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Look up and Live Working in close proximity to powerlines, above or below the ground, has its hazards. Unfortunately each year, the workers in the building and construction industries come in contact with electricity assets.

This includes contact with poles, wires and pillar boxes by vehicles, the loads they are carrying or their associated plant. Contact can occur when moving machinery and plant from one location to another, operating cranes and machinery or when working on roofs.

Practice safe work habits • Be aware of Electrical Safety Legislation relating to working around electricity. Obtain a copy of the “Code of Practice for Working Near Exposed Live Parts” and the “Electricity Entity Requirements: Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines”. Ensure all workers are familiar with the relevant sections for work being undertaken.

• Ensure workers have been suitably trained and are competent to perform the work being carried out.

• Complete a risk assessment for each structure and piece of machinery to be used and review at the start of each day or if conditions change.

• Ensure all new members of the workgroup, as well as any visitors to the site, are inducted to the Risk Assessment for any potential electrical hazards.

• Be aware of reduced powerline clearances resulting from damage, often indicated by uneven conductors, excessive sag or slack stays.

• Stay well clear of damaged powerlines and report any damage immediately on Triple Zero (000).

• Provide ground barriers to warn workers of the presence of overhead powerlines and underground cables.

• Arrange for isolation of electricity supply or the application of visual indicators, such as Tigertails or powerline markers, onto the service and nearby powerlines by the Electrical Entity. (Tigertails provide visual indication of overhead powerlines but DO NOT provide protection against electrical hazards.)

check on any risk • Consider including a assessment forms, work instructions or quotation pads to draw workers’ attention to electrical safety.

• Be aware of activities such as marking repairs to or guttering, painting, water blasting and scaffolding can be dangerous if carried out too close to overhead powerlines.

• Know the location of overhead powerlines and underground cables on the property.

• Take extra care when handling especially when windy or at heights.

• Ensure safe distances are maintained from all powerlines.

• Ensure any long objects such as ladders and trestle planks are carried horizontally.

• Assign a Safety Observer to each work team to guide machinery movements or when handling material near overhead powerlines to ensure required clearances are maintained.

• Be aware that under no circumstances must anything be attached to or built around powerlines, poles, pillar boxes or other Electrical Entity equipment.

• Ensure operators of machinery or delivery vehicles are aware of the height of their vehicle or load and they have been advised of powerline locations.

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• Remember that access is essential to keep powerlines and equipment safe and reliable. If you need to build close to overhead powerlines on a private property, they may need to be placed underground or moved.

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About Us & Membership Tips

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Untrained Person Exclusion Zones

What happens if contact occurs

3m

Up to 132kV

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The machinery or vehicle will become “live” at the same voltage as the

10m

6m

Up to and including 330kV

powerlines contacted and electricity

10m

will attempt to pass through the vehicle to the ground.

Safety Observer Area

Safety Observer Area

2.

Anything in contact with the powerlines will also become “live”, such as fences and trees.

3.

A potentially dangerous electrical will be created around anything in contact with the powerline. This

Permit required if transit height exceeds

extends for approximately 10 metres around these items.

What should you do if contact occurs

4.6m

Exclusion Zone

Safety Observer Area

An Exclusion Zone is a safety envelope

A Safety Observer Area is where any part

isolated and the powerlines removed.

around an overhead powerline. Exclusion

of the machinery or equipment operating

Don’t risk being electrocuted by

zones keep people, operating plant and

COULD enter the exclusion zone. A trained

attempting to leave the vehicle before

vehicles a safe distance from energised

safety observer MUST be used if the

power has been disconnected.

overhead powerlines. No part of a worker,

equipment can reach the exclusion area.

operating plant or a vehicle should enter

Encroachment into the exclusion zone is

an exclusion zone while the overhead

strictly forbidden.

powerlines is energised (live).

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Try not to panic, remain calm and stay in the vehicle until the power has been

2.

Advise anyone near the incident site to stay a minimum of 10 metres from the vehicle and anything else in contact with the powerline.

To ensure the equipment does not come

Exclusion zone measurements depend

within an unsafe distance, we recommend

on the voltage of the powerline, type of

that a Safety Observer Area of 10 metres

3.

Treat all powerlines as if they are “live’.

4.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately

work being performed and

be delineated either side of overhead

of people involved. Generally workers and

powerlines as per the diagram above.

to report powerlines down and a life

their equipment must maintain exclusion

A Safety Observer SHOULD be used when

threatening situation.

zones around powerlines as follows:

machinery or equipment is operating in

• 3 metres for voltages up to 132kV • 6 metres for voltages up to 330kV If the work that you and your staff are

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Disclaimer: Readers are advised that Master Builders and the publisher cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of statements made in advertising and editorial; nor the quality of goods and services advertised.

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Master Builder Key Contacts & Office Locations

Contact us easily by phone or email to speak to one of our key building and construction industry experts, book a training course, enquire about membership or find out how you can take advantage of a range of member discounts and benefits.

With nine offices throughout Queensland, our regional footprint is unmatched by any other industry organisation. Master Builders can help you wherever you are working.

Key Contacts & Services

Office Locations

Building & planning

Insurance

Brisbane

Wide Bay Burnett

P: (07) 3225 6419 E: technical@mbqld.com.au

P: 130013 13 26 E: insurance@mbqld.com.au

Contracts & disputes

Membership

P: (07) 3225 6419 E: contracts@mbqld.com.au E: disputes@mbqld.com.au

P: (07) 3225 6414 E: membership@mbqld.com.au

417 Wickham Terrace Brisbane Queensland 4000 General enquiries: 1300 30 50 10 P: (07) 3225 6444 E: ask@mbqld.com.au

162 Boat Harbour Drive PO Box 358 Hervey Bay Queensland 4655 P: (07) 4303 2400 E: wbb@mbqld.com.au

Gold Coast

Central Queensland

Employment & wages P: (07) 3225 6407 E: wr@mbqld.com.au

Health, safety & environment P: (07) 3225 6404 E: whs@mbqld.com.au

Phone & internet plans P: 1300 88 13 72 E: phones@mbqld.com.au

Training & licensing P: 1300 13 60 02 E: training@mbqld.com.au E: licensing@mbqld.com.au

Master Builders House 18 Central Park Avenue Ashmore Queensland 4214 P: (07) 5582 7100 E: gc@mbqld.com.au

35 Derby Street PO Box 631 Rockhampton Queensland 4700 P: (07) 4923 1900 E: cq@mbqld.com.au

Downs & Western

Mackay & Whitsunday

166 Hume Street Toowoomba Queensland 4350 P: (07) 4659 4200 E: dw@mbqld.com.au

Housing & Construction Awards P: (07) 3225 6515 E: awards@mbqld.com.au

Sunshine Coast Level 1, 91 King Street PO Box 1458 Buderim Queensland 4556 P: (07) 5456 9800 E: ssc@mbqld.com.au

