Master Builder magazine – December-January 2017

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December 2016 / January 2017

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Contents 12-14 15 16-17 18-21 22-23 24-25 26-29 30 31 32-34 35-37 38 39 40-45 46-47 48-49 50-54 55-56 57-61 66

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News Industry voice Reports & statistics Housing & Construction Awards Spotlight on Tradies corner Building & planning Laws, codes & regulations Contracts & disputes Employment & wages Health, safety & environment Projects Community Members Regional profile Training & licensing Member benefits Events People & Events Last word

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Opinion

Representing New Board member diversity and president with Ralf Dutton, President

with Grant Galvin, CEO

I’d like to thank the Electoral College for appointing me to the position of President of Master Builders.

It’s an honour and a privilege to be able to continue the hard work of my predecessors, in particular the immediate past President, Nick Herron who was able to usher in necessary changes to ensure a more progressive and contemporary governance framework is in place for the future.

Master Builders has seen a number of changes during 2016, most notably we have welcomed a new Board and president Ralf Dutton from Far North Queensland. Ralf takes the mantle from Nick Herron who was President for the past two years. I’d like to take this opportunity to not only welcome Ralf, but to thank Nick for his leadership and support during the past two years.

The success of these changes has been reflected in the introduction of the Electoral College and the process of election by a broad membership base.

I’d like to personally thank Nick for guiding those necessary changes that were fully supported by the Board.

Master Builders is all about its members and my aim is to represent everyone to the best of my ability with an open and inclusive policy.

My approach will be ‘steady as she goes’; much of the hard work has already been done and I want to bed in this change.

I will continue to focus on important state issues, but will also help to shine a light on regional issues.

My vision is to concentrate on the diversity of our membership base throughout the state.

I believe this can be done by holding some of our Board meetings in the regions where we have offices, including the Gold Coast, Downs & Western, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay Burnett, Mackay & Whitsunday, Central Queensland, North Queensland, and Far North Queensland.

And I propose to get together with the local representatives of each region, whether they are at federal, state or local level, as well as the members. This will help to highlight the role each region plays and the issues they’re facing.

At the moment I’m currently re-connecting with government leaders at a regional and state level, and I plan to work with the refreshed housing and commercial committees.

I look forward to my term ahead as President and will endeavour to do my best to ensure the association is represented across all regions.

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Ralf’s election highlights Master Builders’ continued commitment to representing members from both our metro and regional centres and ensuring a Board that is diverse and representative of the entire industry.

This new Board will build on the successes of the previous Board, with a focus on integrating our new representative governance structure and ensuring a policy agenda that helps support the industry as the cornerstone of the Queensland economy.

The Board, which meets monthly, is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Master Builders.

In line with the Constitution, the management and control of the association is vested in the Board and elected by the Master Builders Electoral College every three years.

The President of the Board, Ralf Dutton, is proprietor of Value Homes (NQ) Pty Ltd. Ralf began working as an architectural draftsman while studying for his building qualification and became a registered builder in 1978. He worked for Ballantyne Homes from 1979 to 1992, after which time he began his first of many successful businesses.

Ralf is joined by Construction Chairman, Rod McDonald; Housing Chairman, Ross Hogno; and Board members Geoff Baguley, Drew Brockhurst, Adrian Gabrielli, Nick Herron and Peter Schriek.

Lastly, I’d like to wish members and the new Board a very safe and happy holiday season. See you in the New Year when we'll be moving to publishing quarterly editions of the Master Builder magazine – stay tuned for the latest in member news, updates and offers.

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Policy priorities that matter to you with Wilhelm Harnisch, Chief Executive Officer, Master Builders Australia While the world was surprised by the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the resurgence of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation and the electoral success of other minor parties and independents at the 2016 Australian Federal Election reminds us of the importance of a policy and advocacy agenda that matters to people’s lives.

Master Builders Australia and Master Builders Queensland have worked hard to develop a comprehensive range of evidencebased policy priorities that reflect the grassroots concerns of members and their communities. Since the election our priority has been to ensure cross bench senators understand why these matter to our industry.

Lobbying to bring back the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) to restore the rule of law on construction sites so that they function as normal workplaces where the safety and livelihoods of contractors, sub-contractors, women and apprentices are protected continues to be a top priority for Master Builders.

Master Builders Queensland is at the forefront of showing how the industrial thuggery and economic vandalism of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and the Electrical Trades Union of Australia are damaging Queensland’s economy and the wellbeing of Queenslanders.

On a national level, Master Builders has backed-up this lobbying with a targeted advertising campaign. This campaign hammers home the message that mums and dads in Queensland and their fellow Australians shouldn’t be cheated by having to pay 30 per cent more for schools and hospitals because building bullies refuse to behave like normal people.

Master Builders policy agenda also extends to other policy priorities necessary for a business-friendly environment. These include strengthening our economy, reducing taxes, tackling housing affordability, cutting red and green tape and ensuring that building regulation is aligned with our members’ needs, both in the commercial and residential building sectors.

Working with Master Builders Queensland we have continued to lead the way, meeting with Senator Hanson and her team – Senator Nick Xenophon, Senator David Leyonhjelm and Senator Derryn Hinch – to explain why the return of the ABCC to stop building union bullies is so important for the industry and the Queensland community.

Note: At the time of publishing, the federal government has succeeded in having the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC) bill passed by an extended sitting of the Senate, with all crossbenchers voting for the legislation, with the exception of Senator Jacqui Lambie.

The government welcomed and endorsed amendments put forward by Senators Xenaphon and Hinch to provide stronger defences for whistleblowers.

Increased transparency and accountability are a win for protecting the interests of members of registered organisations, including unions and employer groups, and will help drive positive cultural change for the building and construction industry. The ROC is a welcome development and along with measures to enhance financial disclosures by giving registered organisation members greater protections, will help to make building unions accountable to their members and the public generally. This will go a long way towards curtailing unlawful and illegal behaviours.

While the ROC is a positive step, a re-established ABCC remains important and will help make construction sites operate like all other workplaces. mb

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Collaborating with businesses to create a safer industry with Alan Edwards, Federal Safety Commissioner, OFSC There has been plenty of discussion about safety as the government re-introduces the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). But many people don’t know that under the same legislation is a separate agency focused solely on worksite safety – the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC).

Evidence shows that the OFSC has made significant improvements to safety for individual companies and the industry as a whole.

Back in 2003, a Cole Royal Commission (CRC) highlighted the unacceptable safety performance of the industry, and the importance of separating safety objectives from industrial relations.

In line with CRC recommendations, the then Howard Government created two distinct agencies – the ABCC and the OFSC. This two-pronged approach continues to be central to government policy today.

Ten years since the OFSC was established, around half the annual turnover in Australia’s building and construction industry is undertaken by OFSC-accredited companies. Only OFSC-accredited head contractors can undertake most Commonwealth-funded projects.

Frequency rate (serious claims per million hours worked) Manufacturing

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Construction

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Transport, postal & warehousing

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Agriculture, forestry & fishing

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Mining

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All industries

Data also shows that OFSC-accredited companies have, on average, significantly lower injury rates, fewer fatalities and workers’ compensation premiums that are 30 per cent below the industry average.

More than 95 per cent of small companies say that gaining OFSC accreditation has improved their safety culture and outcomes. At the other end of the spectrum, major multinational companies have commented that OFSC accreditation represents global best practice, and have rolled out Australian OFSC-accredited systems worldwide.

Notwithstanding the caveats around injury statistics, lost time injury frequency rates (LTIFR) decline significantly for most companies after gaining OFSC accreditation. There is a similar decline in workers’ compensation premiums.

LTIFR after FSC accreditation 15.00

10.00

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It’s pleasing that there has been a decline of about 30 per cent in the rate of serious injuries since the CRC recommendations. But with around 30 fatalities on building sites each year, 150 construction workers injured daily and an annual cost to the economy of around 2.8 billion dollars, there’s still a long way to go.

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Christmas office closures From all of us here at Master Builders, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas.

Our offices throughout Queensland will be closed from noon on Wednesday, 23 December 2016 and will re-open from Tuesday, 3 January 2017.

We’ll come back refreshed in the New Year ready to serve and support our hardworking members as we build and grow our community and continue to be your home of building in 2017.

Our Insurance and Telecommunications teams will still be on hand to help (except for Christmas Eve and public holidays) and eDocs will be available for all your contract needs over the break.

You can visit our website at mbqld.com.au to see a full list of office closure dates.

Christmas Smoko This year’s first Christmas Smoko celebration was held at Brothers Rugby Club in Albion on Thursday, 17 November. More than 100 Brisbane members brought along their spouses and staff and got into the festive spirit with other members, sponsors and the Master Builders team.

