, will always sustain your business through referrals and industry reputation.

I hope your business is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities ahead. Master Builders is here to assist you along this journey.

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DIRECTOR’S FILE

Security of Payment Starts at the Top of the Chain Recent news bulletins and newspaper headlines have focused on a few builders who have encountered financial difficulties that have caused their subcontractors not to be paid some of their entitlements.

It’s unfortunate that this publicity has reflected badly on the building and construction industry and raised questions about its stability. With about 1,500 active builders and more than 140,000 people employed in the industry in Western Australia, the current problems need to be put into perspective to reassure clients, investors and the public that the industry remains strong and viable.

Security of payment is a term used in our industry to refer to the entitlements to payment of all parties involved in the contractual chain – from the builder to sub-contractors and suppliers. Security of payment is all about maintaining cashflow where there is a legitimate entitlement to payment. In a perfect world, each of these parties would be paid their due entitlements on time every payment period.

Regrettably, we don’t live in a perfect world.

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Over the past few years the WA economy has been experiencing a downturn which has contributed to some of the following circumstances: • More and more non-standard contract documents being drafted by construction lawyers where disproportionate risks are being borne by the principal contractor, also known as the builder.

• Many of these contracts specify unreasonable time frames and hefty penalties, also known as liquidated damages, if the construction project is not completed on time.

• Clients are often pressuring builders to reduce their tendered price because they often don’t have the funds to pay for the tendered sum.

• In the context of a shortage of work, most builders are signing these contracts, even though they realise the difficulties and risks involved.

• Clients generally accept the lowest tendered price without a proper assessment of whether the builder is capable of completing the project at that price.

• Sub-contractor businesses who tender for work through builders are exposed to the same pressures as the builder.

• Sometimes the sub-contractor will not have the capabilities or capacity to complete their contracted responsibilities and will abandon the job. This places the builder under additional pressure as he/she has to find a replacement sub-contractor to complete the job, usually at a higher price.

• If the builder fails to pay the sub-contractor during the course of the project, the sub-contractor can refer his/her claim to a “rapid” adjudicator in accordance with the Construction Contracts Act. History, however, suggests that relatively few subcontractors are aware of this mechanism, which has been in operation since 2005.

• There have been occasions where the client, for whatever reason, chooses not to pay the builder a progress claim for construction work carried out on the project. Needless to say, this places the builder under additional financial pressure, which also restricts his capacity to pay his/her subcontractors. In a worst-case scenario, this might result in the builder and/or sub-contractor(s) not having sufficient cash-flow to continue working.

In some cases, an administrator might be called in to assess whether the business is able to continue trading.

To his credit, the Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations, Hon Bill Johnston MLA, has appointed barrister John Fiocco to chair an Industry Advisory Group (IAG), comprising a cross-section of interested parties including Master Builders, to look at how WA’s security of payment regimen can operate better to protect sub-contractors. To come up with a meaningful solution to this problem will require a much wider analysis than just the plight of sub-contractors. Although “subbies” are generally the employers of labour and apprentices on a building site, they are but one of the parties involved in the contractual chain.

The State Government, through its procurement agencies, should now take a leadership role through some of the following initiatives: • The use of more innovative procurement models such as Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) on some of its larger projects.

• The use of more qualitative criteria to appoint builders, rather than reliance on the lowest price in assessing tenders.

• Ensuring that its contracts have a fair and equitable apportionment of risk with the builder.

• The appointment of independent superintendents to oversee its construction projects.

• The use of ongoing financial performance measurements.

• An effective monitoring regimen to ensure that builders and sub-contractors are paying their contractors their due entitlements on time.

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Like most other industries in this state, the building and construction industry is operating at less than full capacity, which means builders and sub-contractors are extremely keen to win work. This scenario often results in tendering for contracts with a very low or zero profit margin. In this environment there is little room for error or unforeseen problems on the job. If, for example, the client adopts an unreasonable approach to the payment of variations to the contract, it can place the builder in a difficult position, which may cascade down to subcontractors who have carried out the work.

There have been several state and national reviews of security of payment regimens over the past decade – Evans and Eaton (WA), Collins (NSW) and Murray (national). These reviews have had remarkable similarities. Each has highlighted education and

training, compliance, appropriate sanctions and effective dispute settlement procedures to enhance security of payment. These should be timely reminders to Mr Fiocco, who has commenced the latest review of our security of payment regimen.

This issue requires a holistic approach to the root causes of the problem, not just how to fix the symptoms such as sub-contractors not being paid.

To bring about sustainable cultural change in an industry as vast as the building and construction industry won’t be easy or quick. But if the Fiocco Review can break down the issues that are currently contributing to builders and subbies not being paid, then he has a good chance of coming up with a meaningful and sustainable outcome. Simply focusing on project bank accounts, for example, won’t make a difference.

As the second largest employer in the country, the building and construction industry relies upon security of payment to sustain a productive and workable relationship between the respective contracting parties.

Those who are interfering or jeopardising builders and/ or sub-contractors from receiving their fair entitlements to payment should be identified and brought to account as the reputation of our industry needs to be protected from further negative publicity surrounding this issue.

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REPORTS

Ride Against Suicide Master Builders joined forces, once again, with MATES in Construction WA to host the annual Ride Against Suicide motorbike cruise, to raise funds and awareness for suicide and mental health within WA’s building and construction industry. This event was held on Saturday 12 May, departing the Bayside Kitchen Café on the Matilda Bay Foreshore for Core Cider House before heading to the final destination - Mundaring Weir Hotel for lunch.

Shadow Minister for Health and Mental Health, Sean L’Estrange, praised the riders for their support and hard work towards such an important cause as he officially flagged off the riders from Matilda Bay. About 50 riders attended the 2018 Ride Against Suicide and assisted the cause by promoting their participation to friends and family. So far, over $16,000 has been raised for MATES in Construction WA, with donations still coming through.

See more about how the donations will make a difference to suicide rates in WA below. Together we can help save lives in our industry.

$150 donation - 1x General Awareness Training: Participants get to appreciate the statistics behind the elevated suicide rates in the building industry. They become aware for what to look for when they, or their mates, are doing it tough and, more importantly, what to do about it.

$1,200 donation - Case Management: Clients in need are met by a qualified Case Manager.

Information is kept confidential and is password protected. Clients are followed up regularly and significant others in the person’s life are supported, as required.

$600 donation - Connector Training: Volunteers who want to do more to help the industry learn a deeper awareness of people who may have thoughts of suicide, how to interact with them, how to bring them to a place of safety, keep them safe and connect them to additional help. They are the “Go-To” people on site. This is evidence-based, best practice, internationally-recognised training.

$2,640 donation - ASIST: A two-day interactive workshop about suicide first aid.

ASIST teaches Volunteer participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. ASIST is internationally-recognised training that’s widely used by healthcare providers, but available to all through MIC

If you want to know more about MATES and their programs that can help your business, call MIC WA on (08) 9463 6664. If you, or anyone you know needs help, please contact MATES in Construction on their 24/7 helpline, phone: 1300 642 111.

SOP a challenge for advisory group The complexities of security of payment in the building industry are emerging as the State Government’s Industry Advisory Group comes to grips with its terms of reference.

Master Builders is one of 15 industry organisations and five Government authorities on the IAG, set up by Commerce Minister, Bill Johnston, to honour Labor’s election promise to address a range of initiatives aimed at providing greater payment security for subcontractors.

The IAG’s workshops, which started in March and conclude in early August, are looking at four broad areas – reform of the Construction Contracts Act rapid adjudication process, tighter regulation of builders, regulating contracts and contracting practices and statutory trusts for retention.

Master Builders was pleased to be invited to join the AIG, but holds the view that simply addressing

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protections for subcontractors misses an opportunity to look at broader issues of security of payment.

The Association says it is increasingly common for disproportionate risk to be imposed by principals on builders and this has a flow-on effect in the contract chain.

A recent Master Builders’ report highlighted that conditions in WA’s commercial building sector have been the toughest in many years, putting pressure on builders and subcontractors to take on work on contract conditions and at prices which would not be acceptable in more buoyant times.