Suite 2, 40 Evans Avenue PO Box 3188 North Mackay Queensland 4740 P: (07) 4969 4500 E: mw@mbqld.com.au

North Queensland Master Builders House Unit 1, 316 Sturt Street PO Box 5801 Townsville Queensland 4810 P: (07) 4417 1800 E: nq@mbqld.com.au

Far North Queensland 310-314 Gatton Street Manunda Queensland 4870 PO Box 806, Earlville Qld 4870 P: (07) 4042 8800 E: fnq@mbqld.com.au

Cairns Far North Queensland

Townsville North Queensland Mackay & Whitsunday

Rockhampton Central Queensland Hervey Bay Wide Bay Burnett Toowoomba Downs & Western

Sunshine Coast Brisbane Gold Coast

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The Home Of Building As the peak industry association representing building in Queensland since 1882, Master Builders has long been a passionate industry authority and currently represents more than 8,500 members.

As a member, you can access services that support you to operate professional and profitable businesses.

As the number-one source of practical and relevant information, we keep you informed on important industry issues and are committed to representing the interests of the industry with active lobbying and strong representation.

As part of your membership, you can access expert technical, contractual, IR and

WHS advice and the bestquality training courses and insurance policies, as well as saving time and money with exclusive member discounts.

You also get access to a range of great benefits and services, right at your fingertips.

Master Builders is the conduit for the building industry in today’s demanding work environment, so having Master Builders to turn to is a distinct advantage for you and your business.

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Make The Most Of Your Membership With These Top Tips:

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Promote yourself as a Master Builder.

The Master Builders brand is well known and respected in our industry, so aligning your business with us will make you stand out from the crowd.

Our member logo is readily available to you, so make the most of it by using it in your promotional material, including your business cards, letterhead, signage and advertising.

Why not add a link from your website to ours — it can enhance your chances of being found online.

Using our logo is a great way of telling your clients you’re proud to be a Master Builder!

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Resolve disputes with confidence.

Don’t face a client dispute alone. We’re here to help! Dispute resolution is one of Master Builders’ core services and we have a great team of industry experts on hand to help you manage disputes that arise in your business.

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Upskill through our quality training courses.

Enrol in a course tailored to your needs as a participant in the building and construction industry.

Master Builders offers a wide range of high quality training courses and as a member you will receive significant savings on the cost of these services.

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Get your head around employment and wages.

Ensuring you have the latest advice and information on wages and allowances, union demands, right of entry, WorkCover claims and unfair dismissals is important in running your business. Master Builders’ expert staff are on hand to give you this advice — at no extra cost.

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Access member-only information on Master Builders’ website.

Need industry information at the touch of a button? Master Builders’ website is the number one resource for all the Queensland building and construction industry information you could need. It’s also the best place to go to register for our training courses and events, purchase products from our eShop, and register or update your listing on the Find a Master Builder search.

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Become an award-winning builder.

The Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards are Queensland’s most prestigious and highly-coveted building awards.

With entries only open to members, they give you the chance to showcase your quality workmanship and compete against the best of the best. Plus, the publicity and acclaim you gain from winning an award is unmatched!

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Get social and get involved.

Master Builders’ annual events’ calendar features a range of social and informative events, offering great opportunities to meet and mingle with other members and industry colleagues.

From golf days, industry breakfasts, and our annual Roadshow and Christmas events, to our prestigious Housing & Construction Award ceremonies, there’s something for every kind of member, so why not get involved?

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Stay in the know about industry issues and updates.

As a Master Builders member we want to help you, as much as we can, stay on top of all the issues that affect your business.

Keep an eye out for our regular communication via email, our member-only magazine and invites to our industry events.

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Use the added discounts to your advantage.

Flash your Master Builders’ membership card and you can receive added benefits via a range of exclusive member discounts and special deals on products and services.

All these added member discounts can help you operate a more profitable business.

Take the benefits of being a Master Builders member to new heights. It’s up to you to use it to its full potential!

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ulux® AcraTex® have been designing specialist finishing systems for over three decades, protecting some of Australia’s landmark architecture and infrastructure projects.

External Insulating and Finishing Systems (EIFS), long established in Europe and America are now being recognised in Australia for their benefits.

What experience tells us ...

• Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) requires specialist base coats to provide long term adhesion and durability.

Beware of suppliers and installers using cement renders or even their labelled acrylic renders.

Expanded foam requires a high polymer base coat for adhesion - much higher than most acrylic renders.

• Cavity drainage is critical in ensuring stability of the facade.

This is best practice design for traditional construction and is equally applicable in any lightweight cladding system.

• Integration of design, components and installation is required to ensure ‘as built’ meets design specification.

Lightweight cladding systems are able to be

installed by a broader installer base versus traditional masonry.

In the BCA their use is classified as an alternate solution requiring validation.

CodeMarkTM certification is an acceptable approach, however it is important that certification covers the full aspects of the relevant BCA requirements and that

installation is controlled to ensure full compliance.

• Rigid cement based renders and paint systems are unsuitable to maintain a weather-proofing envelope.

Lightweight cladding systems (EIFS or FC) require flexible acrylic texture and elastomeric topcoats to accommodate normal expansion and contraction.

Over recent years the use of lightweight cladding systems as alternate solutions in the BCA has grown but proper system design and installation has not always followed.

The BCA requires appropriate design and installation controls to qualify any alternate solution and ultimate success requires a total systems approach integrating design, componentry and installation.

The Exsulite® Thermal Facade system protects builders from the risks of mixed componentry and uncontrolled installation.

Exsulite by Dulux® AcraTex® offers a single supply source — and critically, installation of the code mark certified system by registered and trained Exsulite installers.

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DRAINAGE

Drainage Solutions

by Stormtech

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the channel through multiple outlets.

The number of outlets depends on the length of the installation.

This improves efficiency of the drain itself, removing far larger quantities of water than would otherwise be possible.

Having the water removed at multiple points along the trench also dramatically reduces blockages. Being smaller and more efficient than standard drains, more design flexibility is provided.

The Slimline drain can be integrated in almost any design concept and used in a variety of situations from showers, bathrooms and other wet rooms to backyard and pool designs.

It is also easily incorporated into doorframes and thresholds to allow an equal threshold, which allows easy access and a more fluid

design.

Furthermore, the drain can be connected directly to all stormwater or sewerage systems, no matter what building code is required.

Stormtech drains are fully compliant with a number of building codes, in particular Plumbing Code AS3500.

With 25 years’ experience in architectural drainage, Stormtech have all products certified by Greentag and Level 2 Watermark.

