Master Builders NSW October-November 2018

MASTER BUILDER Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Five | October/November 2018

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Central Coast Council and the NSW Government have mapped out masterplans for revitalising Gosford, with a total of $4-billion being invested locally. $348-million alone has been dedicated to upgrading Gosford Public Hospital into a next-generation health

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MASTER BUILDER Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Five | October/November 2018

In this issue REGULARS

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Contact List

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President’s Viewpoint

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Executive Director’s Viewpoint

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Regional Roundup

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Looking Back

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Dates for Your Diary

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What’s New

NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS REGISTER A way for builders to reduce their risk

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS Lendlease scoops top award

NEWCASTLE EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS All the regional winners

FEATURE ARTICLES

13 Excellence in Construction Awards Barangaroo wins top award

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Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards

About the cover: Lipman Pty Ltd’s restoration and adaptive reuse of an historic building, at the O’Connell Street Public School in Parramatta, won the $30,000,001 and Over Category in the Excellence in Construction Awards.

All the winners of the regional awards

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Time’s Up for Sexual Harrasment

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GENERAL FEATURES

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Apprenticeships Master Builders Apprenticeship Safety Service is well received by Training Employers

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Training Study tips and training course list

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Workplace Health & Safety New licence required for high risk work

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Legal NATSPEC’s National Construction Products Register

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Industrial Relations Is a medical certifiicate always enough to justify an employee’s absence from work?

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MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES 52 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037 | Private Bag 9, Broadway NSW 2007 Tel: 02 8586 3555 | Fax: 02 9660 3700 | Email: enquiries@mbansw.asn.au Website: www.mbansw.asn.au | ABN 96 550 042 906 CAREERS ADVISORY SERVICE

HEAD OFFICE EXECUTIVE BOARD Martin Patience Simon Pilcher Ross Mitchell John O’Neill Mick Banks Mike O’Donnell Bob Black

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President Deputy President Immediate Past President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Brian Seidler Amanda de Vries

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Awards Coordinator Special Projects Officer

APPRENTICESHIP SERVICES

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EVENTS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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Account Executive (Corporate) Diane Craven SME Team Leader (Genera) Jess Walsh

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From the President

IT STARTED WITH TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE This year, the MBA celebrated its 145th birthday.

One hundred and forty-five years ago, on the 21st of October 1873, 25 major builders and contractors met at the Temperance Hall, in Pitt St Sydney. Six resolutions were passed on that historic day.

Resolution 1: It was proposed “that in the opinion of this meeting, it is desirable that an association should be formed of the master builders of Sydney, having for its objective, the protection of their interests.”

This proposal was carried unanimously and created the Builders and Contractors Association of NSW. Resolutions 2, 3, and 4 elected a secretary, a president and a treasurer.

Resolution 5 established a subcommittee to draft up a “Code of Rules” and Resolution 6 identified a fee of two schillings and sixpence, to be deposited per attendee as an “entrance fee”, of the association.

Following this initial meeting, several meetings occurred during November and December 1873, and a set of rules and objectives for the association were developed.

The association’s first objective was to secure improvements to the contractual relationship with their clients and architects. Due to the powerful arbitrary voice of the Colonial Architect, numerous arguments over quality and progress payments, one of the association’s new goals was the requirement of an arbitration or mediation clause to be inserted in every specification or general conditions of works in the event of a dispute between engineers/ architects and contractors.

This was achieved within 12 months of the association’s formation.

Within three years of establishment, the association had 200 members and had also organised its first Annual Dinner, which was held in Elizabeth St, Sydney. Official reports indicate, the annual dinner was attended by “over one hundred gentlemen”. The annual dinners were a major feature of the association’s yearly calendar, until replaced by functions celebrating the Excellence in Construction — such as the one the association held recently and is mentioned in this edition of Master Builder.

It is interesting to note, that the history of the MBA identifies the builders of many well-known enduring buildings that have helped create the social, educational and commercial environment of the cities and towns of NSW. Early buildings such as the Great Hall at Sydney University (opened in 1859), St Mary’s Cathedral, the Lands Department Building, Redfern Railway station, Queen Victoria Building, the Mitchell Library, Government Savings Bank in Martin Place (now called Commonwealth Bank), the State Theatre, the Art Gallery of NSW, and Anzac War Memorial, in Hyde Park, to name just a few, were all

constructed by members of the Master Builders.

On the 3rd November this year, at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards, we acknowledged builders and construction projects that will continue that great tradition and contribution to the built environment.

This year the industry has again produced magnificent quality and exceptional levels of construction. Seventeen judges conducted three months of full-time judging across NSW. Each building project entered was visited and a site inspection conducted. The construction value for all entries received this year equated to $4.635 billion.

Again this year, the judges highlighted that the quality and detail of construction continues to excel, and that the complexity and difficulty in many of this year’s entries was extremely challenging.

On behalf of the Master Builders Association of NSW, I congratulate all of the entrants and winners of the 2018 Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards. I would also like to thank the judges, and the sponsors for supporting the industry and such an important event.

I would like to join with the Executive Director to wish you and your families a very Happy Festive Season and a Prosperous 2019.

Martin Patience MBA NSW President

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From the Executive Director GREAT WAR ENDS COMMEMORATING THOSE WHO NEVER RETURNED As we go to print, Australia will acknowledge Armistice Day (11 November 1918), the end of World War One. You would have noticed that in the last number of issues of Master Builder magazine, we have reproduced various historical accounts of what the MBA said during the years of brutal conflict.

In fact, we reproduced the front cover of the MBA magazine in our April/May 2015 edition, recognising a hundred years since the landing of Australian troops at Gallipoli.

I thought it would be fitting to now reproduce some of what the MBA said a hundred years ago at the cessation of hostilities, particularly about commemorating the heroes of the Great War. “Our country has given to the Great War many thousands of men. Sixty thousand of these will never return.

Our people have proved to the world the existence of some remarkable characteristics — bravery and skill in the science of soldiering — practical patriotism in responding to every call for financial assistance, gratitude and lasting memory for those who have made the supreme sacrifice.

And now, the call will not be in vain for money to permanently commemorate and honour the names of the fallen.

The Australian, however, is a cheerful giver and seeks not to know just how the purpose is accomplished, so long as his gift is in some way applied. But the intensely practical in all things strongly appeals to him and to those who have taken in hand the application of memorial funds, a suggestion is here made.

The Americans, like the Australians, are intensely practical and liberal, and in this aspect of the war they are seeking ways in which the debt of permanent recognition may be paid to those who have fallen... … Sydney has shown the way…without advertising, but giving unostentatiously their best assets [Voluntary Workers Association] — time and labour — they have already provided 230 homes and have started 50 more. This surely is a grand achievement and it is not yet too late to give to these homes something of the memorial character. It was noticed recently at Matraville [NSW] that a tablet had been inserted giving the name of a particular branch of the Association which erected the building, but it would not be derogatory to the building and would certainly give it a finer identity if it were permanently recorded thereon the name or names of some of our fallen heroes, such as the particular branch or the resident would wish to honour.”

It’s interesting to note that the above passages are lifted from the MBA’s magazine dated 12th November 1918.

As this is the last edition of the Master Builder for 2018, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a happy Christmas season and prosperous 2019.

Brian Seidler MBA NSW Executive Director

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Excellence in Construction Awards

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

Stars shine on the night It was a packed house of over 950 commercial contractors, suppliers and their clients for the 2018 Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards black tie dinner which was held on Saturday, 3 November at THE STAR Event Centre.

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ajor commercial contractors from all building and construction sectors as well as sub-contractors, clients, suppliers and consultants enjoyed the gala evening, hosted brilliantly by comperes Deb Knight and Tim Gilbert, with entertainment provided by Kitty Flanagan.

MBA NSW President, Martin Patience.

VIP guests included The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC; Daniel Beavon, Manager of Infrastructure, Construction and Asbestos Services Directorate, SafeWork NSW; Jodi Deakes, Director of Operational Capability, SafeWork NSW, and Immediate Past MBA/NSW Presidents, Ross Mitchell and Gordon Leggett.

The Association was delighted with the number of entries in this year’s awards, with the judges commenting on the high quality and complexity of the completed projects and the excellent relationships demonstrated between clients, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.

The Construction Awards are divided into a number of divisions and price categories to reflect the staggering array of commercial, industrial and civil projects undertaken by MBA members in these sectors across the state of Comperes Deb Knight and Tim Gilbert.

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Divisions include the restoration, refurbishment and adaptive re-use, hospitality, commercial, industrial, education and public buildings as well as public and private school buildings.

Other divisions include interior and shop fitouts and sporting facilities, retail buildings, civil engineering projects and an array of health buildings were also amongst the huge range of entries in 2018.

The Excellence in Apprenticeship Awards were also presented at the beginning of the evening, to recognize and acknowledge the most outstanding first, second, third and fourth year apprentices of our industry.

This year the Master Builders Association major award - the 2018 Outstanding Construction Award went to Lendlease for the International House Sydney project at Barangaroo South.

Congratulations to Lendlease and all winners and entrants in this year’s awards.

The Association also sincerely thanks its esteemed panel of judges for their expertise and valuable time and of course, the generous sponsors for their support of the MBA and the industry.

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Lendlease — 2018 Outstanding Construction Award Winner, International House Sydney, Barangaroo South.

The glittering venue, THE STAR Event Centre.

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Winner

2018 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD LENDLEASE International House Sydney, Barangaroo South The judges chose International House Sydney at Barangaroo South for this award because it is Australia’s first timber engineered office building and one of Sydney’s newest cutting-edge sustainable commercial buildings. It is an expression of innovation and sustainable design excellence and represents a new movement in commercial building design and construction.

significant reductions in safety risks during construction.

The use of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and glulam in such a high-profile project has encouraged industry interest in timber as a building material. It offers similar structural outcomes as traditional concrete and steel, but at a fraction of the weight.

It can be erected rapidly (30 per cent less time), resulting in significant savings and

The resolution of the construction issues including prefabrication with minimal wastage plus fire safety and the construction detailing makes Lendlease a clear winner of this award.

