NSW Master Builder October-November 2016

Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Five | October/November 2016

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2016  HOME WARRANTY IS CHANGING  PILOT PROGRAM FOR APPRENTICES TO UNIVERSITY  KITCHEN AND BATHROOM TRENDS FOR 2017

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Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Five | October/November 2016

REGULARS 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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FEATURES Excellence in Construction Awards

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Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards

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APPRENTICESHIP

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Adults Only Apprenticeship Program

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2016 HOME WARRANTY IS CHANGING PILOT PROGRAM FOR APPRENTICES TO UNIVERSITY KITCHEN AND BATHROOM TRENDS FOR 2017

Roof Plumbing and its Diversity

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Official Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Five | October/November 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE:

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Reasons to Believe

HOUSING

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Home Warranty is Changing EMAIL: paul.b@crowtherblayne.com.au

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

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Construction Industry RDO and Public Holidays 2017

LEGAL

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DISTRIBUTION: Newstyle

Notice of Annual General Meeting

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Pilot Program for Apprentices to University

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Lynda Keys PRINT: Newstyle

New Members List

TRAINING

MANAGING EDITOR: Trish Riley EDITOR: Samantha Regan GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM: Andrew Crabb, Danny McGirr, Michelle Triana

New Building Bond and Post Completion Inspection Regime for Strata

MEMBERSHIP

ADVERTISING SALES: Paul Baird, Rose Delosreyes, Scott Sharples, Vivianne Reiss

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The Women In NSW Education and Learning Report 2016 Employing Women in Building Trades

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

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Safework NSW Releases Road Map Report

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016

GENERAL FEATURES

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Kitchen and Bathroom Trends for 2017

THE WAY WE WERE

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DIRECTORY

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WHAT’S NEW

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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

HEAD OFFICE

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Manager Finance & Administration Credit Control Manager Credit Officer Inventory & Property Administration Officer Accounts Payable Officer Assistant Accountant Reception #2 Charles Martin Room

EXECUTIVE BOARD Ross Mitchell Martin Patience Paul Maginnity Simon Pilcher Chris Calderbank-Park Michael O’Donnell Mick Banks

President Deputy President Immediate Past President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President

Brian Seidler Amanda de Vries

8586 3503 8586 3507

Luke Hueston Edwina Lyall Diane Craven Dele Omisore Linda Thomson Harry Rankin Jayne Pan Joel Beater Bill Korakis Leeanne Farmer

8586 3519 0412 806 700 8586 3594 8586 3583 8586 3568 8586 3568 8586 3528 8586 3565 8586 3541 8586 3512

Ogarit Kelley

0414 919 194

Graham McGuiggan Paul Love

Mark Shearwood Samantha Harris Annette Townsend Kathleen Aperahama Melissa Oxley

8586 3554 8586 3540 0413 306 556 8586 3520 8586 3572

MBA INSURANCE SERVICES State Manager Senior Account Manager Account Executive - General Business Development Executive

Account Executive - Warranty

Business Development Executive National Business Development Manager (Surety) Business Development Manager (NSW)

MASTER BUILDERS FINANCIAL SERVICES Leasing and Car Search

MEMBER SERVICES Manager Member Services Membership Coordinator

Membership Representative Marketing and Website Support Member Services Administrator Member Engagement Representative Trade Events Coordinator

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016

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Shop 1, 97 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478 Tel: Regional Coordinator Member Services Representative

8586 3533 8586 3538

ALBURY/WODONGA

Michael Parra

8586 3549

Robert Collings Hannah Shephard Daniel Schwebel

8586 3517 8586 3517 8586 3517

PORT MACQUARIE

Peter Glover David Solomon Rod Grace Nicholas Arends Iain Jarman Chris Schultz Leon Lenzo Annette Gee Beverly Glover

8586 3535 8586 3552 8586 3574 8586 3573 8586 3502 8586 3522 8586 3524 8586 3531 8586 3523

WOLLONGONG

Susan Manning Helen Harris Amanda Kelly

8586 3506 8586 3564 8586 3504

OPERATIONS Director Operations Government Projects & Programs Manager IT Systems Manager Communications IT Support/Webmaster Sponsorship Relations Manager

4953 9400 4979 0101 4979 0103 4953 9400 4953 9400 4979 0107 0439 157 141 4979 0112 4979 0109 4979 0105 0466 777 057

NORTHERN REGIONS

Karen Kellock

EVENTS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Awards Coordinator Assistant Awards Coordinator Special Projects Officer

Level 1, 165 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 Tel:

Hunter Region Manager Len Blakeney Office Administrator Trish Dillon Receptionist Ashleigh O’Brien Industrial Relations Officer Shona d’Arbon Industrial Relations Officer Ben Ziolkowski Membership Officer Kevin Sullivan Safety Officer John McGhee NSW Regional Office & Divisional Coordinator Luke Reeves Events and Training Coordinator Kerri Richards MBA Insurance Services - Newcastle Leeanne Farmer

SOUTHERN REGIONS

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND SAFETY Director Construction Executive Officer Safety & Risk Industrial Relations Officers

Safety Officer Safety Officer IR Administration Officer Secretary

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

8586 3588 8586 3560 8586 3588 1300 884 315

LEGAL Head Solicitor Solicitor Legal Assistant

8586 3555 8586 3555

REGIONAL OFFICES

HOUSING Housing Officer

Joanne Papageorge Daniela Fraumeni

Graham Marchant Marlee Rudgley

Unit 7/4 Stockyard Place, West Gosford NSW 2250 Tel:

Member Services Representative Zoe Gardiner

APPRENTICESHIP SERVICES

Apprenticeship Services Manager

Receptionist

6681 4266 0428 412 784

GOSFORD

NORWEST EDUCATION CENTRE & TRAINING 5 Burbank Place, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Reception Executive Office Education Centre MBA Skill Recognition Centre

8586 3508 8586 3509 8586 3567 8586 3527 8586 3510 8586 3511 8586 3526 8586 3546

RECEPTION

EXECUTIVE Executive Director Executive Assistant

Strebre Delovski Leon Kopcikas Frank Chevell Rheannon Vea Vea Bridget Delmore Sebastian Aguilera

Unit 1, 171 Princes Highway, Ulladulla NSW 2539 Tel:

Regional Coordinator Lynn Smith Member Services Representative Teresa Townsend

35 Hovell Street, Wodonga VIC 3690 Tel: Regional Manager Office Manager Administration Assistant

Unit 3, 12 Jindalee Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Tel:

Member Services Representative Kerrie Clark

Unit 3, 29-35 Princes Highway, Unanderra NSW 2526 Tel:

Member Services Representative Ruth Billington Regional Coordinator Lee Tanks

4454 1955 0418 633 297 4454 1955

6058 2000 0402 044 075 6058 2000 6058 2000

6581 4033 6581 4033

4272 9409 4272 9409

ORANGE Level 1, 296-298 Summer St, Orange NSW 2800 Tel:

Fax: Mob

Regional Coordinator Chris Dunn

02 6362 6895 02 6369 0390 0458 243 976

MATES IN CONSTRUCTION Hotline:

Craig Donovan 8586 3537 Omesh Jethwani 8586 3539 Amanda Kernaghan 8586 3580 Steven Swan 8586 3562 Alexander Ashley-Carrington 8586 3525 Haley Tibbetts 0412 980 829

Steve Donaghey Lesley Donaghey Pauline Meade

4323 4588

8586 3575

Investment in Bricklaying Drives Excellent Results in 2015/2016

During the year to June 2016 Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) achieved the following: • 106 careers events and promotions were attended to encourage young people into the trade. Many of the events included Try-a-Trade.

• Achieved an increase in apprentice numbers in training of 2,609, the highest for five years.

• 1,144 students were provided with Try-a-Trade and Step Out Programs at targeted schools.

• 81 adult apprentice bricklayers were supported with a $2,000 incentive for employers to partly offset the pay rate cost applicable at age 21.

• 2,752 schools were provided with regular trade and career information, including a student nomination web page.

• Surveyed 1st Year apprentices to identify the influences and reasons for deciding to become a bricklayer.

• Achieved a record number of website hits through a recruiting campaign on Facebook targeting youth in areas of high apprentice demand.

• Contacted supported apprentices and their employers to provide support in line with the retention program.

• Produced 28 e-newsletters and 60 blog articles to inform industry on bricklaying and ABBTF activities.

• Ran a campaign to target mothers of school leavers following the release of Year 12 ATAR school results.

• Worked with a number of residential builders to share ABBTF strategies and address the bricklayer shortage.

• 13,200 Facebook Fans were reached via social media contact targeting Gen Y and Z. • 468 job seekers and students attended Work Ready Programs in bricklaying leading to an on-site trial and potential sign up as a new apprentice.

• More than 200 apprentice job vacancies were identified through the support of bricklayers and Group Training Companies.

• Provided evidence to Government on the bricklayer shortage to successfully advocate for bricklaying to remain on the Skilled Occupations List.

• Provided advice to Government and industry training organisations in some states on workforce participation and training strategies.

• Supported quality apprentices participating in WorldSkills Australia competitions at regional and national level.

• Introduced a $2,000 incentive to employers to sign up female apprentices and supported their retention.

• Provided a scholarship to support the training and preparation of Bricklaying’s competitor for the 2017 WorldSkills International event.

• 1,669 apprentices were supported with employment and training via the Brickstart Subsidy for their employers.

OPERATING RESULTS

2015/16 Nos.

2014/15 Nos.

Apprentices in Training

2,609

2,474

ABBTF Supported Apprentices

1,669

1,641

ABBTF Supported Commencements

1,134

890

Operating Surplus

611

(52)

405

302

Training Reserve

2,814

2,203

App Subsidies to Employers

ABBTF Supported Completions Adult Apprentice Support Work Ready Course Commencements Careers Expo Events Attended

2015/16 $000’s

2014/15 $000’s

Revenue

4,566

4,620

Total Expenditure

3,955

4,672

FINANCIAL RESULTS

81

63

1,202

2,052

468

385

Recruiting and Training Support

426

429

Taster and Work Ready

146

236

Promotion

412

373

106

105

1,144

2,193

Peak Monthly Websites Visits

16,214

16,832

Development

970

870

Facebook Fans

13,200

11,100

Administration

800

712

Step Out Program and Try-a-Trade

Ian Stoneman, Chief Executive Officer August 2016

The full Statutory Annual Report will be available on the ABBTF website or as a hardcopy on request.

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P RES I DENT ’S VI EW P O I NT

This edition of the Master Builder Magazine showcases the winner of each category for this year’s Excellence in Construction Awards.

The Awards celebrate and acknowledge excellence in the commercial sector of the building and construction industry in NSW. The Awards also acknowledge the state’s best apprentices for 2016 and judged the Master Builders SafeWork NSW Safety Awards.

This year, 14 judges commenced judging in July and completed their work in September, after three months of full time judging. Each building project was visited, and a site inspection conducted. The construction value for all of the entries this year equated to some $4.6 billion – an extraordinary amount and an extraordinary feat for the judges to view.

The book identifies the builders of some well-known and enduring buildings that have helped to create the social, educational and commercial environment of the cities and towns of NSW, and is told against the backdrop of the history of NSW dating from 1873 – 2005. John is now writing the next chapter of the MBA history 2005 and onwards.

The judges commented that the quality and detail of construction continues to excel and that the complexity and difficulty in many of the entries was extremely challenging. They also noted it was a credit to the builders, contractors and the industry as a whole that such projects are constructed and add to the built environment of NSW.

I want to also acknowledge the retirement of a long-serving MBA employee. For 27 years this individual played an important role in representing members at all levels – and did it with conviction and loyalty. Peter Meredith held the position of Director, Housing with the Association and represented members in many diverse areas, including Home Warranty Insurance, Security of Payment, Home Building legislation and technical advice. He also represented the Association on many external committees and working parties. A colourful character himself, he is mentioned throughout Mr Elder’s book. We wish Peter all the best in his well-earned retirement.