The Australian, family-owned business works closely with regulators, legislators, end users, trades and distributors to develop problemsolving products.

Their experienced team welcomes any questions about product selection and compliance.

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ased in Nowra, a town on the south coast of New South Wales, Stormtech has a history of firsts.

Founded in 1989 by John Creighton, Stormtech began in the architecture and design industry producing slot drains.

Stormtech was the first to introduce linear drainage for shower areas to the industry – a breakthrough that heralded a bright and lasting future for the company.

In 2013, Stormtech was acknowledged in the USA at the Manufacturer’s Representative meeting as the founders of the first new plumbing category since the single lever mixer tap in the seventies.

The following year, it won a Good Design Selection and was the first drainage manufacturer to apply for green credentials.

Stormtech successfully passed and received the GreenTag™ certification across its entire Slimline series.

The innovation of the Slimline linear drain system lies in the fact that it removes water throughout the drainage channel, in a distributed form, eliminating the need for large outlets at one, or both ends, of the trench.

Therefore, the system removes water along

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Grate lines.

Designed and manufactured in Australia from marine grade stainless steel, Stormtech remains the gold standard for design, durability and sustainability.

View our complete selection online, and match the perfect drain to your design.

Visit stormtech.com.au for tools + inspiration l Call 1300 653 403

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Showers

Thresholds

Pools + Surrounds

Special Needs Access

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FLOORING

BUZON Creating Perfectly Level Raised Floors

BUZON

Founded in 1987, Buzon Pedestal International is a highly successful provider of solutions in the field of rooftop gardens.

As the developer of the award-winning Buzon screwjack pedestal system, the innovative company has opened up new design and structural possibilities in roof gardens around the world. With the ever-growing demand to make cities more relaxed and greener, architects are looking for solutions to create greener developments. Buildings are increasingly designed and equipped with spaces where people can meet, communicate and relax in a more natural environment, and one way to do that is to create more green spaces, often with raised floors or balconies, terraces, water features and fountains, on the rooftop. Such designs, however, not only make buildings more

complex, but also make them more prone to maintenance problems as green areas and water features require complex planning in the areas of structuring, waterproofing, maintenance, and accessibility.

Traditionally, services are laid either above the surface or, where the areas are utilised for pedestrian or vehicle traffic, beneath concrete, paving or other substrates. On a rooftop/terrace environment, neither option is ideal. When services are laid on the surface, they obstruct, making the area unusable and the burying of pipes, cables and ducts generally results in expense and disruption and when things go wrong the substrate has to be ‘dug up’.

The installation of a raised floor system overcomes all these issues. Raised floors

generally utilise pedestals supporting concrete, granite or ceramic pavers, or wooden tiles, timber decking and industrial gratings so services are easily accommodated underneath.

With the Buzon system, it is now possible to create even larger terrace areas without any design disrupting features such as valleys or ridges, gratings, drainage systems or access panels. When access is required for maintenance or repair, it is simply a matter of taking up a paver or two from the floor so work can be carried out below. The sections are then dropped back into place with minimal disruption.

Similarly, any pavers that become dirty or damaged can easily be swapped out.

Indeed, the whole surface can be changed if required. This feature significantly

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FLOORING BUZON reduces long term maintenance costs when access to trace and repair a leak in the waterproofing membrane is required as the membrane is more visible and tiles/pavers do not need to be removed mechanically, which would lead to damaging the membrane and potential not being able to find the source of the leak. The interchangeable spacer tabs allow for 2mm, 3mm, 4.5mm, 6mm, 8mm or 10mm gaps/joints between the pavers, providing positive drainage and making uneven paving lines a thing of the past.

This additional benefit dispels the need for sealants between the tiles that tend to be prone to the buildup of dirt or algae, and an accompanying change in colour.

Now thanks to the open joints between the tiles (where the width can be freely specified by the designer), water can drain freely, without the possibility of water ponding on the floor finish. Due to the patented slope compensation device PH5, the pedestals can be placed on a sloping substrate of up to 5 percent (0-5cm/ metre), effectively eliminating the risk of puncturing the waterproofing membrane, while leaving the paving or decking material lying completely flat. Its better water drainage performance effectively

expands the lifespan of the waterproofing membrane considerably. Besides its ease of use and high-speed nature of application, the pedestals can be used on all types of substrates such as, bitumen waterproofing, liquid coatings, rubber membranes, polystyrene insulation.

Buzon pedestals are made of a highly durable UV-resistant recycled polypropylene and are equipped with a unique safety locking feature to ensure the security and stability of the system.

They are millimetrically adjustable in height 17mm to 1070mm. They are precision engineered from 4mm thick 80% recycled polypropylene and are capable of supporting loads of more than a 1000kg per pedestal. At roof level, this load is evenly distributed by the wide base area therefore eliminating the risk of waterproofing membrane damage. From a construction perspective, the use of raised access floors considerably lightens the structural load on the building by eliminating screeding and sand/cement beds for tiles and pavers.

Raised floor systems can be built directly over a waterproofing membrane without

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adding significantly to the structural loading of the roof or the building. These advantages translate into higher values for properties as areas that would previously not have been available for use can be utilized, through the ability to create useable roof and balcony spaces. With this in mind, raised floor systems are being used on prestigious architectural projects to deliver outstanding functionality and cost performance, all over the world.

The Buzon DPH pedestal system is now being used in more than 35 countries worldwide. It has an excellent track record of international references that include: Epworth Hospital (Melbourne), Overseas Passenger Terminal (Sydney), Commonwealth Law Courts (Perth), Marina Bay Sands and the Supreme Court Building in Singapore, International Finance Centre (Hong Kong), Petronas Towers (Malaysia), Roppongi Hills and the National Museum in Tokyo (Japan), Yongsang station Seoul (South Korea), EU Commission building and the European Parliament building in Brussels, Bill Clinton Presidential Center, Arkansas and Wynn Hotel and Casino resort in Las Vegas (USA).

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Create raised timber and paved floors on balconies, roof tops and ground level outdoor areas.

BENEFITS • • • • •

Use with stone, concrete, timber, composite decking Use over existing concrete, brick or paved areas Allows for drainage and ventilation Reduces noise and increases insulation Can achieve a perfectly level deck on an uneven surface

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Quick and easy installation Provides a sustainable solution Adjustable heights supporting up to 1000kg Easy access to waterproofing membrane for maintenance

Exclusive stockist of Buzon products in Australia contact:

www.buzon.com.au

Head Office: (VIC) PASCO 13-15 Brighton Street Richmond Victoria Tel: (03) 9429 9111

QLD Distributor: Adheseal – Brisbane 26 Wolverhampton Street Stafford QLD 4053 Tel: (07) 3356 0000

SA Distributor: P. Hughes Enterprises 15 Saltram Road, Glenelg SA 5045 Tel: 0432 418 255

NSW Distributor: Ausdrain 1/136 Willoughby Road Crows Nest NSW 2065 Tel: 1300 287 372

QLD Distributor: Adheseal – Sunshine Coast 2/18 Kessling Avenue, Kunda Park QLD 4556 Tel: (07) 5477 0022

WA Distributor: Civil & General Distributors 27 Oxley Drive Malaga WA 6090 Tel: (08) 9249 4733

www.pasco.net.au

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EMPLOYMENT & WAGES

Got the tools for the journey?