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The design of the timber beams was modified to incorporate reinforcing with a product called Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Four prototypes were developed in collaboration with Stuttgart University in Germany. Today, International House showcases the world’s first LVL-reinforced glulam beams.

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Judges KEVIN COHEN

COLIN GING AM

RICHARD MCEWEN

Kevin commenced his carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1972. He completed his trade qualifications and Clerk of Works. Kevin is a company director of a successful family business, Co-Wyn Building Contractors Pty Ltd. During that time working in the building industry, Kevin was involved as a site foreman, project manager and he coordinated apprenticeship training. Kevin has been involved in a number of varied projects which include churches, schools, industrial buildings and aged care complexes.

He now acts as a judge for the Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

Colin Ging AM is one of the most respected project management consultants in the Australian property industry and has more than 50 years’ experience in building and civil engineering. He has worked on a number of landmark projects, including Australia Square, Governor Phillip Tower and Sydney Opera House. From 1994 to 2001 he was the Olympic Co-ordination Authority’s Project Director for the procurement of the Olympic Stadium. Colin holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and was chairman of Colin Ging & Partners Pty Limited for 21 years. Colin retired in December 2016.

Richard is a retired architect with extensive experience in the management, design, documentation and construction of architectural high-rise office buildings, commercial, industrial, residential, hotel, leisure and refurbishment projects. For 23 years Richard was a Director and later Managing Director of Travis McEwen Group/Architectus, a large Sydney based architectural, urban design and interior architecture practice.

He was responsible for all corporate compliance, financial accounts and management, human resource management, marketing and project implementation.

After selling his shares in the Practice he joined Lipman Pty Ltd for 11 years as the Business Development Manager. As a unit holder in the ownership of the building at 41 McLaren Street, North Sydney, Richard is on the Management Committee setting directions for tenancy and rental reviews, building upgrades and maintenance as well as planning for a major residential development on the site.

STEPHEN EDWARDS Stephen Edwards completed a Civil Engineering Honours degree at UNSW in 1967. In 1968 he was called up for National Service and after graduating as a Second Lieutenant spent the remainder of his two years as an instructor at the School of Military Engineering, mostly teaching Demolitions and Mine Warfare. Following his discharge Stephen completed a Master of Engineering Science Degree (Construction) and then headed to London where he worked for a large commercial builder. After gaining further project management experience back in Sydney, Stephen and his wife Jenny established Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd .This family company has grown to have 75 employees and an annual turnover of around $80 million. ‘SEC’ specialises in Government, Commercial and Aged Care projects and is now largely run by two of Stephen’s sons. Stephen has been an active member of the MBA for nearly 40 years.

JOHN ELDER AM John Elder AM worked for the MBA for 25 years. In 1982 he served on the Tripartite Working Party to review the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act, 1974 and the Tripartite Advisory Committee on Occupational Health and Safety. In 1986 he served on the Ministerial Working Party Reviewing the NSW Apprenticeship System. He served on the 1996-1997 review into the workers compensation system in NSW. John was a member of the Occupational Health, Safety and Rehabilitation Council of NSW from 1983 until 1997, at which time he was appointed a commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW. In 2005 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and in 2007 he received a PhD from the University of Sydney for a thesis on the first 100 years of the MBA. In 2017 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW.

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JOHN HUMPHREYS John is responsible for managing the design and construction of the Gore Hill project. He brings a wealth of experience to Lindsay Bennelong, acquired throughout a career in property development spanning the residential, commercial, industrial, retail and transportation sectors. John’s involvement on scores of major mixed-use developments with similar opportunities and constraints to the Gore Hill project enables him to provide valuable insight to the development team. Significant projects which John has influenced include the commercial office buildings at Sydney Airport Centre, and the $500 million City Quarter re-development of Camperdown Children’s Hospital. He was part of the CPG Developments team that designed and constructed the $350 million Kooindah Waters Residential Golf Resort and the Rushcutters Bay development, now known as ADVANX. Recent projects include the Masters Hardware Store at Northmead, the new Ronald McDonald House at Westmead and the new residential estate High Grove at Box Hill, NSW. John has a Diploma in Quantity Surveying and numerous Certificates in Management.

He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

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JOHN MCKELLAR John commenced his construction career with Mainline Constructions in 1971. Since that time he spent 42 years in varying rolls of site management, project management and senior management roles. After working for several major companies he spent the most recent 25 years with A W Edwards Pty Limited as a Senior Project Manager and then the Companies Commercial Manager for the last 12 years up to retirement in 2013. Over this period he has been responsible for many key projects including Sports facilities, hospitals, commercial developments, research facilities and university education facilities. John holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Building) from the UTS.

PETER MEREDITH Peter has over 48 years’ experience in the building and construction industry involving a wide variety of construction sectors, including 29years as an employee of the Master Builders Association of NSW, with 17 years as Director of Housing. Peter represented the association on a variety of industry and government committees and Boards, including the NSW Building Professionals Board, Home Building Advisory Council and the Building Regulation Advisory Council. Peter has been at the forefront on the MBA’s consultations and lobbying efforts over Home Building Compensation Insurance, review and amendments to the Home Building Act and Home Building regulations and the review of industry’s Security of Payments legislation.

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MAX MOSHER

JOHN PATTON

DAVID SOLOMON

Max Mosher is an energy consultant and has worked in the energy industry for more than 40 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to solar and energy-efficient house design, including energy utilisation in the domestic sector and thermal performance assessments. Max has been a committee member on a Standards Australia Review Committee BD/058 titled “Materials for the Thermal Insulation of Buildings”. He has been on the judging panels for the Building Designers Association Annual Design Awards, the Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing and Construction Awards, the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, and the Local Government Association Environment Awards. Max is a founding member and former director of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA).

John Patton is a carpenter and joiner by trade completing an apprenticeship with his father, Owen Patton, working on cottages and units. He was a selfemployed carpenter for two years sub-contracting in the Illawarra region, then worked in the civil engineering field with Baulderstone Hornibrook for four years in Port Kembla and Sydney. As an operations supervisor for Eastern Portable Buildings in Auburn, he managed a hire fleet of sheds and modular units. After working on several bridges including Anzac Bridge, John worked as a foreman with Transfield Constructions for five in the Hunter Valley constructing a floating concrete oil rig in Port Kembla Harbour, and a tunnel on the airport link rail near the airport in Sydney. John is just shy of 20 years as an inspector with WorkCover/Safework NSW in Parramatta, Wollongong and Nowra working as a construction inspector in Sydney, Wollongong and Nowra and a generalist inspector working throughout the state. He has also worked in Queensland after cyclone Yasi, and in New Zealand as part of the Christchurch re-build program after the earthquakes that devastated the city.

David has worked in the Building & Construction Industry for over 30 years. David is a dual international ISQEM Safety Award winner 2015 & 2016, for his commitment and involvement in developing a positive safety culture in the Building and Construction Industry. David is recognised as “Fellow” of the International Safety Quality and Environment Management Association. David participates in the standards development process on both National and International levels. David is a Certified Lead Auditor in four disciplines. Currently is Chairman for Exemplar Global Exam and Scheme Committee developing the exam & scheme criteria for ISO45001 Lead Auditor Qualification. David is the Chairman of PwC External Advisory Board for their certification division. David is Standards Australia Head of International Delegation and the representative for all Asia and Oceania representing Australia in the development of ISO45001 and other related international safety standards. He is a WHS technician when it comes to prescribed legislation. David leads by example increasing safety awareness & bringing the focal point back to grass roots, with a view to making safety easy to understand & implement for everyone.

DANIEL BRIAN MURPHY Brian Murphy is managing director of DB Murphy & Sons Pty Ltd, which he formed to specialise in the management of the design and authorities approval process of major commercial projects. He has a trade background and completed a Diploma in Quantity Surveying at the University of New South Wales, as well as postgraduate studies in Construction Management also at the University of New South Wales.

PAT MURPHY Patrick Murphy commenced in the Building Industry in 1969 and shortly after received his Certificate of Competency in Carpentry and Bachelor Applied Science (Building) from the Institute of Technology. A director of A W Edwards Pty Limited until he retired six years ago, he worked for the company for 43 years.

He was the project manager for numerous major projects throughout Sydney including many fitouts encompassing, the retail, banking, schools, shopping centres and scientific sectors.

FRED RYDER Fred Ryder having served his apprenticeship with D.H.Gibson has spent a lifetime in the shopfitting and associated industries involved in manufacture, sales and marketing. Starting his own business in October 1976 carried out work for many leading retailers before retiring in 2004 and the company still continues on under the guidance of his son Glenn. Fred is a former NSW state president and life member of the Australian Shop and Office Fitters Association [ASOFIA] and past national councillor. He acts as a judge for the Master Builders Association of NSW Fitout Awards.

DONNA SEIDLER Donna Seidler has been an MBA Awards apprentice judge since 2001 and formerly, a manager of an apprentice group training scheme, where she oversaw the establishment of a pilot program for indigenous apprentices.

JOHN SPIEREWKA John Spierewka has over 30 years’ of experience with apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW. Starting his career as an apprentice and later moving to vocational training, with roles as a trainer, training program administrator and manager, training provider auditor, apprenticeship and traineeship policy maker and conciliation and/or determination apprenticeship and traineeship matters on behalf of the Commissioner for Vocational Training. Mr Spierewka is currently a Senior Operations Officer in the Apprenticeships and Traineeship Unit of the NSW Department of Industry where he is involved in the implementation of NSW government policy for apprenticeships and traineeship; and the provision of operational support to Training Services NSW staff across NSW who support the day to day operation of the apprenticeship system in NSW.

LEN TULLY Len Tully completed a Bachelor of Architecture in 1975 and has more than 35 years experience in the building and construction industry, working mainly on projects in aged care, schools and churches. He has worked with several architectural firms in Sydney, including holding directorship positions. As part of his work, he managed designs through documentation to completed built projects. In 2012, he retired from his position as director of T+E Architects but remains involved with the judging of the Masters Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards.