Congratulations to all the entries and winners of this year’s prestigious awards and in particular, the major award for “Outstanding Construction Project for 2016” presented to Built for the construction of 20 Martin Place, Sydney.

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I would also like to acknowledge John Elder.

John has not only contributed personally to a long and colourful history of the MBA, but also wrote a book about it. The book, titled The History of the Master Builders Association of NSW, the first 130 years was recently published. It traces the MBA’s economic and social development, through colonial times, the federation of the colonies, the stark period of the depression, two world wars and up to the tragic years of the Vietnam War, the emergence of social protest groups, the student movement, the women’s movement, and the creation of resident action groups that emerged during the period of the green bans.

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As this is the last edition of Master Builder for the year I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a happy festive season and prosperous 2017.

Ross Mitchell MBA/NSW PRESIDENT

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As we go to print the NSW Government has just announced a significant overhaul of the Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) that administers home owners warranty in NSW.

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Notable changes include: • The NSW Government is planning to exit the home warranty market within 2 years.

• The NSW Government will inject monies into the HBCF to cover the current deficit; the required injection is in excess of $300 million.

• Reforms will establish a framework to allow private insurers to re-enter the market and offer home compensation products. In order to enter the market, private insurers will satisfy Sate Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Guidelines. (These guidelines are still to be developed).

• Levels of consumer protection remain unchanged i.e. the triggers that invoke the warranty policy, the two and six-year cover and the level of home owner’s entitlement i.e. $340,000 will not change.

• Premiums will increase in four tranches over two years commencing in March 2017.

• Commencing March 2017 premiums will be adjusted to reflect the systems assessment of the builders / trade persons’ individual risk.

• The cross subsidisation by low risk building sectors of high risk sectors will cease in March 2017.

• New risk management initiatives for builders will be introduced, such as prescribed training and/or a regime of project inspection.

• Broker commissions will cease in March 2017.

• Between March 2017 and September 2017, the broker network will be substantially reduced.

Legislation to support changes will be introduced to the NSW Parliament in the first half of 2017.

The NSW Government has stated they will release further details around the changes over the coming months. Master Builders and MBAIS will participate in the advisory group to be consulted by the Government during the coming year.

It is important to note that between now and March 2017 we have been advised that those contractors with eligibility under the HBCF will experience no change in their user experience when accessing the HBCF system. Following March 2017 premiums will change and an online job application service will commence operation.

Master Builders will provide regular updates as information on changes to the HBCF come to hand.

I join with the President to wish you and your families all the best for the festive season and for a healthy and prosperous 2017.

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REGI ONA L RO UNDUP BALLINA AND CENTRAL COAST

SPARKING INTEREST IN APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE NORTHERN REGIONS With the industry on the North Coast experiencing an uplift at the moment, the need for new trainees and apprentices is ongoing.

Northern Regions Coordinator, Graham Marchant, recently attended the Connect to your Future Career Expo. The full-on day was held at the superb Kingscliff TAFE campus. Tweed Shire Council, National Disability Coordination Program and North Coast TAFE coordinated the event.

It was a great opportunity for students and job seekers to gain information on exploring the world of work.

Many of the students showed a genuine interest in the construction industry. There was particular interest in the variety of school based traineeships which can lead on to full time apprenticeships.

To maintain interest from keen applicants, Graham also represented the MBA at the Future Options Expo. This event was held at the Trinity Catholic College Sports Centre in Lismore in late July. Coordinated by Summerland Careers Advisors Association, it catered to around 1,300 future job seekers.

If one of these potential employees knocks on your door, call the Master Builders Apprenticeship Services on: (02) 8586 3533 and let them make all the arrangements for you. If you have any questions about these events call Graham at the Ballina office.

Graham Marchant Regional Coordinator Northern Regions

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016

CRITTERS AND CONSTRUCTION

WIRES Education Officer, Casey Poolman, with a few “safe” examples of our local wildlife.

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WIRES visited the Gosford office for our August division meeting to teach our members how to care for our treasured wildlife.

We gained a new respect for these volunteers who gladly give their time to care for, and protect our precious native wildlife.

Working in the Central Coast, it is not uncommon to come across an uninvited guest on site from time to time. With several national parks, we’re lucky enough to have a huge variety of native wildlife in our area. But this blessing can also cause problems when animals find their way into our construction sites. That’s why we invited WIRES to join us at our August division meeting.

Members were given a chance to get up close to some “safe” species that Casey had bought along. She did assure us that no animals were deliberately harmed but had died whilst trying to be saved.

Central Coast Education Officer, Casey Poolman, delighted us with an insight into our unique wildlife. Be it a possum or a python, a goanna or a glider, Casey passionately discussed how to approach (or not to), and care for these animals.

Zoe Gardiner Member Services Representative

If you find an injured animal, try and capture it with a blanket or towel and place in a box somewhere quiet. Call WIRES on 1300 094 737.

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REGI ONA L RO UNDUP ORANGE AND POR T M ACQUARI E

PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE CENTRAL WEST Subjects in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program include: • Accurately measure and cut timber • Read, understand and work with plans • Erect wall frames using hand tools • Concreting for simple forms • Complete detailed small projects • Safety on site • Maths skills for site work • Work safely at heights • Manual handling • First aid • Managing money (Money Smart Programme) • Nutrition, fitness and sun safety in our industry • Mental health and well-being • Clear and effective communication • Conflict resolution

Pre-Apprentices hard at work on constructing mock frames

We are excited to announce that the first MBA Pre-Apprenticeship Program has begun in the Central West.

Graduates of the MBA Pre-Apprenticeship Program are equipped with the knowledge and skills to be immediately valuable on site, and are in high demand.

We’re looking for training employers who would be interested in taking on an apprentice who graduates from this program.

Recently, Craig Donovan (MBA Director Operations) and Karen Kellock (MBA Apprenticeship Manager) attended Division Meetings to speak about the MBA PreApprenticeship Program.

The holistic nature of the course provides participants with industry skills, as well as general life skills, and prepares the student for what life is like when they begin their apprenticeship.

To find out more or to register your interest to take on a quality first year apprentice in January 2017, please call (02) 8586 3533 or email apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au.

A Pre-Apprenticeship is the ideal way for school leavers to enter the building and construction industry, in a trade apprenticeship.

Graduating students are prepared to enter the trade of their choice, as the course is not specific to any single trade, incorporating carpentry, concreting and other general construction skills.

Chris Dunn Regional Coordinator Central West and Orana

ATTRACTING THE INDUSTRY’S FUTURE LEADERS the understanding of industry outcomes by engaging students, teachers, careers advisors and parents in the local community.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016

Mid Coast Careers Market

In an industry-led initiative, young people on the Mid North Coast are being encouraged to consider local construction industry opportunities, before committing to opportunities further afield. North Coast TAFE, MBA, the Australian Apprenticeship Network, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, local group training organisations and construction industry representatives have banded together to increase

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This initiative has led to a number of opportunities, including representation at the 2016 Mid Coast Careers Market and a joint briefing to careers advisers from across the Mid North Coast region. At the 2016 Mid Coast Careers Market, students, parents and teachers from a variety of backgrounds were consistently surprised at the range of opportunities in the industry, with industry leaders opening their eyes to the fact that local kids can gain worldclass qualifications, grow a solid career in the industry, and even consider the opportunity to build their own business right here in one of Australia’s most envied regions. Local careers advisors, armed with knowledge about the

career opportunities on offer in the industry, record growth in the construction industry, and the opportunity to live, learn and earn locally with TAFE have been extremely positive about the potential to grow student engagement and motivation to join the industry.

Planning for 2017 to continue this engagement has already commenced. A number of local schools have already invited representatives to subject selection and career information sessions in 2017, with a commitment from industry to repeat successful initiatives throughout next year.

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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AWARD representative on the Council of Management, up until his retirement at the end of 2014.

The Council of Management is the supreme policy-making body of the Association and Joe has been an integral part of the direction of the Master Builders and its influence in the building and construction industry over the years. This is quite a commitment, requiring him to travel to Sydney four times a year for the meetings.

Ross Mitchell President Master Builders NSW, Joe Vittali, Peter Stefanovic and Sylvia Jeffreys

On the 26th August 2016 at the Master Builders NSW Excellence in Housing Awards in Sydney, Joe Vittali was awarded a Master Builders Life Member Award for his many years of membership and service to the industry.

Joe has been a member of the Master Builders Manning Great Lakes Division since 1960. For many of those years he has been an active committee member and was as our local

On behalf of the Manning Great Lakes Division and the Master Builders Association of NSW, we would like to thank Joe for his contribution over the years. Even though Joe has retired from the Council of Management, he is still an active member of the Manning Great Lakes Division, and we look forward to his continued attendance and comedic quips at our Divisional Information Nights.

Kerrie Clark Member Services Representative

HASTINGS EDUCATION FUND To enable this to happen, we need qualified bricklayers to take on new apprentices.

We have people wanting to start their apprenticeship, but without a host employer things have stalled. Do you know a bricklayer who wants to take on an apprentice? If you do, please have them contact Kerrie in the MBA Port Macquarie Office or any of our committee.

Do you know who the Oxley Committee is?

They are a great group of people who work to provide relevant and informative nights for you throughout the year. Thank you to Brad Maggs, Jeff Walsh, Ian Chegwidden, Damon Ryan, Tom Mitchell, Gary Fricke and Ed Coleman.

Ed Coleman, Kerrie Clark and Peter Cuskelly. Hastings Education Fund thank you to sponsors night at Panthers Port Macquarie.

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The Oxley Division of MBA NSW has become a gold sponsor of the Hastings Education Fund. By doing this they hope to help local

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youth achieve their goal of completing an apprenticeship in the construction industry.

Ultimately, they would like to sponsor a bricklaying apprentice. This is one area in which we desperately need more apprentices.

Our AGM is at the next Information Night in October, so if you would like to become involved, please put your hand up.

Kerrie Clark Member Services Representative

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Residential Builder of the Year, Andrew Corby, A J Corby Constructions

Commercial Builder of the Year, New England Constructions for a project in Wollongong

The MBA Southern Regions held their 2016 Excellence in Building Awards on Saturday 18th June at the Ulladulla Civic Centre.

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Entries were received from all over southern NSW - from Merimbula to Wollongong, Cooma to Young, and many locations in between.

The judges for this year’s awards were retired builders Ross Meredith, from Southern Highlands and Peter Glen, from Malua Bay. Over a period of three weeks, Ross and Peter travelled the region judging each entry. They commented that the quality of work they saw in all entries was excellent and found it incredibly difficult to select a winner.

On the night, 200 guests arrived for pre-dinner drinks and viewed photos of the entries before the formal presentations.

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Young Builder of the Year, Beau Hampton, Icon Projects

Some builders brought along their tradies, who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. Some commented that seeing all their hard work pay off was a real boost to moral.

Comedian, Marty Fields was the MC and entertainment for the evening, while live music from Sydney band Hipnosis kept guests dancing late into the night.

A reminder that the 2017 Awards will be held on Saturday 17th June. Frankie J Holden will be MC and his band will be the entertainment for the evening. Entry forms will be forwarded during December and will close Monday 3rd April. For any other information, please call the Ulladulla Office 4454 1955

THE MAJOR AWARDS WERE: • Young Builder of the Year Beau Hampton, Icon Projects • Commercial Builder of the Year New England Constructions Pty Ltd • Residential Builder of the Year Andrew Corby, A J Corby Constructions

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MBA WOLLONGONG TRADE EXPO Another successful Trade Expo was held on Thursday 4th August The Master Builders Association held their annual Trade Expo at Kembla Grange Raceway.

The Expo, now in its third year at the current location, continues to go from strength to strength. We had over 130 tradespeople come through the door over the three hours. This was an excellent turn out.

The afternoon included product and supplier demonstrations, along with lucky door prizes and refreshments.