Master Builders HR Toolkit

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uring the past year, Master Builders Workplace Relations team has been developing a complete suite of documents and templates to help payroll staff, supervisors and managers through the various stages of the Human Resources and employment lifecycle.

This HR Toolkit is available exclusively for Master Builders members to purchase and comprises over 90 easy-to-use documents and templates including policies, procedures, checklists, forms and letters supplied electronically on USB. The entire toolkit contents can be personalised with your business logo.

You can buy yours today at the affordable price of $99 (including GST). Just jump online and head to our eShop at mbqld.com.au/ hrtoolkit, where you can pay securely via credit card.

If you purchase the HR Toolkit, we’ll support you with free document upgrades for up to 12 months from the date of purchase, in the event that legislative changes and updates impact any of the original resources.

We’re also on hand to help you implement the HR resources into your business. So, if you’re unsure how to complete a document

or which template to use, or you have a more general question, contact Master Builders Workplace Relations team on (07) 3225 6407 or workplacerelations@mbqld.com.au

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Time To Expand Your Horizons Diploma of Leadership and Management

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he building and construction environment can be turbulent, so future proofing your business or career is essential for being able to turn with the tides.

Not only do you need to be adaptable and stay current, there’s an ever-present need to expand your horizons with new knowledge and skills. Without this kind of growth you stagnate – and if you’re standing still while your competitors are moving forward, they’re likely to reach the end goal ahead of you.

If your goal is to increase profits, recruit and retain more clients, or manage people more effectively for better outcomes, doing the new Master Builders Diploma of Leadership and Management is the right step forward.

The course is focused on three core areas that are critical to success in the industry – People, Planning and Processes. These areas relate directly to how you can work more efficiently and produce better results to set yourself apart from competitors.

Our Diploma of Leadership and Management will give you the tools to effectively develop and implement operational plans, budget more accurately, prioritise work efficiently, manage teams of diverse people, and ensure

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continuous improvement.

There are no pre-requisites needed for this course other than you just need to be working in the industry and be managing people, whether they’re employees or contractors. So whether you’re a residential or commercial builder, a site supervisor, office manager, contract administrator, project manager or team leader, this course can build on your strengths and advance your skills.

We invite you to come along to one of our free info evenings to find out more about the course and talk to our friendly experts. Find out how it would suit your personal goals or business situation and get Master Builders support to help you succeed.

Find out about our upcoming info evenings and course dates at mbqld.com.au/training or call 1300 136 002 to let us know you’ll be coming along.

LETTERBOXES

Residential Letterboxes Rural Mail Boxes Signage

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PAINT

The Perfect Partners in Timber Installation and Finishing Does your next solid timber, parquetry or engineered timber flooring project needs a beautiful and enduring loba timber coating ~ or a bullet-proof moisture vapor barrier and acoustic-rated adhesive?

Loba and Wakol Make a Fantastic Team Since 1922

Waterbased Polyurethanes Invisible Protection Finishes Natural Oils & Hardwaxes Timber Stains & Special Effects On Site UV Finishes R10-P4 Anti Slip Finishes for Stairs and Critical Surfaces Loba Australasia 5-7 Strong Avenue, Thomastown Vic 3074 03 9460 3444 0419 326 976 sales@loba.com.au www.loba.com.au 16 BUILD SOURCE MASTER BUILDERS

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ROOFING

Steeline Goes Over And Above With Service

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ith nearly two decades of experience, it’s no wonder that Steeline Roofing Products still have customers that have dealt with them since the very beginning.

Based in Meadowbrook, locally owned and operated Steeline Roofing began in 2000 with the merging of two companies, which formed in the late 1980s.

They are manufacturers of Colorbond and Zincalume steel roofing, flashings, fascia, gutter and related accessories, as well as

suppliers of leading brand name insulation, polycarbonate and fibreglass translucent sheeting, ventilators and fasteners.

While they are a part of a national group, Steeline began from a family business, and their director Wayne Ellery believes listening to their customers is how they develop their business.

“We’re keeping up with the latest trends,” Mr Ellery said.

“We’re big enough to be competitive, but still small enough to care, [and] now we have

more room for growth.”

Renowned for their service over and above, Steeline Roofing Products employs 15 people across several different areas.

Call the friendly staff at Steeline Roofing Products on (07) 3200 8122 to discuss your next project or visit their new location at 3654 Badu Crt, Meadowbrook for some expert advice and knowledge.

Visit www.steeline.com.au for more information.

Steeline Roofing Products has relocated!

Our new site 36-54 Badu Court Meadowbrook Steeline Roofing Products Steeline Roofing Products ore a locally owned and operated manufacturer of COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® steel roofing, flashings, fascia, gutter and related accessories. We are also a supplier of leading brand names of insulation, polycarbonate and fibreglass translucent sheeting, ventilators and fasteners.

Call us today to discuss your next project and our friendly sfaff will assist you with expert advice and knowledge.

Phone (07] 3200 8122 I Fax [07] 3200 8566 I roofingproducts@steeline.com.au I www.steeline.com.au

Steeline Service over and above

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SCAFFOLDING

SCAFFOLDING MADE EASY

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ldfields Scaffolding is a proudly Australian company with over 100 years of history.

Over 30 years’ experience in the building and trade industry had led to Oldfields being considered one of the leaders in the aluminium scaffolding hire and sales industry.

With branches in every state, they provide complete scaffolding solutions with expert advice, service support and manufacturing of quality products nationally.

Their specialty is creating smart solutions to access difficult areas.

Using the best engineering advice, plans and products available, Oldfields ensures the impact on a work site is minimal. Their experienced staff are able to efficiently install and dismantle scaffolding

with ease.

Oldfields is committed to ensuring superior quality and performance in the manufacture, technical and safety support.

Their competent, service-oriented team ensure customers are always assured of the best industry advice and service.

• Mobile Towers • Fixed scaffold – steel and aluminium • Void systems • Perimeter rails • Erection and dismantling • Labour and transport • Free on-site quotes • Hire and buy options available

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DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL, short or long term, we get the job done.

