general news REPORTS 19 MARCH/APRIL 2017
New vehicle partner hosts Master Builders’ AGM
Part of the big gathering for Master Builders’ 2016 AGM and member night at AHG in West Perth.
Master Builders’ 2016 annual general meeting and member night was held at the Association’s new vehicle partner Automotive Holdings Group’s premises in West Perth in November. More than 50 Association members, staff, sponsors and board members attended the AGM receiving a briefing on the activities and highlights of the past year from president Rob Spadaccini and director Michael McLean. Master Builders’ business director Graeme Dix also provided an overview of the new strategic plan destined to govern the Association’s evolution over the next 3-5 years. Results of the election of Master Builders’ Construction and Housing Councillors also were announced. Successful candidates for the Housing Council were Peter Bisby (Redink Homes), Ryan Cole (Savvy Construction), Philip Kemp (Alliance Builders), Ray Kershaw (Mondo Exclusive Homes), Rob Spadaccini (Spadaccini Homes) and Michael Vermey (Affordable Living Homes).
Paul Carter (Mitie Construction), Anthony Chillino (Pyramid Constructions), Paul Goodheart (Universal Construction), Michael Lawson (Northerly Group) and Rory Vinnicombe (BGC Construction) were elected to the Construction Council. Steve McConkey (Multiplex) subsequently was appointed to fill a casual vacancy on the Council. At their November meetings following the elections, the Councils appointed their officers with Jason Kunkler (PACT) and Jack Pleiter (Genesis Homes Master Builders) elected as chairmen of the Construction and Housing Councils respectively with David Crothers (Crothers Construction) and Michael Vermey as their respective deputies. Sponsors of the AGM and member night were ReddiFund and West Australian Mechanical Services, along with venue host AHG.
Industry leaders at AIB dinner He shared his experience with culture-driven contracting from a client project manager’s view, and discussed surviving and prospering as a contractor. Home-grown success story Dale Alcock started his career as an apprentice bricklayer in 1979 in wheat belt town Kellerberrin. His speech delved into motivation, passion and leadership, touching on understanding one’s limits and embracing change in an industry that must remain contemporary and relevant to survive.
AIB Industry Leaders Dinner speakers Neill Stevens (left) and Dale Alcock (right) with WA Chapter president Jason Thomson.
The Australian Institute of Building held its annual Industry Leaders dinner in Perth recently with guest speakers Dale Alcock and Neill Stevens sharing insights into their building industry experiences and touching on WA’s economic downturn. Mr Stevens is the founder of NS Projects, establishing the business in 2003 after earlier roles as director and founder of other project management consultancies.
The dinner, held at Lavan Legal overlooking the new Elizabeth Quay precinct, was attended by AIB’s Canberra-based CEO Greg Hughes and about 45 guests from many Perth construction companies. The night also included naming the AIB WA Chapter’s newest Fellow Member, Derek Hammond. The Chapter’s most significant event for this year will be the annual Professional Excellence Awards at Crown Towers ballroom on 24 June. The awards recognise industry individuals for their skills and expertise. Details at www.aib.org.au/events-and-cpd/events-calendar.