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It was a packed house of over 950 commercial contractors, suppliers and their clients for the 2016 Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards black tie dinner which was held on Saturday, 5 November at THE STAR Event Centre.

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.

Major commercial contractors from all building and construction sectors as well as subcontractors, clients, suppliers and consultants enjoyed the gala evening, hosted brilliantly by comperes Erin Molan and Peter Sterling, with entertainment provided by Anh Do.

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 NSW.

VIP guests included Ms Kathryn Heiler, Acting Executive Director, SafeWork NSW; Ms Anne Tabbaa, Commissioner, NSW Industrial Relations Commission; Mr Nigel Hadgkiss, Fair Work Building and Construction; Mr Wilhelm Harnisch, Chief Executive Officer Master Builders Australia; MBA/NSW Immediate Past President, Mr Paul Maginnity and members of the MBA NSW Executive Committee and Council.

Divisions include the restoration, refurbishment and adaptive re-use of historic buildings, hospitality, commercial, industrial, education and public buildings as well as public and private school buildings. Other divisions included interior and shop fit-outs and sporting facilities, club/entertainment, retail buildings, civil engineering projects, major urban redevelopment projects and an array of health buildings were also amongst the huge range of entries in 2016.

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

All projects entered for the Master Builders Association major award – the 2016 Outstanding Construction Award. This year, the prestigious award went to Built for the 20 Martin Place project. Congratulations to Built, and all entrants and winners 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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Built - 2016 Outstanding Construction Award Winner, 20 Martin Place

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Peter Meredith awarded for 27 years of service

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS The 20 Martin Place project consisted of a complex refurbishment of an existing 1970’s commercial tower. It was stripped back to a steel skeleton and rebuilt to create a signature 20-storey A-grade office tower incorporating a new high-performance façade system, and achieving a 6 Star Green Star Built rating. This project presented many challenges requiring innovative thinking, extensive research on the utilisation of specialist materials, and high-level collaboration with the client.

Built initially worked with the design team via an ECI phase to implement value engineering, in order to provide savings to achieve the client’s budget. Close attention was paid to detailing by the construction team through establishing a close team environment, ensuring a focus on the end goal to achieve the elements required by the design team. This refurbishment project was both complex and logistically challenging. The requirement to carry out underpinning to the structure, relocating the core, guaranteeing the fl oor area, removing all traces of asbestos within the building, delivery of a complex façade, and the achievement of sustainability aspirations while incorporating innovative materials, meant the project had a high ‘degree of diffi culty’ factor that Built had to deal with. Built has achieved an excellent outcome in overcoming these hurdles by carrying out extensive pre-construction planning, meticulous execution and a high degree of ingenuity which has led this project to being a worthy ‘Overall Winner’ of the 2016 Excellence in Construction Awards.

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Some key challenges included: • Progressive hazardous material removal top down.

• Signifi cant upgrading of the existing steel frame was required to ensure stability in its ‘stripped-down state’. This included additional steel bracing (50T) and the installation of temporary rock anchors.

• Removal of demolished materials from the existing 21-storey building.

• Structural-steel frame locally demolished to facilitate construction of new concrete core.

• Extensive protection required during demolition of concrete encasing to the steel structure.

• Excavation and underpinning in basement for new lift core pits and footings.

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Bruce Bell is a Principal Inspector in the Construction Services Team with SafeWork NSW, involved in a range of compliance and enforcement activities including workplace inspections, advisory visits, incident first response, investigations and stakeholder engagement. He is a certified OHS professional (COHSProf) of the Safety Institute of Australia with over 30 years’ experience as a workplace health and safety professional in a range of public and private sector enterprises, such as AMDEL, Comcare and the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC).

John Elder AM worked for the MBA for 25 years and is the independent chairman of COMET Training Pty Ltd and a Director of the Australian Construction Industry Redundancy Trust (ACIRT). 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.

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.

KEVIN COHEN Kevin commenced his carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1972. He completed his trade qualifications and Clerk of Works.

Kevin is a company director and has recently retired after 44 years of loyal service in 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.

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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.

MAX MOSHER Max Mosher is an energy consultant and has worked in the energy industry for more than 35 years. During that time he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, especially 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 Awards, the Master Builders Association Excellence in 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).

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Rick Duynhoven is an Assistant Director with TAFE NSW – Sydney TAFE. He has held teaching and vocational training management positions in construction across a number of TAFE NSW Institutes.

Rick is a member of the NSW Vocational Training Tribunal. He holds a NSW Builders License and has undertaken a Masters of Design Science in Building Services at Sydney University. Rick is also a member of the Sydney Institute Sustainability team, leading the development and implementation of sustainable building training products and services.

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DANIEL BRIAN MURPHY

DONNA SEIDLER

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Daniel 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.

Donna Seidler is a member of the Department of Education and Training Apprenticeship Tribunal and a committee member of the Long Service Payments Tribunal. An MBA apprenticeship judge since 2001 and formerly the MBA’s Group Training Manager, she oversaw the pilot program and establishment of the MBA’s indigenous program.

David has worked in the Building & Construction Industry for over 28 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 OHS, Quality & Environmental Certified Lead Auditor. Currently is Chairman of the Exam and Scheme Committee for Exemplar Global developing the exam & scheme new criteria for ISO45001 Lead Auditor Qualification. David has represented Australia as a technical expert & a nominated delegate in the development of ISO45001 at the last four meetings in the capacity of a Deputy Task Group Leader, Secretary and member of the editorial committee of PC283/WG1/ISO45001.

He is a WHS technician when it comes to prescribed legislation. He sits on numerous committees, state, national & international, leading 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.

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 four years, he worked for the company for 43 years. He was the Project Manager for the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, Wollongong, St Mary’s Cathedral School, Sydney, and the major restoration of the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney.

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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.

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BRYAN SIDGREAVES OAM Bryan Sidgreaves OAM started as an apprentice joiner, becoming managing director of H & E Sidgreaves Pty Ltd in 1967.

The company is now in its 99th year under daughter Louise. Bryan graduated from Sydney University with a degree in economics and accountancy. He is a past president of the Australian Shop & Office Fitting Industry Association and a Life Member. He served on the MBA’s council and was awarded the Order of Australia medal in 1994 for services to the shopfitting industry. Bryan acts as a judge for the Australian Shop and Office Fitting Industry Association for the National Awards and he also judges the Master Builders Association of NSW Fitout Awards.

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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St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Belmont and UON Basden Theatre (Core Project Group), Northumberland House (Australian Heritage Restorations), Garden Suburb Childcare Centre (PDA Building). All were worthy commercial winners. Godbee Electrical were again recognised as the commercial subcontractor of the year for their outstanding work on a number of projects including the Newcastle Airport Terminal and Garden Suburb Childcare Centre.

With a “Back to the Seventies” celebration highlighted by iconic rock band, Dragon, the Master Builders Association held its gala Excellence in Building Awards at West’s Leagues Club on Saturday 9th September with over 500 guests in attendance. In a tribute to the outstanding workmanship displayed within the region’s construction industry, over 130 entries were judged representing a combined value of work exceeding $400 million. This presented the experienced panel of judges with the unenviable task of selecting the best of the best. The objective of the yearly awards is to encourage, promote and recognise “Best Practice” in building and to establish benchmark projects for contractors to emulate. The entrants and winners set high standards for others to reach whilst promoting public confidence in dealing with regional builders, architects and subcontractors.

The Hunter’s building industry continues to make a significant contribution to our region’s employment and wealth with over 25,000 workers and suppliers deriving an income from local work. The projects displayed were a credit to the building skills and business experience of the region’s contractors and builders.

Newcastle Master Builders outgoing President, Peter Di Prinzio, welcomed Matthew Haines as the new President to start his two-year term. Matthew announced a special 25-year membership recognition for AJ Edden, Coastline Plumbing, P&K Bratfield and Geoffrey Beevers. These are just four of the many long time members of the Master Builders who have contributed to the local economy over the past 25 years and are delighted with the solid upturn in residential construction activity in the past 12 months.

The commercial projects, both winners and entrants, were of outstanding caliber.

The commercial builder of the year, North Construction and Building, were rewarded for their challenging efforts in completing the Mariners Centre of Excellence, Opal Residential Aged Care and Wyong Arthouse.

It was certainly a difficult choice for the judges when competing against projects of such high standard as the Newcastle Courthouse (John Holland), Newcastle Airport Terminal (Hansen Yuncken), Cars Jr. Bateau Bay (Deane Projects),

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The residential awards also produced entries which demonstrated exceptional build quality, exciting new products and improved sustainability and energy/water efficiency.

The residential builder of the year, NJ and JB Harvey Building Constructions, delivered quality on a grand scale. The father and son team created a home with numerous remarkable attributes and overcame design challenges to produce an award winning project of outstanding construction quality at Tenambit. To be recognised as the best project against other worthy category winners including Danny Smith Professional Building Services, McDonald Jones Homes, Made Architectural Constructions, Mavid Construction, and Living Green Designer Homes was a memorable achievement.

Mark Knapton (Envouge Builds) was judged to be the Master Builder’s Young Builder of the Year and collected an award for an exceptional renovation project at Elrington.

SB Glass and Glazing was recognised as the Housing Subcontractor of the year for excellent trade work at Merewether, Black Hill and Belmont North.

22 local award winners now progress to the National Master Builders Awards to be held in Canberra in November, where the regions previous winners have claimed significant success. In 2015, Peter Doody Constructions, McDonald Jones Homes, Stevens Constructions and Jarrad Page were all deserving winners of National Awards.

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NORTH CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING Phone 02 4323 2633 Project Mariners Centre of Excellence, Tuggerah Architect/Designer MSK Architects Sponsor SafeWork NSW

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CORE PROJECT GROUP Phone 02 4016 0338 Project 198 Parry Street The Gateway, Newcastle West Sponsor SafeWork NSW

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Master Builders Association’s Executive Director – Brian Seidler speaking at the Adult Apprenticeship Program Information Night held on 15th September 2016 to a room full of eager men and women.

MASTER BUILDERS ADULT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM It’s never too late to become a tradie!

Master Builders Apprenticeship Services (GTO) have noticed an extraordinary number of people applying for an apprenticeship who are over 21 years of age.

Between May and July of 2016, 124 adults applied to the GTO to undertake an apprenticeship in the Building and Construction Industry. An adult apprentice is someone who begins their apprenticeship contract at the age of 21 years or older.

Historically within the GTO, the demand for adult apprentices has been reasonably stable in the years since the Award change entitling an adult a higher base rate than that of a junior.

Currently, adult apprentices make up only 12% of apprentices employed by the Master Builders.

This lack of demand made it difficult to find opportunities for enthusiastic and reliable people to start an apprenticeship.

The Master Builders GTO and RTO have worked together to develop a unique program for people over 21 years who possess the necessary acumen and passion to begin an apprenticeship.

Through a unique program of teaching and assessing the applicants within a government funded pre-training course, we are able to further develop the skills they have attained through their life so far.

highlighted and many questions were clearly answered. Master Builders want these adult candidates to enter this Program with eyes wide open.

Applications were invited to be part of the program and 33 applications were received on the night.

The intense pre-training will increase their awareness of the necessary skills a great apprentice has while educating them on the building and construction industry.

The average age of these applicants is 31 years with a range from 21 to 44 years old.

They represent all areas of Sydney with a diverse range of skills and experience including years of Army and Navy service, a butcher, a phycologist, a lawyer, a trade qualified mechanic and a painter. Some of these applicants have considerable building and construction experience.

Not everyone who starts will make it through this program, they may decide this kind of work really isn’t suited to them, but the ones who do succeed will be a valuable asset on-site.

Following their initial training and assessment program, these would be apprentices will be available to take on through Master Builders Apprenticeship Services.