Mitsubishi had its Triton GLS on display and Hanson also brought along the always-popular Super Maxi Truck. Guests were treated to some canapes, a burger bar buffet and a couple of coldies. Some members even enjoyed receiving early Christmas presents, scooping up lucky door prizes donated by our fantastic sponsors, which included spray jackets, a barbecue set, a gift voucher and other great prizes.

We’ve already held similar celebrations in Beaudesert, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maroochydore. Each of these events giving us the opportunity to catch up with local members and thank them in person for all their hard work during the year.

As we go to print there are still a few Christmas Smoko celebrations left so keep an eye on your email inbox and be sure to drop by and have a drink on us!

Where do I go?

Wednesday, 7 December

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Connecting for a cause We’ve always known how lucky we are to have members who are willing to rally together for a good cause. And the recent fundraising efforts for Mates in Construction (MIC) as part of ‘R U OK Day?’ was no exception.

MIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing incidences of depression and suicide in the building and construction industry.

From fundraising barbeques and morning teas to participating in charity events – no matter how big or small – your efforts have raised much needed funds for a cause that is close to so many hearts. It also gave you a chance to take a respite from your busy schedules and connect with teammates in a social setting.

One member who deserves special mention is Bret Nixon from Nixon Build Pty Ltd in Townsville. Bret participated in the Choose Life for MIC Kokoda Trek Challenge in Papua New Guinea earlier this year. He faced a gruelling trek through the area’s harsh jungle terrain, contending with the forces of nature, but Bret completed the challenging journey and raised more than $23,000 for Mates in Construction through his collective fundraising efforts.

“To reflect on the Kokoda experience, it was a tough walk, as tough as any I have done in the past and I was very fortunate to walk through unscathed. At the back end of the walk we also visited a memorial cemetery at Port Moresby, where there are thousands of headstones representing our lost Australian soldiers. At a guess it looked like the average age would have been around 22. Definitely something to be mindful of when you think you are having a bad day.”

Good on you Bret and thanks again to everyone who raised money. mb

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News

Master Builders newest display village Master Builders recently celebrated the official opening of its newest display village, Pacific Cove. Nestled in the northern Gold Coast, on Sudbury Drive at Pimpama, Pacific Cove is located on the beach side of the M1 highway, only 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD. Pimpama was chosen as the site of the new village as it’s one of Queensland’s fastest growing land development corridors.

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures indicate that in 2014 and 2015, Pimpama recorded the fastest growth rate of any area outside of an Australian capital city.

Many lots have already been snapped up in the predominantly owner-occupier community. Andrew Rockley, Master Builders display villages manager, says Pacific Cove offers value for money for those looking for a high-quality home that can be designed to suit their needs and adapt over time to accommodate growing families.

There are 17 display homes designed and built by Master Builders’ renowned

builders; Dwyer Quality Homes, Oracle Building, Hallmark Homes, Aushomes, Gold Coast Unique Homes, Nu Trend Quality Homes, Visual Diversity Homes, GJ Gardner, Burbank, Coral Homes and Stroud Homes.

The Pacific Cove development by QM Properties is conveniently situated close to Coomera Town Centre, which is about to boast a new Westfield development including a department store, two supermarkets, a cinema complex and a new transport hub. New schools and other infrastructure is also planned for the area.

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Changes to Queensland Home Warranty Scheme It’s important to be aware of recent changes to the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme that apply to all contracts signed on or after 28 October 2016.

Essentially, the scheme has been expanded to cover additional types of building work that didn’t previously require this insurance, including:

If you perform this type of building work, you now need to collect an insurance premium from your customers as part of their deposit. This premium must then be paid to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) either before you begin the residential construction work or after 10 business days has lapsed from the date the contract was entered into – whichever occurs first.

○ S wimming pool construction unrelated to the construction of a building

Insurance premiums can be calculated using new premium tables available on the

QBCC website. The new premiums more accurately target the type and size of the project. In many cases premiums have reduced, while in cases such as new building contracts valued over $600,000, premiums have increased. Your customers can also choose to increase their amount of cover by paying an additional premium.

For more information, visit qbcc.qld.gov.au

○ I nstallation of a manufactured home fixed to land in a residential park ○ A ll building work (exceeding $3,300) performed within a residence or related roofed building (for example, a shed) and most work on the building envelope including: ▫ I nternal or external painting ▫ R oofs, floors, doors, ceilings and walls, including internal partitions ▫ A nything attached to a building that requires building or plumbing approval ▫ A ny structure attached to the external part of a building where there is no other supporting structure, such as an an awning or handrail ▫ S tairs or an access ramp permanently attached to a building.

Holding account closed during Christmas Master Builders holding account won’t be operational between Friday, 23 December 2016 and Tuesday, 3 January 2017. Deposits or fund releases cannot be processed during that time.

The holding account is a security facility we offer to Master Builders’ members and their customers. Acting as an impartial third party, we enable them to deposit funds into the account until work has either been completed or a dispute is resolved. Money can only be deposited into or released from the account on agreement by both parties.

If you need to use the holding account before the Christmas shutdown, we must receive your transaction request by 9am on Wednesday, 21 December 2016.

If you have any questions, please call 1300 30 50 10 or email holdingaccount@mbqld.com.au mb

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Industry voice

Liveable housing design with Paul Bidwell, Deputy CEO In 2010 the federal government and key industry groups (including Master Builders Australia) agreed that a number of design elements be incorporated into new housing.

These elements are voluntary, and they allow homes to meet the changing needs of occupants throughout their lifetime.

The goal was that by 2020 all new homes would include eight silver-level, liveable design elements, such as step-free entrances and wider doors and corridors. The targets along the way were 25 per cent of all new housing by 2013, 50 per cent by 2015, and 75 per cent by 2018.

In 2014-15 about 44,000 dwellings commenced. To achieve the 2015 target would mean 22,000 dwellings built with these design elements. While no data has been collected to indicate how many dwellings include these elements, we believe that all states and territories are well under target. We’re aware of a very limited number of private housing projects with silver-level elements, including about 1,300 dwellings proposed at the Commonwealth Games site on the Gold Coast.

Given the lack of progress on the voluntary uptake, pressure is mounting on the State Government to make the following requirements mandatory for all new housing (in the building code at either state or national level).

1. Dwelling access – a safe, continuous and step-free path of travel from the street entrance and/or car park to a level dwelling entrance.

2. Dwelling entrance – at least one, level (step-free) entrance into the dwelling.

3. C ar park – where it’s part of the dwelling access, it should allow a person to open their car doors fully and easily move around the vehicle.

4. Internal doors and corridors – wider doorways to allow comfortable and unimpeded movement between spaces.

5. Toilet – located on the ground (or entry) level to provide easy access.

6. Bathroom and shower – to provide easy and independent access and contain a slip-resistant, hobless (step-free) shower recess.

7. Reinforced walls around the toilet, shower and bath – to support safe installation of grabrails at a later date.

8. Internal stairways – a continuous handrail on one side of any stairway that rises more than one metre.

Cordell Constructions has estimated that it will cost about $7,500 to include the eight livable design elements in a standard house plan.

This is consistent with costings provided by members, but is much more than other costings being bandied about in the debate.

Master Builders has been working with state government on ways to achieve the targets. The Department of Housing and Public Works has recently prepared a report on possible measures to improve the uptake of livable housing design. There are a number of voluntary strategies mooted; all of which make good sense – including providing financial incentives to new homebuyers and developing case studies and display homes in partnership with industry.

However, we’re concerned about mandating these requirements in the Queensland Development Code given the lack of market demand, the cost of revising housing designs and marketing material, and the cost of some of the design elements – particularly in small, narrow houses and sloping sites.

We’re currently developing a package to discuss and negotiate with the government. It will include exemptions for sloping sites and small lots (where the costs of some design elements are exacerbated), paring back some of the design elements (such as corridor width), and mandating the proposed Queensland Housing Code.

We expect that Housing Minister, Mick de Brenni will address this issue in the state government’s upcoming Housing Strategy. It remains to be seen which way the Minster will go. december 16 / january 17 [ 15 ]

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X Reports & statistics

At a glance The number of residential dwellings being built during 2015-16 hit a record high at 48,204. This growth is off the back of units, which are up 13.7 per cent year-on-year. Detached houses remained flat, up 0.2 per cent year-on-year.

Building development is still very concentrated in Queensland’s south-east region, accounting for 90 per cent of Queensland’s building approvals over the past 12 months.