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HOUSING AWARDS

Commercial Apprentice of the Year

Housing Apprentice of the Year

Nelson Florimo

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Custom Built Homes $2 Million - $3 Million Company MudgeCorp Project Fisherman’s Cove Suburb NORDS WHARF Sponsor: Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes

Custom Built Homes Under $400,000 Company Ocean Class Building Project Norma Suburb WOY WOY Sponsor: Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes

Alterations, Additions, Renovations & Restorations Over $500,000

Custom Built Homes $400,000 - $800,000 Company Central Coast Luxury Homes Project Mt Kuring-Gai Residence Suburb MT KURING-GAI Sponsor: Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes

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Company Coastline Builders & Designers Project Speers Point Renovation Suburb SPEERS POINT Sponsor: MBA Insurance Services

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Custom Built Homes $800,000 - $1.5 Million

Alterations, Additions, Renovations & Restorations Under $500,000

Company B & K Developments NSW Project Moran Residence Suburb ERINA HEIGHTS Sponsor: Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes

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Company Mavid Construction Project Bermuda Breeze Suburb PORT MACQUARIE Sponsor: MBA Insurance Services

Display Homes Over $400,000 No 040 Company Mojo Homes Project Enigma 46 Suburb TERLABA Sponsor: CBUS

Display Homes Under $300,000

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Company Mojo Homes Project Vibe 23 Suburb GILLIESTON HEIGHTS Sponsor: MBA Insurance Services

Company Backyard Grannys Project The Silverdale Suburb JEWELLS Sponsor: CBUS

Display Homes $300,000 - $400,000

Engineering Achievement Award

Company McDonald Jones Project Portsea One Suburb GILLIESTON HEIGHTS Sponsor: MBA Insurance Services

Company Joyce Constructions Project Watonga Suburb PORT MACQUARIE Sponsor: Harvey Norman Commercial

Medium Density, Over 5 Dwellings

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Best Swimming Pool

Young Builder of the Year

Company Sehez Group Project Sehez Seaside Juncture Suburb MEREWETHER Sponsor: Harvey Norman Commercial

Name Mark Walsh Sponsor: Hays Specialist Recruitment

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SafeWork NSW Excellence in Work Health & Safety Award - Small Business Housing Builder Company Joyce Constructions Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

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Best Use of Timber

Best Use of Stone

Company Lianda Constructions Project Belleview House Suburb KING CREEK Sponsor: Harvey Norman Commercial

Company N & B Russell Building Project New Lambton 3 Suburb NEW LAMBTON Sponsor: Harvey Norman Commercial

Best Use of Bricks

Best Use of Concrete

Company McDonald Jones Project Havana Executive Suburb SOVEREIGN HILLS Sponsor: Harvey Norman Commercial

Company BHI Builders Project Myalup Beach House Suburb REDHEAD Sponsor: Harvey Norman Commercial

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COMMERCIAL AWARDS

Public Buildings $6 Million - $12 Million

Aged Care/Medium Density Developments

Company North Construction & Building Project St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm Suburb CHISHOLM Sponsor: Hays Specialist Recruitment

Company Stevens Construction (NSW) Project Aurrum Terrigal Drive Suburb ERINA Sponsor: Buildcert Consultants

Kitchen of the Year

Interior & Shop Fitouts Under $600,000

Company Nadin West Joinery Project Merewether Residence Suburb MEREWETHER Sponsor: Nexus Lawyers

Company Joyce Constructions Project Laing & Simmons, Port Macquarie Suburb PORT MACQUARIE Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

Bathroom of the Year

Energy Efficiency & Environmental Sustainability - Housing

Company Nelson Bay Bathrooms Project Soldiers Point Residence Suburb SOLDIERS POINT Sponsor: Nexus Lawyers

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Public Buildings Under $1.5 Million

Public Buildings $4 Million - $6 Million

Public Buildings Over $80 Million

Company Lianda Constructions Project Coffs Harbour Health Campus Interventional Suite Suburb COFFS HARBOUR Sponsor: Hays Specialist Recruitment

Company Artel Constructions Project St Peters Catholic College Library Suburb TUGGERAH Sponsor: Hays Specialist Recruitment

Company Hansen Yuncken Project UoN NeW Space Suburb NEWCASTLE Sponsor: Hays Specialist Recruitment

Apartment Developments

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

Company GWH Build Project Aero Apartments Suburb NEWCASTLE WEST Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

Company Gongues Constructions Project Gunnedah Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Suburb GUNNEDAH Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

Outdoor Landscaping Project of the Year - Residential Dwelling

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Company Jason Reading Landscapes Project Burwood Street Suburb MEREWETHER Sponsor: Nexus Lawyers

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Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments $10 Million - $25 Million Company Hansen Yuncken Project Newcastle Private Hospital Redevelopment Suburb NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS Sponsor: CBUS

Industrial Buildings Company Drayton Construction Project Kookaburra Educational Resource Centre Suburb MAYFIELD WEST Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments Under $2 Million

Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments $2 Million - $5 Million

Company Parkwood Modular Building Project Fishermans Wharf Project Suburb WOY WOY Sponsor: CBUS

Company Graph Builders Project Refurbishment of The Anchorage Suburb CORLETTE Sponsor: CBUS

Best Use of Timber

Best Use of Bricks

Company Collaborative Construction Solutions Project McCloy Group Office Suburb NEWCASTLE Sponsor: The Wests Group

Company Graph Builders Project Maitland Riverlink Suburb MAITLAND Sponsor: The Wests Group

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Commercial Projects Under $3 Million

Interior & Shop Fitouts Over $600,000

Company Lianda Constructions Project Oliver’s Real Food Takeaway Store Suburb PORT MACQUARIE Sponsor: Nexus Lawyers

Company Collaborative Construction Solutions Project McCloy Group Office Suburb NEWCASTLE Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

Commercial Projects $3 Million - $6 Million

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Company Reitsma Constructions Project St Pius X High School, Stage 3 Library Suburb ADAMSTOWN Sponsor: Nexus Lawyers

Company Hansen Yuncken Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

Public Buildings $1.5 Million - $4 Million Commercial Projects $9 Million - $15 Million Company Stevens Construction (NSW) Project Ash Street Terrigal Suburb TERRIGAL Sponsor: Nexus Lawyers

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Company Graph Builders Project Maitland Riverlink Suburb MAITLAND Sponsor: Hays Specialist Recruitment

NEWCASTLE EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS

Women in Building Recognition Award

University Graduate of the Year

Name Corrina Bruen Sponsor: WIBAS

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Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments $5 Million - $10 Million Company AW Edwards Project Armidale Regional Airport Terminal Upgrade Suburb ARMIDALE Sponsor: CBUS

Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments Over $100 Million Company Multiplex Constructions Project Stockland Green Hills Redevelopment Suburb EAST MAITLAND Sponsor: Hays Specialist Recruitment

Efficient Use of Water Company North Construction & Building Project Tuggerah Regional Sporting & Recreation Complex Suburb TUGGERAH Sponsor: The Wests Group

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Housing Subcontractor of the Year Company Kenross Kitchens Project Johnson Residence - Mt Kuring-Gai, Bowditch Residence - Terrigal, McMaster Residence - Brush Creek Sponsor: Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes

Commercial Subcontractor of the Year Company SB Glass & Glazing Project St Patricks - Lochinvar, Dec Gateshead, NPBS - Green Hills Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

Commercial Builder of the Year Company Graph Builders Sponsor: SafeWork NSW

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Housing Builder of the Year Company Central Coast Luxury Homes Project Mt Kuring-Gai Residence Suburb MT KURING-GAI Sponsor: Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Time’s up l a u x e S r fo n i t n e m s s Hara e c a l p k r o the W

On 12 September 2018, Mrs Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, launched the Australian Human Rights Commission’s fourth national workplace sexual harassment survey, which outlined the findings of the Commission’s latest survey on the prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment in Australia, with a focus on workplaces. The Commissioner recently spoke with Omesh Jethwani, Government Projects & Programs Manager.

What is the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and what do they do?

The AHRC was established in 1986 by an Act of the Federal Parliament. It is an independent statutory organisation and reports to the Federal Parliament through the AttorneyGeneral. It is the Commission’s role to promote and protect human rights in Australia by: • Resolving complaints of discrimination or breaches of human rights under federal laws • holding public inquiries into human rights issues of national importance

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• developing human rights education programs and resources • providing independent legal advice to assist courts in cases that involve human rights principles • providing advice and submissions to parliaments and governments to develop laws, policies and programs.

How did you come to take on the role of Sex Discrimination Commissioner?

I became Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner in 2016. Before joining the Commission, I spent three years

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as the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner. In that role I conducted an Independent Review into Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment, including Predatory Behaviour, in Victoria Police.

Before that, I spent 20 years as lead equal opportunity partner with Herbert Smith Freehills.

What do you think are the central challenges regarding gender-related issues, both in the workplace and in the home? Ideally, how might they be overcome?

As the Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner, I am committed

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

When I started this role in 2016, I undertook conversations across the country to understand what the current key barriers were to gender equality and where I should focus my energy to advance change. I describe my approach in my priorities document Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality. I have chosen to prioritise the prevention of violence against women and girls, women’s economic security and empowerment, and diversity in leadership in the high-impact settings of workplaces, education and sport.

For gender equality to be achieved, I believe we need to advance more than formal equality: we need to understand the deeply-embedded, systemic and attitudinal barriers that prevent gender equality. It will take multiple initiatives and a whole of community engagement. In particular, we need to question the unhelpful gender stereotypes about the roles men and women play at home and at work; we need to recognise incorrect assumptions about their skills and attributes and change violence supportive attitudes that justify, excuse, minimise or trivialise violence that place women at unacceptable risk.

These stereotypes, assumptions and attitudes still make it more difficult for men to take on caring roles and for women to be the primary breadwinner or be selected for leadership roles in male-dominated industries.