While at the initial IAG workshops Master Builders has supported improvements to rapid adjudication, restrictions on failed builders and improved business skills for the industry at large, the Association wants to see industry-wide cultural change.

It is calling for standard, unamended conditions of contract with fair risk allocation. Regulation of security of payment should cover the entire contract chain – principal, builder, subcontractors, lower tier subcontractors and suppliers – and should not apply to one party at the expense of another. And the Association is wary of more red tape, maintaining that regulation should not be unduly disruptive and should not impose undue additional cost on an industry already under pressure.

When the IAG’s work wraps up in August, the chairman, barrister John Fiocco, will report the group’s findings to the Minister. It is anticipated that a discussion paper for public comment will follow before the Government announces proposed reforms.

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REPORTS

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Anyone for tennis?

The first Master Builders’ Grand Slam tennis afternoon for 2018, sponsored by Butler Settineri, was held at Kings Park Tennis Club on Wednesday 18 April.

The school holidays deterred a few entrants, but five debutants graced the hallowed grass courts of Kings Park. Morning showers slowed the pace of the courts and several of the newcomers, who grappled with the lower bounce.

The tournament was played primarily as a doubles event with scores aggregated on an individual basis. The evenness of the competition was evident from the outset with many players tied at the end of the day.

In equal third position was reigning champion Kevin Skipworth (Perth Convention Bureau) and debutant Wayne Tardrew, MBA’s newly appointed Sales and Membership Manager with 20 games. Both players exhibited exquisite touch at times.

Second place, on 23 games, was MBA Director Michael McLean who, once again, was the tournament director and handicapper. Michael was aided by Karl Millard, MBA’s Membership Officer, who peaked in the 5th set to record an emphatic 6-1 upset victory against Tom Jacobs (Jackson McDonald) and David Coomblas from MBA Insurance Services (15 games).

James Moore, from Cbus, only played four sets, but his score was averaged out at 17.5 games which secured him 5th place. James’ fitness from playing Masters footy held him in good stead physically – more tennis coaching is bound to see him on the winners’ podium.

The Italian Stallion, Joe Gangemi, debutants Mark Pownall (WA Business News) and Paul White from CHDWA all scored a respectable 16 games after limited games experience over the years.

Making a comeback to the MBA Masters was Tony “the Sledger” Tarzia from Coastal Tiling, who recorded 19 games to his credit. It was great to see Tony enjoying good health and renewed mobility again after a short illness. He is likely to be a force at the next event.

Back in the field were Karl Millard, whose training regime is improving his game, debutant Steve Coghlan, from Consult Australia, David Coomblas and another debutant Dejah Paenmadin, from MBA Insurances, with 15 games.

A surprise at the rear of the field was Tom Jacobs, from Jackson McDonald, with 13 games. Tom’s handicap will be adjusted at the next tournament to avoid potential litigation.

The outstanding player and winner of the event, with 24 games to his credit after five gruelling sets, was Ben Keane from Construction Hydraulic Design WA. Ben’s consistency throughout the afternoon, despite a leg, injury was testimony to his endurance.

The next Butler Settineri-sponsored tennis afternoon is scheduled for Wednesday 28 November from 3pm. Big names like Shaw, Butler, Concanen, Moss and Dilizia are all likely to be back in action then, so all players will need to lift to take them on. Come on!

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Geraldton’s Building & Home Renovation Expo Geraldton’s inaugural Building & Home Renovation Expo was a huge success.

More than 500 people attended the much-needed industry event which was created to highlight some of the amazing building products and services available to homemakers in the Midwest region.

Outgoing Regional Branch Manager, Di Gilleland, said feedback to date had been fantastic and the Building & Home Renovation Expo is due to run again next year.

“I have no doubt that next year’s event will be bigger and better,” Mrs Gilleland said.

“To Geraldton Building Services and Cabinets and Lincoln Sentry, thank you for supporting out Expo Sundowner. It was a perfect way to wind down after a long day. To our visitors, I hope you enjoyed your visit and that you found time for some R & R in our beautiful city before returning home.”

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The community event was created to enable builders, suppliers, interior designers and landscapers to connect with the Midwest Region’s home buyers, renovators and property developers.

“It provided a wonderful opportunity for people to see what’s available in the building and renovation market, including the latest tools and technology, without having to travel all the way to Perth. It was great for the local economy and beneficial for our community,” Mrs Gilleland said.

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Great Southern Quarterly Dinner Meeting The Great Southern Quarterly Dinner meeting was held on 9 April at Master Builders’ Albany premises.

CSR Hebel sponsored the evening and company representatives Jeff Trevarthen and Bruno Staltari socialised with the local members before giving a very informative talk about their product.

The presentation of the Golf Day shield was another highlight of the evening. Tammi Owens accepted the shield on behalf of the winning Albany Garage Doors mixed team.

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South West Building Excellence Awards The best builders in the South West flocked to the Quality Hotel Lighthouse in Bunbury on 24 March for this year’s Master Builders-Bankwest Building Excellence Awards.

Regional Branch Manager Geoff Bosustow said Master Builders’ members have reported steady work in the top end of the market, including luxury holiday homes, over the past six months.

Shauna Willis, the weather and news presenter from GWN7, was our MC at the gala event which saw BGC Construction win the Best Commercial Project title for its work on Busselton’s new Administration and Civic Centre.

Paradigm Construction took out the Best Country Home award for creating a luxurious, $5 million-plus beachside estate.

“To have this level of activity at the high end of the market has increased confidence in the region and this confidence trickles through to everyone else,” Mr Bosustow said.

Master Builders congratulates all of this year’s winners and finalists. You really are the cream of an outstanding crop.

Chief Judge, Charlie Baggetta, said the top home was one of the best he’d had the privilege to assess.

“I’ve been judging Master Builders’ regional awards for about 20 years and this is one of the best homes I’ve seen during this time. It’s a real credit to the local builder,” Mr Baggetta said.

“It’s exceptionally well built. All of the trades were of a very high standard and some elaborate materials were used that required a high degree of skill to install. The external walls were made out of local stone and the workmanship required to build them was extensive and very well done.”

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2018 South West Building Excellence Awards SILVER TROWEL – RESIDENTIAL Sponsor Midland Brick Subcontractor: Bradley Graham Builder: Plunkett Homes South West Location: Lake Clifton

SILVER TROWEL – COMMERCIAL Sponsor Midland Brick Subcontractor: Statesman Bricklaying Builder: Smith Constructions Location: Australind

EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE – RESIDENTIAL Sponsor Holcim Subcontractor: Inform Concreting Builder: Jarvis Innovations Location: Dalyellup

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WINNER

Builder: Paradigm Construction (WA) Pty Ltd Location: Yallingup Designer: Javier Barba - BC Architectos

Beachside Home Makes a Big Splash at South West Awards The Best Country Home in the South West must be seen to be believed. This multi-award winning, multimillion-dollar Yallingup residence wasn’t merely built, it was sculpted from off-form concrete and stone to “cascade” down a sandy, beachside estate.

As if that design brief wasn’t challenging enough, builder Paradigm Construction also had to ensure the dwelling was protected from the region’s prevalent winds. The Margaret River-based building company pulled out all the stops to bring the creative vision of internationally renowned, Barcelona-based designer Javier Barba, of BC Estudio Architects, to fruition.

“The soft curves of the home reflect the granite outcrops and beaches that surround it,” was how Paradigm Construction described their dazzling entry into this year’s Master Builders-Bankwest Building

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Excellence Awards for the South West region. And dazzle it did – from the curved staircase, which is a work of art in its own right, to the infinity-edge swimming pool that overlooks the ocean.

In addition to winning the Best Country Home title, it also won trade awards for Excellence in Brick & Block Paving, Excellence in Cabinet Making, Excellence in Carpentry (Finishing), Excellence in Ceilings, Excellence in Painting and Excellence in Plastering/Drywall. The majestic mansion also won the Best Contract Homes over $5 million category.

Master Builders Director Michael McLean said Paradigm Construction was a deserving winner.

the builder, Armand Lizee, and his team overcame to produce an outstanding result for the clients,” Mr McLean said.