Queensland dwelling commencements – 12 month rolling total (original)

Queensland dwelling approvals (12 months)

60,000

All dwellings

Source: Master Builders and ABS

Units

Houses

50,000 40,000

SEQ Units

30,000

Rest of State

51%

20,000

49%

10,000

Jun 16

Oct 15

Jun 14

Feb 15

Oct 13

Feb 13

Oct 11

Jun 12

Feb 11

Jun 10

Oct 09

Jun 08

Feb 09

Oct 07

Jun 06

Feb 07

Oct 05

Jun 04

Feb 05

Oct 03

Feb 03

Oct 01

Jun 02

Feb 01

Jun 00

0 Source: Master Builders and ABS

SEQ: Projected household growth (average per annum) and current building approvals 18,000

The high level of development in Brisbane has little to do with population growth.

16,000 14,,000

Building Approvals 2013/14

Up to 2016

Building Approvals 2014/15

Up to 2021

Building Approvals 2015/16

Up to 2026

12,000

Up to 2031

10,000

Up to 2036

Source: ABS, Queensland Government, Master Builders

20,000

8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0

Brisbane

Gold Coast

Moreton Bay

Logan

Sunshine Coast

Townsville

Ipswich

Toowoomba

Looking ahead, finance for new constructions is starting to moderate.

While approvals for new units are declining (especially larger blocks), approvals for detached houses are increasing.

Queensland construction finance (12 month rolling total)

Trend in number of new dwellings approved in Queensland

4.0

3,000

Total construction finance

3.5

Construction for rent/resale

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2.5 $B

<4 storey

4+ storey

2,500

Construction for other (owner occupier)

3.0

Houses

2.0

2,000 1,500

1.5

1,000

1.0 500

0.5 0.0

Source: Master Builders and ABS

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Aug 16

Jun 16

Apr 16

May 16

Mar 16

Jan 16

Feb 16

Dec 15

Oct 15

Nov 15

Sep 15

Jul 15

Aug 15

Jun 15

Apr 15

May 15

Mar 15

Jan 15

Feb 15

Dec 14

Oct 14

Nov 14

Sep 14

Aug 14

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Jul 16

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Nov 15

Jul 15

Mar 15

Nov 14

Jul 14

Nov 13

Mar 14

Jul 13

Mar 13

Nov 12

Jul 12

Nov 11

Mar 12

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Nov 10

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Reports & statistics

Survey of Industry Conditions .Latest results Business confidence in the Queensland economy and building industry strengthened during the September 2016 quarter, returning to positive territory in the latest Master Builders survey.

Master Builders’ Survey of Industry Conditions for this year's July to September quarter shows that the majority of respondents (54 per cent) now regard the outlook as stable.

Master Builders Deputy CEO, Paul Bidwell, suggests that the August interest rate cut helped to remove some of the weakness in demand that was evident in the June 2015 quarter.

“The 12-month economic outlook for the Queensland building industry shows 28 per cent of respondents also think it will be stronger, while 17 per cent say it will be weaker,” Mr Bidwell said.

The survey is one of the best ways to gauge specific industry expectations and business performance in all regions across Queensland.

Other findings Conditions in the residential and commercial sectors improved, with 44 per cent of respondents in the residential sector saying conditions were stronger, and more than half (64 per cent) expecting this to continue. While the outlook is more mixed for the commercial sector, two out of three respondents expect conditions to stabilise going forward.

The level of business activity, turnover and profitability stabilised. More respondents (39 per cent) are reporting stable levels of work in progress, while fewer (30 per cent) are reporting weaker levels. Businesses are also confident for the future, with the majority (81 per cent) expecting the situation to improve or at least stabilise in the coming three months.

Turnover and profitability stabilised for the September quarter, maintaining the gains of the previous quarter. Forty per cent of respondents now regard turnover as stable and 47 per cent regard profitability as stable.

There was an increase in the proportion of respondents reporting higher costs for the quarter – up to 41 per cent. There was also increased difficulty in finding trades, including carpenters, tilers, bricklayers and plasterers.

Employment levels stabilised but remained in negative territory – this is expected to continue during the December quarter, with nearly three-in-four (71 per cent) businesses anticipating no change.

Low levels of demand have returned as the most critical constraint on business growth, despite the strength of the residential sector in South East Queensland. This is in line with the concentrated nature of demand which has failed to reach many regions and sectors of the industry.

The cost and availability of labour were also significant constraints. As demand remains low, builders are finding their margins continue to be squeezed against inflexible input costs. In the pockets of high demand, labour availability is proving challenging.

Regional summary Residential sectors on the Gold and Sunshine coasts are pulling away as stand-out performers in the state. Greater Brisbane remained steady but is less confident for the future.

Wide Bay Burnett and Darling Downs in South West Queensland are also enjoying a good run but are less consistent and improving off a lower base.

While the resource areas of Central Queensland, Mackay and Whitsunday and North Queensland continue to struggle with record low demand, they remain confident for the future and are focused on the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

Far North Queensland remained unchanged and expectation is that this will continue.

Hot topic: Barriers to adopting new materials or methods of construction A common theme in the responses was difficulty in being able to select new products with confidence. It was regarded as a dilemma of the ‘tried and tested’ versus the ‘shiny and new’. This is hardly surprising given builders’ liability for completing defective work.

For more information, go to Publications & Resources at mbqld.com.au/sic and download the latest survey results.

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Housing & Construction Awards

he award-winning Noosaville Duplex by G A Ryan Developments Pty Ltd T T/A Rycon Constructions

National excellence in building Queensland builders prove yet again our state’s got outstanding talent, this year scooping up nine awards amid a field of exceptionally tough competition at the coveted National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.

Master Builders Queensland CEO, Grant Galvin, congratulated all winners who represented Queensland at the highly-acclaimed national level.

“We realised early on, based on the calibre of entries at regional and state level, that this year our members really raised the bar on what has year-on-year been a very highly contested competition.

“What astounded us was the exceptional level of detail prevalent in many of the entries, so we weren’t surprised that our members bagged even more awards than last year at the nationals.

“Being a winner of the National Housing & Construction Awards – and even making it to the top as a finalist – is one of the highest accolades a builder can receive, so all those who made it to this level should feel immensely proud of their achievement.”

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J Co Constructions Pty Ltd, for The Emperior, National Project Home – under $350,000

Queensland winners of national awards include: • Nathan A Hore T/A N H Homes National Alterations/Additions Award – $200,000 to $400,000 • N ixon Build Pty Ltd T/A Nixon Build and Design National Alterations/Additions Award – $400,000 to $650,000 • Corella Construction Pty Ltd National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award – over $1 million • McDonald Jones Homes Pty Ltd for Esperance, National Display Home – $250,000 to $350,000 • McLachlan Special Projects Pty Ltd for The Rosewood, Toyota National Display Home – over $500,000 • J Co Constructions Pty Ltd for The Emperior, National Project Home – under $350,000 • G A Ryan Developments Pty Ltd T/A Rycon Constructions for Noosaville Duplex, Cbus National Medium Density – 2 to 5 Dwellings • W atpac Construction Pty Ltd for 180 Brisbane, National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – over $100 million • L endlease Building Pty Ltd for Centre for Children's Health Research, National Health Facility Award – under $100 million

2016 National winners National Apprentice of the Year

Damon Addison Tasmania

National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award – Retirement Villages/ Independent Living Taylor HammondCare Miranda New South Wales

National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award – Aged Care Facilities

National Environment and Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Award Built 20 Martin Place, New South Wales

National Alterations/Additions Award – under $200,000 Latrobe Valley Building Services Pty Ltd Victoria

National Alterations/Additions Award – $200,000 to $400,000

Sarah Constructions Pty Ltd Southern Cross Care Mount Barker, Oakfield Lodge, South Australia

Nathan A Hore T/A N H Homes Queensland

National Export Award – Products and Manufacturing

National Alterations/Additions Award – $400,000 to $650,000

Nixon Build Pty Ltd T/A Nixon Build And Design Queensland

D&D Technologies

National Export Award – Emerging Exporter Polysoft

National Export Award– Building and Construction Contractors or Services

Cockram Projects Limited

WoodSolutions National Young Builder of the Year David Moyle Victoria

National Environment and Energy Efficiency Residential Building Award Steele Associates Pty Ltd New South Wales

Nixon Build Pty Ltd T/A Nixon Build and Design, National Alterations/Additions Award – $400,000 to $650,000

National Luxury Alterations/ Additions Award – $650,000 to $1 million CplusC Architectural Workshop New South Wales

National Luxury Alterations/ Additions Award – over $1 million Corella Construction Pty Ltd Queensland

National Display Home – under $250,000 Metricon Homes Pty Ltd Cohen 28 Plantation South Australia

Corella Construction Pty Ltd, National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award – over $1 million

National Display Home – $250,000 to $350,000 McDonald Jones Homes Pty Ltd Esperance, Queensland

Toyota National Display Home – $350,000 to $500,000 Burbank Palladium 4600, Victoria

Toyota National Display Home – over $500,000 McLachlan Special Projects Pty Ltd The Rosewood, Queensland