On 12 September 2016 we spoke to 48 invited applicants about the Adult Apprenticeship Program in an Information Night format. The Program was explained in detail, the wages

To find out how you can be part of this Program, or take on one of these great candidates, call 02 8586 3533 or apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au

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Over the years, we have regularly heard that the cost to employ an older apprentice was prohibitive. Our Training Employers would like the added maturity and life experience, but often couldn’t justify the cost.

We thought we should change this situation.

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ROOF PLUMBING AND ITS DIVERSITY Roof plumbing is a diverse trade – there’s so much more to it than you think.

Have you noticed that metal roofing and cladding is on a lot of commercial buildings?

There’s an increasing number of residential buildings using the same materials too.

Are you aware that the installation of these products is underpinned by a recognised trade?

Installing metal roofing and cladding is the domain of roof plumbers, and this is one of the fastest growing trades in the Australian construction industry right now. Unfortunately, like a lot of trades right now, there just aren’t enough apprentices and tradespeople working in this trade.

Master Builders Association (MBA) and Metal Roofers and Cladders Association of Australasia (MRCAA) have joined forces to recruit people to this trade.

To make this trade appealing to potential apprentices, we need to understand what this trade is all about.

We recently spent the morning with some roof plumbing apprentices, David and Nicholas, and an industry specialist, Daniel, whose career began as an apprentice to get some insight.

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It was unanimous, being a roof plumber is a great career!

Not just installing roof sheets

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Installing roof sheets only makes up about 10% of a roof plumbers typical day. Roof plumbers establish, maintain and remodel roof structures by translating detailed plans before setting out the levels, fabricating required components, correctly fitting rainwater tanks, pumps, new flashings, roof battens, safety mesh and insulation. And this is only part of the job!

Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools such as clamps, drills, metal shears, and pipe benders. There are oxy-acetylene and arc welders as well as operating elevated work platforms and scissor lifts.

Daniel, is a qualified tradesman who started his apprenticeship with this company 15 years ago and is still with them today in the role of Health Safety and Quality Officer. This illustrates the versatility of this trade and the various career pathways available throughout this industry.

An apprentice will receive training and guidance in working safely on a roof including the correct use of harnesses. A thorough safety plan is prepared before any work commences above ground level.

David, who is a 1st year apprentice, tells us that ‘you don’t want a fear of heights to do this job’. He told us that he loves the diversity of the work and says there’s more variety than most people think.

This trade involves plumbing and roof sheets, but don’t underestimate the importance of this.

The calculations required to ensure rainwater flows in the path and direction that is optimal for the roof dimensions, structure and drainage points are extremely important. Getting this wrong can cause catastrophic failure of the roof during a heavy downpour. Imagine the effect this would have at your local shopping centre.

In the Australian environment, it is always important to use water wisely through the use of water tanks. A water tank is only useful when it’s able to store water. The correct fall and drainage of your roof makes this happen.

In today’s ever increasing demand for architectural boundaries to be pushed, the roof is not forgotten. Curved roofs and walls create modern, sleek designs to homes and commercial properties. Metal roofing and cladding products lend themselves to these unique and innovative designs.

Nicholas, is a 4th apprentice who began his apprenticeship as an adult at 21 years old. He said that the training and experience he has gained during his apprenticeship has given him the confidence and skill to move into a supervisory or leading hand role, or even into his own business.

The company that these three young men work for has retained 10 to 12 of their previous apprentices in a variety of different roles.

This company believes in a ‘cradle to grave’ philosophy. They want their apprentices to complete their trade qualification and stay with them. This is an example of the value placed on great apprentices.

If you are considering a trade in the construction industry, or know someone who is, roof plumbing is definitely worth a closer look.

MBA & MRCAA will be running a Roof Plumbing Pre Apprenticeship course in November 2016 to prepare the next wave of roof plumbing apprentices.

For further information, please contact MBA Apprenticeship Services on (02) 8586 3533 or visit the website www.mbansw.asn.au/apprenticeships

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It is more useful to be aware of a single shortcoming in ourselves than it is to be aware of a thousand in somebody else - His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama Omesh Jethwani, Government Projects and Programs Manager caught up with Daniel Phillips, Managing Director of Newstart Australia on his journey from a rugby league player to running an Aboriginal Labour Hire company

I took this opportunity with both hands and did my best to be a role model for these kids. I tried to teach them value and help them realise that no matter how difficult things seem, there is always hope and no matter how powerless we feel we will always have strength, all while still respecting the fact that I was still a kid too.

Everyone has a story to share or an autobiography to write. How does your story begin?

I went through life thinking there was nothing more to it than putting a ball over a line (rugby league), and I was lucky enough to secure a contract at a young age with the Melbourne Storm.

From this experience I went through my own rite of passage and had never felt so clear. I started to think of ways in which I could break this vicious cycle of incarceration, repeat offending and create real change. For me, the answer was employment. The right job has the ability to not only change one’s life, but to influence life cycles and generations.

During my time at the Storm I got caught up in some off field antics and part of my punishment was serving some time in a juvenile detention centre mentoring young Aboriginal kids about the consequences of choice. This was an amazing experience and I learnt a lot about myself and the fact that sometimes your darkest times can take you to the brightest places.

I wanted to inspire people that had never felt inspiration. I wanted to show value in people that had never experienced value, not only in themselves, but from others too. I wanted to create something that people look at and say ‘because of you I changed, because of you I did not give up’. I put a business plan together and key contacts I wanted to target for support.

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The first contact, was a senior executive in the juvenile justice system. I leveraged off my contacts in football to secure a meeting with this person. I will never forget it. I went and got myself a nice new suit about six sizes too big for me off the sale rack at Tarocash and went in and poured my heart out to this person, explaining that I wanted to come in and mentor these detainees, and provide holistic life support and get them ready to complete their sentence and engage directly into a new employment journey. Let’s just say I didn’t get the response or support I hoped that day…

One thing that has stuck in my mind from that meeting was the fact that this senior member of the juvenile justice system tried to convince me that these kids were serious life-long criminals. This person said: “Daniel you are dealing with hard-core crims” while proudly pointing at a shrine of homemade weapons and tattoo guns that had been confiscated from kids in their cells.

I immediately challenged their opinion and suggested that these kids have extremely

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CULT URA L DI VERS I T Y useful skills and if valued in the right way they could be put to good measure. The amount of times I had lost my car keys and wished I could have hotwired my car to drive it, knowing there was kids in here for car theft, and I know there is no way I could make a tattoo gun in a cell with a tooth brush and a few other materials.

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After this meeting I went away thinking I needed to create something that was more unique than just your general recruitment service. I needed to ensure that every single person who walked through our doors was a valued individual, not just a number.

Through discussions with many different influential and respected business people, I came to the conclusion that there was a significant gap in the market place when it came to recruitment and labour hire businesses providing genuine outcomes for both the client and the individual seeking employment. For whatever reason, there was an extremely toxic aura in the industry. Clients were not getting the right people referred and service they deserved,

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and candidates were being set up for failure. I found myself scratching my head thinking about how something that seemed so simple could go so wrong.

This was our point of difference and this was our way into the market to provide a unique service that thrives on quality, honesty, integrity and relationships. We would value and respect our clients’ needs while keeping the best interests of our candidates at heart.

We would be open minded and never try to squeeze a square peg into a round hole, and always deliver the most inspirational outcomes through people, process and technology.

Taking into consideration the fact that there are many different agendas and influences that affect commercial business, we felt that if we were to survive we needed to act commercially by providing a one-stop holistic approach to our clients.

It was at this point that we implemented our first policy of supporting Indigenous

backgrounds then any other diverse group before fulfilling our clients’ needs with a mainstream candidate.

When placing someone into a job it is important to understand that there are many key factors that create success; we need to take a range of things into consideration such as skill set and the fact that the candidate is a right fit for the culture of the business that they are going into.

We spend a lot of time talking about understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, but it is just as important for the candidates to understand the culture of the business that they are going into and a level of expectation is set on day one.

If you could turn back time, what would you have done differently?

I am a person that believes your word is everything. If you say that you are going to do something, you do everything in your power to make it happen. There is no contract and no

As our business grew, I started to learn the harsh reality of the corporate and commercial business world and that not everyone is the same as you, and not everyone has the same agenda or opinion; but it does not mean we can’t respect where each other is coming from and still move forward.

I am not one for winding back the clock because what will be will be, and we just need to embrace the situation and learn from it, but I spent a lot of energy on things that were out of my control and when you wear your heart on your sleeve like I do, this can be quite draining.

One of the most important things that I have learnt is that it is vital to know your own release in order to make sure we get the best out of ourselves every day.

When you reach a certain point, you realise if you don’t support yourself and have confidence in your own decisions, it can be a very lonely place out there.

When a lot of people rely on your best everyday this can get overwhelming if you don’t look after yourself. Embrace the moment, remember why you started, and never stop smiling.

I believe you continue to visit juvenile centres to mentor Aboriginal youth. Are there any positive outcomes or stories you can share from these visits?

So many positive outcomes have developed from the visits which have seen a decline in repeat offenders. Part of the mentoring programs involves the core Aboriginal values of reciprocity, respect, equality, responsibility, spirit and integrity.

Share with us on the inception of New Start Australia and the current services it provides.

New Start Australia is a recruitment, labour hire and trade services company with offices throughout Australia.

New Start Australia has the best people, we are leaders in safety, we develop workforce skills, and we are experts in workforce management with outstanding customer service. New Start’s personnel maintain the

With continuing success in the industry of recruitment and labour services, it has provided us with the necessary tools to become one of the most in depth and culturally diversified companies in Australia.

Our Indigenous programs have been a strong part of the succession. National Indigenous Employer of the Year recognising excellence in Indigenous employment initiatives and programs in the workplace.

New Start Australia has a one stop shop providing pre-employment training and ongoing post-placement support throughout the employment journey. We also provide cultural awareness training for a clear and inclusive understanding of cultural sensitivities, and the important aspects of working with Aboriginal people.

We have a positive reputation for working with large corporate organisations around Australia.

We will work closely with your organisation to understand how you operate as an organisation, and embed positive diversity employment structures to work in with current policies and procedures.

For us it does not matter if you are black, green, blue or white. We find the right person for the job. We just give our candidates support in finding the opportunity. We respect that this is a business and our clients need the best possible personnel and workforce. We will never try to squeeze a square peg into a round hole. We are about long-term, sustainable relationships.

We collaborate with our clients, for it is a mutually beneficial practice. We have complete confidence in our ability to provide the best possible outcome with a holistic approach and it will undoubtedly effect the bottom-line.

How is New Start Australia different from the other existing providers in its delivery on Aboriginal cultural workshops?

This is something that we are very proud of.

NSA currently has a cultural awareness package that is tailored and conducted specifically for the organisation we are working with.

• Effective communication and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s i.e. eye contact, handshakes, tone of voice and surrounding environments etc. It is imperative for any potential employer to understand positive ways of engagement and relationship building with candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

• In Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander culture and society today, perceptions are a massive component that have a great impact on the progression of Indigenous culture. It is important to understand where the perceptions come from and the fact that they are perceptions.

• The hidden history of Australia. Part of being culturally sensitive and aware is having some understanding around the things that took place (Government policy) and why we are where we are today.

• This workshop is run in a safe zone. It’s about working together. We encourage everything to be said and leave no stone unturned. It’s not about playing the violin and walking on egg shells.

How many permanent and casual employees does New Start Australia currently have on its payroll?

On any given day we have 700-1000 contractors around the country, and 30-50 permanent each month.

Which industries does New Start Australia provide labour hire service to? Which parts of NSW does New Start Australia provide labour hire services?

We provide labour services in the construction industry and all professional services that support it. NSW is our biggest market supporting all metro, regional and remote areas of NSW. What is your personal opinion on the 2015 Aboriginal Participation in Construction guidelines?

I believe it is a great way forward as long as we are still maintaining focus on all other key components of the industry. We must continue to raise the bar through quality and innovation and always ensure we are engaging with the right service and the right people. This should never be treated like a charity, or “just a tick the box exercise”.