Right now, I’m leading the Australian Human Rights Commission’s National Inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces.

It’s the first inquiry of its kind in the world to respond to the issue of workplace sexual harassment.

I’m also leading a number of other projects including working with Australian Universities to better respond to and prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault in our universities and continuing the Commission’s collaborative project on cultural reform with the Australian Defence Force. I am the Co-Chair of Play by the Rules, a collaboration between sport and recreation agencies and human rights commissions across the country working together to make grass roots sport safer, fairer and inclusive for all.

What constitutes sexual harassment and how should one deal with it?

The ability to work in a safe environment, free

from sexual harassment, is a basic human right.

The definition of sexual harassment has largely remained the same since the introduction of the Sex Discrimination Act in 1984. Quite simply, it’s unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is likely to offend, humiliate or intimidate.

A person who has experienced sexual harassment may want to deal with the situation themselves by raising it directly with the person or people involved. Alternatively, they can raise it with their manager or employer.

If this does not resolve the situation, or the person does not feel comfortable doing this, you can make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. You can also have someone such as a solicitor, advocate or trade union make a complaint on your behalf.

The AHRC will investigate the complaint. It will try to resolve the complaint through a process of conciliation.

In terms of changes, we need to continue working towards creating a society where sexual harassment is unthinkable.

Many employers have created initiatives to combat this serious problem, including developing and implementing policies and procedures on sexual harassment. The Australian Human Rights Commission recommends all workplaces do so, and the Commission has developed resources for employers, which provides practical guidance on how employers can prevent sexual harassment and how to respond effectively when it occurs.

On Wednesday 20 June 2018, Australia woke up to the Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s announcing a National Inquiry to Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces. Share with our readers what that entails?

The National Inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces is a world first response to sexual harassment.

Many people want to learn more about their rights and responsibilities before they take action. The Commission provides several ways that employees, managers and employers can learn more on how to prevent sexual harassment and how to address it. You can call the Commission’s National Information Service on 1300 656 419 or look at useful resources on our website at www.humanrights.gov.au/ our-work/employers The prevalence of sexual harassment in Australia is debatable, with many arguing the statistics exaggerated by media. What are the actual figures and the changes that you believe will best address the problem?

There is no doubt that sexual harassment in Australia is a significant problem. Australia holds some of the most comprehensive and useful data in the world on our experience of workplace sexual harassment. It is a problem that is across a broad spectrum of occupations, workplaces and industries.

Recent global discussions, including the #MeToo movement, have highlighted the magnitude of the problem in many countries.

The most recent findings by the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Personal Safety Survey found one in two women and one in four men had experienced sexual harassment during their lifetime.

In terms of changes, we need to continue working towards creating a society where sexual harassment is unthinkable.

There are many steps organisations can take.

Firstly, they need to better understand the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in their workplace. They need to tailor prevention initiatives to change culture and attitudes and facilitate effective responses to breaches.

The inquiry will use the results from the 2018 National Workplace Sexual Harassment Survey, including information about the prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment. It will consider the economic impact of sexual harassment, the drivers of these behaviours and the adequacy of the existing legal framework. The inquiry will also look at how people are using technology and social media to perpetrate sexual harassment in the workplace.

The inquiry will involve an in-depth examination of sexual harassment in the workplace, a submission process and a series of public consultations held in all Australian capital cities and a number of regional cities later in 2018. We’re hoping to speak with individuals and organisations from all over Australia about their experiences relating to workplace sexual harassment and ideas for change.

The National Inquiry will not be investigating individual allegations of sexual harassment.

If someone does want to make a complaint they can contact the Australian Human Rights Commission’s National Information Service.

You can find out more about the national inquiry or make a submission by visiting www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sexdiscrimination/projects/national-inquiry-sexualharassment-australian-workplaces You have just released the results of the 4th National Survey into Workplace Sexual Harassment, what did you find?

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s latest report, “Everyone’s Business:

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to advancing gender equality and promoting and protecting the human rights of women and girls, as well as combatting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status. I do this work as part of Australia’s commitment to elimination of discrimination against women, and also because gender equality delivers better outcomes to individuals, families, community, business and the economy.

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Fourth National Survey on Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces” confirms that sexual harassment is widespread and pervasive and has increased significantly since the last survey six years ago. One in three people (33%) surveyed told us they had been sexually harassed at work in the last five years. The survey results highlight that this is an issue that affects both women and men. Almost two in five women (39%) and just over one in four men (26%) told us that they had been sexually harassed at work in the past five years. The findings are more timely and relevant today than ever before, with the massive surge in public concern about sexual harassment generated by the #MeToo movement and the willingness of people to say that, they too, have been affected.

Here is a link to the media release about the survey results: www.humanrights.gov.au/news/ media-releases/sexual-harassment-australianworkplaces-widespread-and-pervasive How does the Commission plan to tackle sexual harassment from collated survey results, public submissions and research?

The Commission will use the findings of the

fourth National Survey on Sexual Harassment to identify the scale and nature of the problem across a range of industry sectors. The survey and analysis of the findings will inform the National Inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces The National Inquiry will identify examples of existing good practice, and will make recommendations for change, providing a way forward for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

It is my sincere hope that this global conversation about sexual harassment is a catalyst for change, because everyone has the right to work free from sexual harassment.

What steps and actions employers and organisations can take to ensure that Australian workplaces are safe and free of sexual harassment?

Every employer, regardless of size, has an obligation to take steps to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. Businesses must also ensure that employees are able to come forward with complaints of sexual harassment, and that these complaints are acted upon.

To date employers have relied on victims of sexual harassment to complain after the

conduct occurs.

A system that relies on the bravery of individuals to enforce the laws will not work to prevent sexual harassment. Employers need to proactively promote equal workplaces, where sexual harassment and discrimination are not tolerated. Leadership is critical for change.

The Commission has developed resources to assist small, medium and large employers to understand and meet their legal obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act. It also provides practical guidance on how employers can prevent sexual harassment and how to respond effectively when it occurs.

I encourage individuals and organisations to make a submission about their experiences relating to workplace sexual harassment to the AHRC’s National Inquiry. The Inquiry will report in the second half of 2019 and I am confident it will provide new and better ways to reduce sexual harassment. But there is no reason to wait until then for employers to collect data and start conversations to learn more about gender equality and sexual harassment in your workplaces and start changing the culture that tolerates sexual harassment occurring.

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aster Builders Apprenticeship Service (MBAS) recognises the importance of good safety management practices to minimise the risk of harm or injury to apprentices.

MBAS have developed and launched the MBAS Safety Service to assist Training Employers in the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of their safety management practices.

This is a free service for all Training Employers and is available throughout the period of the engagement of a MBAS apprentice or trainee and every Training Employer is engaged in the Safety Service from the commencement of the process of taking on a MBAS apprentice or trainee.

Before a Training Employer can take on a MBAS apprentice or trainee, they must satisfy the MBAS Minimum Safety Standard.

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Master Builders Apprenticeship Safety Service is well received by Training Employers standard, the Safety Service will assist Training Employers to bridge the gap.

The Safety Service provides templates and guidance in their use for the safety documentation required for meet the minimum safety standard, as well as other commonly used and requested safety management documentation such as incident investigation.

Since the launch of the MBAS Safety Service, over 200 current or prospective Training Employers have received assistance through the Service including advice and safety templates such as SWMS, risk assessments, toolbox talks, work health & safety management plans, site inductions and training registers.

We asked a couple of our Training Employers to tell us about their experience with the Safety Service: Ed Callanan — Builder/Director, Callic Constructions and a MBA Training Employer since August 2016 ‘The MBA Apprenticeship Safety Service

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assisted in developing a Work Health & Safety Management Plan to help ensure we were protecting our employees and contractors when they were on site. It was comprehensive yet succinct enough to ensure it could be reviewed by busy workers and our management team. Many Thanks.’

Mick Johns, Owner, Mick Johns Constructions and Training Employer since February 2017 ‘Safety is something we can all become a little complacent about. Having the support of the Master Builders Safety Coordinator to help implement better safety procedures has proven to be a major benefit to both me and all of my workers. We are now all on the same page and this helps us look after each other.’

Training Employers can contact Master Builders Apprenticeship Services for assistance or advice at any time by email: apprenticehip@mbansw.asn.au or calling (02) 8586 3533.

POWER TOOL SAFETY

Apprenticeships Contents

Power Tool Safety Training part of Master Builder apprentice induction Master Builders Apprenticeship Services (MBAS) are increasing the skills and safety of our apprentices by introducing Power Tool Safety Training.

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he training course has been specifically designed for new entrants to the industry and will be delivered by experienced trainers through Master Builders Training Services. The course was created to reduce the incidence of power tool injuries affecting apprentices with 18% of MBAS apprentice injuries in 20172018 involving power tools

Power tool safety training will focus on training apprentices to safely use 13 of the most commonly used power tools in the building and construction industry, including drop saw, impact driver, nail gun, router and angle grinder.

This course will also be included in our PreApprenticeship Programs this year and are a requirement for all new Master Builders Apprenticeship Services apprentices.

Apprentices will complete this training within the first month of their apprenticeship. They will be paid for the day, however Training Employers will not be invoiced.

We have run two classes so far, with one class

course relevant and useful.

scheduled each month going forward, and have received excellent reviews from apprentices and their Training Employers: “Insightful and I learnt a lot about safety” Tetsuya Byrne — Stage 1 Apprentice Carpenter

It has been a pleasure to train and assess a course that has a well-made powerpoint assessment document, delivery schedule and supplied tools.’

“Got a better understanding of common tools that apprentices use.” Tom Rosenblum — Stage 2 Apprentice Shop Fitter “Really beneficial” Chris Barrett — Stage 2 Apprentice Carpenter “Our apprentice enjoyed the training and believes he learnt a great deal.” David Aikins — WHS Manager, Alvaro Bros

‘I think the fact that it (the course) was made in consultation with somebody who teaches the skills and works in industry has made the

The day is not too full, is very hands on and has time for apprentices to ask questions and practice the safe use of power tools.