National Project Home – under $350,000

J Co Constructions Pty Ltd The Emperior, Queensland

National Project Home – $350,000 to $500,000 Davies Construction (Tas) Pty Ltd Tasmania

National Project Home – $500,000 to $1 million

Larkin & Drought Builder Victoria

National Luxury Project Home – $1 million to $2 million

Oliver Kelly Construction Tasmania

National Luxury Project Home – over $2 million

Adrian Zorzi Western Australia

McDonald Jones Homes Pty Ltd for Esperance, National Display Home – $250,000 to $350,000

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Housing & Construction Awards Cbus National Medium Density – 2 to 5 Dwellings

G A Ryan Developments Pty Ltd T/A Rycon Constructions Noosaville Duplex, Queensland

Cbus National Medium Density – over 5 Dwellings

National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $10 million to $20 million Lipman Pty Ltd 580 George Street Lobby Refurbishment, New South Wales

National Education Facility Award ADCO Constructions Pty Limited Knox Grammar Senior Student's Academy, New South Wales

National Health Facility Award – under $100 million

National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $20 million to $50 million

Lendlease Building Pty Ltd Centre for Children's Health Research, Queensland

Cbus National High Rise Apartment Building

National Health Facility Award – over $100 million

Halikos Developments H105 Hotel & Apartments, Northern Territory

National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $50 million to $100 million

Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner National Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety Award

John Holland Newcastle Courthouse Development, New South Wales

Built Rialto Regeneration, Melbourne, Victoria

National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – over $100 million

Bellevue Building Elevate Canopy Living, Australian Capital Territory

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd The Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Victoria

National Commercial Historical Restoration/Renovation Award

Watpac Construction Pty Ltd 180 Brisbane, Queensland

Built Old Treasury Building, Western Australia

Toyota National Civil/Infrastructure Award – under $25 million

National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – under $5 million Vos Construction & Joinery Pty Ltd Three Capes Track Huts, Tasmania

National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – $5 million to $10 million Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd Australian National Maritime Museum Warships Pavilion, New South Wales

Nathan A Hore T/A N H Homes National Alterations/Additions Award – $200,000 to $400,000

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Woden Contractors and Civil, Bridge and Wharf Molonglo Link Bridge and Trunk Sewer Project, Australian Capital Territory

Toyota National Civil/Infrastructure Award – over $25 million John Holland Pty Ltd

Chaffey Dam Augmentation and Safety Upgrade, New South Wales

Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd Lyell McEwin Hospital Redevelopment Stage C, South Australia

National Entertainment and Recreation Facility Award Doric Contractors City of Perth Library, Western Australia

National Specialist Contractor of the Year Fairbrother Joinery – Fairbrother Pty Ltd Tasmania

National President's Award Built 20 Martin Place, New South Wales

National Residential Master Builder of the Year Adrian Zorzi Western Australia

National Commercial Master Builder of the Year Kane Constructions Pty Ltd The Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Victoria

Watpac Construction Pty Ltd 180 Brisbane, National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award – over $100 million

Lendlease Building Pty Ltd Centre for Children's Health Research, National Health Facility Award – under $100 million

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Photo Comp Winners Announced #mbawards Photo Comp winners have been chosen.

Thanks to everyone who entered this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition. The enthusiasm evident at every Awards event was captured on film, reaffirming that you have as much fun participating in the Awards program as we have in bringing it to you.

The Photo Comp gives workers, friends and families the opportunity to proudly show their support for our members who are finalists in the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards programâ&#x20AC;Ś and share the spotlight!

With some wonderful digital camera prizes up for grabs courtesy of competition sponsor, Mitsubishi, we asked you to share your experience of the Awards program by posting your favourite photos to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. With 10 events held throughout the state as part of the Queensland Awards program, there were countless opportunities to get snap happy.

Despite receiving hundreds of entries, we had to shortlist from the fabulous photos you shared, leaving Master Builders CEO, Grant Galvin, with the unenviable task of choosing just three winners.

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Spotlight on

A woman in construction NAWIC President, Alison Price How did you come to have a career in the construction industry?

I studied at QUT and was working as a knowledge management specialist for an information management consultancy where I documented procedures for businesses to help capture their knowledge.

Then I met a man who was involved in the construction industry and subsequently married him. I had always wanted to start and run my own business. My husband (Michael Bennett) now works for me as a plant manager in my business – Brisbane Screening, which I started nearly eight years ago.

What led you to become president of NAWIC Queensland?

When I came to construction I realised I didn’t have a network inside the industry. So I found NAWIC. I attended a few events and was a little nervous that it was some sort of bra-burning organisation that I wouldn’t be interested in being part of – but it wasn’t. It was just a bunch of like-minded people and a network that was very quickly accepting. So I attended a few events and then volunteered as the Queensland and Northern Territory councils’ secretary for two-and-a-half years. Then I became president in 2016.

What do you love about the construction industry, and why were you drawn into it?

I really enjoy how I can go to a site and make a difference. I’m in one of those really unusual roles where I get to do the right thing for the environment and save clients money, while making money at the same time.

I think people are fairly straight-up and practical and they will tell it how it is. I enjoy that. There’s a bit less politics than there is in an office.

There’s always so much variety and you’re always out doing something, seeing something different, and dealing with a new challenge every day.

Our focus is on helping women succeed in the construction industry, and working with companies, and the men who run those companies, to help women succeed.

Times have changed. We still have some of the same issues we had 20 years ago, but the challenges are slightly different today.

There are organisations getting it right, that do understand and see the benefits of gender diversity. So our focus has changed to encouraging men to attend our events and participate in professional development seminars relevant to both genders.

There’s no point in a bunch of women getting together to network with each other if we don’t have the men who make up the vast majority of the industry.

How tough is it getting men involved?

I think we’re doing a better job. We had a breakfast seminar the other day and almost 50 per cent of people in the room were men.

Not every event is going to suit men and women. It’s a pretty daunting thing for a guy to say, “I’m going to go to a NAWIC event – aren’t they only for women?” I’ve even heard guys say I won’t come to the next one because they don’t want to be taking someone else’s seat at a sold-out event. That’s not how we feel about it. Those men in the room are equally as important as the women in the room.

It might be a connection or something new that they learn, or a realisation that NAWIC is a fun place for people from all parts of the industry to network and learn.

Why is it important that men attend?

Because we’re not an industry of women. We need the men in the industry to help support and promote women. Women are capable of not just doing entry-level roles but working their way into senior management roles.

Tell us more about NAWIC

It’s the more senior positions – those women in top levels of management and those on boards – that we need to work on next.

We are a volunteer, not-for-profit organisation. We’ve been in Australia for 21 years. NAWIC started in the United States and there are also chapters in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Our issue in Queensland is that we tend to get volunteers who work only in the head offices of big companies that can afford to let their staff take time to participate in something like NAWIC.

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Have you ever felt your gender has hindered your career in the industry?

Gender can help and hinder your career in this industry. It’s worth picking your battles and knowing when to let something slide.

Sometimes it’s quite convenient for me if clients think I’m the secretary as they say a lot more in front of me – that’s not necessarily a bad thing. When they find out I’m the owner most of them are pretty embarrassed. If it’s a supplier, I’ll take my money elsewhere. The other assumption I get is that it’s a family business and that I’m in this role because it’s my dad’s business.

I think we’ve all experienced examples of gender bias. I still experience examples of it – not every day anymore and not necessarily every week, but it's there. And NAWIC is a support for those who do have an issue. We also help employers who want to balance out their gender diversity but struggle to find female candidates.

NAWIC runs a mentoring program. How does it work and what kind of outcomes have you seen?

We have a record number of participants in our mentoring program this year – 59 men and women. We source mentors from across the industry to match the mentees

who apply. It’s a great program for final-year students to start getting some industry experience.

This year we’ve made a concerted effort to try and attract people at different stages of their career – especially those who are further on in their career.

Why is it important to encourage diversity in the industry?

Times are changing. Companies are noticing the benefits of diversity and that people from diverse backgrounds have different thought patterns, negotiating styles, problem-solving skills and management styles that all make a difference to how a company is run and to its bottom line.

There are companies that are taking that opportunity and seizing it, and there are companies that are being dragged along by market forces. The government is using its purchasing power to influence businesses it buys from; so at some point in the future I wouldn’t be surprised to see targets for participation of women and minorities in frontline construction roles.

What needs to be done to make it happen?

We introduced a new Diversity and Inclusion Committee as part of NAWIC Council this year. We’re trying to get more Aboriginal

and Torres Strait islander people into the industry. Once we’ve rolled out that program in 2017, we’re hoping to look at other minority groups and work on getting them into the industry.

We’ve also introduced an executive women’s program – aimed at getting some senior women in the industry board-ready.