What would you like the NSW Government to implement for the Aboriginal Community in the next 5 years?

I do not think it’s about implementation. It’s about consistency and perseverance. If the NSW Government implements something, it is usually because a group of very intelligent individuals came up with the strategy through good intention. Any implementation of any new strategy needs time to evolve. If we keep taking our foot on and off the pedal there will be no traction, therefore no success, in fact in certain circumstances it could even have a reverse effect.

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As a brief outline, New Start Australia is humble in its approach, having placed thousands of personnel Australia wide, in various industries.

We pride ourselves in carrying the best personnel for the job at a moment’s notice. We carry specialised teams dedicated for specific industries, and we’re confident in our approach.

highest standards of safety, act with integrity, take pride in their work and proactively contributes to your project.

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words on paper that are more important than your own word.

HO US I NG

HOME WARRANTY IS CHANGING

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Under the Home Building Act 1989, builders must take out insurance under the Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) for any residential building work in NSW valued at over $20,000. This insurance provides a last-resort safety net for a homeowner if their builder cannot complete residential building work or fix defects, due to their insolvency, death or disappearance or if their licence is suspended for failure to comply with a tribunal or court money order. The NSW Government has been the sole provider of cover under the HBCF since 1 July 2010, through icare (formerly known as the NSW Self Insurance Corporation - SICorp). The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has regulated the scheme since September 2015, working closely with NSW Fair Trading.

What are the problems with the current fund? Why does it need reforming?

In its current form, the HBCF is not financially sustainable, and without reform this will compromise its ability to protect homeowners.

Premium prices have not kept pace with the claims experience of the fund and current pricing does not cover claims costs and other fund expenses. To remain viable, any insurance scheme must charge a price for premiums which is sufficient to cover costs.

Right now, HBCF costs (claims and running costs) substantially exceed its income which is primarily drawn from premiums. As at 30 June 2015, the HBCF was $293.8 million in deficit – an increase of 43 per cent – up from $204.8 million on 30 June the previous year. Unless the scheme is significantly reformed, it will not be able to protect home owners into the future.

What stays the same?

Home Building Compensation protection will continue to be mandatory and provide last-resort cover for incomplete and defective

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residential building work worth over $20,000.

This includes low-rise multi-units (less than three storeys). The insurance coverage periods will also stay the same (six years cover for major defects and two years for all other defects) and every project will continue to have cover for both non-completion and defects.

What is changing?

Broker commissions will be phased out The guaranteed commissions currently paid to brokers will be removed by early 2017, eliminating 15 per cent of the current cost of a policy.

Builder risk will inform premium pricing Premium prices will better reflect a builder’s level of risk, resulting in high-risk builders paying a higher premium, and low-risk builders paying a lower premium.

Split cover will be made available Home Building Compensation insurers will be able to offer a split cover product with $340,000 cover for non-completion as well as $340,000 cover for defects. However, the cover will still be offered as a $340,000 combined cover product for both noncompletion and defects.

Premiums will be sustainably priced The shortfall between the scheme’s costs and what is received through premiums is currently covered by the NSW Government. This subsidisation of premiums will be removed and over time premiums will be increased to ensure they meet the expected costs of future claims.

Allowing private providers to re-enter the market The reforms will establish a framework to allow private providers to re-enter the market and offer Home Building Compensation products that meet or exceed the minimum consumer

protections provided by the scheme. This will allow regulated competition and may provide builders with a greater choice of products.

SIRA will monitor the effectiveness of these reforms to ensure they are sustainable.

How will the reforms better protect people who are building or renovating their homes?

Without reform, the HBCF would not be able to meet the expected costs of future claims, and would therefore be unable to protect home owners when their builder cannot complete/ repair their building work, leaving them out of pocket. The reforms will ensure the financial sustainability of the HBCF. This means it can continue to protect consumers should their builder fail to complete residential building work or fix defects due to insolvency, death, disappearance or licence suspension. As Home Building Compensation insurance costs are often passed on to the home owner, risk-based premium pricing will offer better price signalling to consumers, allowing them to make a more informed decision when choosing their builder.

When will the reforms be implemented?

Reforms to Home Building Compensation will be implemented in stages during 2016-18. In early 2017 it is expected that legislation will be introduced to Parliament to give effect to a number of proposed reforms, and risk-based pricing and the removal of guaranteed broker commissions will commence at this time.

Further information regarding the roll-out of the Home Building Compensation reforms will be released in the coming months.

Further information If you would like to receive updates about the Home Building Compensation reforms as they progress, please email your details to consultation@sira.nsw.gov.au.

A DVER T O RI A L

Time to sort your super As an industry super fund that focuses on workers in the construction and building industry, Cbus exists to make super simple and help maximise retirement outcomes for members.

• Provide your Tax File Number

Is it time you took a look at your super account? Here’s a simple check list to help sort your super today.

Providing your Tax File Number (TFN) to your super fund can make it easier to find any lost super or combine your super accounts. If you haven’t given your TFN to your super fund, you can’t make personal contributions and you face the risk of being taxed at the highest rate.

• Consolidate super accounts

• Make extra super Contributions

Keeping superannuation in the one account can save you money on fees. Before combining your super it’s important to consider any exit fees you could be charged, and any potential loss of insurance cover or other benefits.

• Search for lost super If your contact details have changed, your super fund may have lost touch with you and transferred your super to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). This money, known as lost super, can be claimed through the ATO. Contact them on 13 28 61.

Making extra contributions now can impact on your super in years to come.

There are three ways to make extra contributions: - Salary sacrifice - Personal payments into your super account - Spouse super contributions There are limits on the amount which can be contributed to your super, so it’s important to monitor your super contributions.

Cbus are always looking for ways to help members get the most from their super.

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For help with consolidating super, finding lost super or to learn more about making extra super contributions, call the Cbus advice team on 1300 361 784 or visit cbussuper.com.au

This information is about Cbus. It does not take your specific needs or circumstances into consideration, so you should look at your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek financial advice before making any financial decisions. Read the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to decide whether Cbus is right for you. Call 1300 361 784 for a copy.

Cbus’ Trustee is United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 Cbus ABN 75 493 363 262.

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Cbus Property Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cbus and has responsibility for the strategic performance and management of all Cbus direct property developments and investments.

This information is about Cbus. It doesn’t take into account your specific needs, so you should look at your own business needs and objectives before making any financial decisions. Read the Cbus Employer Handbook and other relevant documents to decide whether Cbus is right for you. Call 1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com.au for a copy.

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* Industry Picnic Day is no longer an award holiday. However, some sites may be closed on this day. It is for this reason it has been included on the calendar. *Note: Public Holidays may be subject to change.

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NEW BUILDING BOND AND POST COMPLETION INSPECTION REGIME FOR STRATA Defective building work in new multi-level apartments remains a thorn in the side for NSW Government. As multi-level apartments are exempted from the insurance under the Home Building Compensation Fund, purchasers of apartments can be left without a remedy for defective building work in the event of builder insolvency. Persistent lobbying and consumer protection imperatives have led to significant reforms to the NSW strata laws introducing a new regime of developer bonds and compulsory post completion inspections.

The reforms are set out in Part 11 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (Act). The Act received assent last year, but it has not yet commenced (more on that later).

Post Completion Inspection Regime Building Inspectors A developer of a strata scheme will be obliged to have the building work inspected twice after completion, by an independent building inspector approved by the owners corporation.1 If the developer and the owners corporation cannot agree on the inspector, the Secretary of the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation (Secretary) is to arrange for the appointment.

A new Australian Standard is being developed for the accreditation of the inspectors contemplated by this new regime. The Draft Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016

(Regulation) provides that building inspectors must be appointed from strata inspection panels established by: • the Housing Industry Association • the Master Builders Association of New South Wales • the Australian Institute of Building • the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors • the Australian Institute of Building Consultants • Engineers Australia • the Australian Institute of Architects • the Association of Accredited Certifiers That list is not final. It seems likely that more industry associations and professional institutions will be included before the Regulations commence.

Interim Report The building inspector is to inspect the work and provide an interim report, not earlier than 15 months and not later than 18 months after the completion of the building work (deemed to be the date the occupation certificate issues).

The inspection will not be open ended but the categories of work to be inspected are yet to be announced. The interim report must identify any defective building work of the type required to be reported on and if reasonably practicable, identify the cause of that defective building work.

Rectification of Defective Work The person who carried out defective building work is permitted to enter any part of the strata scheme necessary to rectify the work at any time before the final inspection. The Act includes a regime for access to the site to enable this to occur. The provision of access will be critical to the scheme’s success. The timeline below shows that the builder will have just a few months between the interim and final reports to both obtain entry and rectify all defects.

Final Report The developer must also arrange for the building inspector to carry out a final inspection and provide a final report on the building work.

A final inspection is required to be carried out and report provided not earlier than 21 months and not later than 2 years after the completion of the works. The final report is to be in the form approved by the Secretary and contain an assessment of the likely cost of rectifying defective work not rectified since the interim report or that arises from rectification of any such work.

The final report must not contain any new matter that relates to defective building work not identified in the interim report, other than work arising from rectification of building work identified in the interim report.

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Developer Bonds Under the new regime a developer is required to lodge a building bond of 2% of the building contract price with the Secretary.

The bond is to be a bank guarantee or an insurance bond with a maturity date of three years and will need to be lodged with the Secretary before the PCA may issue the occupation certificate.

The Secretary will apply the bond so its proceeds are available: • to the owners’ corporation to the extent necessary to meet the costs of rectifying defective works identified in the final inspection report; or • by returning it to the developer to the extent its proceeds are not required for the rectification of defective work identified in the final inspection report.

The building bond (or balance thereof) must be paid out to the owners’ corporation or refunded to the developer (or both) not later than two years after the completion of the building work or within 60 days of the final inspection report, whichever occurs later.

The timelines and deadlines set out in the Act are not entirely inflexible. The Secretary has the power to extend the time for the doing of any act, upon the application of one or more of the

When will the New Scheme Commence?

The latest news on this from the Department of Finance, Services and Innovations is 1 July 2017. This may of course be pushed back.

It will only apply to new strata developments constructed under contracts entered into on or after the commencement date of the Act. These may be residential or mixed use.

As the developer bond and post completion inspections regime cuts in just prior to the issue of the occupation certificate, there is still time for strata building inspector panels to be established builders and developers to familiarise themselves with the new arrangements.

The main blockage to preparing for the changes is that the Secretary is still to publish the qualifications and/or experience required of a Strata Inspector.

Implications 1. First and foremost, developers and builders will need to come to grips with a new and complex statutory regime.

2. Whilst the act requires a developer of a strata scheme to provide a 2% building bond I expect to see building contracts being amended so as to require builders to provide the bonds, therefore being financially responsible for their own defective works for up to 24 months after completion.

3. It is also conceivable that developers will pass on the fees of the Secretary and building inspectors to builders.

4. Anticipate extended defects liability periods for at least the kind of work the Secretary

will require to be reported upon in the interim report.

5. The demand for building consultants will skyrocket. There is considerable doubt as to the capacity of the available resources to meet the anticipated demand.

The new scheme has been designed to fill the void created by the Home Building Act exemption of multi-level apartments from the insurance under the Home Building Compensation Fund. Whilst the scheme clearly intends for developers to fund an alternative form of consumer protection against defective building work, there is little doubt contractors will ultimately bear the cost.

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1 There is an exemption applying to strata developments retained by the developer, that is where the initial period does not expire within 12 months of issue of the occupation certificate.

This update does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. It is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on matters of interest and it is not intended to be comprehensive. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content.

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Importantly, the Secretary may refuse a claim on the bond or reduce the amount payable to the owners’ corporation out of the bond, if the builder responsible for defective building work was unreasonably refused access to the strata parcel for the purpose of rectifying defective work.

‘parties’. It appears the Secretary will be very busy in this regard.