Far too many tradespeople injure themselves with power tools. I think this course will help to reduce some of these injuries.

“Good for new apprentices to do. Very informative and I learnt a lot about tools that I haven’t used before.” Declan Connolly — Stage 1 Apprentice Carpenter

Brendan Helmrich was instrumental in the development of the course content, and delivers this course at the MBA Education Centre.

The one day Power Tool Safety Course is an excellent day for people new to power tools or people wanting to make sure they are using them correctly.

Each apprentice who completes the course receives a Statement of Attendance and completed assessment which records the power tools they have been deemed competent to use safely. A copy of this assessment will also be provided to the Training Employer for inclusion in their training register.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this training, please call Master Builders Apprenticeship Services on 02 8586 3533 or email apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au

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STAYING FOCUSED

Y D U ST TIP

Focus t&ion Motiva I

n a world full of distraction, it is challenging to stay focused and motivated to complete your course.

Just keep in the forefront of your mind that any course you enrol into is a worthwhile investment into your learning, knowledge and skills. Whether your goal is to progress within your career or start your own business, by remaining focused you will achieve the course outcomes you set out to complete.

Here are some helpful tips to remain focused and motivated: • If music gets you motivated, bring your headphones in • If you are a visual person, colour coding your notes and

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resources by topic can assist with your focus • Organise your study space at home • If you are stuck on a topic you don’t quite understand, ask your trainer for extra resources or to go over the topic once again — don’t stress about it or go round in circles, stay positive!

• Drink plenty of water and bring healthy snacks to class.

Some of our training offices have a café nearby • Don’t lose sight of your goals • Reward yourself upon successful completion and book a weekend away or a dinner night out.

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TRAINING COURSE LIST Training is offered at our Master Builders Education Centre in Norwest and our regional offices in Newcastle, Ballina, Wollongong, Port Macquarie, Gosford, Ulladulla, Orange, and Albury.

CPD points are available for all short courses and professional development seminars/workshops. We also provide customised training solutions and packages for your business needs.

Our training program options include: • Builder and trade licence pathways • On-site recognition of prior learning • Classroom training and assessment • Online webinars

Qualifications and Pathway Programs CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

CPC30313 Certificate III Concreting

BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management

CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC31311 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business

CPC31411 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction

CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CPC20112 Certificate II in Construction

RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction

RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation licence pathway program

Demolition licence pathway program

Short Courses First Aid

Remove Non-Friable Asbestos

Internal Waterproofing — Industry Best Practice

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Supervise Asbestos Removal

External Waterproofing – Industry Best Practice

Introduction to Hebel Installation

Work Safely at Heights

Below Ground Waterproofing — Industry Best Practice

Professional Development Seminars/Workshops Asbestos Awareness

Health and Safety Representative

Manual Handling

Contracts and Insurance Workshop

Health and Safety Representative (Refresher)

Pre-Purchase Inspection Report Writing

Guide to Complying Development

Introduction to Security of Payment Act

Return to Work Co-ordinator

Hebel Awareness

Keys to Property Development

Test and Tag of Electrical Equipment

For further course information including course fees, visit our website www.mbansw.asn.au Contact Master Builders Training on 1300 884 315 or training@mbansw.asn.au RTO ID: 6163

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

Help Keep the Construction Industry Strong and Teach the Next Generation Train Tomorrow’s Builders, Project Managers and Tradespeople

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t Master Builders Association we are seeking expressions of interest from qualified builders and tradespeople who may be in a position where they would like to share their passion and experience in the industry by training the next generation of building and construction workers.

• Civil Construction and Plant Operations

• Hold current industry qualification/s

• Demolition

• Hold a TAE40110 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or higher

• Asbestos • Waterproofing • Work Health and Safety • Trade qualifications, including Concreting, Cabinet Making, Painting, Bricklaying, Tiling, Wall and Ceiling Lining and others

Due to increasing demand and the skill shortage in our industry, Master Builders Association is currently seeking additional trainers and assessors to deliver qualifications and courses at any of our training office locations in Norwest, Newcastle, Ballina, Wollongong, Port Macquarie, Gosford, Ulladulla, Orange, and Albury.

Trainers and assessors must also be certified and qualified to work with the Master Builders Association. If you are interested in joining us but haven’t any formal Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification, don’t worry - if you are the right candidate we will help you in taking the next step.

We are seeking qualified and experienced people in any of the following disciplines or skill areas:

In order to qualify as a Master Builders trainer and assessor, you will meet or be willing to meet the following criteria:

• Certificate IV and Diploma of Building and Construction

• Ideally, have a minimum of 5 years experience working in the building and construction industry

• Carpentry Apprenticeship training

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• Hold current licence/s (if applicable to your current job role) • Be a clear and effective communicator • Be personable and approachable • Be patient and work as part of a team • Be a capable mentor and teacher • Complete a Working with Children Check Previous experience delivering training and assessment for a Registered Training Organisation will be highly regarded. Our trainer and assessor roles with Master Builders are on a contract basis, with variable training workload.

If you are interested and would like to know more, contact our Master Builders Education Centre at Norwest on 02 8586 3588 and speak to Andrew Turner.

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Workplace, Health Contents & Safety

MINIMISING HIGH RISK

A word from the

Safety Regulator

A Licence to Perform High Risk Work is required for work that is deemed to be high risk in Schedule 3 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.

In the construction industry, this includes operating cranes and hoists, dogging, rigging and erecting or dismantling scaffold.

High risk work training and assessment – what is behind the licence?

In total, there are 29 classes of high risk work requiring a licence. A person applying for a high risk work licence must first undertake training at an approved registered training organisation (RTO) and be assessed by an accredited high risk work assessor.

SafeWork NSW approves RTOs and accredits assessors through a rigorous system that

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ensures the person who is issued with a high risk work licence has met the standards of competency for that licence class.

When applying to become a SafeWork NSW high risk work accredited assessor, the applicant must provide evidence they hold the appropriate training and assessment qualification and have industry experience relevant to the class/es and work references.

Additional probity checks, including a national criminal reference check are also undertaken.

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If SafeWork NSW is satisfied, the applicant must then pass the relevant class/es exam and attend a full day induction to learn SafeWork’s requirements. This system of accreditation provides assurances that licence assessments are only done by skilled and experienced assessors.

Once assessors are accredited, SafeWork NSW monitors the licence assessments they do on an ongoing basis, through a rigorous verification program. This ensures assessments are conducted safely and to a high standard, as required in the national assessment instrument/s.

High risk work licences are recognised nationally, and SafeWork NSW meets regularly with interstate work health and safety regulators to share information and develop consistent approaches to licensing, compliance and enforcement.

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Spotlight on scaffolding work

• cantilevered crane loading platforms

There is sometimes confusion in industry as to what type of work requires a licence, within a licence hierarchy such as scaffolding and rigging. For scaffolding work, the following applies:

• cantilevered scaffolds

Basic scaffolding licence covers scaffolding work involving: • modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds • cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500kg • ropes and gin wheels

Remember, you must see written evidence that a worker holds a licence before directing or allowing them to undertake high risk work. It is a good idea to keep a register of your workers’ licences and expiry dates.

• barrow ramps and sloping platforms • scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters

Information, training and supervision

• mast climbing work platforms

A high risk work licence indicates a person demonstrated competency in that class of work. However, licence holders, like all workers, need to be provided with appropriate information, training and supervision to undertake their work safely.

• tube and coupler scaffolds (including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries).

Workers must hold an intermediate scaffolding licence before they can be trained and assessed for advanced scaffolding.

• safety nets and static lines

Advanced scaffolding licence covers scaffolding work involving:

• bracket scaffolds

• cantilevered hoists

Workers must hold a basic scaffolding licence before they can be trained and assessed for intermediate scaffolding.

• hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hung from tubes, wire ropes or chains

Intermediate scaffolding licence covers scaffolding work involving:

White Card Fast Fact Wile we mutually recognise white cards from other states and territories,SafeWork NSW only issues white cards to those who have undertaken face-to-face training with our approved training providers.

Find a quality approved training provider at www.safework.nsw.gov.au

Flammable scaffolding containment netting (mesh) alert Three fires on construction sites earlier this year have shown that some types of scaffold containment netting are highly flammable.

See our safety alert at www.safework.nsw.gov.au

• suspended scaffolds.

It is important to know when a licence is required and what class of licence is required.

See the SafeWork NSW website for a full list of high risk work licence requirements.

Checking a licence card is valid SafeWork NSW has made it easier for employers to check NSW issued licences by creating a public register: www.licencecheck. nsw.gov.au. The register provides quick access to check high risk work licences, white cards and asbestos removal licences. The register also lists if a person’s licence is suspended or cancelled, or they have been issued with a penalty.

It is important to understand a worker’s current level of knowledge, skills and experience to determine how much information, training and supervision they will need for the specific work required. For example, if a worker obtained a high risk work licence yesterday, they are unlikely to have the experience of a seasoned operator and will require more supervision as they build their capability. Equally, a worker who has not operated for some time, or who has not operated the specific plant model you have, may require refresher training or further information before undertaking the work.

For further information on workplace licensing, visit the SafeWork NSW website or call 13 10 50.

If your workers have a high risk work licence from another state or territory, you should check with the issuing authority in that state or territory.

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Workplace, Health Contents & Safety

Why external timber cladding remains acceptable for Class 2 and Class 3 Low-rise Buildings I

f your building surveyor questions the use of external timber cladding a low-rise project, this article provides you with the reasons why you’re within the requirements of the Code.

A longer version of this article, quoting relevant sections of the Code is available on the WoodSolutions website (search for external timber cladding).

A recent amendment to the National Construction Code (NCC) regarding the use of external wall claddings has led some people to assume that external timber cladding is no longer acceptable in Class 2 and 3 low-rise buildings. Boris Iskra, National Codes and Standards Manager for Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and a structural engineer with additional qualifications in building fire safety, argues that this is not the case.