“It would have been a privilege for our judges to inspect this outstanding home as the builder highlighted his expertise in using so many different building materials in keeping with the coastal environment and the ambience of the home. The stonemasonry is exceptional.

“It’s a first-class execution of the highest workmanship skills across all trades and materials used during the construction contract. Congratulations to Paradigm Construction in achieving such a high-quality finish in all aspects of this extraordinary home.”

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AWARDS

WINNER

Builder: BGC Construction Location: Busselton Civic Centre, Busselton Designer: MCG Architects

BGC Construction Gives Busselton an Award-Winning Boost The City of Busselton is bursting with pride over its new Administration and Civic Centre.

City of Busselton Mayor, Grant Henley, commended builder BGC Construction for its work on the complex and challenging project that was built to sustain the City’s needs long into the future.

“BGC Construction and MCG Architects Pty Ltd / JCY Architects and Urban Designers should be commended for their commitment to consistently deliver an exceptional level of customer service throughout the project, providing a building that is architecturally stunning, highly functional and environmentally friendly,” Mr Henley said.

The multi-million-dollar landmark, which sits on a 9,200sq m site, won several other prestigious awards at this year’s Master Builders-Bankwest Building Excellence Awards for the South West region. They were Commercial Industrial Alterations & Additions over $10 million and Excellence in Building Practice.

BGC’s Craig Winter was honoured with the Commercial Supervisor of the Year title for his work on the ambitious project.

The standout building encompasses a new threestorey east wing that measures about 4,000sq m and a two-storey west wing. The project also involved the demolition of the existing administration buildings (except for a two-storey section that originally housed the Council Chambers).

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Key features of the new facility include: • A 400-person capacity function centre equipped with commercial kitchen and dance floor, available for public events.

• Energy saving design principles and waterwise landscaping.

• Dedicated space for emergency response management.

• New public Council Chambers.

• Improved customer service facilities and public meeting space.

• Universal accessibility and improved vehicle and pedestrian accessibility.

• Modern technologies.

Master Builders Director Michael McLean said the City of Busselton’s Civic and Administration Building was impressive from any perspective and will enhance the profile of local government in Busselton for many years to come.

“Contemporary buildings of this nature require a team effort to be built to this standard and BGC had a great team of sub-contractors and consultants working with them to achieve this outstanding outcome, which has created an excellent working environment for City of Busselton staff and their visitors,” Mr McLean said.

“The commercial construction sector is fiercely competitive and BGC did extremely well to complete this magnificent project within time and within budget.”

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HOUSING INNOVATION

WA’s First Micro-Lot Houses

Residential builder, Now Living, has created WA’s first Micro-Lot Houses in Ellenbrook, which were launched to industry on 11 April 2018. These houses are part of a project to construct 11 two-storey detached homes built on 80sqm blocks. This project resulted from collaboration between Now Living and Department of Communities, in conjunction with LWP Property Group Syndicate (LWP).

These 11 homes, titled Verge, aim to provide increased diversity and affordability to WA’s home market, addressing the missing middle in medium density housing.

The industry launch of Verge follows the WA State Planning Commission (WAPC) release of a draft position statement on Micro-Lots as part of the State Government’s push to tackle housing affordability and the provision of a range of housing options for the WA public.

The WAPC provided approval for the release of smaller sized lots in Ellenbrook, as a trial case similar to other successful developments in South Australia and Queensland.

Now Living (part of the BGC Group - WA’s largest homebuilder) was selected by LWP to complete the Micro-Lot Houses build. This project follows the success of Now Living bringing the TERRACE brand to the Perth market.

Now Living, in consultation with LWP, commenced the planning process to develop elevations and innovative designs that would maximise the space of the property whilst maintaining affordability and functionality.

Now Living Executive General Manager Troy Gorton said: “This smaller lot product is not the same as a traditional three or four-bedroom home and it caters to different lifestyle needs.”

Verge has been designed as an affordable alternative to apartment-style living. With a green title block and no strata fees/regulations, they offer a solution for those not wanting to live in high-rise buildings, but to have an easy, lock up and leave style property.

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Suitable for first-home buyers, downsizers and investors, Verge suits those looking for a smaller home, without the additional maintenance that comes from owning a traditional block. With a range of designs offering over 100sqm of living, purchasers do not need to sacrifice or compromise on space.

Mr Gorton said that each home has been individually designed to suit the block, using natural light, ventilation, high ceilings and a choice of colour palettes to emphasise a large, open-plan feel.

“As you would expect, every square metre is used through clever and innovative design elements such as study nooks, under stair storage utilisation, and multipurpose rooms,” he said.

The Now Living Built Form product had to meet both planning restrictions and purchaser requirements, hence there was focus on creating designs that had both flexible and functional rooms, as well as an appealing and cohesive streetscape.

“Some of the design challenges included meeting outdoor living and balcony size requirements, minimum dimensions for room sizes as well as aligning courtyards and dealing with setback requirements,” Mr Gorton said.

“Through bringing housing concept to life, my team at Now Living had a strong partnership with the developer and were supported by the State Government. We look forward to seeing future collaborations resulting in similar successful Micro-Lot home developments.”

Two Verge display homes will be open to the general public at the end of May 2018, and construction is starting on the remainder of the lots.

The location of Verge is within the Innovo 80 Series in Ellenbrook, across from a park, school and in walking distance to the amenities of the Ellenbrook Town Centre. These homes will start from $299,000.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For registrations of interest, please visit www.nowliving.com.au/verge-microlots/ or contact the Now Living team on (08) 6461 5471.

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Nightingale Housing Takes Flight in WA Nightingale (NG) is a new housing model that was developed and tested to prove how creating affordable, sustainable and high-quality places to live within urban centres is not an impossible dream.

NG repositions human needs, good design and home owner agency as central to the development process and provides networks to support triple bottom line sustainable housing outcomes for all of society.

The graphs below highlight the inequalities in current development models:

NG supports architects across Australia by licensing the model to deliver tangible, meaningful, visible and assessable built outcomes across a range of housing types.

Each project is independently led, tailored to its location and context, and delivers on the five ‘baseline’ features outlined below: NG Features Affordability • Capped project profits at a maximum of 15 per cent profit-on-cost.

• Designed to reduce operating and maintenance costs – affordability is not just purchase price.

• Removal of unnecessary inputs (i.e display suites).

• Covenant on resale to ensure affordability is passed on.

Transparency • Transparent project costs to investors and purchasers.

• Transparent governance and decision-making process.

• Purchasers given real cost information to allow them to make informed decisions.

Sustainability • 100 per cent fossil fuel free building operations through an embedded energy network.

• Minimum 7.5 star NatHERS thermal rating.

• Water harvesting and productive gardens.

Deliberative Design Process • Meaningful and informed participation from future home owners across the project from design through to settlement.

Urban Community Contribution • Contribution back to the local urban community through the creation of connected communities, ‘third space’ and active street frontages i.e. hospitality/child care/greenery.

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THE ETHOS

The survey results determine the apartment mix of one, two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, a laundry, roof spaces and commercial spaces.

20 per cent of all apartments are prioritised for key service workers (nurses, police officers, teachers etc.), Indigenous Australians and persons with disabilities.

All surveys to date have supported one bathroom per apartment and a shared laundry on the rooftop.

The rooftop facilities and gardens have been found to enhance a sense of community within the development.

When the initial design for the development has been completed, prospective purchasers are invited to take part in a review and provide their comments.

This also allows purchasers to meet face to face and commence developing relationships with potential neighbours. When the project is completed, you are moving into an apartment building that isn’t full of strangers.

NG projects always have a commercial element at ground level for street activation and a place for apartment owners and the community to interact.

NG projects would not be possible without the financial support of ‘angel’/ethical investors, who are accepting of the15 per cent return per annum in exchange for the provision of more affordable and well designed housing. They provide the equity for land acquisition and other upfront development costs.

NG minimum design standards are as follows: • Internal apartment sizes – one bed 50m2, two bed 75m2 and three bed 90m2.