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SCAFFOLDING Customer Service

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LOCATIONS Caboolture Branch 1/8-10 Skyreach Street Caboolture QLD 4510 (07) 3085 1709 Yatala Branch 43 Business Street Yatala QLD 4207 (07) 3085 1678 National Phone

13 62 60 www.oldfields.com.au

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COMPLETE SCAFFOLDING SOLUTIONS Quality, durable scaffolding, designed to make access to difficult areas easy.

SEALANTS

UNSIGHTLY EFFLORESCENCE?

SHOULD HAVE USED EFFLOCK • Excellent additional barrier to a waterproofing system • Reduces construction costs and extra processes • Protects all layers in a tiling system • Prevents rising damp and salt attack • Water based, environmentally friendly concentrate

TO FIND OUT MORE & FOR STOCKISTS

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SOFTWARE

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SOFTWARE

Evolve or Dissolve –

Making Technology Work For You

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or many business owners, software solutions and systems have become one of the primary business decisions as they represent an integral factor in saving time and money, and creating a structured environment to lessen liability and grow solid foundations into the future.

Unfortunately, most business owners are either time poor or just simply don’t know where to start researching their business technology solutions. This digital age maze of products can be quite intimidating for many trying to work out the best solution for their business. To compound this, understanding the dynamics of business liability and cashflow for many is painstakingly learnt through detrimental lessons. Managing jobs, costs and timeframes right through to logging the bookwork is a fine art to learn and be consistent with, and is the life blood of your business.

The building industry software development sector is working overtime designing, integrating and implementing better business solutions every year. The breakneck speed of technological progress is followed by an army of software developers, but unfortunately software isn’t instant coffee – it takes time and industry feedback. It’s an incredible time for building industry business owners, suppliers and their employees with everything currently on offer and the exciting developments coming.

There are many options to consider, depending on your business requirements, so take your time and do your homework carefully. To get you started, here are some important business systems to consider if you haven’t already done so. When integrated together properly, these systems can provide a turn key solution and help ensure your business success.

Accounting Software This is arguably one of the first and foremost systems to put into place. There are several accounting packages to choose from and most people are familiar with the popular ones. Before you jump into a package though, be sure to consider the following points when choosing which package is right for you, depending on your business.

1 Can the package be integrated with your estimating and job management system? This is important if you want to avoid double data entry, where you end up typing the same information into both systems

Work Flow Expense Invoices Sales Invoices Purchase Orders Pay Bills

Estimating Software

Accounting Software Import Job # Import Suppliers

Payment Claims Work Tasks Variations Budgets

Job Gantt Schedule so they can perform their respective tasks, most crucially with purchase invoices (bills).

2 Can the package easily track and report on expenses and sales per job? It’s important to be able to track your accounting for each job and report on jobs separately.

Jobs also need to integrate through to your estimating and job management system.

Estimating & Job Management Software This should be the next most important system for your business. A good software solution should not only help you quote projects faster, but should also help you run jobs and integrate with other systems.

It effectively becomes the heart of your business and therefore needs to be supported by a dedicated company that helps you keep on top of the continually changing technological landscape.

Features to look for in an estimating and job management system.

1 Onscreen take-off to allow measuring from digital plans directly, rather than working with hard copies.

2 Pre-setup template with a check list of work groups and items, including timber list and job specifications.

3 Price list with facilities to keep pricing upto-date, such as 24/7 live pricing.

4 Cost centre budgeting and invoicing with accounting software integration.

5 Purchase ordering, raising project variations and progress payment claims.

Job Gantt Schedule For those that want to really get organised, a job schedule is going to be the next step.

The most important point of any schedule however is that it directly integrates with the estimating and job management system.

This will not only save you time, but helps ensure that tasks are included in the job’s duration and not missed entirely.

A typical job schedule system will usually take the form of a Gantt type schedule. The schedule consists of parent work groups with sub tasks for work to be completed. All of which fall under milestones, which are commonly used as payment claim stages. Tasks can be linked together to create dependencies, which allows you to adjust a task which will alter the others linked. All of this works together to produce an overall job duration and an estimated completion date.

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SOFTWARE

Hello Australia!

WE’RE

OPEN With over 100 customers and 50,000 users across Australia and New Zealand, we’re now in Sydney to better serve you.

Whether it’s helping you open doors faster, walking you through our open platform designed to reduce the friction in construction, or being open to your feedback (we ask for it every day), openness is at the heart of Procore.

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Are you a project manager or productivity master?

By Julian Gonzalez

O

f all the risks that project managers try to mitigate each day, time management is one of their biggest adversaries.

Almost one third of the time the failure to deliver a project on schedule and within budget is linked back to poor project management.

A project manager’s time is best spent making sure their projects are operating efficiently and delivered on-time and within budget. But instead, they tend to spend wasteful hours in agenda-less meetings, on

unproductive phone calls and trying to empty flooded inboxes.

While this may sound like a time management crisis, it’s actually an opportunity to leverage today’s cutting edge technology to gain efficiencies where valuable time is being lost.

If they can master that, they will minimise the tasks that rob them of their next groundbreaking build, healthy project portfolio, and most valuable resource –– time.

Master productivity to become the solution, not the risk.

When it comes to finding the time to get things done, instead of focusing on improving efficiency, most project managers go the route of extending their work day.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average work week of a project manager has expanded steadily over the last decade, with many logging 60-70 hours per week.

It sounds like a lot of time but for most it’s still not enough because they are operating at sub-optimal levels.

Optimising productivity is already a hard enough hill to climb when there are so many tasks that could and should be streamlined, making it difficult to even know

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where to start.

Here are just three of the many ways that project managers inadvertently let valuable time slip through their fingers.

Buried in emails Project managers are drowning in emails.

According to the Huffington Post, project managers can spend up to three hours per day answering 72 emails on average. It’s astonishing how something so trivial as emails have become such a significant source of stress in the life of a project manager.

Collaboration shouldn’t be this stressful.

Stuck in meetings Be the meeting leader you wish to see in the world and evangelise the importance of agendas. When project managers are spending up to an hour-and-a-half each day in meetings, there needs to be a strong return on their time investment.

Managing Documents It’s both intriguing and frightening to learn that construction project managers are still spending over two hours per day on project documentation. Thanks to technologies like mobile devices with high resolution cameras, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and cloud-based freedom, there’s no longer a need to print, ship, upload and organize, or (snail) mail drawing sets. So why are some project managers still working that way?

This list is by no means exhaustive. It is only three trivial pursuits out of hundreds

SOFTWARE of crucial tasks that project managers have to complete each day. And statistically, it already consumes a total of over six hours of productivity. There’s hardly any time left for them to do what they were hired to do–– manage project operations.

For frictionless construction, employees, applications, and devices need to be optimised throughout the entire lifecycle of construction. But how do successful project managers achieve this?

Enhance your productivity.

There are two types of PMs: project managers and productivity masters.