Following the recent devastating and tragic building façade fires, the NCC was amended to address the use of external cladding products on high-rise buildings. The amendment, NCC 2016 Volume One Amendment 1, contained

changes relating to fire safety in high-rise buildings and the evidence of suitability. The existing mandatory provisions remain unchanged.

Although the ban on the use of combustible cladding on mid- and high-rise buildings is clear, the use of timber cladding products on low-rise buildings is still permitted. However, interpretations of the Amendment have had unfortunate flow on-effects for low-rise building developments which have caused unnecessary angst and uncertainty.

Since the introduction of a “Concession” for timber-framed construction systems in 1994 (BCA 1990 - Amdt 7) for Class 2 apartment buildings and recently (NCC 2014) for Class 3 buildings, the use of timber products has been permitted as external timber cladding for 3-storey Class 2 and 3 buildings, and 4-storey if the lowest storey is constructed of concrete or masonry and used for car parking, under the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions in non-sprinkler protected buildings.

Low-rise cladding in question?

Wood is still the answer.

A recent amendment to the National Construction Code (NCC) regarding the use of external wall claddings has led some people to assume that external timber cladding is no longer acceptable in Class 2 and 3 low-rise buildings. If your building surveyor, certifier or design professional questions the use of external timber cladding in a low-rise project, don’t worry, you are within the requirements of the Code.

For more technical information, see the article in this magazine, go to woodsolutions.com.au and search for Timber Cladding or use the QR code on this page.

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The Concession also applies to 3-storey timber construction over a ground floor concrete/masonry carpark (4-storey total construction) as well as for Type B 2-storey timber construction or 2-storey timber construction over a ground floor concrete/masonry carpark (3-storey total construction).

Whilst it is understandable that there has been some nervousness shown by building professionals in specifying external cladding materials and products, the NCC 2016 Amendment 1 does not change the Concession that permits the use of external timber cladding products on low-rise Class 2 and Class 3 buildings that has been in the Code since the mid-90s.

The WoodSolutions Design Guide 2 Timber-framed Construction for Multiresidential Buildings – Class 2 & 3 is available for free download at www. woodsolutions.com.au/publications.

For more information about this article, please contact Boris Iskra, National Codes and Standards Manager, at info@woodsolutions.com.au.

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Contents Membership

SURVEY PRIZE DRAW WINNER

Working together to improve your membership We want your membership to work as hard as you do. That’s why we conducted our recent Member Services Survey. By completing the survey, participants not only got a say on how we could improve their experience as a member, they also went into a monthly prize draw.

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logo on their utes. “It makes for good

arrabeen local Joel Bird, Director of Brace Building Solutions, was our lucky winner for July. He won a 32GB iPad for sharing how membership has helped his business, telling us “Whenever we get out of our depth on something our first call is to Master Builders”.

We thought we should catch up with Joel to dig a little deeper into what being a Master Builders member means to him…

Together with business partner, Matt Gadsley, Joel has been running Brace Building Solutions, a successful carpentry business in the Northern Beaches for over four years. With both men coming from a trade background, they know their way around a building site. But in terms of starting a business, Joel told us, they found themselves with a lot of questions and that’s where his membership comes in handy.

Recalling the early days, he says he came across a few scary situations. Making sure they’re doing the right thing by their team is a big thing for them and with 25 staff, including 15 full time employees, and another half dozen due to start before Christmas, business is labour; that makes employee relations very important.

When Joel started to feel that the documents he’d be downloading online were no longer cutting it, he decided it was time to reach out

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advertising. When the general public see the logo, they believe it represents a certain standard of tradesman, and we like identifying with that”.

Apprenticeship will be his next stop. Joel is looking forward to taking on some 3rd or 4th year apprentices; it’s important that he can feel confident sending his to MBA. He quickly found himself spending a great deal of time working closely with Industrial Officer, Ian Jarmon. He wanted to be confident that his boys were happy and that he was doing the right thing. He also wanted peace of mind that no one could walk in and say he wasn’t paying his staff right.

Joel says Ian and the Industrial Relations team were a fantastic help, working with him to set up 17 individual agreements for his staff. He says “there were so many little things that he never would of considered, like how the boys’ utes get factored into their pay arrangements and who’s responsible for what. Having all that in writing was a huge relief”.

Theyl also set up his public liability and workers compensation insurances with MBA Insurance Services and, whilst thankfully he hasn’t had the need to use our free legal service yet, he says it’s reassuring to know it’s there.

Joel and his team use the MBA Member

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boys out on site to represent his brand.

MBA Apprentices make the perfect choice.

Joel also plans to tap into the great fuel discounts on offer through Caltex StarCard, as well as hoping to become more involved with the Master Builders community, attending his local division nights to network and expand his business contacts and job prospects.

As we wrapped up our chat with Joel and sent him off with his brand new ipad, he remarked “that’s going to be our new on-site joinery tablet”. We’re glad it’s going to be put to good use, Joel!

For a complete overview of all member benefits, services and member-only discounts visit www.mbansw.asn.au/benefits or call Member Services on 02 8586 3515.

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Contents Legal

NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS REGISTER

NATSPEC’s National Construction Products Register THE NATIONAL SPECIFICATION ORGANISATION HAS LAUNCHED A NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS REGISTER IN RESPONSE TO CONCERNS REGARDING NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA

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s a, if not the most, important player in the building product supply chain, builders need to reduce their risks if they wish to remain viable in our turbulent industry. Recently the issue of noncompliant building cladding has claimed the scalp of a builder which was placed into voluntary administration. They are not the first and are unlikely to be the last.

they should be satisfied with its suitability.’

According to the Senior Officers’ Group of Australian Governments, ‘builders and other specialist tradespersons do the work of installing and building with products and materials. They are not the only people responsible for ensuring that conforming and complying products and materials are used, but much of the risk and responsibility falls to them because they are the ones that ultimately do the building work.

Testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies (CABs) have advised that they have witnessed many false and doctored certifications in the marketplace. An unintended consequence of digital technology and good photocopiers. Builders now have to take appropriate preliminary steps to show that they have checked the certificates they have received for authenticity and exclusion clauses.

Good construction specifications assist the builder as they will state which standards the products need to conform to.

They are also the ones most likely to have to do the work rectifying or remedying problems that arise from using products badly, or using bad products. Before a product or material is used,

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Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law.

The industry, as a whole, is now fully aware there are issues regarding non-conforming and non-complying building products. Builders are obligated to use products in compliance with the building regulations and the construction specification. This is both legislated and contracted.

The NATSPEC NCPR provides an economy of scale so that builders do not have to contact all

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the CABs. NATSPEC was started by the MBA (with the AIA, Consult Australia, and AIQS) as a not-for-profit organisation to As a, if not the most, important player in the building product supply chain, builders need to reduce their risks if they wish to remain viable in our turbulent industry. Recently the issue of non-compliant building cladding has claimed the scalp of a builder which was placed into voluntary administration. They are not the first and are unlikely to be the last.

According to the Senior Officers’ Group of Australian Governments, ‘builders and other specialist tradespersons do the work of installing and building with products and materials. They are not the only people responsible for ensuring that conforming and complying products and materials are used, but much of the risk and responsibility falls to them because they are the ones that ultimately do the building work.

They are also the ones most likely to have to do the work rectifying or remedying problems that

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arise from using products badly, or using bad products. Before a product or material is used, they should be satisfied with its suitability.’

Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law.

The industry, as a whole, is now fully aware there are issues regarding non-conforming and non-complying building products. Builders are obligated to use products in compliance with the building regulations and the construction specification. This is both legislated and contracted.

Testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies (CABs) have advised that they have witnessed many false and doctored certifications in the marketplace. An unintended consequence of digital technology and good photocopiers. Builders now have to take appropriate preliminary steps to show that they have checked the certificates they have received for authenticity and exclusion clauses.

Good construction specifications assist the builder as they will state which standards the products need to conform to.

The NATSPEC NCPR provides an economy of scale so that builders do not have to contact all the CABs. NATSPEC was started by the MBA (with the AIA, Consult Australia, and AIQS) as a not-for-profit organisation to

improve the construction quality of the built environment in Australia. It is trusted by the industry. Richard Choy, CEO of NATSPEC says that all players in the supply chain have a shared responsibility and that by providing a centralised source of information ‘we can assist those trying to do the right thing’. The NCPR was created predominantly to raise awareness of the issues but it is now a tool for all industry parties for verification of authenticity of product conformance certificates.

Although the database is in its infancy, there are around a thousand products listed with further verifications underway. If a builder cannot find the product they wish to use, they should encourage the manufacturer to submit their evidence to the NCPR for verification, or chose another product. When you check the NCPR, print off the product report and keep it with the project documents as evidence that you have taken reasonable steps regarding to verify the certificate of conformity. Unfortunately this does not guarantee that the same product will be delivered to site.

of any product for any particular application, situation or project. The evidence of conformity submitted by a manufacturer may support the use of a product or material in general terms only, and may not provide information on manufacturing controls, limitations on the use of a product and maintenance requirements.

That is, the authenticated documentation is evidence of product conformity, not verification of compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC). The Australian Building Codes Board has made it possible for builders to lodge a query or report a suspected non-conforming building product at www.abcb.gov.au/NCBP/ Non-conforming-building-products/Lodge-aquery-or-report-a-suspected-NCBP. Plumbing (WaterMark) and electrical (EESS) product databases are not duplicated by the NCPR. The NCPR indicates the certification types and it hosts the main product certification documents (CodeMark, WaterMark etc.) under the consent of NCPR participating manufacturers. It also links to JAS-ANZ recognised industry schemes.

An NCPR product listing is not an endorsement or certification of that product

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MEDICAL

IS A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE ALWAYS ENOUGH TO JUSTIFY AN EMPLOYEES’ ABSENCE FROM WORK? The above question is one that is often asked by members who contact the Association’s Industrial Relations Department.

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n employees’ medical prognosis is often considered private and need not be disclosed to an employer.