• 2700mm high ceilings to all habitable rooms.

• 7.5 star NatHERS rating.

The exclusion of a marketing budget improves the projects affordability, so NG uses social media, blogs etc. to promote the next project and attract potential purchasers.

To date, NG projects have shown to be at least 10 per cent below market price for a similar apartment and 50 per cent cheaper to live in.

When sufficient interest is achieved, these purchasers are invited to take part in a survey that shapes its outcome.

The survey considers the following elements: • Demographics • Employment • Transport • Family make up • Disabilities • Own or invest • Spatial design, services and associated costs • Sustainability • Pets

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NG was launched in Perth 12 months ago, and at that time there were only 12 interested purchasers, today there are 235, and in Australia there is a total of 3400.

Perth’s first NG project is being designed by EHDO Architecture and managed by Fini Sustainability. It is located on the corner of Wood & Blinco Streets Fremantle.

Development approval has just been granted.

FURTHER INFORMATION: If anyone is interested in finding out more, please visit nighgtingalehousing.org

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THE HENRY PROJECT Perth-based, registered architect Meriam Salama has created a new housing model that aims to foster social connections while tackling housing affordability

the sharing economy have also been drawn to the concept. You don’t have to be best friends, as long as the relationships are clear and well managed. People who feel socially connected reportedly enjoy greater health and well-being than those who feel isolated.”

When you consider that about a quarter of households are single-person and about 55 per cent of them have two or more spare bedrooms, sharing with multiple people is a great way to address issues of affordability and social isolation, Meriam explains.

“We’re still piloting the idea and have launched an online forum for people to chat with each other about potential projects,” she says.

“We have the contracts ready to go and even have letters of intent from banks that are willing to provide finance to people who are interested in the model.”

LOCAL registered architect and founder of a trailblazing initiative called The Henry Project, Meriam Salama, is tapping into the sharing economy in a bid to tackle today’s housing affordability challenges.

“The Henry Project was named after philosopher Henry David Thoreau, whose writing questioned societal norms in the 19th century. Back then, he observed his neighbours taking on excessive debt to buy farms and then spending their lives working to pay the debt off.

It’s a similar situation to the one many Australians find themselves in now,” Meriam says.

“If we genuinely want solutions to these big social issues, we need to ask if we are prepared to do things differently. Will we keep paying lip service to solutions or are we willing to act by adopting and encouraging new models of living?”

Shared home ownership is Meriam’s answer. Under her model people pool their resources to share ownership of, and responsibility for, one dwelling. Meriam is currently working with empty nesters who have big homes that they’re happy to renovate into separate living quarters and sell them off-the-plan to other likeminded people.

“While the driver is to avoid taking on massive debt, The Henry Project isn’t just about creating affordable housing, it also aims to boost social connectivity,” she says.

“To date, older single women have been interested because many of them feel isolated and struggle with home maintenance. Younger people who understand 26

At this stage, the process looks like this: • Start with an owner who has a home to share.

• Work with the owner to develop a very clear set of documents that outline all the important parts of the project. This includes how the house will be altered, how the relationships will be managed and the legal and financial structure, including costs to buy in.

• Potential co-owners then need to see the house, meet the owner and review these documents.

They might have a dinner party or enjoy a gardening session together.

• Once buyers make an offer and contribute a deposit, the original owner undertakes a renovation project to create private living quarters within the existing dwelling. These may include an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette. Important community aspects are incorporated into the renovation, like shared amenity and places designed for incidental interactions.

• Signing a co-ownership agreement is very important so everyone knows what’s expected and is aware of their financial commitments. One of the biggest questions is ‘what if I want to sell my portion?’

Not over-capitalising on the existing dwellings and creating a fair outcome for the original owner is something else Meriam is conscious of when she sits down with people who are keen to explore their shared housing options.

“The style of the home and its location tend to dictate what we’ll do renovation wise,” she says.

The Henry Project has a database of buyers looking to buy into shared ownership. Repurposing existing buildings is currently being explored, but building new homes can create the same outcomes.

Meriam says she’d like to work with a larger builder who might want to license her model.

“I’d love to work with a larger builder who might want to license our model. A display home with a layout deliberately designed for better social connection, by balancing private spaces with purposeful shared spaces, would be ideal to demonstrate the idea,” she says.

According to Meriam, people who are attracted to this idea tend to have similar values, but it’s important to acknowledge there are risks and try to mitigate them.

“The social side will be managed, and we engage facilitators and mediators as required. People who adopt The Henry Project model don’t have to go it alone. We’re constantly evolving to respond to what people need as much as saying: ‘This is our process’,” she says.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Builders, designers, and architects wanting to license the model are welcomed to contact Meriam and learn what The Henry Project is about. For more information, visit www.henryproject.com MASTER BUILDER WINTER 2018

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Ethics – The Big Dilemma We need to consider what truly defines business ethics. More so as it directly relates to our industry.

the primary deterrence measure for limiting or stopping unethical actions.

Business ethics draws from a variety of disciplines, including political philosophy, economics, psychology, law and even public policy.

However, maybe it is of increasing importance to encourage the businesses themselves, through their own organisational leadership, to more strongly promote ethical practices. Our modern world expects this.

The initial trend towards defining business ethics arose in the 1960s when companies were faced with the demands of an emerging consumer-based society that voiced concerns about the environment, social causes and corporate responsibility.

Jason Robertson, Housing Director

There’s an old axiom that says, “People remember the bad things you do and forget the good.”

Okay, maybe that’s not the case in every instance, but it is an introduction to ethics. More specifically, it highlights how unfairly the building and construction industry can be perceived. Our industry is often judged in the public square by negative media commentary.

Let’s face it, our industry makes a big, soft, easy target when headline hunters want to whip the masses into a frenzy over alleged unscrupulous business dealings and bad trade practices that leave clients out of pocket etc.

In recent times our industry has certainly copped more than its fair share of negative publicity.

In the face of immense pressures, the majority of industry professionals strive to do the right thing most, if not all, the time. Still, matters are not always black and white, “grey areas" do exist.

There seems to be a perception in the public domain that there’s been a rise of unethical behaviour in the construction industry. Building and construction contractors have often been labelled as the main culprits and blamed for any defects that occur. This belies the fact that there have been tens of thousands of successfully constructed projects which have stood the test of time without any defects. These feel-good stories are by and large ignored by a media that gives a disproportionate level of attention to the defective.

Other key players in the system are often overlooked.

Clients and technical consultants, who may themselves be part of the problem and responsible for defects in a project, are rarely, if ever, held to account.

It’s a subject seldom discussed within the industry itself, but it needs to be openly addressed.

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Today, business ethics have gone well beyond a simple moral code of right and wrong. They attempt to reconcile the legal regulations that are incumbent upon companies with maintaining a competitive edge over rival competitors.

Many savvy businesses have already impressed the value of ethical conduct on their employees by offering rewards and promotions for work-related performance.

Master Builders’ crucial role in promoting an ethical industry is of the utmost relevance today.

Thus, defining ethics, especially business ethics, in the context of our industry, is becoming more complex and could be debated at considerable length.

Our Association plays a very important part in overcoming ethical dilemmas and formulating an ethical industry by debating such issues publicly. When it comes to advocating for the betterment of the industry, our Association’s stewardship calls out how it is on the public stage and defends our members.

Regulatory measures are already in place for dealing with unethical business practices. They are shaped by public policy and will be argued, by some, as being

When addressing ethics in this brave new world, strong scrutiny is needed. This is especially true when issues surrounding ethical behaviour arise from within industry.

Master Builders has its own Code of Ethics Our Association expects its members to: 1. Act fairly and honestly in dealings with other MBA members, clients, prospective clients and kindred organisations.

2. Conduct business ethically, professionally and in a manner that will not bring the industry or MBA into disrepute.

3. Tender in good faith and according to the Australian Standard Code of Tendering.

4. Keep abreast of developments in the industry to maintain high workmanship standards and statutory compliance.

5. Not to engage in misleading, deceptive or anti-competitive conduct.

6. Never discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, family status, sexuality, religion, impairment and political beliefs.