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Lifestyle 360 Constructions Pty Ltd, Glenmore Park

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Lifestyle Developments (NSW) Pty Ltd, Panania

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November 2016 Dear Member,

RE: NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Master Builders Association of NSW will take place on Tuesday, 13th December 2016 at 3.00pm at 52 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge, NSW (MBA Head Office).

Yours faithfully,

Brian Seidler EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW Tuesday, 13th DECEMBER 2016 @ 3.00PM AGENDA 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

Attendance and Apologies Minutes of Previous Meeting (15 December 2015) President’s Report Presentation of MBA/NSW Audited Accounts Close of Annual General Meeting

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N.B. This year’s financial statements can be found on the Association’s website at www.mbansw.asn.au/financials Any member who does not have access to the Internet and would like a hard copy of the financial statements posted to them, free of charge, should contact Streb Delovski, Manager Finance & Administration on (02) 8586 3508.

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PILOT PROGRAM FOR APPRENTICES TO UNIVERSITY In October 2016 Master Builders signed a contract with the NSW Government to deliver a Pilot Program that shortens and simplifies the training pathway for apprentices to Bachelor study.

The Pilot Program in Brief Master Builders believes the ideal starting point for young men and women entering the building and construction industry remains an apprenticeship or Certificate III trade level training. This pilot program offers an exciting opportunity for apprentices who aspire to higher study.

The Pilot Program proposes that an apprentice will undertake the Diploma of Project Management while completing their apprenticeship. This step-up in study level is well handled by many apprentices and achievement of the Diploma entitles the student to a one year credit off the Bachelor in Construction Management.

Apprentices and Bachelor students work onsite four days a week, and during holidays, until the program is complete.

The program will include mentoring and study assistance for the participants.

Development of the Pilot Program In June this year, the NSW Department of Education released to industry a Request for Proposal (RFP) to design, develop and

• limited project management skills • lack confidence, and tools and desire to lead

The Government’s RFP identified a series of key outcomes that the pilot program must satisfy; these outcomes were developed through consultation with industry employers and apprentices. A number of Master Builder members and apprentices participated in Government workshops to form the key outcomes.

The pilot program will customise the Diploma and Bachelor courses to directly address participant’s shortcomings in these key areas. One of the underlying objectives of the program is to maximise pilot program participant’s time onsite; this will enable them to continually apply their offsite learning in the “real world”.

The development of the Master Builders pilot program followed input from many members at Division meetings over the past year, employer workshops undertaken in July and August this year and numerous meetings with a number of universities. Employers’ enthusiasm to contribute to the pilo,t and Universities desire to be involved was palpable.

How Can You or Your Apprentice Participate?

In the next week, Master Builders will conduct information workshops for employers that will ‘fine tune’ the course content for the Diploma and Bachelor and outline how employers may maximise the training benefits for their staff through the program.

Benefits for Employers/Industry As Master Builders consulted building and construction industry employers there was a consistent theme around the inadequacies of current apprenticeship and cadet training pathways to create tomorrow’s supervisors and leaders.

The workshops will also outline the basic logistics for direct participation by apprentices in the program.

Employer’s reflections on the capabilities and skills of new trades persons and cadet graduates include: • weak in people handling and emotional intelligence

If you would like to be notified about the workshops or wish to discuss the details of the Pilot Program please call Darin Grace, Training Manager on 02 8586 3579 or email Darin on dgrace@mbansw.asn.au

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On 4 October 2016 NSW Minister for Women, the Honorable Pru Goward released the Women in NSW Education and Learning Report 2016.

The Women in NSW Report Series is a new way of getting the most up-to-date data about women and girls in NSW. The Series will comprise four reports each year on topics that matter most to women and girls.

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The first report will focus on education and learning, following the journey from early childhood education through primary and secondary schooling to higher education, vocational education and training and onto employment.

Education and learning plays a vital role in providing individuals the opportunity to develop and contribute towards a society that values gender equity.

The Report highlights where inequalities exist and where advancements have been made,

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detailing the experiences of girls and women as they progress through school, higher education and into their careers.

The key findings of the Report include: • Girls outperformed boys in all NAPLAN domains, except numeracy • 32.9% of women’s postgraduate completions were in STEM-related fields, compared with 30.7% of men’s postgraduate completions • Aboriginal women are well-represented in VET courses but under-represented in undergraduate and postgraduate completions • The gender gap in apprenticeships and traineeships has widened in recent years to 30.2% for commencements and 17.6% for completions

The Report also details Government priorities and initiatives to further promote gender equity, including funding to increase student participation in STEM subjects and the Investing in Women program, which supports the economic empowerment and leadership of women in NSW. You are invited you to read this Report in full for a high quality, evidence base for decisionmaking, policy and program development to reduce gender gaps in NSW. The detailed and full report can be downloaded from the Women NSW website at www.women.nsw.gov.au/womens_ data/2016_report

Building Australia Master Builders Australia

2017 National Conference, Building Exhibition & National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards

23–25 November 2017 | Hobart Tasmania The Master Builders Australia 2017 National Conference ‘Building Australia’ will be held in Hobart at the historic Princes Wharf 1 (PW1). The recently restored heritage building is a first class multi-purpose function and event venue located on the waterfront of the Derwent River in the heart of the Salamanca Precinct.

The venue is within close proximity to restaurants, hotels, cafes, retail outlets, major tourist attractions and departure points. Whether it’s a ferry to MONA or a coach to the top of Mount Wellington, PW1 provides a perfect base to explore the best Hobart and surrounds has to offer. As part of your conference experience, delegates will enjoy a river cruise to a special offsite conference dinner at MONA the Museum of Old and New Art. A comprehensive program of high profile speakers will examine the building industry outlook, focussing on topics relevant to today’s building and construction industry. An exciting social program will ensure delegates’ attendance is a rewarding experience. www.masterbuilders.com.au

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Local attractions and tours make Tasmania an ideal destination for delegates and their families. Attractions include MONA, the Salamanca Markets, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Mount Wellington, Historical Port Arthur, Richmond, Peppermint Bay, Cascade Brewery, Royal Botanical Gardens, Bonorong Wildlife Centre, Maritime Museum, Derwent River Cruise, Russell Falls, Pennicott Wilderness tours, Cradle Mountain and Cataract Gorge just to name a few. Images courtesy Tourism Tasmania.

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EMPLOYING WOMEN IN BUILDING TRADES I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples – Mother Theresa Omesh Jethwani, Government Projects & Programs Manager provides his insights on employing women in building trades and physical and policy changes in the work environment.

It is common knowledge that there are fewer women employed in male-dominated industries and occupations.

Occupational segregation contributes to gender equality. Women continue to be highly over represented in clerical, service, and professional occupations, while men tend to

Women are particularly vulnerable to masculine stereotypes that make it difficult for women to succeed.

Statistics and information released by Catalyst (Changing Workplaces, Changing Lives) Knowledge Centre of women in maledominated industries and occupation in October 2015 highlighted that 25% or fewer women are employed.

Below is a quick take on women working in male-dominated industries in Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States.

CANADA

Women’s Share of Male-Dominated Australian Industries

Women’s Share in Male-Dominated Canadian Industries

Women’s Share of Total Industry

Women’s Share of Managers in Industry

Women’s Share of CEOs in Industry

24.4%

19.3%

0%

Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste Services)

Public Administration/ Safety

20.6%

Construction

17.5%

13%

1.2%

Mining

16.4%

13.8%

4.5%

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Gender equality and diversity has been debated in Australia and around the globe for decades.

It has been covered in magazines, newspapers, social media, television, radio stations, workshops, seminars and business events.

Now it has stretched its arms to educating the next generation, high schools.

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be over represented in craft, operator, and labourer jobs.

18.7%

0%

Industry

Women’s Share of Total Industry

Construction

11.5%

Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping

W.2%

Forestry and Logging with Support Activities

18.4%

Mining (including oil and gas extraction)

19.4%

Utilities

23.8%

JAPAN

UNITED STATES

Women’s Share of Male-Dominated Japanese Industries

Women’s Share of Male-Dominated US Industries

Industry

Women’s Share of Total Industry

Industry

Women’s Share of Total Industry

Mining and Quarrying of Stone Gravel

0%

Construction

8.9%

Construction

14.2%

Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping

N/A

Electricity, Gas, Heat Supply and Water

Logging

2.8%

13.3%

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

13.3%

Transport and Postal Activities

18.2%

Utilities

22.7%

Top 10 Female-Dominated Canadian Occupations

Top 10 Most Male-Dominated Canadian Occupations

Occupation

Total Employees

Women’s Share of Total Employees

Occupation

Total Employees

Women’s Share of Total Employees

Dental Assistants

29,785

98.2%

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics

42,985

1.1%

Medical Administrative Assistants

14,965

98.2%

Bricklayers

18,775

1.4%

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

23,325

97.0%

137,535

1.6%

Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics, and Mechanical Repairers

187,750

96.8%

20,305

1.6%

Office Administrative Assistants-General, Legal and Medical

Steamfitters, Pipefitters, and Sprinkler System Installers

381,275

Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers

11,365

1.7%

Home Child Care Providers

62,610

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics

23,940

1.7%

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Gas Fitters

74,030

1.7%

Automotive Service Technicians

166,100

1.8%

Electricians (Except Industrial and

86,080

0.9%

96.3%

95.5%

Court Reporters, Medical Transcriptionists, and Related Occupations

9,075

Receptionists

155,355

94.0%

Dietitians and Nutritionists

9,960

93.7%

Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

9,020

93.7%

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CANADA

94.8%

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UNITED STATES Women’s Share of Male-Dominated US Industriess

Top 10 Most Male-Dominated US Occupations

Total Employees

Women’s Share of Total Employees

Occupation

Total Employees

Share of Women Employees

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

2,768,000

95.3%

Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons

122,000

0.1%

Childcare Workers

1,236,000

94.1%

Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers

129,000

0.3%

Receptionists and Information Clerks

1,132,000

91.5%

Mining Machine Operators

65,000

0.3%

Teacher Assistants

818,000

91.1%

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

316,000

0.5%

Registered Nurses

2,605,000

90.6%

Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers

50,000

0.5%

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

1,130,000

89.1%

First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers

64,000

0.5%

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

1,284,000

88.1%

Tool and Die Makers

56,000

0.8%

Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides

1,863,000

87.9%

Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics

194,000

1%

Personal Care Aides

907,000

84.7%

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

867,000

1.2%

Office Clerks, General

920,000

83.4%

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

348,000

1.3%

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In February 2014, Australia’s social researchers, McCrindle released a blog describing the demographic reality in Australia of the population of women exceeding that of men.

In Australia, there are almost 100,000 more women than men, with 6 out of our 8 states and territories experiencing a man drought.

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Will the demographic difference cause an impact to all industries? No doubt, it will have a greater impact for the Building and Construction Industry. The industry will either experience a major increase of skill shortages or perhaps witness an even greater increase of women in construction in some states.

Recently I had contacted several builders and subcontractors seeking their nominations for the prestigious Master Builders Female Apprentice of the Year Award 2016 and to encourage others to consider employing female apprentices.

While many were supportive, there were a few that were still reluctant and questioned my principle about gender equality and diversity.

I responded with a simple answer “because it is 2016”.

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Transforming a workplace does not only involve changing attitudes but also physical and policy changes in the work environment. Here are the four main ingredients to ensure workplaces are safe and welcoming for women: Assess: Observe the work environment through women’s eyes and analyse whether it is a friendly setting for women who come into the workplace, as well as for women who are current employees.

Reflect: Analyse on how you behave and respond to women in the workplace. Are you biased or have you ever passed comments and judgements that have made the workplace uncomfortable for women? Do you discriminate against women?

Educate: Read and update yourself on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act (EOWWA), and Anti-Discrimination Law. Act: Be proactive. Form committees and working groups to implement equal employment programs.