For project managers, time is chaos. Their tasks change every half hour. It’s sort of like tetris – shifting blocks around to fill in the gaps while trudging through unproductive meetings, lengthy phone calls and flooded inboxes.

The master’s day is different. They control their own destiny each day by nurturing better productivity and increasing their mental bandwidth. Are they faster or smarter? Do they have more help? Perhaps.

But they’ve also learned the tricks of the trade that help them stretch time and eliminate the unimportant.

But how? Everyone has the same 1440 minutes every day as the busiest project managers in the world.

Here’s their secret weapon: 79 per cent of project managers say that construction management software decreases the amount of time it takes to complete a project.

From reducing emails to eliminating the need to print and ship drawings, no task is too trivial for automation and increased efficiency.

Implementing construction project management software lightens workloads and creates more headspace for high-level tasks by bringing problem areas into plain sight. It’s basically a command centre for PMs to quickly locate what areas of the project are at risk.

Be the solution, not the risk and enjoy the next ground-breaking build, a healthy portfolio of projects and most importantly — time.

“Procore is by far the best project management solution I’ve ever worked with.”

Julian Gonzalez is senior director of product marketing at Procore and a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction.

Through Procore Construction OS the company connects people, applications and devices through a unified platform to help construction firms manage risk and build quality projects, safely, on-time and within budget. Julian has over 20 years in the construction industry, with 16 focused on driving technology that can help the industry move forward.

Brenda Jenkins L.F. Jennings

Procore increases job efficiency and is simple enough that even the most stubborn trade partners can get used to it in seconds.”

“Procore is a game changer, allowing us to automate, centralize, organize, and document all the necessary construction requirements and decisions that impact the course of projects.”

Todd Seip Geisinger System Services

Dustin Sauer Turner Construction Company

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STEEL FABRICATION

Project higher with Lumark Custom designed door handles

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n 2007 the industry of metal fabrication was taken by storm

by Lumark, offering fabrication in the areas of marine, architecture, commercial, bespoke and more.

With the ability to offer a complete in-house service at The Yard at Hemmant in Brisbane, Lumark has become renowned for their high levels of quality, customer satisfaction and experience.

Alongside their 14 high-quality experienced staff, owner Mark Webb has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, and is still out on the workshop floor with numerous jobs.

Workshop manager Paul Sloper believes Lumark is at the top of the fabrication industry because of their commitment to development.

“We take pride in our works — we use the best technology and machinery to produce custom products that function to their requirements,” Mr Sloper said.

In terms of the future for Lumark, they are seeking further development.

“We’re looking for more growth and diversity in all areas of engineering,” Mr Sloper said.

Get in touch with Lumark owner Mark Webb on 0409 572 841, visit www.lumark.com.au or drop into The Yard Brisbane, Shed 52, 36 Barku Court, Hemmant to chat to the friendly team.

Some of our completed works: Stainless steel sliding doors – Auto & Manual Custom door handles ◆ Bespoke furniture ◆ Stainless steel, steel, aluminium fabrication ◆ Custom handrails ◆ 3D rendered design works ◆ ◆

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Workshop: Shed 52/36 Barku Court, Hemmant, Brisbane | Mark Webb: 0409 572 841 | Paul Sloper: 0459 546 763 | www.lumark.com.au

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Planning to put in a pool?

SWIMMING POOLS

Here’s 10 Starter Tips

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ere’s 10 tips to having the right pool in the best spot for the right money, and the right reasons. Your pool contractor will help you clarify the issues involved.

1. Why do I want a swimming pool?

Be clear about why you want a pool, for it will determine what you get.

Is it a romantic interlude pool or one for fitness laps? Include everyone.

2. Who will use the pool?

If its the neighbourhood kids (of all ages), you’ll want shallow areas for toddlers, easy steps in and out, and sun-soaking areas. For a more private pool, perhaps a spa included, underwater lights and piped music.

3. Is your yard suitable for pool construction?

A soil test may be essential. You won’t want nasty, expensive surprises after you’ve committed yourself. Can pool construction equipment access the site?

Sloping sites may incur higher costs.

4. Where will the pool be located?

What are the zoning or building laws affecting your property? This may affect your decks, pool fences, water run-off and access. Could underground utility services be affected? How much pool, decking and fencing can you fit in your space? Think about your views of the pool from various vantage points, especially when children are using it.

5. Decide what shape and style Apart from the available space dictating some of the size-shape terms, your architecture

also plays a part. Your pool should look like an extension of your home, not a tacked on afterthought. If that’s not practical, your decking or landscaping could be the linking design.

6. And the special features will be?

Depending on how you use (and view) your pool, you may like underwater benches, a ‘beach’ entry, swim-up bar, entertainment areas.

7. What other amenities do you want?

Most people will automatically want a barbecue area included, but what about private change areas, an outside shower, or a gazebo? Include them in your plans at least,

even if your budget doesn’t stretch that far.

8. What materials can you use in and around the pool?

The sky’s the limit with so many options now so get creative. Just remember, you’ll want it low maintenance and easy.

9. Make it easy to maintain No pool is maintenance-free, but you can greatly reduce maintenance by making sure your pool and its equipment is high quality.

10. Who will you trust to build your pool?

Quality builders will happily direct you to past customers. That’s their guarantee. Talk to associated industries and to Master Builders.

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TOOLS

Experience Nitto Kohki quality

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eputation is everything at Nitto Kohki Australia.

With many years of experience and technical innovations to offer customers, their high quality industrial engineering products are able to respond to the diversified needs of all users.

Nitto Kohki Co. Ltd has been operating in Australia since 1992, when Japan bought a stake in its Australian exclusive distributor, Westair Pneumatics.

From 2000 it became the solely owned subsidiary Nitto Kohki Australia Pty Ltd. As sole distributors of both Nitto Kohki and Kuken ranges of professional machine and pneumatic tools, Nitto Kohki focuses on providing the industry with tough tools for tough jobs, while delivering benefits of operator safety and comfort of use.

They also supply an extensive range of rail products manufactured by Cembre in Italy.

Additionally, their range of genuine Nitto cuplas and hoses are the most comprehensive in the industry and their reputation for quality and safety makes them the industry’s number one choice.

Many companies have strived to attain the same standards in couplings and released

‘Nitto style’ copies on the Australian market.

“Although these might seem like an economic alternative they are not built to the same high standards,” Nitto Kohki Australia general manager Brett Rokesky said.

“Our cuplas have critical parts using hardened materials for hard wearing longevity.

“We back all our products with 12 months warranty including the cuplas, so why not put our product to the test?”

The market leading range of Atra Ace magnetic based drills is another stand out with expertise in efficiency and consistency.

The most recent release within this range is the CLA-2720, the world’s smallest battery powered magnetic base drill.