7. Comply with the spirit of this Code.

This Code demonstrates the very best of what industry can offer by way of moral and ethical behaviour. Respect and discipline go hand-in-hand. In terms of ethical behaviour, when it comes to bettering our industry, it could well be said that selfrespect and self-discipline is the starting point.

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Workers’ Compensation A Legal Obligation In 2018, WorkCover WA inspectors will be visiting employers in the construction industry to check workers’ compensation insurance policies are up-to-date.

Despite increased safety awareness and improved practices, workplace injuries do occur. In 2016/17, the construction industry lodged the highest number of workers’ compensation claims in Western Australia.

Alarmingly, WorkCover WA also identified the construction industry as one of the top two industries at risk of having inadequate workers’ compensation insurance for their workers.

With over 110,000 people directly employed in the construction industry in Western Australia, it’s important employers are aware of their legal obligation to insure all workers for workers’ compensation.

Workers’ compensation insurance exists to provide income support to injured workers when they are unable to work and help rehabilitate them by providing reasonable medical expenses and treatment to assist them to return to work. It also provides insurance protection for employers.

In WA it’s mandatory for employers to have workers’ compensation insurance that covers all of their workers.

A worker includes full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal and piece workers; workers on commission and, in certain circumstances, contractors and sub-contractors.

A common misconception within the construction industry is employers don’t have to cover their contractors and sub-contractors. A contractor or subcontractor is defined as a ‘worker’ if they work under a contract of service or are engaged for the purpose of your trade or business and are paid in substance for their personal manual labour or services. If any contractor is engaged and performs work on this basis, you are legally obliged to provide coverage for them.

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Furthermore, if a person (the principal) contracts with another person (the contractor) for the purpose of their trade or business, the principal and the contractor are both liable for any compensation claims from workers the contractor may employ (i.e. sub-contractors). In this instance, the contractor and principal are jointly and severally liable for any claims and must ensure appropriate insurance arrangements are in place.

WorkCover WA Inspector Matthew Farrar speaking with an employer.

If you’re unsure whether you have adequate workers’ compensation coverage, contact your insurer or broker today to confirm the currency of your policy or to arrange cover.

If an injured worker makes a claim and you’re uninsured, you’ll be personally responsible for payment of all costs associated with the claim.

Workers’ compensation and common law claims can cost in excess of $1 million so it’s simply not worth the risk.

Regardless of whether a worker is injured, penalties also apply in WA for operating a business and employing workers without workers’ compensation insurance. Penalties can be in the form of fines or prosecution, if employers are found to be operating without a valid workers’ compensation policy (up to $5,000 per worker). Additional costs may also include avoided insurance premiums going back five years.

Recent prosecutions include a roofing business penalised $13,604 for failing to cover a sub-contractor and a plastering business penalised $25,584 for failing to cover 15 contractors.

Inspectors have found a number of employers in the construction industry who mistakenly believed they had the correct coverage. It’s important to know: • Workers’ compensation insurance does not automatically renew each year • Public liability insurance is not the same as workers’ compensation insurance, and • ‘Business packages’ from insurers often exclude workers’ compensation liability.

Chris White, Acting Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover WA

FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information on workers’ compensation, call WorkCover WA’s Advice and Assistance line on 1300 794 744 or visit website www.workcover.wa.gov.au.

We want the construction industry to continue to thrive and grow, so it’s essential all people involved in the industry are aware of their obligations and have adequate insurance in place to look after themselves and their workers.

Member Alert: Master Builders encourages you to contact MBA Insurance Services on 1800 150 888 or visit them at mbais.com.au to ensure your workers’ compensation is adequate and up to date.

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CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FUND CASH INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS The Construction Training Fund (CTF) can reduce the costs of employing apprentices in WA’s building and construction industry for MBA members.

The CTF has a range of incentives for eligible employers of apprentices in construction trades, with up to $19,000 in cash now available to help reduce the costs of adding a new apprentice to your business.

The first is paid after probation and six months of continuous employment; the second at the half-way point of the indenture and the final payment is made after successful completion of the qualification.

The minimum standard grant available to an eligible employer is $3,000 (for a 12 month traineeship), rising to a maximum of $10,000 for a 48 month apprenticeship in core construction trade areas.

MBA members will also receive the benefits of the grant from the CTF if hosting an apprentice through a group training organisation (GTO). The GTO claims the grant on your behalf and uses this funding to reduce the cost of employing and training the apprentice.

This will result in a reduction in your net costs of hiring the apprentice through the GTO. Look for the note on the GTO’s invoice that shows your apprentice is being supported by the Construction Training Fund.

In addition to the standard grants, CTF can provide a bonus of up to $2,000 to an employer of an apprentice that has successfully completed a recognised Certificate II VETin Schools or pre-apprenticeship qualification. CTF is also providing an extra bonus of up to $2,000 to eligible employers for the employment of women in non-traditional trades.

Additional supplements for employment of indigenous and regional trainees/apprentices bring the maximum grant available to a total of $19,000.

Visit bcitf.org or call 9244 0100 for more information about the CTF’s apprenticeship grants and other support programs for the construction industry.

It’s your training fund.

The grants are available to employers of trainees/apprentices registered with the Department of Training & Workforce Development on or after 1 July 2015. Direct indenture employers receive the grant in three equal instalments.

Receive up to $19,000 to help train an apprentice.

Apprentices bring leading edge skills to your business and they help strengthen the building and construction workforce.

That’s why the Construction Training Fund provides up to $19,000 in grants for you to reduce the cost of training each apprentice you employ.

For details on eligibility, visit bcitf.org or call 9244 0100.

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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Master Builders Makes Submission to State IR Act Review Master Builders has provided several submissions to the Review of the state industrial relations laws raising issues of importance to the state building and construction industry. Master Builders acknowledges the invitation of the Reviewer, Mark Ritter SC, to meet with him and expand upon the issues addressed by Master Builders in its submissions.

Master Builders Construction Director Kim Richardson.

Master Builders focused many of its submissions on the contentious issue of union right of entry and the recommendation to convert underpayment penalties from civil to quasi criminal with up to 12 months jail time.

One of the recommendations was to allow unions to take photos on a work site when investigating alleged breaches of state awards, state minimum conditions of employment and alleged safety breaches. Master Builders pointed out that many workplaces have intellectual property rights over their work process, meaning any powers to take photos or vision must be directly related to any alleged breach. Further, there must be meaningful safeguards against the abuse of that power as the construction unions have a long history of taking photos on site and mispresenting them in union propaganda.

Master Builders asked for the same prohibitions against that type of conduct set out in the federal Work Health Safety laws with penalties of $10,000 for individuals and $50,000 for corporations, including unions. This is reasonable as the Federal Parliament saw fit to introduce that provision and WA Parliament should do no less.

Master Builders strongly opposed the recommendation to jail employers for 12 months for breaches of the WA industrial relations laws. This was simply an over reach and echoes the union movement’s false calls of systemic and endemic wages theft by employers deserving jail as a penalty.

Master Builders’ submission referred to just three cases involving breaches by the CFMEU, since September 2017, in which $4.2 million in union member funds were paid out as penalties for deliberate unlawful industrial action. Legal costs were in addition to the loss of $4.2 million in member monies pushing that figure closer to $5 million. No government or union leader has called for the jailing of the union leaders involved as the penalties are all civil and not criminal – the same as underpayment of wages cases. Master Builders’ position was if the WA Government wanted to go down that path then union leaders should also face the same penalty provisions as there is no reason to apply differing legal standards. After all, deliberately wasting close to $5 million in union member funds in only about six months is hard to ignore.