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Cairns 1537 | 2.3%

Spring Hill Yeronga 678 | 27.4% 131 | 4.7%

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Singleton Wyong 370 | 4.7% 4988 | 6.9%

Midland Stirling 103 | 2.2% 1561 | 2.9% Kalgoorlie Bunbury 1422 | 9.7% 436 | 1.3%

ACT 99.2

Darwin Alice Springs 1137 | 11.7% 1537 | 2.3%

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Those who were supportive enquired if there was an employer’s guidebook or a checklist that may assist them assess their workplace for policies and practices in employing women in building trades. I gently enquired if they had misplaced the checklist they had used as a guide when they were employing male tradesmen.

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Pyrmont Balmain 204 | 3.6% 407 | 8.7% Whyalla 241 | 2.2%

West Lakes 534 | 7.9%

Nth. Canberra Sth. Canberra 592 | 2.5% 530 | 4.5%

Footscray Sth. Melbourne 799 | 12.9% 241 | 5.0%

mccrindle.com.au Below is a detailed checklist which may assist employers assess their workplace for policies and practices to encourage and support women in building trades.

Recruiting a diverse workforce • A detailed description of the job, tasks, responsibilities and an outline of the company is a must (e.g. licenced carpenter required for residential projects); • On your company’s website, upload some images that reflect that your company supports and promotes gender equality and diversity; • Consider using gender-neutral terms like tradesperson. While some consider journeyman to be a gender neutral term, other female apprentices look for genderneutral terms as an indicator of how welcome they would be.

• Note that you are an equal-opportunity employer in your postings and on your website – and follow through in your hiring;

Central Hobart West Hobart 35 | 0.9% 254 | 9.2%

• Consider advertising in new places to reach a wider group of potential employees i.e. The Lady Tradies Australia, trade training organisations, women’s community organisations, trade schools, community fitness and recreational centres, supermarkets, day-care centres, employment centres, industry and nonindustry e-mail lists; and • Network with Women in Construction Groups, National Association of Women in Construction, introductory training programs (such as the Women in Trades) are a good place to find tradespeople. They will have already completed safety training and will be more likely to be productive on day one, with reduced orientation time, workplace incidents and turnover.

Consistent interview process • Ensure women are on your interviewing panel and hiring committee. The hiring committee needs to understand the

Physical tour • Ensure all new employees must undergo a worksite induction covering key locations (i.e. washrooms, muster areas, first-aid locations, emergency equipment, break rooms, lockers). For a large site, provide a site map; and • Ensure there is a spot in the lunchroom for all new employees.

Safety information • Provide information and policies about safety, the workplace environment and culture which may assist new employees to adapt to the environment with ease; • Where possible, provide a copy of the organisation’s policies and procedure manual; • Ensure all employees know how to appropriately handle hazardous material and are certified; and • Provide clear guidelines regarding safe work policies and practices.

Communication • Ensure that the new employees have been made aware to approach a project manager, senior supervisor if they have any questions or concerns; • It is a good business practice to match new female employees with an in-house mentor; and • Provide key emergency contact information.

Expectations • Provide clear information about your expectations regarding the new employee’s role, specific safety and work procedures, relevant performance standards, required tools, and acceptable standards of attire and conduct; and • Include specific information about sexualized imagery and standards of behaviour in the workplace, including zerotolerance for bullying and harassment, and the process to report incidents.

Follow up • Check in with the new employees at the start and end of their shift during the first week of employment. Supervisors should maintain an open-door policy on-site with off-site options for issues that require confidentiality; and • At the end of the week, ensure that the new employee and their designated mentor or on-site supervisor reviews the work performed during the week and address any items that have not been addressed or covered. This may also give

new employees an opportunity to address any concerns they have, and make sure they understand the safety policies and procedures on site.

Link new hires to trainers • Link all new female employees with a designated trainer or mentor.

Personal protective equipment • Offer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a variety of sizes and provide equipment made specifically for women if available.

• Assess what PPE employees have provided for themselves and intervene if using ill-fitting equipment.

Zero tolerance for bullying and harassment • Develop a policy statement on bullying and harassment; • Take steps to prevent or minimize bullying and harassment; • Develop and implement procedures for female employees to report incidents; • Develop and implement procedures for dealing with incidents; • Inform all employees of the policy statement and procedures to address incidents; • Train supervisors and on site workers on bullying and harassment policy and procedures; and • Orient all new workers on bullying and harassment policy and procedures.

Family-friendly policies • Consider providing an option for shorter shifts that allow for work to start after school or childcare drop-off time • Provide information during orientation about your procedures for accommodating family responsibilities; • Work with any pregnant employee and your Safety Manager to determine what, if any, job modifications need to be made during pregnancy; • Remain in contact with female employees on parental leave in order to support their return; and • Consider offering an extended health benefits package.

Consistent job expectations • Assess all employees on their work, not on any previous negative experiences with other female employees; • Evaluate all employees using the same criteria.

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Examples of interview questions: Interview questions could include: 1. Are you available for shift work? A positive response dispels the stereotype that women are unwilling to accept shift work; 2. Tell us about your background and experiences (with main responsibility of the job); and 3. IWhat attracted you to this job/company/ industry? A positive response reflects determination and awareness of barriers, and often that women may be a great fit within a male-dominated area.

Comprehensive new employee induction program Introductions • Ensure all new female employees have been introduced to the team they have been assigned to work with; and

• Send an internal email to all employees with a brief introduction on the newly employed and their role in the organisation.

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importance of recruiting and retaining women. Those in hiring positions have received gender-awareness training prior to screening resumes and selecting candidates; • When there is an equally qualified male and female candidate, give priority to the female as a special measure until gender equity targets have been met; • The interview questions should be the same standard across board for all applicants.

Ensure that the female applicants being interviewed are comfortable; • The interview questions should be based on the applicants’ past and current work experiences, skills, training, projects, trade etc.; • It is important to include interview questions relating to soft and transferable skills. This information may be valuable to an organisation if a particular applicant does not have on-site experience or the applicant may have other skills and competencies required by the organisation; • Advice the applicants on your business goals, objectives, needs, requirements and expectations; • Discuss in detail the position, duties, responsibilities, tasks, obligations start date, start time and end time (if the project has a contractual deadline) and the probation period; • At all cost, avoid asking questions that are not job specific or related. This also applies to the applicant’s personal life, marital status, and number of children, day care arrangements, age, ethnicity and religious beliefs; and • Unsuccessful entry-level applicants should be referred to a preapprenticeship trade course. This will not only boost the applicant’s confidence but also provide an opportunity for the applicant to reapply with the correct skills and competencies attained.

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SAFEWORK NSW RELEASES ROAD MAP REPORT In September 2015, SafeWork NSW was created out of the separation of the insurance and regulatory functions of the former WorkCover NSW, with a new identity and a clear focus on work, health and safety.

SafeWork NSW aims are to protect against harm, reduce unnecessary compliance costs and secure safety standards. In the first 12 months, SafeWork NSW have consulted deeply and widely with stakeholders to agree a path towards our shared vision of healthy, safe and productive lives.

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SafeWork NSW’s Roadmap shows the way forward not only for SafeWork NSW, but for every stakeholder, employer and worker in NSW. This Roadmap will drive state wide activities for improvement in work, health and safety in NSW. It is aimed not only at the regulator, but at peak bodies, associations, community leaders, and each employer and worker.

The current state Despite this progress, more needs to be done in NSW, as the following statistics demonstrate.

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The impact of workplace harms is still too high.

The human and business cost of workplace harms is still too high in NSW, with 60 worker fatalities in NSW in 2015. There were 30,902 workplace injuries and illnesses in NSW during 2015/16.

Economic cost of work related injury and illness in NSW in 2012/13 was $17.3 billion or 3.7% of gross state product.

A small number of businesses are having a high impact.

Improvements from a relatively small number of businesses would have a big effect on state outcomes. One thousand (1000) employers contribute to 60% of claims.

The Government still needs to make it easier to comply with multiple regulations. There are 68 pieces of regulation that affect businesses and consumers in NSW.

SAFEWORK NSW VISION AND TARGETS BY 2022.

Fatalities A 20% decline in worker fatalities due to injury.

Serious injuries and illness A 30% decline in the incident rate of claims.

Serious musculoskeletal injuries and illness A 30% decline in the incident rate of claims.

SafeWork NSW vision is to have better data sharing between icare and the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) regarding incidents, claims and return to work outcomes.

• Working with SIRA to improve return to work practices.

• Working with the Commerce Regulation Program and others to deliver a significant improvement in the ease of doing business in NSW. • Working within the Department of Finance Services and Innovation to ensure 80% of relevant transactions will be conducted via digital channels by 2022

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INTRODUCING the brick trends that will define design in the year ahead Private Residence. Builder: Gremmo Homes

The use of brick has been revived across the globe, as developers, builders and architects integrate more natural materials into commercial and residential design. In the digital age, where society is always ‘on’, the textural and aesthetic benefits of earthy materials provide solace and calm in the built environment.

As beautiful and rich as the earth they’re made from, bricks are the natural choice for incorporating organic materials and design cues in buildings of all shapes, sizes and purpose. They provide a timeless base for building design, with more colours, finishes and shapes available than ever before. With highend architecture leading the trend, Australian

Because bricks are low maintenance, they’re ideal for residential and commercial projects that require stylish yet fuss-free building materials. Bricks require virtually no upkeep or repair, minimising ongoing maintenance costs.

Bricks retain their colour and unlike render, don’t need to be repainted over time.

The stunning Switch House extension on the London Tate Modern, realised by Swiss architecture firm Herzog and de Meuron, demonstrates the incredible design flexibility of this long-time favourite building product.

Opened in June, the Switch House is an artistic destination that will predominantly be used for performance art. Described as a citadel of ten storeys, its towering 64.5 metre stack of faceted and oblique angled brick is a modern interpretation of the building’s origins as a power station.

According to Herzog and de Meuron, the use of brick was central to integrating the new building into the existing urban fabric and skyline of London. “We wanted the combined

elements of the Tate Modern, old and new, to be expressed as a whole; we wanted to have them come together and function as a single organism. Using the same base palette of bricks and brickwork in a radical new way, we created a perforated brick screen through which light filters in during the day and through which the building will glow at night.”

Not limited to educational and cultural institutions, bricks can make an island retreat feel like a step back in time, as experienced with a visit to the recently opened Katamama resort hotel in Seminyak, Bali. A collaboration of local artisans, the resort was constructed using 1.5 million handmade bricks, traditionally used in Balinese temples, which feature in each of the 58 rooms and facade.

These bold brick buildings will have a trickle-down effect and strongly influence local building design and interior styling. The humble brick remains accessible for creative yet budget conscious homeowners. Using premium and feature brick options alongside structural bricks provides new avenues for designing facades and interiors that allow consumers to truly make their design mark.

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Double Courtyard House. Vokes & Peters Architects. Photo: Christopher Frederick Jones.

homeowners and property developers are reconnecting to this proven material.

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Bricks in their natural habitat Australia’s brick advocates are putting their creativity to work in new applications and ‘outside the box’ thinking. Brick is being heavily incorporated into the design of backyard and outdoor living spaces as a unique material for seating and flooring.

Leading Brisbane architects Stuart Vokes and Aaron Peters used a blend of five colours from the PGH Dry Pressed, Smooth and Sandstocks collection to establish two walled gardens, outdoor seating and a fire place in their Double Courtyard House project.

“We regularly incorporate brickwork as the principal material of our residential and commercial projects. This has created continuity across our body of work and our use of brick has become integral to our practice,” said Stuart Vokes, co-director at Vokes and Peters.

“Being made of earth, the use of bricks provides a tangible sense of getting one’s feet on the ground, and lends a modest and primitive language to this fundamental family space.”

Inside out In the same way timber floors are extended out to decking for a streamlined aesthetic, using brickwork both inside and out is an emerging trend and a new take on the feature wall.