At only seven kilograms and smaller than a

standard ruler, it’s the perfect fit for working in tight spaces.

These Japanese made drills are further complemented with high precision HSS Ozbroach cutters designed and made in Australia.

Nitto Kohki’s focus on service is also paramount and they pride ourselves on getting it right the first time.

Their outstanding products are backed up by an extensive parts warehouse in Brisbane and regional branches in Perth, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, ensuring they are at hand when and where you need them most.

For more details on the Nitto Kohki product range go to www.nitto-australia.com.au or contact one of their regional branches.

Made in

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CLA-2720 hAndy LIGHT - Total Weight Just 7KG (including battery)!

CORDLESS - Powered by 18V 4Ah Li-Ion battery COMPACT - 293 x 199mm (no taller than a std ruler!) hIGhly AdVAnCEd EnERGy-sAVInG Magnetic Force Control Function Soft Start Function Automatic Drill Stop & Warning Function TOp-lEVEl sAFETy High Sensitive Sensor Equipped Self-Check Function Smart LED sensor technology Side Slip detection supplIEd COmplETE wITh: 2 Li-Ion Batteries and charger Sturdy carry case & Safety strap NAP0625 Ozbroach Pin dRIllInG CApAbIlITy: 12- 27mm diameter x 20mm depth of cut

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SPEED CUTTERS

● Designed and made in Australia specifically for the CLA-2720 ● Available from 12mm to 27mm diameters, in 1mm increments, all with 20mm depth of cut ● Other OZBROACH available from 12mm to 50mm diameters, in 1mm increments, with 25mm, 50mm and 75mm depths of cut

Other ATRA ACE models available. Visit us at www.nitto-australia.com.au or email us at sales@nitto-australia.com.au 28 BUILD SOURCE MASTER BUILDERS

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WATERPROOFING

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WORKWEAR

Make Uniform Purchasing Easy With Totally Workwear

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otally Workwear is Australia’s largest network of service providers in workwear and safety gear.

With more than 65 independently owned and operated stores around Australia, Totally Workwear ensures that you are getting tailored local service backed by the best value and quality brand name products.

Totally Workwear aims to make kitting out your team easy, so you can focus on what you do best – running your business.

With over 20 years in the industry supplying a large range of customers across multiple sectors, Totally Workwear can deliver the best solution for your business.

With a passionate and experienced local team, Totally Workwear pride themselves on having committed staff and ensuring that all customers receive great local knowledge and service.

Along with the brands they stock, Totally Workwear uphold the highest possible ethical standards.

They supply comprehensive range for all industries including industrial, high-visibility, safety products and PPE, safety footwear, corporate and promotional items.

Implementing a business uniform program is

EMBROIDERY & LOGO SERVICES Your brand is a tangible representation of your organisation’s values, embedded into every aspect of how you operate. Totally Workwear offers high quality embroidery, screen-printing and sublimation services so that you can best represent your business.

an important process.

A company uniform offers many benefits such as: IDENTIFICATION & BRAND IDENTITY Helps customers easily identify staff SAFETY Uniforms are an essential part of the PPE (personal protective equipment) legislation.

Many industries have set regulations pertaining to a specific job function and working environment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Many employees prefer uniforms as it simplifies the daily decision process of what to wear to work and reduces the cost of going to work. A great uniform can also instill a sense of pride in working for a company. Tax benefits can also apply.

MAKING IT EASY Often getting your company uniform is a thankless job battling long waiting times, travelling to your supplier, slow response rates, wrong sizes or inconsistencies in quality.

You can put all those dramas to rest when dealing with Totally Workwear, as they deal in great products and better service than anyone.

For enquiries, please contact 1800 771 784 or enquiries@totallyworkwear.com.au

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APPRENTICESHIPS

Business Sense Behind Bricklaying Apprenticeship

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ith the upturn in construction work in south-east Queensland, now is the time to reinforce the skills base in your building or contracting business by employing a bricklaying apprentice.

Employers across the trades agree that a highly skilled team is more competitive, cost-effective and able to withstand the building cycles better than businesses reliant on untrained, semi-skilled workers.

Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) regularly conducts its Work Ready Programs (WRP) in various locations where there is a demand for apprentices.

ABBTF is also conducting the popular Try-a-Trade program in schools and elsewhere to familiarise young prospects in working with bricks and in what to expect on the job.

A pre-screened candidate can be selected to who best suits your team environment, following discussions with ABBTF, who are familiar with each applicant’s demographic and character traits.

ABBTF’s WRP have received strong industry endorsement, with multiple employers now taking on numerous apprentices through the program.

There are considerable financial incentives offered by ABBTF and the Federal Government for taking on a bricklaying apprentice, starting at a combined $7000.

The apprentice can attend off-site training for an approximate six-week period each year of the apprenticeship or alternatively access TAFE on-site training, depending on the need.

Call ABBTF to discuss on 1300 66 44 96 or email abbtf. qld@abbtf.com.au.

In addition, join the mailing list to receive blogs and newsletters to stay up-to-date with financial opportunities and industry news.

Visit www.becomeabricklayer.com.au for more information.

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ARCHITECTS

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ELECTRICAL

Ergon’s Energy Efficient Home Tips

W

hen planning the build or renovation of your home, consider the orientation and design.

The following tips can help improve the energy efficiency and ongoing costs.

Orientation Living areas and rooms you spend lots of time in should be north-facing to catch sun and light for the longest part of the day.

Bedrooms should be positioned on the southern side so they are cooler and more pleasant to sleep in at night.

lights are also great as they save energy and last longer than standard lights.

LED lights can save as much energy as fluorescents and can last three times longer or more. While they are more expensive, technology is improving so they should become more affordable soon.

Eaves Eaves over north-facing windows can keep unwanted sun out in summer and let the sun's warmth in during winter.

Living areas Although open plan designs are popular, they can be difficult and expensive to heat and cool, and can be quite noisy. Make living areas more enclosed to keep heating and cooling costs down.

Zoning Creating 'zones' by grouping rooms with similar uses together – such as living rooms, bedrooms and wet areas – can allow for more efficient heating and cooling.

Trees Trees and shrubs can be used to block out the harsh morning and afternoon sun on the eastern and western sides of your home during summer.

Verandas and pergolas Paving directly under north-facing windows reflects heat into the house, so adding pergolas or verandas in these areas can provide extra summer shade.

Glass Too much glass can make your home very hot in summer and cold during winter.

Limit the number of windows on the east and west sides of your home.

Natural cooling Position windows to maximise crossventilation, allowing breezes to flush out warm summer air that's built up during the day.

Internal temperature In warmer climates, elevated flooring and light construction materials can help keep the home cool.

Metal roofs effectively reflect sunlight and keep internal temperatures down.