A further issue raised by Master Builders was a recommendation to expand the scope of the WA industrial relations laws to include home owners who employ home care directly. Whilst not something Master Builders would ordinarily involve itself in, the public interest case required some informed debate. The intent is well founded as it will allow Australia to sign up to an ILO anti-work slavery convention. That is, private homes would be a workplace in certain circumstances. However, that recommendation would see home owners, as employers of home care, having to pay minimum wage rates, superannuation, keeping time and wages records, provide workers’ compensation and be exposed to unfair dismissal claims. It also raised the prospect of home owners, as employers of home care, facing 12 months jail for non-compliance of the state industrial relations laws, as proposed by the WA union movement. That is an untenable position for any government to pursue. Further, union officials would have a right of entry to a private home where the home owner employed home care directly. This would not be an acceptable outcome for the public. Master Builders proposed only government appointed Inspectors have such rights where a private home was concerned.

––––– Gossip Column ––––– Economics Lecture Fails An economics professor who previously issued a book extolling the virtues of overseas employees adding to national economic wellbeing was recently found by the federal Fair Work Ombudsman’s Office to have been exploiting visa worker employees in a retail outlet. One wonders if that was what the author was referring to in his book?

Lights Out The now CFMMEU was out and about in March 2018 on construction sites claiming poor emergency lighting made the entire worksite unsafe. Master Builders understands the union officials involved used a smartphone app to measure lighting levels. Not exactly a machine that meets Australian Standards or is calibrated to those standards. And the union wants to be taken seriously with stunts like that!

Union Movement Double Standards The union movement has been banging the drum about what it says is out of control wage theft and calling for employers to be jailed. The same union movement remained mute when, over the past six months, the CFMMEU paid out over $4.2 million in union member funds for penalties in three cases involving deliberate and unlawful conduct by unions and union officials.

Legal fees were in addition to the $4.2 million. No union called for the imprisonment of former disgraced HSU secretary Craig Thompson. So why the double standard?

Mega Union on March Some said it would never happen, but in Queensland three CFMMEU construction organisers tried to exercise right of entry into a clothing making factory. This conduct by the union shows all the concerns raised by Master Builders and others about just what this mega union has in mind were not fanciful, but based in fact. The lack of action by the Federal Government to place such union mergers under greater scrutiny is disgraceful.

Gone with the Wind A former contract administrator failed in a damages claim against his former employer. Amongst the many allegations of bullying and conspiracy against him was the alleged conduct of a senior manager passing wind in his direction as a form of harassment. The Judge dismissed all allegations. Clearly the claimant is not a Monty Python’s fan.

The state industrial relations legislation is in desperate need of an overhaul, but meaningful reform is the key, not simply making changes that have little worth to the small and medium-size employers, including home owners in some cases, who still remain in the state industrial relations system.

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LEGAL

Tom Jacobs

The McGowan Government, through its Industry Advisory Group, is reviewing how to improve the security of payments for subcontractors in the building and construction industry in Western Australia. This issue is a complex one that needs to be addressed, but we’re not sure that another review is the answer.

Three other reviews have looked at subcontractor payments Several other inquiries, both in Western Australia and at the national level, have recently looked at this issue in depth.

Calling this review seemed particularly premature given that the final report of the Murray Review of Security of Payment Laws was imminent. That review looked at how to streamline security of payment laws across Australia. It also considered the adjudication process and whether the different systems are meeting their objectives. While the Murray review has only made recommendations, it made them with a national lens.

In 2015, the Senate Economic References Committee also released a report on Insolvency in the Australian Construction Industry. The report made recommendations on several issues including licensing and security of payment laws. The Government referred these issues back to the state and territory governments to deal with in its response last year.

Some of these issues are now included in the terms of reference of this new review.

Western Australia also conducted its own review of the operation and effectiveness of the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (CCA). The final report was submitted by Professor Philip Evans in August 2015.

This report looked at the security of payments to subcontractors and suppliers in the industry and made clear recommendations. It took into account 51 written and oral submissions from people in the industry, trade associations and the legal community. It also reviewed the legislation and other discussions about security of payment legislation. The previous Government responded to the review and made a number of amendments to the CCA.

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Construction sub-contractors have yet another review These amendments included: • Extending the time for making an application for adjudication from 28 to 90 business days.

• Amending the definition of a payment claim in the Act to include previously disputed or rejected payment claims (recycling of claims).

• Removing the exclusion of ‘wholly artistic works’ from the definition of construction work in the Act. • Clarifying when a payment dispute arises for the purposes of the Act. • Amending the time measures in the Act for counting days for applications, responses and the adjudication determinations from calendar days to business days.

• Narrowing the “mining exclusion” under the Act to exclude only fabricating and assembly of plant used for works for extracting or processing oil, natural gas and minerals from the definition of construction work.

• Allowing adjudicators to deal with other adjudication applications simultaneously, if satisfied they can do so without time, cost or efficiency costs to any parties.

• Permitting the adjudicator to decide substantial compliance with the section 26(2)(a) of the Act when deciding the validity of an application.

• Providing a formal mechanism for applications for adjudication to be withdrawn, and/or for adjudicators to issue a determination giving effect to a settlement reached between the parties.

• Providing a faster means for determinations to be enforced through the courts, by removing the need for leave of the court to be granted.

In addition to the recommendations relating to the structural reform of the CCA, the review report recommended the introduction of a number of policies with respect to matters identified during the review. These included the use of Australian Standard contracts on government projects, a requirement that subcontracts should be in writing and the introduction of training and awareness seminars on the use of the CCA in resolving payment disputes.

The terms of reference of the new review are broad According to its terms of reference, the new review will look at whether the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 and CCA needs to be amended or if new legislation is needed to create fairer contracting practices

This may include: • A demerit point system for registered builders.

This may focus on those who don’t pay debts to subcontractors and suppliers on time or try and discourage them from enforcing their rights under security of payment legislation.

• Making sure that anyone who wants to be registered as a builder has appropriate management or business qualifications.

• Limiting directors of failed building companies from being registered as a building contractor.

• Looking at whether there should be a maximum amount or time period that a payment can be withheld under a construction contract.

• Defining how deductions from payment claims under construction contracts can be calculated.

• Defining how variations can be made and possibly penalising businesses if variation costs are not approved before work begins.

• Simpifying and standardising construction contracts.

• Not allowing unfair terms to be included in construction terms.

• Introducing implied reasonable terms in construction contracts.

• Requiring standard form construction contracts to be used.

• Seeing if the rapid adjudication process in the CCA can be improved.

• Looking at whether trust arrangements could protect money owed to sub-contractors if the head contractor has financial difficulties.

Many of these issues have already been considered in other reviews, so it will be interesting to see if this review brings real change in the construction industry.

Professor Evans’ review strongly suggested that real and positive change could be achieved through greater industry awareness of the sub-contractor and consultant payment rights that are currently available.

That awareness, coupled with a positive and mature response from industry in permitting the exercise of such rights to occur without fear of repercussion, should go a long way to unlocking the cash flow bottle necks that all too frequently occur.

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SAFETY

What is a safety management plan?

The push to make construction sites safer continues to progress, as do the laws that aim to help achieve this and penalise those who do the wrong thing, or choose to ignore their responsibilities.

With financial penalties for contraventions of the Western Australian Occupational Safety and Health Act to increase substantially in the next few months and the almost certain adoption of the National Work Health and Safety legislation, in some form, over the next few years, it is critical that we are on top of our safety obligations.

One way to get the ball rolling is to develop and implement a safety management regime within your business. There have been mandatory requirements for site-specific safety management plans for many years, but there are still many of us who have not fully grasped the concept of what a safety management plan is, or who needs one.

So, what is a safety management plan?

A safety management plan is a written document that brings all the components of safety and health activities together. It should also include an implementation plan with clear objectives to ensure the program moves forward and is put into practice.

Your safety management plan identifies how you put your safety policies and procedures into practice and how they work together to create a safe workplace.

The complexity of a safety management plan will be directly related to the size of, and the potential hazards associated with, a project. The best safety management plans are straightforward and easy-to-follow.

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Safety starts with awareness and understanding and, like most other things in life, is led by example. As a business owner, you must demonstrate commitment to a safe workplace. The development of, implementation of, and the continual development and review of your safety management plan shows your employees and sub-contractors that safety is a priority throughout your business – and that unsafe practices are not acceptable. Employers with good safety and health practices make it very clear to their employees and sub-contractors that working safely is not just a management responsibility, it is a requirement for everyone. All employees and sub-contractors should be involved and/or consulted in the development of your safety management plan and made aware that safety is an absolute priority for your business.