However, if the medical certificate provides insufficient information for an employer to understand when and how an employee will return to work, it is reasonable for the employee to be required to disclose more information?

commenced a period of unpaid sick leave associated with a mental health condition.

Members are advised that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently considered this point in Tawanda Gadzika v Australian Government Department of Human Services [2018].

From 24 January 2018, Gadzika’s absence from work was unauthorised. In February, DHS sent him a notice of intention to terminate his employment in light of his unauthorised absence from work and the non-performance of duties.

Mr Gadzika commenced employment as a graduate with the Australian Government Department of Human Services (DHS) in January 2014. In June 2016, Gadzika

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In late 2017, DHS advised Gadzika that his authorised unpaid sick leave would end in January 2018, and that he would need to provide DHS with a medical clearance prior to returning to work. Despite this, Gadzika remained absent from work during January 2018.

After almost a month of unauthorised absence from work, Gadzika finally provided DHS with a two-line medical certificate from his doctor

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stating that he was able to return to work on “modified duties”. The medical certificate recorded (only) that, Gadzika could “perform light duties” for “5 hours per day, 3 days per week”.

In response to the medical certificate, DHS still required further information from Gadzika, seeking clarification regarding what was meant by “light duties”, how long the “light duties” should be maintained for, and whether five hours of work per day were confined to any particular times of day.

After Gadzika failed to adequately respond to the DHS’ requirement, DHS terminated his employment.

Gadzika filed an unfair dismissal claim, seeking reinstatement. He argued that DHS impeded him from returning to work, was determined to

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DHS said that it: • Terminated Gadzika’s employment for a valid reason, being his unauthorised absence from work and non-performance of duties; • Treated Mr Gadzika fairly; and • In the circumstances, responded reasonably to the medical certificate provided by Gadzika, including by requiring further information.

The FWC found that Gadzika’s unauthorised absence from work and non-performance of duties was a valid reason for dismissal.

With respect to procedural considerations, the FWC praised DHS for being “lenient in its dealings with Mr Gadzika”, by giving time extensions to respond to DHS, as well as consistently reminding him that his absences were no longer authorised.

As for the DHS’ response to the medical certificate, given that Gadzika’s doctor had previously deemed him unfit for work, the FWC found that it was reasonable to require an appropriately detailed medical certificate.

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get rid of him, and responded inappropriately to the medical certificate that he had provided.

to require more information about an employee’s medical prognosis after a medical certificate has been provided.

The FWC, however, indicated than an employer can require further information about an employee’s medical prognosis despite the provision of a medical certificate in particular circumstances. (Our emphasis) Members are advised that Gadzika’s case suggests that an employer can require information relating to an employee’s prognosis after a medical certificate has been provided to the extent required to ensure a safe working environment, particularly in circumstances where an employee has previously been deemed unfit to work.

Members should also note that the attention given by the FWC to DHS’ “lenient” treatment of Gadzika is a reminder that fairness remains a paramount consideration. Certainly, employers should always treat sick employees with care and respect.

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The Tall and Short Story of the Masonry Contractors Association (MCA): INTRODUCING THE NEW MCA PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

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he MCA’s new President, Brendan Coyle has an interesting story of his own career path through bricklaying. It’s one chock-full of learnings on navigating a path from successful skilled bricklayer to Regional Manager at Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF), where he’s responsible for reducing the skills shortage of qualified bricklayers in his region.

First working with blocks and bricks as a 13 year-old in Ireland while labouring he became apprenticed at 15. Brendan has seen it all in terms of the youthful experiences, good and bad, of a bricklaying career. There have been many periods of very good income and opportunities to work and see the world and also, reassessments and big decisions to take when work was hard to find. One such experience landed him in Australia at the age of 21 for a one year working holiday with no family and minimal spending money. There was lots of work around in the 80s for bricklayers. (33 years later he’s decided to stay).

As many brickies have done, during a period of downturn, he looked to see how else he could use his bricklaying skills and as a result his progression through and upwards in the building and construction industry began in earnest. Over time Brendan went from Sales Representative to Sales Manager for a brick and rooftile manufacturer and also found the time to continue his studies and completed an MBA in Business, supported by his employer.

When he thought he needed a new challenge he jumped into a construction product sales role that initially, he admits to knowing nothing about but as a result, he learned a lot. Later

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Brendan says about coping with the cyclical nature of the industry, “My advice is to manage your career… hedge your bets so you have options, expand your knowledge and experience to give you more expertise and that can lead to opportunities”, when times are tough or if you need a change. “Bricklaying is one of the best decisions I made in my life”.

He’s also adamant though that an apprenticeship in bricklaying gives you a skill you’ll be able to apply for many years and one you’ll never regret acquiring. For a healthy,

youthful person it opens doors to a good wage and a desirable outdoors lifestyle.

“When you build something and lay bricks or blocks you have a finished product. I still drive past buildings and say ‘I built that’. It’s the best feeling in the world. Working in the construction industry is actually fun. I know that apprentices can have a tough time and are pushed hard, but it’s because employers want them to survive. If apprentices can get through the first six months then they’ll be able to survive in the longer term”.

For apprentices just starting out on their career he has a couple of tips: “There’s not much you can’t complete and get done when you need it done”, and “I always found out who was the best at what they were doing and spent time with them”.

The MCA’s new Executive Officer, Laura Carr arrived in Australia from the UK in July 2005, and after travelling around the country decided to settle in Sydney. Laura then enrolled to complete a Diploma of Business Management enabling her to stay in Australia for another two years.

Without any previous background in construction, Laura choose to attend (TAFE) Australian Technical and Further Education

as an International Student, and in 2010 completed a Certificate 4 in Building and Construction.

Laura commenced in the Construction Industry as an Estimator with Walsos Bricklaying and was fortunate enough to gain sponsorship with the support of long-term MCA member, Walsos Director, Terry Hough.

Terry took the time to train Laura with all she needed to know about the industry and the trade prior to his retirement.

Since gaining permanent residency in Australia, Laura has continued her eight-year career as a valued team member at Walsos Bricklaying.

Laura’s current role as Construction Manager requires on-site liaising with Builders and leading professional and quality bricklaying teams on NSW Commercial Projects.

Laura has a wealth of industry experience and a comprehensive knowledge of the NSW Security of Payments Act, having completed several construction certificates, and successfully completing a Diploma in Work Health & Safety.

Laura was elected on the Board of Directors for the Masonry Contractors Association in 2015 and was last year voted in as Executive Officer and Vice President.

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he found himself back with a block and brick manufacturer and that was exciting to be back working with the MCA and contractors again.

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This makes the question a great way to check the quality of the acrylic.

Thyer says: “Choosing a lower quality acrylic can be a mistake. They can be less rigid, have imperfections in them and could look like plastic instead of glass. If the manufacturer won’t back it for 30 years then walk away.”

3. How thick is the acrylic?

Acrylic Splashbacks are fast becoming popular with builders and joiners. However like all products they come with some minor risks.

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here’s no doubting the love people have for the clean, crisp and timeless appeal of a splashback in the kitchen, bathroom or laundry. They have always been popular among home owners, renovators and architects who see these areas as show-pieces.

Unfortunately glass splashbacks are simply unaffordable for many home owners.

Now, thanks to an innovative business this is changing fast.

Innovative Splashbacks produce acrylic splashbacks which look identical to glass. And they are on average 42% cheaper than glass, half the weight and so simple to install one tradie can install them in half the time it takes two people to install glass.

an even tighter deadline and it was a huge winner on both counts.

And while Innovative Splashbacks are supplied cut to each client’s measurements, they are able to be cut on-site if needed.

However as with any product, there are some minor risks you should know about.

Director of Innovative Splashbacks, Hugh Thyer warns builders and joiners to take care when choosing an acrylic splashback.

“Acrylic splashbacks are quickly gaining ground on glass as a material of choice. In fact they are frequently being chosen by everyone from architects to DIY renovators as their preferred material.”

“They are perfect for builders doing renovations, new builds or as a superior alternative when other acrylics or even glass has been specified by an architect.”

However, you need to take care when selecting a supplier because the wrong choice can leave you disappointed.

The best way to avoid these risks is asking these 5 questions.

1. What sort of acrylic is it?

There are many types of acrylic, and they’re not all the same quality. The best for splashbacks is a cast PMMA (Poly Methyl Methacrylate) acrylic.

It was certainly the case when Sticks and Wombat chose it for their winning laundry on the Block in 2017. They had a tight budget and

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You should only use 6mm thick acrylic (which is the same as glass), not the 4mm acrylic which is sold by many hardware chains.

3mm and 4mm acrylics will tend to warp around walls while 6mm acrylics stay flat and rigid. Plus the extra thickness gives it greater depth of colour and creates a gorgeous finish.

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How is it painted?

There are three ways to paint a splashback.

It can be painted on the front like aluminium composites are. However what gives a splashback its stunning finish is its depth. And of course the colour can scratch off face painted splashbacks.

Another way is to adhere the colour to the panel during production, a process called extrusion. These splashbacks often lack the shine of properly painted splashbacks. Plus you won’t have a choice of colours since they are coloured during production.

The best method is spray-painting the splashback, just like glass. This gives them more depth and shine, and it’s easy to produce metallic and pearlescent finishes too.

“Painting our splashbacks gives them a real shine and it gives our customers a free choice of colours. We can match any colour including all the major paint ranges and Pantone colours.

And we have also matched strange items like tiles and carpets too” Take care though if you think you can metallicize a solid colour. Thyer cautions against this because it can change the initial colour itself. His best bet is to find an existing metallic colour sample and let them match it for you.

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Does it come cut to size?

Traditionally acrylic splashbacks are sold in set panel sizes. And of course one of the problems with this is you have to buy more than you actually need.

A 3 square metre panel might be good value per square metre however if you only need 2 square metres it can be quite costly. This is why Innovative Splashbacks sell their splashbacks cut to their customers’ sizes.

Acrylic splashbacks are inexpensive, quick to install and easy to clean, making

According to Thyer “Buying full panels might be slightly cheaper per square metre. But when you work out your total cost it’s far cheaper to only buy what you need.”