Unfortunately, there are no crystal balls, magic wands or quick fixes. There is more than one thing that needs to be done and we’re using the limited resources we have from donations, sponsorship, membership, events and our volunteers, to make as much of a difference as we can.

We need to ensure training is accessible and that traineeships and apprenticeships are available to women – that employers are willing to give females a go. We need to teach girls in schools that they can do anything, and we need to teach careers counsellors in schools to provide options.

From an employer perspective, construction has a long way to go in terms of flexible work hours and in some cases equal pay.

I'd like to see an industry “where NAWIC is no longer relevant at all. I’d like to see an industry where gender is no longer a factor – so it’s not males and females doing a job, it’s people doing a job.

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Tradies corner

Ask an expert with Karen Haworth, Manager – Planning Services Since her appointment at Master Builders in 2009, Karen has helped countless members resolve planning, technical and contractual matters.

Below is a common question Karen gets asked from tradies about energy efficiency.

What are the energy efficiency requirements for Class 1 buildings in Queensland?

Performance requirements for the thermal performance of a Class 1 building and an enclosed Class 10a building attached to a Class 1 building must comply with P2.6.1 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2010 (Volume 2).

However, under Queensland Development Code M.P 4.1 – Sustainable Buildings, you’re able to vary this performance requirement using an acceptable solution for energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency solution An acceptable solution for energy efficiency is to incorporate nominal credits into your building design. The nominal credits can be used to meet the Building Code of Australia’s 6-star performance requirement.

The nominal credits are:

• 0 .5 star – where a building includes an outdoor living area and the roof covering achieves a Total R-Value of at least 1.5 for downward heat flow.

• 1 star - where a building includes an outdoor living area and the roof covering achieves a Total R-Value of at least 1.5 for downward heat flow, and the outdoor living area includes a permanently installed ceiling fan with a speed controller and a blade rotation diameter of no less than 900 millimetres.

• 1 star – where a solar photovoltaic system of at least one kilowatt capacity (maximum power output) is installed.

If you’re building in climate zones 1, 2 and 5, you’ll need a combined software rating of no less than 4.5 stars as well as a nominal credit to reach the total of 6 stars required by the Building Code of Australia.

If you’re building in climate zone 3, you’ll need a combined

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Email askanexpert@mbqld.com.au and you could see the answer in our next Tradies corner.

software rating of no less than 5 stars as well as a nominal credit to reach the total of 6 stars required by the Building Code of Australia.

You could also use part 3.12 of the BCA 2009 (Volume 2), where a nominal credit of no less than 1 star is obtained.

Importantly, if there’s any inconsistency between the Building Code of Australia and the Queensland Development Code, follow the Queensland Development Code.

Tradies corner

Tradie profile TIANI KIRK Business owner and bricklayer

Master Builders member, Tiani Kirk is a successful business owner and talented female bricklayer who owns a partnership called Prestige Bricklaying Pty Ltd, which contracts to Gallery Homes, Stroud Homes and NCL Group.

But, she’s more than just a self-proclaimed 'chick brickie'. She’s an inspirational and courageous woman who has proven she can hold her own in a male-dominated industry.

How did you get into the industry?

I started working in construction when I was 16-years-old and attending Runcorn High School. My first boss, Milton Lawrence, gave me my first shot in the industry – and since then I’ve never looked back.

What do you love about your job?

My job is an artistic outlet for me. I take a lot of pride in my work so I like building a grand set of stairs that will stand for years, or creating four-metre-high curved walls that require meticulous planning.

Describe a typical day on the job I set out profiles which represent where a masonry wall will go, then I mark the gauge which guides the bricks and mortar to a level straight wall, then I lay the bricks.

I also communicate with supervisors and tradespeople to help the job flow. It isn’t just on-site work that needs to be done, I do book work too.

How do people react when you tell them you’re a bricklayer?

I tell them I’m a brickie and they usually think I’m lying. Sometimes they’ll want to feel my hands to see if I’m telling the truth or will suss me out with questions.

What’s been most challenging about your career choice?

When I started out it wasn’t easy integrating into a primarily male-dominated industry, but the journey has made me strong and resilient.

People would often say things like, " What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be home

cleaning?” As time went on I got better at my job and others started to respect me. Often people will see me on the job site and ask where the boss is. When I tell them I’m the boss, their expression is usually priceless.

Any advice to other women wanting a career in the industry?

If you really want something, and you work hard enough and don’t give up, you can usually achieve what you set out to do.

What do you enjoy in your spare time?

I’ve grown my own vegies for years, and I find it very rewarding. On weekends my favourite things are to paddle on my kayak or take my caravan to the forest or near a creek. My two staffies go everywhere with me.

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Building & planning

Non-conforming products and practices Non-conforming products and practises are a major concern for the Queensland building and construction industry due to the risks they pose to consumer safety. Master Builders is helping to support members to meet their obligations to clients and the public by raising awareness about materials, products and practices that don’t comply with the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.

Master Builders, in conjunction with other industry associations, is calling for the removal of non-conforming products at point-of-sale. However, it’s up to you – whether you’re a builder, procurer, specifier or installer – to ensure that the products you use are fit-for-purpose. Any claims made by a supplier must be backed up by appropriate evidence of suitability. Under the National Construction Code there are a number of ways to establish evidence of suitability.

These include obtaining a report from a qualified person or registered testing authority such as NATA or a certificate from a third-party certification body.

The process for establishing evidence of suitability is complex and difficult to navigate. Quality of assessment, level of auditing and fraudulent documentation means it is difficult to select products with confidence or know how to use them in appropriate ways. Master Builders is therefore lobbying government to develop a comprehensive information portal that covers all key product types and consolidates existing information about certified products and their appropriate use. This will create a regulated framework under which individual certification schemes and product registers can operate, effectively bringing them together under one umbrella as a one-stop-shop.

In the meantime, the State Government has established the Queensland Building & Construction Product Committee, which is currently the only centralised reporting mechanism for non-conforming products in Australia. Master Builders encourages members to report cases of non-conforming products to the Committee through the Queensland Building & Construction Commission.

For more information, visit our website at mbqld.com.au/nonconformingproducts or call (07) 3225 6431.

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Building & planning

Threaded cyclone rods The suitability of some threaded cyclone rods on the market is questionable as research conducted by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) indicates they may be non-conforming products unsuitable for use in residential timber-framed construction. Cyclone rods are commonly used in homes to tie-down roof and wall frames in high-wind and cyclone-prone regions.

AS1684 Timber Framing Code requires all metal straps, framing anchors and similar structural connections to have a minimum corrosion protection of Z275 – which is 275 grams weight of zinc coating per square metre of surface area.

QBCC research identified that threaded rods stocked by larger hardware chains often don’t contain the required level of corrosion protection in single lengths commonly used by the average home builder (such as 2.7 or 3 metre lengths). Instead, many retailers stock threaded rods containing very

lightweight zinc plating overcoated with an organic layer, which is claimed to mitigate the effects of corrosive environments.

Resellers and importers of these products haven’t satisfactorily demonstrated to the QBCC the corrosion resistance properties of their products in meeting the performance requirements of AS1684.

The QBCC’s message to industry is to demand that your hardware suppliers stock AS1684-compliant threaded rod so that your building work is compliant and will perform as expected for the life of the building.

You should also remember that AS1684compliant rod is only suitable in normal or benign environments. If you’re building in corrosive environments, such as coastal or marine areas, consider upgrading the corrosion-resistance level of any threaded tie-down rods and related framing connectors and fixings to a heavier, galvanised coating or a stainless steel-type product.

For more information call the QBCC on 139 333 or visit qbcc.qld.gov.au

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Electrical Cable Recall

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A government update on the recall of Infinity and Olsent-branded electrical cable indicates that half of the 3,900 kilometres of faulty cable imported into Australia has been accounted for, while more than 200 kilometres of the cable still remains unaccounted for in Queensland.

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Testing of these cable brands identified a risk of the insulation becoming brittle prematurely, which means physical contact with the cable could dislodge the insulation, leading to electric shock or fire.

The cables were introduced in Queensland between 2012 and 2013, and given their exposure to our state’s prolonged high temperatures are likely to degrade at a faster rate. It’s even possible that the earliest installed cables have already deteriorated and become hazardous.

If you’re a builder or electrician who has installed infinity cables but not yet remedied them or alerted relevant parties under the supplier recall, you could be: ○ I ssued rectification orders by the electrical safety or building regulator, or be sanctioned in other ways ○ Prosecuted, fined or possibly lose your licence if you ignore those sanctions ○H eld financially liable for property damage, injuries or loss of life for failing to alert the home owner or the appropriate regulator ○ Held responsible for the loss of life.