Solid materials such as brick, concrete and stone used in the right areas can provide sufficient thermal mass to absorb and store heat during winter.

Colour Your exterior colour scheme can have an impact on indoor comfort, so ensure walls and roofs are light-coloured. This way, they can reflect heat and help keep your home cool in summer.

For more ideas, read our booklet, found at: www.ergon.com.au/retail/residential/homeenergy-tips/energy-efficient-home

Insulation Ceiling and wall insulation can help maintain a quieter and more comfortable home all year round.

Curtains or blinds with pelmets that sit snugly in the window frame can improve the insulation of your windows.

Lighting While natural light offers the cheapest solution, fluorescent

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Is Your Business Vulnerable To Bad Debts?

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f your business provides services on credit or sells goods, you are vulnerable to bad debts. However, there is something available to protect you – Trade credit insurance.

Trade credit insurance can only be applied to business-to-business transactions, such as dealings between contractors and builders. It provides cover for non-payment of trade debts in the event a debtor becomes insolvent, for example they go into receivership, liquidation or become bankrupt. It also protects against the protracted default of a debtor, which occurs when a debtor isn’t formally insolvent but a formal judgement is required.

Five reasons you should have trade credit insurance • It helps protect you against non-payment of bad debts • It helps preserve your bottom-line profits • It can be used to complement your risk management strategy and improve your credit management processes • It can give you peace-of-mind and the confidence to expand your business • It includes independent assessment of your key debtors.

Want to find out more?

Trade credit insurance is a highly specialised product so Master Builders has teamed up with QBE Insurance - a recognised leader in this class of insurance.

As the minimum cost of trade credit insurance usually ranges between $12,000 to $15,000, it isn’t economically viable for every business; however, we can arrange for a QBE specialist to discuss your individual circumstances and see if it’s right for your business.

Contact Master Builders Insurance Services on 1300 13 13 26 or email insurance@mbqld.com.au to arrange a discussion today.

ENGINEERING

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PEST CONTROL

Offering Proactive Service Across The State

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tarting out in 1988 servicing the western areas of St George, Goondiwindi, Dirranbandi, Cunnamulla and the like with larger scale bird proofing, waterproofing, pest control, the team at Proactive Service Solutions have grown to be the highly functioning team that they are today.

Owner and manager David Franey believes that his Toowoomba-based company has developed a reputation for honesty over the years.

“We really pride ourselves on our work – we won’t leave a site if it’s not the best work we can do,” Mr Franey said.

“I think that we’ve been able to develop and grow by talking to builders and our clients – people really want that honesty, and I tell them as it is.

“Alongside this, if I don’t know what something is, I know someone who does – we can’t know everything.”

Proactive Service Solutions accommodates for clients statewide including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, as well as Sydney and Melbourne.

With family, pets and environmentally-

friendly pest management and unlimited repeat service, Proactive Service Solutions are consistent with their great reputation.

“We have the best technicians in the industry,” Mr Franey said.

“You can feel safe and confident in the knowledge that our technicians have years of experience in pest management and waterproofing.”

Mr Franey is a hands-on owner, who regularly ‘gets on the tools’, and oversees projects for clients.

“I believe that if my team look at the projects beforehand they’ll have a better idea when they get there, and sometimes I do stay with the boys when we get to the site.”

All staff are licenced with relevant state authorities and insurances.

Offering superior pest management, waterproofing and property services focused on the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors, Proactive Service Solutions cater to wide and varied demographics.

From pre-construction to post-construction, maintenance and restoration, their scope includes: • Timber pests

• Non-timber pests • Bird-proofing and consultation • Rodents and possums • Feral animals • Fumigation • Water-proofing • Concrete sealing, polishing and densification The team at Proactive Service Solutions believe that prevention is key for pest management, and as a result offer: • All aspects of water-proofing • Pre-purchase pest and building reports • Termite inspection reports • Pre and post construction termite barriers • Rectification of physical termite barriers • Termite reticulation systems • Pest management programs • Active termite installation treatments • Authorised preferred operator for Exterra termite baiting systems Contact David and his friendly team on 1300 123 117 for more information.

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We are a well established certified waterproofing business based in the Toowoomba region.

Our long-standing reputation is built on excellent customer service, high quality products and services and of course, after sales service.

Our trained staff can assist in many jobs from expansive industrial wet areas to bathrooms.

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Practice safe work habits and question exclusion zones

Untrained Person Exclusion Zones

3m

Up to 132kV

What happens if contact occurs 1.

The machinery or vehicle will become “live” at the same voltage as the

10m

6m

Up to and including 330kV

powerlines contacted and electricity

10m

will attempt to pass through the vehicle to the ground.

Safety Observer Area

Safety Observer Area

2.

Anything in contact with the powerlines will also become “live”, such as fences and trees.

3.

A potentially dangerous electrical will be created around anything in contact with the powerline. This

Permit required if transit height exceeds

extends for approximately 10 metres around these items.

What should you do if contact occurs

4.6m

Exclusion Zone

Safety Observer Area

An Exclusion Zone is a safety envelope

A Safety Observer Area is where any part

isolated and the powerlines removed.

around an overhead powerline. Exclusion

of the machinery or equipment operating

Don’t risk being electrocuted by

zones keep people, operating plant and

COULD enter the exclusion zone. A trained

attempting to leave the vehicle before

vehicles a safe distance from energised

safety observer MUST be used if the

power has been disconnected.

overhead powerlines. No part of a worker,

equipment can reach the exclusion area.

operating plant or a vehicle should enter

Encroachment into the exclusion zone is

an exclusion zone while the overhead

strictly forbidden.

powerlines is energised (live).

1.

Try not to panic, remain calm and stay in the vehicle until the power has been

2.

Advise anyone near the incident site to stay a minimum of 10 metres from the vehicle and anything else in contact with the powerline.

To ensure the equipment does not come

Exclusion zone measurements depend

within an unsafe distance, we recommend

on the voltage of the powerline, type of

that a Safety Observer Area of 10 metres

3.

Treat all powerlines as if they are “live’.

4.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately

work being performed and

be delineated either side of overhead

of people involved. Generally workers and

powerlines as per the diagram above.

to report powerlines down and a life

their equipment must maintain exclusion

A Safety Observer SHOULD be used when

threatening situation.

zones around powerlines as follows:

machinery or equipment is operating in

• 3 metres for voltages up to 132kV • 6 metres for voltages up to 330kV If the work that you and your staff are planning has the potential to encroach into the powerline exclusion zones or if you are unsure, contact us for safety advice before

the Safety Observer Area. Contact us for information on how to become a Safety Observer.

Call for safety advice

starting the job.

These exclusion zones can be reduced if the worker has been trained and approved as an Authorised Person. Contact us for information on how to become an Authorised Person.

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