A safety management plan is a living, breathing thing.

It’s not something that sits on a shelf gathering dust. A safety management plan sitting in a filing cabinet doesn’t change anything. The road to injury is paved with good intentions that got lost in the hustle and bustle of daily pressures and deadlines. Even the best intentions will be ineffective if they are not properly implemented. Your safety management plan, policies and procedures should continually evolve over time as processes, procedures, systems, products, materials legislation, standards and industry best practice change.

Employees need to see that senior management is committed to ensuring that the requirements of the safety management plan are carried out with no exceptions. The policies and procedures that make up your safety management plan must be followed by

everyone at all levels of the business, including subcontractors engaged to undertake work for you.

Bringing your safety program to life will mean different things depending on the size of your organisation and the nature of your specific activities within the industry. In all cases, it’s important that your safety management system is a visible part of your company’s operations. The effectiveness of a safety management plan is in the details – regularly discussing it at meetings, reviewing and responding quickly to the recommendations, or input from your workforce, and quickly and effectively responding to inspection reports, incident investigations, and safety and health system evaluations.

Instilling a culture of workplace safety and health does not happen “by accident.” It takes a concentrated effort and commitment to create a safe and healthy workplace.

Who needs a safety management plan?

The legislation says that a site-specific safety management plan should be developed where there are, or are likely to be, five or more persons working on site at any one time. That being said, a plan to manage safety in the workplace should be the highest priority for all of us.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For information, assistance or advice contact Master Builders on (08) 9476 9800 or email reception@mbawa.com

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HEALTH

Movement in a sedentary world

Office workers are one of the most sedentary occupational groups. Most of them are deskbound for more than 75 per cent of their working hours.

Research has shown that an average office worker spends approximately 80,000 hours in a sitting position over the course of their career journey. It is noteworthy that sitting has its benefits from a productivity and biological aspect as it allows sufficient rest for the body and provides stabilisation for detailed and focused tasks. However, we all know that sitting for long periods also draws in a host of negative consequences to our health.

Why is sitting so bad?

The majority of literature-based evidence assessing the negative consequences of prolonged sitting revolves around musculoskeletal functions, whereby repetitive overuse of our bodies in fixed positions leads to what we call work-related musculoskeletal disorder. Evidence has shown that it is certainly not uncommon that musculoskeletal disorders account for a significant proportion of workers’ compensation and workplace sick leave cases in Australia, with an estimate of 50% of cases involving computer users.

nutrients from blood circulation, plus you’re not able to remove waste products effectively.

Eventually, the negative impacts extend to a sedentary lifestyle having a potential association with mental wellbeing issues, work stress and fatigue, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and increased body mass index. The list goes on.

Today, people are more aware about the importance of engaging occupational therapists to provide comprehensive ergonomic assessments of their office space. These assessments involve evaluating the positioning of computer accessories, working posture, work behaviour and injury prevention. Unfortunately, you’ll defeat the purpose of having a perfect ergonomic workstation if you are not moving enough throughout the day.

Current Occupational Health and Safety guidelines advocate the importance of adopting a variety of postures and taking breaks throughout the day.

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• Take the stairs.

• Put the bin further away so that you get up and walk to it.

• Stand during meetings.

• Walk to your colleague’s desk instead of sending emails.

• Walk to a farther toilet.

• Have lunch away from your desk.

• Try a standing desk.

Consequently, this has adverse impact on the employee’s overall wellbeing, motivation, productivity and morale, as well as on the workplace culture.

Humans are designed to move! As the saying goes “use it or lose it”.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU MOVE MORE IN THE OFFICE:

• Stand up when using the phone.

FURTHER INFORMATION: If you are interested in ergonomic assessments for your staff to help relieve discomfort and increase productivity, please contact Perth Wellness Centre’s Business Development Manager Rory Campbell at rory@perthwellness.com or call (08) 9321 1964 Perth Wellness Centre, 9 Colin Street, West Perth.

• Set a reminder to stretch every 30 minutes.

• Turn waiting time into moving time – for example, when you’re printing documents, heating up food, boiling water, waiting for the bus.

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HEALTH

The Reality of Asbestos Asbestos Myths: • Mesothelioma is an old man’s disease.

• You need long-term exposure to be at risk.

We would like to introduce you to some of the innocent sufferers of asbestos-related disease who represent the Reality of Asbestos.

Bernie “At 60 years of age and completely inexperienced on trail bikes, we maneuvered through goat tracks with massive drop-offs to one side and regular rockslides on the other. We had travelled 5500m far too quickly and both suffered altitude sickness. From this, I developed a chest infection,” Bernie wrote in 2016.

“A few weeks after returning to Perth, I noticed a pain in my right side when I coughed or sneezed, but disregarded this as a legacy of the many motorbike falls.

After six months of the same, an ultrasound showed nothing. Three months later, the pain constant, an X-ray showed I had four litres of fluid in the right plural cavity.

“Forty years ago, I had helped a friend erect an asbestos fence with me doing the power-saw cutting.

My oxygen-deprivation in the Himalayas had awakened a sleeping tiger.”

Bernie fought this disease until his final breath on 20 October 2016.

with asbestos to be affected by this horrendous disease and, if you are not sure if the wall or fence, is asbestos please take the time to find out because trust me the delay is better than the disease.” Judy’s daughter, Michelle (pictured with her mum), said.

Asbestos Facts: Peter with his son Alex in Feb 2017

Peter At 45 years of age, Peter was enjoying a happy, busy life with his wife, Bec, and their four boys. He was blissfully unaware of the journey that lay ahead. Life had been full of promise as Peter and Bec planned for their future. However, it took a tragic and completely unexpected turn in 2016 when the couple received the devastating news that Peter had mesothelioma and only had months to live.

They’d never heard of mesothelioma and only had a limited understanding of the dangers of asbestos, so this news came as a complete shock to the couple. Peter passed away in July 2017, 16 months after diagnosis.

Judy Judy, a stay-at-home mum, was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 57 and passed away just over a year later. Judy only had incidental exposure to asbestos, she never smoked and rarely drank, so this was not something any of the family had expected.

The journey began in 1991 when a cancerous tumour was discovered in Judy’s left lung after a routine checkup. The tumour was removed with no other treatment.

In 2004, Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she overcame with treatment. In 2013, the breast cancer returned, along with a persistent cough. Judy knew only too well what lay ahead as her own mum had passed away from mesothelioma at the age of 48. Both mum and daughter had no long-term or occupational exposure to asbestos.

Bernie with his granddaughter on the day of his diagnosis

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• Asbestos is no longer an issue.

“In sharing my mum’s story, I hope everyone understands you don’t have to work

• No-one is immune from contracting an asbestos-related disease. The average age of first exposure for recorded WA mesothelioma sufferers is 23.

• There is no known safe level of asbestos exposure.

• It is estimated that one in three homes in Australia contain asbestos in some form.

Dilapidated fibro (asbestos) fencing, friable asbestos roof sheeting, telecommunications pits, concrete formwork and more, are part of the ongoing legacy of asbestos in Australia.

• On average, one person dies in Australia every 12 hours from mesothelioma – this does not include those affected by asbestosis and lung cancer resulting from asbestos.

• The first wave of lung disease due to asbestos exposure was from working with the raw product in mining and the production of asbestos materials. The second wave hit workers using those materials. We are now experiencing a third ‘wave’ of sufferers, which include DIYers and tradies.

• By demolishing, working on or not properly maintaining asbestos-containing materials, the risk of exposure is increased. You can’t see, smell or taste asbestos. Don’t sand it, drill it, touch or even disturb it.

• Mesothelioma kills more Western Australians than road accidents.

BE ASBESTOS AWARE.

Reflections is a non-profit group that raises funds for medical research into a cure for mesothelioma, increasing awareness of the risks to the community and supporting sufferers.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

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Leigh Grant has resigned as the State Director of the Governance Institute of Australia, WA Branch after 9 1/2 years. Leigh will be having her second baby in May.