Appropriate steps to remedy the situation under the recall include:

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○C hecking Queensland homes and business where you may have installed Infinity or Olsent cable during those years ○ Contacting the business you purchased the cable from to advise them where you installed it

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○ Notifying affected home owners that they can have the cable remedied at the supplier’s expense

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○R ecording details of every installation you remedy or report to the supplier as evidence in case you’re prosecuted by a regulator or sued for damages by a home or business owner.

For more information, visit productsafety.gov.au/recalls.

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You could be liable for damages or fines if you haven’t taken steps to remediate the faulty cable.

Building & planning

Restraints for internal partition walls An audit of North Queensland building sites by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has revealed widespread non-compliance in relation to methods used for restraining the tops of internal timber partition walls.

Firing framing nails into metal ceiling battens installed onto the underside of roof truss bottom chords is a non-compliant building practice that doesn’t conform to the Building Code of Australia standards AS1684 or AS4440.

The most popular and compliant way to restrain the tops of internal partitions is to use metal partition ‘L’ brackets, as they

not only provide lateral restraint to the tops of partition walls, they allow vertical movement of the bottom chord of a roof truss via slotted fixing channels.

Following discussions with Timber Queensland and the Cyclone Testing Station at James Cook University, the QBCC has been unable to justify the 'gun nail into metal ceiling batten’ method of partition-top restraint currently used by some builders.

When this kind of construction is identified, contractors are required to bring the construction in line with Australian Standards or seek a performance solution under the Building Code of Australia.

For more information call the QBCC on 139 333 or visit qbcc.qld.gov.au

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Laws, codes & regulations X

Are you across the new smoke alarm requirements?

New requirements for smoke alarms will apply in Queensland from 1 January 2017. All building approval applications made after 31 December 2016 for new building work or substantial renovations to Class 1a or a sole occupancy unit of a Class 2 building, must now install photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, in addition to existing Building Code requirements.

There are also transitional requirements to install photoelectric smoke alarms into leased, sold and existing dwellings.

Photoelectric or ionisation smoke alarms Photoelectric alarms trigger an alert when smoke restricts light reaching a sensor.

This type of alarm is less likely to produce false alarm activations and reacts quickly to smoldering fires – giving residents maximum time to evacuate safely.

Smoke alarms containing an ionisation sensor or a combined ionisation/photoelectric sensor can no longer be installed in domestic buildings as they are prone to result in nuisance alarms.

Where to install smoke alarms Photoelectric smoke alarms for new building work or substantial renovations must be interconnected and hardwired to the domestic building's electricity supply.

They must also be installed on or near the ceiling in: • Every bedroom • Any storey containing bedrooms • B etween each part of the dwelling containing bedrooms and the remainder of the dwelling • A hallway, if bedrooms adjoin that hallway • A ny other storey not containing bedrooms and/or egress paths for a Class 2 sole occupancy unit.

For more information, visit the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website at qfes.qld.gov.au or call us at Master Builders on 1300 30 50 10.

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Installation timeframes The following timeframes apply to phase-in the installation of photoelectric smoke alarms:

From 1 JANUARY 2017 ▶ For new building work or

substantial renovations to Class 1a or a sole occupancy unit of a Class 2 building, compliance is required if the application for a building development approval is made after 31 December 2016

▶ Expired or faulty smoke alarms

in existing dwellings must be replaced with photoelectric smoke alarms

From 1 JANUARY 2022 Dwellings that are sold or when new tenancy or renewed leases occur must comply

From 1 JANUARY 2027 Interconnection and durable power sources must apply to replacements in existing dwellings

From 1 JANUARY 2027 All Class 1a or a sole occupancy unit of a Class 2 building must comply.

Contracts & disputes

Welcome, Tracey Wood In life and in business when one door closes another opens. As we fondly remember the successes and legacy left behind by now retired, Jeff Poultney – Master Builders’ long-serving Manager of Contracts, we welcome Tracey Wood to the role. Tracey brings with her nearly 25 years’ experience in the building and construction industry; a wealth of knowledge that will go a long way in continuing to meet your diverse needs as Master Builders' members.

Beginning her career as a cadet engineer with McWilliam Consulting Engineers in Mooloolaba, Tracey simultaneously attained an engineering degree. She then went on to become a structural engineer for Farr, Evrat & Associates in Toowoomba, before relocating to Townsville to work for Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM).

Later, Tracey relocated to Brisbane and spent more than 14 years at SKM in various roles, including structural engineer, senior project manager, and positions within the commercial management and legal teams. While working at SKM, Tracey completed a law degree, which turned her focus to drafting, negotiating and managing

contracts, as well as resolving disputes and upskilling project and commercial managers in all aspects of project management. Tracey is also a QBCC adjudicator and expert determiner.

In 2013, Tracey was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland, working as a professional indemnity insurance litigation lawyer with a mid-sized Brisbane law firm for a couple of years before eventually starting her own construction law and project management business on the Gold Coast with her husband.

With the career history that precedes her, Tracey is passionate about the ins and outs of the industry and is committed to helping Master Builders’ members navigate their way through contracts.

“I have a passion for helping people understand their contractual position to avoid costly disputes.”

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Employment & wages

Christmas Parties: ‘Tis not the season to be silly Christmas parties are now in full swing throughout Queensland, but as we enter the holiday season it’s important to be mindful of workplace health and safety issues that can put a real dampener on the festivities.

This includes things like sexual harassment, avoidable

injury and other safety-related claims that can affect employees and employers alike. Did you know that as an employer you can be held liable for the irresponsible actions of your employees?

For more information, contact Mikki Richardson – Senior Workplace Relations Advisor on (07) 3225 6407 or email workplacerelations@mbqld.com.au

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Employment & wages

Staffing made easy, with Mikki The Workplace Relations landscape can be complex – the Master Builders’ Workplace Relations team fields thousands of member enquiries each year.

Our in-house expert, Senior Workplace Relations Advisor, Mikki Richardson, answers some common questions about the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 (the Modern Award).

I want to employ a 17-year-old school leaver to do general labouring duties and on-site clean-up. Is there a junior pay rate under the Modern Award?

off (RDO). Essentially, an employee works an eight-hour day, with 0.4 of those hours accruing towards an RDO – which is typically taken on the 20th day.

The Modern Award doesn’t allow for junior pay rates. Any employee, irrespective of age, must receive no less than the hourly rate applicable to the type of work they’re performing.

RDOs aren’t mandatory under the Modern Award, and employers can agree in writing with their employees (individually or collectively) to work an alternative pattern of hours. For example, working 7.6 hours each day with no RDO, or eight hours each day from Monday to Thursday and six hours on a Friday.

The only exception is when an employee is indentured to you as an apprentice, in which case apprentice pay rates apply.

You can find the Modern Award minimum wages on our website.

Do I have to offer employees an RDO system?

The building and construction industry has traditionally worked a 38-hour week, enabling one day per month to be taken as a rostered day

Master Builders’ annual RDO and Public Holiday calendars are available on our website.

What redundancy entitlements are payable under the Modern Award?

The Modern Award provides an industry-specific redundancy scheme with a much broader definition than previously applied under the National Employment Standards.

Under this scheme, a redundancy is said to occur whenever the employment relationship ends. This can be due to the role no longer being needed (for example, shortage of work or operational requirements), or when an employee voluntarily resigns. The only exceptions are if the employee is a casual employee or they have been terminated as a result of misconduct or refusal of duty.

Employers who make payments into redundancy schemes or funds, such as the Building Employees Redundancy Trust (BERT), are able to offset redundancy entitlements against any contributions made on the employee’s behalf.

As every scenario is different, contact our Workplace Relations team on workplacerelations@mbqld.com.au or call (07) 3225 6407 with questions or concerns.

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Employment & wages

Claim reimbursement for paid long service leave QLeave’s portable long service leave scheme for Queensland’s building and construction industry allows workers to receive long service leave benefits for service in the industry – even if they change employers. It also enables employers to claim reimbursement for some, or all, of the long service leave paid to a worker.

Workers who have been with the same employer for 10 or more continuous years may be able to take long service leave under the Industrial Relations Act 1999, and elect to have that leave either paid by their employer or through QLeave.

You should notify QLeave before paying any long service leave to ensure that a worker doesn’t end up receiving payment from both sources.

Long service leave paid through QLeave If your worker elects to claim through QLeave, you’re not financially liable for that particular period of employment.

When lodging a claim, the worker will need to confirm they haven’t received their long service leave entitlements from any other source.

Claiming reimbursement as an employer You can claim for reimbursement within three months of the date you pay long service leave to a worker.

However, the worker must be registered with QLeave and have an up-to-date Worker Service Return before you can be reimbursed.

The rate of pay is calculated on a 36- or 38-hour work week, and a maximum weekly payment of $1,980 applied from 1 July 2016.

How do I claim reimbursement?