Thyer says his clients have told him of savings of 20% - 25% over full panels. And that’s just the start.

They also do cut-outs, tap-holes and GPOs as well as out of square sides.

Thyer says you should always take 2mm off any side which butts up to another surface, or between panels. This allows for silicone and expansion and contraction. And you can have any panel sizes you want up to a maximum of 2030mm x 3050mm.

When your splashbacks are already cut to size is you can put them straight in. There’s nothing else do so its faster and far less risky.

And since time is money it’s an obvious choice.

“Cut to size brings the cost down, eliminates waste and makes installs go so much quicker.”

Of course, not every splashback can be measured 100% before being installed. Large projects sometimes order splashbacks which are slightly oversized, then cut them to size on site. Builders often do GPOs and tap holes on site too because it’s easy.

One example is the Elements Apartments on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra where two installers were measuring each shower wall, cutting the panels, drill tap holes and installing them in an average of 17 minutes each.

It’s very easy to work with Innovative Splashback panels, with Thyer telling us anyone can do it with standard woodworking tools.

“It’s not just chippies telling us how easy it is to work with. Even DIY renovators rave about it. In fact on one large project where resources were tight the builders roped everyone in including tilers and plumbers to get the panels up!”.

And it’s not just painted splashbacks which Innovative Splashbacks produce.

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Their printed splashbacks are incredibly popular and give their clients incredible freedom to express themselves.

Beaches, bushland and waterfalls are incredibly popular. And some clients have pushed the creative limits much further.

“One of our customers did an entire bathroom wall including her shower and bath surrounds in a floral pattern. Another created a montage of family photos and another customer created a collection of amusing sayings and instructions for his laundry”.

Printed splashbacks have become so popular that Innovative Splashbacks now have a site dedicated to them which is www.printedsplashbacks.com.au .

We’ve listened to what our customers want and we’ve delivered it. We always respond quickly to our customers and enquiries and go the extra mile to delight everyone. We want our customers to love working with us.”

If you would like an information pack then call Innovative Splashbacks on 03 5248 8996 or 0418 548 743. You will get all the information you need to make a decision, plus samples to see it and touch it for yourself.

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“The two of us have just installed 14 shower panels in 4 hours, and that included cutting the panels to the right size and getting the walls square”.

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Thyer is proud of the projects Innovative Splashbacks have completed, including multires, aged care, hospitals, medical centres and schools as well as helping builders and renovators create a showpiece kitchens and bathrooms.

He is equally proud of their small achievements too, such as supplying splashbacks to Sticks and Wombat from The Block in their winning laundry.

And for being the first acrylic splashback company to carry the Australian Made logo.

Most of all though he is proud to be running a family company who are taking on the industry heavyweights and winning.

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— ULLADULLA —

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION LUNCH 19 OCTOBER 2018 | MBA OFFICE ULLADULLA MBA Ulladulla Office held a lunch for Women in Construction on Friday 19th October for the wives and partners of Members in the Shoalhaven which was a great success considering we had to cancel in September due to the fires in the area.

Noeleen Musson, SafeWork NSW Inspector spoke on her journey how she worked her way into the very male dominated position as a

Principal Safety Inspector, Regional Operations & Sector Initiatives based in the Nowra Office.

Noeleen insisted she was at the right place at the right time for this position which I disagree, it was due to lots of study and having a supportive family as well as her hard work, dedication and the respect she has from her peers, always available to assist with any questions, always follows up and provide the answers.

to date information on the many changes within the industry and will also arrange site visits for Members.

We also had Diane Craven, Account Executive, MBA Insurance Services who assists all Members in the Southern Regions with their insurance needs.

Noeleen has been a strong advocate of the MBA Office in Ulladulla, attends and presents at Division Meetings in the Southern Regions on a regular basis where she provides the most up

Diane presented on the many types of insurances the building industry require, why some are needed more than others as well as an update on the home warranty insurance.

Diane is at the Ulladulla Office on a regular basis where members are able to meet face to face to discuss their insurance requirements.

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embers of the Oxley and Manning Great Lakes Divisions were winners in the Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards Night on the 7 September. The gala award night was a great night of entertainment and an acknowedgement of excellence in the construction industry in the region.

Manning Great Lakes Division members, Mitchell and Dallas Brown from BHI Builders, won the Housing Award for best use of concrete for their project, Myalup Beach House at Red Head.

The winning Oxley Divison members in the Housing Awards were: Lianda Constructions — Best Use of Timber

Corrina Bruen — Women in Building Award Joyce Constructions — Engineering Achievement Award & SafeWork NSW Excellence in Work Health & Safety Award and the Small Business Housing Builder The Commercial winners from the Oxley Division were:

Joyce Constructions — Watonga.

AW Edwards — Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments $5 million — $10 million Joyce Constructions — Interior & Shop Fitouts under $600,000 Lianda Constructions — Public Buildings under $1.5 million & Commercial Projects under $3 million We congratulate our local winners on their acheivements.

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— PORT MACQUARIE —

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he annual MBA Apprentice Breakfast was held at Tamworth TAFE on 11 September 2018. The breakfast was attended by 50 apprentices and staff who enjoyed a breakfast of bacon and eggs courtesy of the MBA North North West Division committee.

CBUS Super and Bunnings were also present and the apprentices were delighted in the giveaways they received. Rod Jarman from CBUS explained why they should have superannuation, how Super Funds work and why CBUS is the preferred industry fund for the Building and Construction Industry.

Adam Carr from Bunnings informed the attendees of the special offers that Bunnings make available to apprentices to help with the purchase of tools.

We thank the MBA North North West committee and Grant Bowden from TAFE for organising the breakfast, presenters and free giveaways, which has now become a highlight on the North North West Division calendar.

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— WESTERN REGION —

Inaugural Western Regions Building Awards T

he 2018 inaugural Western Regions Building Awards were recently celebrated in Orange. 50 entries were submitted by MBA members from Central West and Orana divisions, for building projects from most major regional towns, and places as far flung as Dargan, Wolgan Valley, Hill End, Warrumbungle National Park and even Broken Hill.

The judging panel were impressed by the variety of entries, with projects ranging from one bedroom extensions to a multi-million dollar residential new build, and low-budget commercial refurbs to a new 2 story medical centre and a multi-million dollar national park information centre. The excellent quality of all entries received made it difficult for the judges to adjudicate some projects, which is testament to the high level of craftsmanship on display in regional NSW. The awards dinner was held on Friday 14 September at the Orange Ex-Services Club.

Attended by 243 people (the largest number of attendees for an inaugural regional awards dinner to date), Central West and Orana members and their guests enjoyed the awards presentations accompanied by a 3 course meal, comedian and live entertainment.

Congratulations to all winners for their achievements, and a special mention goes out to the winners of the Major Awards categories: Apprentice of the Year Joshua Fitzgerald – McHomes Pty Ltd Subcontractor of the Year Chris Marsh – JT Skip Bins Hire Young Builder of the Year Kurt McNamara – McHomes Pty Ltd Residential Builder of the Year Luke Knight – L-Con Pty Ltd Commercial Builder of the Year David Hines – Hines Constructions Pty Ltd.

L-Con Pty Ltd: Residential Builder of the Year — Claremont Way.

Thank you to our valued sponsors for helping to make the night such an outstanding success; we look forward to your continued support next year.

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Kurt McNamara — McHomes: Young Builder of the Year.

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t started with a phone call from emergency services asking for urgent access to the MBA office in Wollongong otherwise they would have to force their way in. Our Member Services Representative, Ruth Billington arrived promptly and opened up the office which, as you can see from the pictures, was filled with smoke and ash.

The fire which started in Unit 1 was well alight and had started to move through the complex. While Firefighters were quick to respond, it appears as though both Units 1 and 2 had been badly damaged and the MBA office in Unit 3 had sustained significant smoke, ash and water damage.

Fortunately, the fire started before people had arrived to work so no one was injured.

However, the entire office complex is going to require a substantial amount of work before business can resume on that site.

We would like to thank Lorraine and the team at The Hardware Man in Unanderra for hosting us while we searched for new premises. MBA Wollongong have now relocated to Level 4, Unit 3, 2 Coombe Street, Wollongong. Our phone and email details remain unchanged.

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LOOKING BACK

Contents The Way We Were

What the MBA said...

Nov, Dec 1918

One hundred years ago on 11 November 1918, four bloody years of brutal conflict came to an end.

Allied and German officials signed the Armistice, a formal agreement to cease the First World War. Almost 62,000 Australians died fighting for our freedom.

These pages from the Nov/Dec 1918 editions of Master Builder magazine show the sentiments and remaining challenges of the time.

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Contents Dates for your Diary

WHAT’S ON

Diary Dates 12 Point CPD Seminar Rosehill Newcastle Cronulla Ballina Castle Hill Wollongong Manly

22 November 21 February 21 March 3 May 6 June 27 June 25 July

Insight Forums

Industry Workshops Shellharbour Penrith Eastern Suburbs Manly Coffs Harbour Port Macquarie Forster Cronulla Tamworth Maitland

26 February 27 February 28 March 23 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 3 July 17 July 18 July

Top 50 Luncheons

Wollongong

Social Events Oxley Division Golf Day Illawarra Annual Dinner Illawarra Race Day

21 September 25 May 27 October

Awards Southern Ballina Western Construction

20 July 27 July

28 November

Regional Update Merimbula Armidale Inverell Moree

20 November 21 November 22 November

Division Dates Blue Mountains 22 November Central Coast Central West 21 November Cronulla Dubbo 20 November Eastern Suburbs 27 November Hume Hunter 20 November Illawarra Inner West 20 November Manly Manning MIA Mid North Coast Murray New England / Tenterfield 19 November North Coast North North West Northern Suburbs 15 November Oxley Parramatta 21 November Riverina Snowy Mountains South Coast 21 November Southern Highlands St George Tweed Heads

Industry Breakfasts

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