Cameron Poustie has resigned as Chief Executive Offi cer at Shelter WA. Michelle McKenzie has been appointed as CEO from 21 February.

Alix Rhodes has resigned as Deputy Executive Director of the Property Council in WA to take up the role of Executive Director with the Victorian Planning Authority in Melbourne.

Paul Graham has taken over from John Coles as CEO of KeyStart.

LendLease has appointed Chris Learmonth as its General Manager in WA.

Condolences to Charlie and Christine Baggetta in Harvey on the passing of Christine’s father in January.

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Congratulations to Di Gilleland who celebrated 15 years of service with Master Builders’ Geraldton Branch on 28 January. Well done, Di.

Congratulations to George Allingame, the Managing Director of Pindan, in being recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. George, who was our President in 2008-10, received an Australia Day Honour for his signifi cant service to the building and construction industry in Western Australia.

Former Bunbury Mayor and MP John Castrilli and Kieran Kinsella were also recognised for their outstanding service.

Ken Bowron has been appointed to head up the new Building and Energy Division which is a merger between the former Building Commission and Energy Safety.

Eddie Roe has been appointed by the Department of the Environment and Energy in Canberra to the NatHERS Technical Advisory Committee for a period of two years.

Simmonds Home Group has appointed Kelvin Ryan (formerly from BGC Residential) as its Managing Director, based in Melbourne.

Simmonds Home Group is one of Australia’s largest home builders with operations on the east coast.

Gus Elliot has been appointed Chief Operating Offi cer, Project Support with BGC Contracting.

Congratulations to George and Mary Allingame (Pindan) on their golden wedding anniversary.

Congratulations to MBA Business Director Graeme Dix and his wife Jo in celebrating their silver wedding anniversary in February.

Serena Giudice from Geraldton Homes has been appointed to the Building Services Board.

Serena replaces Graham Teede as one of the two builder representatives on the Board.

Former residential builder Jiri Anthony died on 14 February.

Congratulations to Wayne Tjhung from Perthland on the occasion of his 60th birthday. David Tjhung (formerly with LandCorp) fl ew in from Kuala Lumpur where he is now a Director with Pure Projects to celebrate his father’s birthday. Tim Tjhung, Wayne’s other son, works for Stockland as a project manager.

Congratulations to the Loan Company (a division of BGC) on being nominated as a fi nalist in three separate categories in the 2018 Better Business Awards.

Condolences to the family and friends of Bruce Collier who died on 16 February, aged 91. Bruce was a Commissioner in the WA Industrial Relations Commission who at one time had responsibility for the building and construction industry.

Congratulations to Geoff and Lorraine Crothers on the occasion of their diamond (60th) wedding anniversary on 9 March.

Former President of the Master Builders Bowling Club, Reg Bullied, celebrated his 90th birthday on 9 March.

Rade Ristovic has left WA Country Builders in the south-west after 25 years of service. Rade is also a former Chairman of Master Builders South-West Branch.

Andrea Baker has also left WA Country Builders in Bunbury after 18 years of service.

Phil Raven has left WA Country Builders in Geraldton after over 20 years of service.

Condolences to the family and friends of Warwick Kent, who was the Managing Director of Bankwest from 1989 to 1998. During this time, Mr Kent presided over Bankwest’s privatisation in 1995. Bankwest has been Master Builders principal partner for the last 12 years.

Scott Fagan, the owneroperator of Dragonfl y Home Improvement and a Senior Construction Supervisor with Daly & Shaw, has established his own building company known as Equilibrium Homes.

Scott is also a former Ric New Medalist.

Former Building Commissioner and current Deputy Director General of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), Peter Gow intends to retire from the public service in June-July 2018 after over 40 years of service.

Peter has offered to assist MBA with any relevant projects.

Kirsten Beck has been appointed Senior Manager, Employer Experience with Cbus, based in Sydney.

Kirsten’s responsibilities include managing the national team of superannuation consultants at Cbus.

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Farewell Veronica One of Master Builders’ longest serving staff members retired on 31 January after over 22 years of service with us.

Veronica Mill commenced her employment on 1 September 1995 as our Safety Co-ordinator and Secretary. She was previously working with the Australian Federation of Construction Contractors (AFCC) in Perth.

Congratulations to our Associate Member, HLB Mann Judd in winning this year’s Financial Review newspaper’s award for accounting fi rms in the $50m-$500m category. Well done to Colin Emmott and his team at Mann Judd.

When Veronica first started in our safety team, George Allingame was the Chairman of our Safety Committee, Peter Doherty was our Safety Manager and Andy Watson was our Safety Officer. Other staff included Harvey McLeod as our Director, Michael McLean and Kim Richardson in our IR team, Wendy Bartuccio (Promotions & Membership Manager), Jill Timmins (Accounts) and Bill Holt (Contracts & Technical).

Veronica has been an excellent mentor to all her staff. During her employment with Master Builders, Veronica has initiated new member breakfasts, Women in Building and Construction (WinBAC), forums and member liaisons to keep in touch personally with our membership base. She also helped grow our membership from about 530 in 1995 to over 1700 today.

In 1998, our centennial year, Veronica was appointed as Membership Services Manager where she continued until her retirement -- 1998 was also the year that Zorzi Builders won our best home award nationally.

A lot has happened over the course of Veronica’s tenure with us. She has been a committed and loyal member of our team.

We thank her for her service and wish her well in her retirement.

Travel and spending more time with her two grandsons, Xavier and George, will no doubt be high on her list of priorities as she embarks on life after Master Builders.

Staff that worked in the membership team during Veronica’s employment included Murray McLennan (2000-03), Tracy Cox (2003), Christine Moran (2003-2008), Mike Oldakowski (2008-12), Siobhan Harvey (2013), Karl Millard (from 2014) and Daiane Clemente-Camilo (since 2015).

Danny Psaros is now a sexagenarian.

Farewell Veronica Mill

A farewell lunch in our Boardroom was held on Veronica’s last day of work on 31 January. It included a number of speeches.

Congratulations to Lendlease and LandCorp for winning the best residential development for Alkimos Beach at this year’s UDIA national awards.

The Elizabeth Quay project by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority was recognised as the best urban renewal project in the same awards.

Pindan George Allingame

If you employ workers in the construction industry you may be required by law to register in the Construction Industry Long Service Leave Scheme.

Find out by visiting www.myleave.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 9476 5400.

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Pen portrait: Jenny Sophian Jenny Sophian has become an integral part of the Master Builders’ team since joining our Association about 10 months ago. She brings an impressive entrepreneurial spirit and keen fashion sense to her role of Events & Marketing Administrator.

WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE JOINING MASTER BUILDERS? I was working as a sales representative at a parenting publication. I made phone calls on a daily basis to build strong sales leads.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR MASTER BUILDERS? I have been in Master Builders for about 10 fabulous months and am loving every aspect of it.

DO YOU FEEL YOU’VE SETTLED INTO YOUR ROLE? Definitely! It was such a fresh change from my previous sales role. It’s less stressful and lots of fun.

WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR YOU? I’ve always wanted to start my own business, but at the moment I am enjoying what I am doing now. I feel I need to gain a lot more experience to become an entrepreneur, but let’s see where the future takes me.

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Master Builders Events & Marketing Administrator Jenny Sophian

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THING YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT WORKING AT MASTER BUILDERS? Being in the Events Team, I get an impressive, 360-degree view of what it takes to create events and deliver them to our members. From pre-event preparation to the event itself and the post-event analysis and follow-up, it has been quite a delightful experience. Our Team is most helpful and everyone works together to deliver the best service to our members.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT HARD AT WORK FOR MASTER BUILDERS? I am a part of the Creative Team of my local Church. We organise outreach events during Easter, the Church’s Anniversary and Christmas. It is great to be able to draw on the rich experiences I have had organising events at Master Builders and apply it to the Church ministry. In my spare time, I also enjoy movies, watching TV series and spoiling my dog, Loki!

WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR FEMALES WHO ARE CONSIDERING EMBARKING ON CAREERS IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? You will be surprised by how much you like it.

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