To claim reimbursement, go to qleave.qld.gov.au and log in to Employer Online Services, then select Online Claims and submit your claim.

More information is available in QLeave’s Guide for Registered Employers, available at qleave.qld.gov.au

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Health, safety & environment

Heat stress Master Builders recently announced a positive and exciting industry-wide health and safety campaign that we will be running during the next 2 to 3 years. It will focus on six very important safety issues in the industry.

One of these issues is heat stress – a timely issue to tackle in the summer months.

What is heat stress?

How to protect your workers Due to the nature of construction work, the risk factors can be difficult to manage at times. However, you can easily put practical measures in place to minimise the risk of heat stress, in particular the risk of dehydration. Practical measures include: • E nsuring your workers have access to drinking water • G iving workers adequate rest periods to cool off

Heat stress occurs when the body heats up and is unable to cool itself enough to maintain a safe temperature.

• Providing designated cool-down areas

Signs of heat stress

• M anaging heat stress in the planning phase of projects to help with the scheduling of work and rest breaks, and to ensure there are cool-down areas

There are some important signs of heat stress that you and your workers should be aware of. Symptoms include: • Significant sweating • Slurred speech • Tiredness or weakness • Red or hot skin • Nausea or vomiting • Muscle spasms or cramps • Headaches or fainting

Who is most at risk?

Construction workers are often more susceptible to heat stress due to various risk factors in their daily environment. Risk factors include: • W orking in the sun which can lead to dehydration, particularly during the hotter hours of the day • W orking in areas with poor ventilation, such as confined spaces or ceiling spaces.

• S upplying workers with cooler clothing such as vests and neckties

• E ducating workers, through tool box talks and inductions, about how to identify the signs of heatstroke and respond to them effectively.

During the spring and summer months we encourage you to implement some of these practical measures and then email us at whs@mbqld.com.au to tell us how successful they were. We may even feature some of these in upcoming editions.

Also keep an eye out for more articles, competitions and new products to combat heat stress over coming months.

For more information on managing heat stress in the construction industry, contact the Workplace Heath & Safety team on (07) 3225 6406.

Headaches or fainting Muscle spasms or cramps Nausea or vomiting Red or hot skin Tiredness or weakness Slurred speech Significant sweating

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WorkCover’s new Work Capacity Certificate WorkCover is introducing a new medical certificate called a Work Capacity Certificate that will be mandatory for doctors to complete for all work-related injuries from January 2017.

The new certificate replaces the existing Workers’ Compensation Medical Certificate that focuses on the restrictions and limitations of injured workers instead of highlighting their capabilities. Work plays an important role in the rehabilitation process as ‘doing’ promotes recovery, so WorkCover has acknowledged the health benefits of getting injured workers back into the workplace to allow the earliest possible return to meaningful work.

This new approach to work-related injuries will improve communication between doctors, employers, and rehabilitation and return to work coordinators, and enable employers to more easily identify what injured workers can do.

The Work Capacity Certificate should be used in conjunction with WorkCover’s Common Job Task Analysis, which helps to develop a suitable duties program for injured workers in the construction industry. The Common Job Task Analysis can be downloaded at worksafe.qld.gov.au/construction/ resources/job-task-analysis

Frequently asked questions Is a doctor required to complete every field on the Work Capacity Certificate?

Yes. WorkCover is a medically managed model, so the doctor’s comments are vital.

Can a doctor issue a workers’ compensation Work Capacity Certificate for non-work related injuries?

No. The Work Capacity Certificate should only be used for work-related injuries.

What happens if a doctor certifies that someone is fit to work but there are no duties available for them?

On the certificate the doctor must clearly outline the worker’s capacity for work. WorkCover will discuss this with their employer and if unable to identify any duties, WorkCover may consider a host employment placement for the worker.

Can a doctor backdate a medical certificate?

No. A doctor should never certify a patient for any period before their initial consultation.

For more information about the work capacity certificate, call 1300 362 128 or visit worksafe.qld.gov.au/medicalsupport

You're not alone mate Every second day a member of the building and construction industry commits suicide. That’s around 183 preventable deaths every year nation-wide. Mates in Construction (MIC) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to raising awareness about mental health, preventing suicide in the industry, and dispelling any negative stigma about reaching out for help. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone – you don’t have to suffer in silence.

As an industry we stand together in solidarity to help out our mates. Master Builders Workplace Health & Safety staff were recently invited to participate in MIC Connector training. This invaluable training is based on the internationally-recognised Livingworks –Safetalk course which teaches participants skills to help those who may be struggling with life's challenges or contemplating suicide.

Participants become Connectors when they complete the course, acting as the go-to person for workers wanting to have a chat about difficulties they’re going through.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact Mates In Construction directly on 1300 MIC 111 (1300 642 1111) or reach out to us here at Master Builders and one of our Connectors will work with you to put you in touch with the right people. mb

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Becoming a Connector involves: ○ Being a mate who is willing to listen and help ○ Reacting to the needs of others and supporting them appropriately ○ Asking the right questions to identify whether someone is thinking of suicide ○ Participating in regular Connector meetings ○ Distributing MIC information on work sites.

IS SAFETY A PRIORITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Construction industry safety is a complex landscape – Master Builders is here to help you manage your work, health, safety and environmental obligations.

Master Builders’ members receive unlimited support and access to a vast range of safety-related services including: ○ P rofessional health, safety and environmental advice from a team of industry experts ○ S afety training and practical workshops, including access to discounted member prices ○ O nline templates to help with the preparation of construction safety documentation such as Safe Work Method Statements and WHS Management Plans ○ A range of site safety signage

Our Workplace Health & Safety team continually advocates and negotiates with government and industry stakeholders on members’ behalf to achieve practical and fair safety laws.

If you need help managing your work, health and safety requirements, call our Workplace Health & Safety team on (07) 3225 6410 or visit mbqld.com.au

Projects

Cairns Aquarium and Marine Research Centre Cairns Aquarium and Marine Research Centre is a $50 million tourism infrastructure project currently in development and taking shape in the heart of Cairns CBD. With a local office in Cairns, FKG Group is the design and construct contractor of this technically complex project.

The completed facility will give rise to a 15-metre high, three level, 7,500-square-metre centre incorporating an acrylic tunnel through a 4.5-metre deep, 1.8-million-litre Great Barrier Reef oceanarium tank. It will also include a two-storey-high 'deep reef' tank that can be viewed at each level of a visitor's journey, a scuba diving tank, and up to 69 salt, fresh and brackish water tanks housing more than 15,000 endemic fish, aquatic animals and reptiles found in Far North Queensland – showcasing the biodiversity in the region.

Interesting design features that will imbue the centre with an iconic architectural aesthetic include precast concrete load-bearing walls, arranged to create a ‘shark gill’ facade; an 11.5-metre high by 18-metre wide blue glass atrium entrance; and a 525-square-metre restaurant and function centre anchored by a 3.3-metre high by 12.5-metre wide centrepiece – a black tip reef shark tank that will give diners an up close and personal experience with nature’s most feared predator. The 154 external facade precast concrete panels were cast off site and delivered in four intervals.

Each panel that was delivered was part of a dual crane lift strategy to take the typical panel size of six-metres by three-metres from a horizontal orientation into a vertical plane for installation.

One of the major construction milestones of the project to date has been pouring the base slab of the Great Barrier Reef oceanarium tank, which required 396-cubic-metres of a custom-developed liquid-retaining concrete supplied by local business, Hanson.

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Delivered in more than 80 truckloads, the concrete was supplied, placed and finished – and built to withstand the weight of hundreds of tonnes of salt water. Poured to a thickness of one metre, it is supported by 93-tonnes of locally produced reinforcing steel from One Steel Cairns.

The concrete, which took seven hours to pump and place, went through stringent testing to ensure it could meet the required specifications for AS 3735-2001 in terms of temperature, strength, durability and reduced shrinkage cracking. Once in position it underwent a seven-day curing period to produce the quality of concrete required to achieve the specification criteria.

Cairns Aquarium and Marine Research Centre is scheduled for completion in April 2017.

Community

Farm Rescue is connecting farmers with volunteers Our farmers and rural communities throughout Australia need your help. While it’s almost impossible to find tradies available to drive really long distances to work each day, tens of thousands of grey nomads, holiday makers, tradies on holiday in rural areas and even backpackers have skills they’re willing to put to use but don’t know how to help.

In response to this, Farm Rescue was born.

In 2016, Buy a Bale teamed up with other service providers and several corporations to host three Farm Rescue events in regional areas of Queensland. These events provided volunteers with a unique experience, enabling them to visit some of Australia’s worst drought affected areas and help struggling farmers. Plumbers, carpenters, mechanics, painters and fencers were put to use – their skills providing invaluable help for property owners affected by drought.