Extending outdoor brickwork to indoor flooring helps to create continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. Long walls that start indoors

and extend into the garden with seamless precision, extends the feature wall concept, while creating warmth and texture. A brick feature wall is the new statement for residential and commercial properties. From creative patterns, monochrome walls or glazed finishes, the wall is really only limited by a designer’s imagination. Bricks can create any look from crisp and contemporary single colours or glassy finishes using glazed bricks, to industrial and warehouse inspired interiors with dry pressed bricks.

Pattern making Bold or subtle, bricks can be used to achieve a number of looks. Stack Bond and corbelling provide creative opportunities to wow in living areas, reception spaces, foyers and meeting rooms. The choice of mortar colour can also significantly influence the final look.

Brick can be fashioned to create incredible impact, without requiring the attention render and timber require throughout the lifespan of a home.

Fashionable for the future Nationally, development is booming and in states such as Victoria the growth corridor plans are in place for development over the next 30 to 40 years. New suburbs are extending the city’s boundaries to create town centres surrounding attractive and affordable housing. Home builders are looking for ways to differentiate properties from neighbours and friends. The evolved palette of brick colours, shapes and sizes is the perfect vehicle for creativity and individuality.

Making slight changes to brick selection and bond pattern can add a dash of personality and street appeal. Clad outdoor pillars in glazed bricks, or create eye catching features in the most unexpected of rooms, such as bathrooms, toilets and laundries.

Alternating brick laying directions, brick size and depth can all contribute to unique designs that change the style of exterior walls as the sun moves – or make a statement indoors by embracing favourite colours or shapes.

Screening Demonstrate a unique approach to privacy by using bricks to creatively screen front and backyards, help section gardens and privacy without sacrificing light or air flow. Hit and miss, or pierced brickwork – the brick equivalent to a timber lattice – creates brick screens that connect interior living spaces with the outside world while protecting the home from prying eyes.

Ranley Grove. Paul Owen Architects. Photo: Toby Scott

More than brick The use of complementary natural materials including brick, stone, glass and timber is of growing interest. Cultured Stone by Boral, an engineered stone-like cladding, is well suited to composite architectural designs.

ABOUT PGH BRICKS & PAVERS

For more information contact: PGH Bricks & Pavers display centre Phone: 13 15 79 Website: www.pghbricks.com.au

PGH Bricks & Pavers is one of Australia’s largest clay brick manufacturers. Backed by a long and deep history in brick making excellence, it offers the broadest range of bricks and pavers for residential, architectural

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This combination of products creates a dramatic visual effect for architecturally inspired interior feature walls, kitchens, fireplaces, outdoor living spaces and entrance ways – anywhere deserving special attention.

and commercial applications on Australia’s east coast. On 31 October 2016, PGH became wholly owned by CSR Limited, following an 18 month joint venture with Boral which combined the two companies’ brick operations and expertise.

Toorak Gardens Residence. Builder: Chase Crown. Photo: David Sievers

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While render is still a prominent design element for entrance ways and patios, the low maintenance benefits and value of brick should always be reinforced.

LONG & LEAN THE NEW LINEAR BRICK

Available in Dry Pressed & Glazed Collections.

For more information visit pghbricks.com.au or call 13 15 79.

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Trends for 2017

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The popularity of open plan living has transformed the kitchen from a food preparation zone to the social hub. And recreating a spa haven in the bathroom enables the home’s residents to escape and recharge whenever they want, without leaving the sanctuary of their home.

Importantly though, with access to the latest design technologies, machinery and materials, every builder can approach each project knowing that anything is possible.

While open plan seems to be the floorplan of choice for many new home builders and renovators1, it’s also important to define the interior – and exterior - zones to have a balance of open and private spaces to live in.

As the heart of the home, the kitchen has so much potential to become the central point in an open plan living space, with surfaces and finishes used to shape the room for purpose. In contrast, the bathroom lends itself to becoming an indulgent oasis, with significant investments being made in sanitary ware and interior details such as light fittings to create a designer showpiece. Most new homes and renovations will include the integration of multiple bathrooms, including ensuites for every bedroom and smaller guest bathrooms, all consuming a large portion of the build budget.

A significant investment in a new home build, and the rooms most Australians want to change2 if they’re considering a renovation, kitchens and bathrooms require design thinking, not just aesthetic decisions, for an outstanding project outcome.

The integration of different but complementary materials can maintain the neutral palette, and can bring nature indoors through the use of terracotta tiles in the splashback, timber floors, shutters or blinds, and stone clad feature walls within the bathroom or extending from the kitchen to the living area.

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ith the pace of life seeming to build momentum, simple and functional home design can greatly influence how effectively homeowners wind down at the end of each day.

Regardless of whether the surface finish is solid glacial white, has a marbled effect, or a stone (or stone-like) finish with small particulates, a neutral base in the kitchen and bathroom looks clean, hygienic and makes it easy to introduce new colours as the seasons come and go, with appliances, towels and other accessories.

In open plan homes, the kitchen is now more exposed to visitors than ever, making seamless joins on the bench top – including a truly seamlessly integrated sink – something many homeowners may not have considered.

A surface with seamless joins is easy to clean and maintain to keep the kitchen hygienic, minimising traps for dust, grime, mould and gaps for water to infiltrate cabinetry.

HOW DOES YOUR CLIENT USE THE HOME? Australians are spending more time at home, so building with the lifestyle of the homeowner in mind can greatly impact the design.

The popularity in cooking shows, health and nutrition as well as an unpredictable economic climate have all influenced the trend to cook at home more often3, which makes the kitchen a space to invest in.

In addition, data collected in a recent Living in Australia survey indicated that working from home is an increasing trend, with the hours worked at home by respondents representing 10 per cent of all hours worked4.

So it’s only natural to want a nice environment to live and work in – which is often at the kitchen island.

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS As functional spaces have become places of enjoyment and prestige in the home where design is the priority, clients are often blinkered on the look of the home and particular finishes and fixtures.

When navigating the hundreds of choices throughout a build or renovation, decisions should also factor in practicality and longevity.

A smart mix of colour, texture and materials can be combined to make flooring, wall finishes and cabinetry and benches work together to create a contemporary space, without being bland, or dating too quickly.

Being wet areas with high traffic, much consideration should be given to joins, particularly around showers, baths, sinks and cooking areas.

This is where homes can quickly become unstuck, sometimes showing significant wear and tear only months after completion, purely because of poor choices that could have been addressed easily at the design or install stage.

The most enduring trend when it comes to kitchen surfaces is white, which is quite specific to the Australian climate and lifestyle. However, more and more homeowners are choosing to introduce bright colours or a bold black as well as timbers and textures in the splashback, dressed with decorative benchtop appliances. Overall, the palette remains neutral, but with more personality than the all-white trend so common over the last 10 years.

A modern and minimalist toilet suite that suits varied applications.

The rimless flush and the overall clean lines makes it easy to clean.

The raised seating height suits a broad range of applications.

Designed to match Enware’s comprehensive range of wash basins and adaptable vanities for a complete solution.

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Within the spectrum of ‘white’, there are many variations that can blend with different interior designs, from modern classic and minimalist to a more country aesthetic. The style of the house and even the location or aspect of the home can influence which white is chosen, for a warmer or cooler effect.

Enware Rimless Toilet

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DuPont™ Corian® kitchen by Let’s Talk Kitchens.

Fabrication by ACRT Fab. Design includes Sorrel, Glacier White and Glacier Ice for column cladding, integrated sink, benchtop and waterfall ends

Open plan living enables the kitchen and living areas to merge with ease.

Using the same benchtop surface material at varying heights to create a more functional work area maximises the space and contributes to a seamless look. For example, the bench top in the kitchen needs to be at an ergonomic height to accommodate food preparation while standing, and closer to the living area the bench can be lowered for casual dining – yet it’s still an extension of the same surface.

a hotel feel, like an elegant bar space for entertaining in the kitchen or a glamorous bathroom vanity. This translucency hints to a desire for a luxurious space that impresses guests, achieved through a combination of surfaces, texture, fittings and lighting. In fact, opulent light fittings more traditionally used in living, dining and bedroom areas are now also prominent above kitchen benches and in bathrooms, or spaces adjoining ensuites such as a combined walk-in wardrobe and dressing room.

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Access to the internet at home increased by three per cent in 2014 to 2015, representing 86 per cent of all households. Homes with children under the age of 15 are more likely to have internet access compared to homes without children5.

As the most commonly renovated spaces within a home, it pays to invest in a custom-designed kitchen or bathroom, given we spend so much time there. Quality, durable and flexible materials are critical to achieving the homeowners design and aesthetic expectations and will make both areas exceptionally functional, easy to maintain and a pleasure to live in. From the builder’s perspective, clients and prospective property buyers will look for hero kitchens and bathrooms, with a wow factor, when approaching their property investment.

The number of devices being used to access the internet at home can be at least six – and with so much online activity comes the need to have easy access to charging points throughout the house – not just the study or living room.

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This presents numerous opportunities to integrate technology and recharging points in multiple rooms. While USB sockets are now being integrated into power points, and will no doubt become the default outlet that electricians install in new homes and renovations, why go to the expense of a new kitchen or bathroom renovation only to have messy charging cables cluttering the new benchtop or vanity? It is now possible to install benchtop surfaces with integrated transmitters that create wireless charging points around the home.

This article was kindly provided by CASF Australia, the exclusive distributors of DuPont Corian.

For more information, visit www.casf.com.au.

An invisible solution that can help maintain the clutter-free design of the new kitchen and bathroom, charging surfaces are a practical and simple technology solution for any modern home – particularly those with families.

LIGHTING Lighting trends led by popular renovation TV shows, highlight the beauty of integrating light fittings within or behind transparent surfaces to create

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BALCONY AND PATIO DRAINAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Stormtech’s threshold drain consists of an external linear grate which sits externally beside the door track. An integrated, concealed, sub-sill collects water and condensation around the doorway and conveys it to the external drainage system.

A linear threshold drain creates a disguised water barrier between the balcony or patio and the inside of the building. This flat threshold removes ‘trip-and-slip’ hazards such as stepdowns and high gradient falls that exist with traditional doorways.

Stormtech was a pioneer of the level threshold drainage system. From its advent in universal access, to its emergence as a popular design solution, Stormtech remains at the forefront of threshold drainage innovations and sleek contemporary designs. With an unrivalled range of grates, doortracks and sub-sill configurations, Stormtech can help tailor a customised threshold solution for any building project.

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For more information contact: Phone: 1300 653 403 Email: info@stormtech.com.au Website: www.stormtech.com.au

CUMARU TIMBER RANGE FROM PORTA… The people who know and love timber Porta has launched its new timber range Cumaru, an attractive timber with interlocking grain that is high in durability and structural integrity, rated at F34 for beams (F27 posts).

This allows for a longer timber span and a reduction in the number of posts required, lowering the overall project cost and offering a premium hardwood result.

Cumaru does not bleed, allowing for immediate construction and installation compared to Merbau and other typical decking timbers. This eliminates the problems of timber staining onto pavers, rendered walls and around pool areas.

Cumaru’s high density (1085 kg/m3 dry) also meets the specified density in AS3959-2009 for construction in bushfire zones where BAL 19 is required. It also features a greater resistance to termites and decay.

FSC certified, Cumaru timber is ideal for the harsh Australian conditions. It can be used in many indoor and outdoor applications from landscaping, marinas, civil works, walkways, verandas, pergolas, fencing, decking, stairs (internal/external), beams, cladding, indoor flooring, lining boards, beams and more.

Porta offers Cumaru in large profile sections, set lengths from 2.4 to 5.4m and in pieces, job lots and packs. Custom lengths and moulding profiles available on request.

For more information or to request a sample contact: Phone: 1300 650 787 Website: www.porta.com.au

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The average house has a minimum of one light switch per room - So why have less Air Conditioning Zones?

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