The Farm Rescue website (farmrescue.com.au) is connecting farmers with volunteers wanting to lend a hand. Some jobs require specialised skills while others just call for an extra pair of hands and an eagerness to help. All volunteers will receive immense gratitude from struggling farmers and the satisfaction in knowing they’ve helped someone out during tough times.

In 2017, Farm Rescue events are planned for one week each month, between April and October. Transport, accommodation, and food and drinks will be provided to volunteers, or they can arrange their own. So why not get involved? You’ll get the opportunity to visit different parts of Australia, meet new people and make friends in rural areas.

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Members

Life Membership These members are recognised for their exceptional service to Master Builders and the building and construction industry, and are hereby elected Life Members.

In it for life Master Builders has been in operation since 1882, yet in essence itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our members who are the lifeblood of the association, having made it everything it is today.

Now we share their journeys, from humble beginnings when starting out in the industry through to some of the outstanding successes they have achieved throughout their influential careers.

In 2016, we are honoured to award Life Member status to six of our long-serving members from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, North Queensland and Far North Queensland; a group of esteemed gentlemen who have dedicated a lifetime of support to Master Builders and the industry as a whole.

We acknowledge their tireless efforts in pushing for positive reform, the in-depth knowledge and expertise they have shared, the mentoring they have bestowed on our industry's rising stars, and the sense of community they have brought to the building and construction industry. Not only have they built relationships in the professional sense, they have touched many on a personal level â&#x20AC;&#x201C; volunteering their time for the benefit of others and fostering many lifelong friendships.

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Master Builders CEO, Grant Galvin awarding Life Member status at the 2016 Queensland Housing & Construction Awards.

The Honours List DOUG MONTGOMERIE Sunshine Coast

MARTIN BROOKE North Queensland

GEORGE COURT Far North Queensland

JAMES KEZILAS Far North Queensland

ERROL EDWARDS Brisbane

MATTEO LA SPINA Far North Queensland

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Doug Montgomerie Doug began operating as a general building contractor in Coolum in 1971, building houses, commercial projects and industrial sheds. He joined Master Builders that same year, at a time when there were approximately 18 to 20 members – now 45 years later the Sunshine Coast Division has grown to approximately 930 members.

Member since:

1971

(45 Years)

If Doug was on site and a tradesperson was unsure how to carry out a particular task, he would be known to roll up his sleeves and physically show them how to do it. He acknowledged that some people learn better by actually seeing a job done.

“I strove to become a Master Builders member as I saw it as a group of building contractors that held high ideals for the industry; always do the work (no matter how big or small) with pride and always treat your clients as valued partners. I was drawn to the words ‘solidity’, ‘progress’ and ‘utility’ – which to me embody what the building industry is all about.”

From 1973 to 1974, Doug was Vice Chairman of the Sunshine Coast Division and, in 1975, he became Chairman. While in this role, Doug was an arbitrator for building disputes involving Sunshine Coast members, and he has been a member of the Committee of Management since 1973. Doug has also been on the judging panel for Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards for many years.

Approximately 15 years ago, Doug became a Workplace Trainer and Assessor for Master Builders in the areas of business management, contracts and residential building inspections.

In the late 90s Doug worked as an out-source building inspector for the Queensland Building Services Authority (QBSA) – now the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) – in the areas of pest inspections as he’s always been a firm believer that timber pest management is critical to the industry. Doug is regularly contacted by engineers, the QBCC and other industry organisations seeking his advice.

Throughout his life Doug has mentored many newcomers to the building industry, receiving the satisfaction of watching others grow to become confident and competent builders. He’s been heavily involved in the industry at a grass-roots level and is passionate about how important it is for builders and tradies to be correctly licensed and conscientious of how they carry out work and deal with the public.

I first saw the original Master Builders emblem on the door of the shed where I did “ my apprenticeship. The emblem is still etched in my memory and it has had a profound affect on how I’ve approached work over the years.” mb

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Martin Brooke Since the inception of his first company, CBQ Pty Ltd, in 1995, Martin has been an active member of Master Builders. In 1996, CBQ submitted its first entry into Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards – and won. It was the first of many successes, with the business going on to win an outstanding 30 awards in the North Queensland region over the years.

In 1998, Martin joined Master Builders Committee of Management, serving as Chairman for several terms, before taking on the position of State Councillor.

In 2005, Martin established Fine Form Building Services Pty Ltd, which became a silver sponsor of the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards. Martin has been involved as an awards judge in North Queensland for more than nine years and regularly attends Master Builders events to maintain currency within the industry.

However, Martin’s ongoing contribution to the building and construction industry extends beyond his involvement with Master Builders. He has been involved in numerous community projects, including raising money for the not-for-profit organisation, Mates in Construction.

Member since:

1995

(21 Years)

Martin has also shown exceptional leadership through his work with apprentices, in particular with one who went on to became North Queensland Apprentice of the Year.

Although he's been retired for about 10 years, Martin has continued to be an advocate for the industry and a source of inspiration for many through his charitable actions, community involvement, active participation and dedication to the industry.

Being a Master Builder gets into “ your blood. I've been lucky to be able to return something to the industry that has been my working life for 50 years.

I am very humbled that the members in Townsville felt I was deserving of lifetime Master Builders recognition.

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George Court In 1961, George joined TJ Watkins in Cairns as an apprentice bricklayer working on numerous commercial sites throughout the region. At the age of 25, after more than seven years with TJ Watkins, he commenced working for himself building residential homes and light commercial projects such as warehouses and three-storey units.

Member since:

In those early years, George was one of a handful of builders you would approach if you wanted a house built. During his successful career, George has built more than 400 homes in the local region.

George became a Master Builders member in 1970, at a time when the majority of members came from carpentry backgrounds. Much debate ensued over whether bricklayers would make suitable candidates for membership. Prevailing in his quest for membership, George set a historic precedence that in turn led to many others trades joining as members of the association.

After retiring, George spent many years involved with the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards, giving up countless hours of his time as a valued participant on the awards judging panel.

1970

(46 Years)

George has been a strong advocate for Master Builders and is passionate about providing quality, affordable housing so that all Australians can live the dream of owning their own home.

He is the father of two sons who have both followed in his footsteps, becoming licensed builders in their own right.

James Kezilas James, or Jim as he is widely known, started out as an apprentice carpenter in 1955 with Howard & Thompson.

He became a leading hand and then a foreman and worked for the company for 11 years before contracting out on his own. When Jim started contracting he admits that he was a bit green, so he joined Master Builders.

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When you work for a big company there are lots of things you don’t get to do, like business management, contracts and estimating.

Master Builders was where I learnt those skills.

”

Many prominent builders in Cairns began their careers as apprentices for Jim, firmly entrenching him in the industry framework of the region. Jim has been proudly involved with many high-profile projects within the Cairns region, including hotels, warehouses, shops and factories. Jim built St John’s Greek Orthodox Community Care Centre and also volunteered his time to build extensions to Noah’s Ark Toy Library and refurbish Saint Augustine’s Boys College. He has also worked on projects with the Port Authority, Cairns Airport and Tobruk Pool, but enjoys working on residential projects the most. mb

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Member since:

1973

(43 Years)

Taking up prominent roles at Master Builders, Jim served as Vice-Chairman, Chairman, and as a member of the Committee of Management for around 20 years. Even though he has been retired for a number of years now, Jim maintains involvement with Master Builders and regularly attends industry events and seminars. He is a strong advocate of Master Builders and a supporter of the many benefits that membership can provide to those in the building industry.

Errol Edwards Errol’s relationship with Master Builders began in Townsville in the mid-80s.

He has held senior management roles with AV Jennings, John Holland and Watpac. Working in a variety of roles at Watpac, including General Manager Construction Queensland, National Manager Construction Operations and General Manager Construction Division, between 1999 and 2015, Errol is the primary reason the business evolved from being a Queensland-based builder to the highly-successful national contractor it is today.

Member since:

1983

(43 Years)

Some iconic projects that Errol has been involved in over the years include Suncorp Stadium, the Gabba, Skilled Park, Queens Plaza, Macarthur Central, Boggo Road Ecosciences, Lavarack Barracks and 275 George Street.

and workable solutions that have helped to shape the direction of the industry and the modern Master Builders.

Errol’s leadership and influence on the commercial construction industry has been nothing short of profound, leaving a lasting legacy at every organisation he served.

Having formally retired from ‘active duty’ in 2015, Errol now works part time with Icon Co in Queensland, helping the business to establish itself in the state.

As a fellow of the Australian Institute of Building and a long serving member of the Major Contractors Association, as well as serving on Master Builders Construction Sector Committee and former State Council, Errol has been seen as the voice of reason, offering practical

During his career Errol has influenced many people, not only from a leadership perspective but also on a personal level. He has been a mentor that has helped to grow the career of many cadets, foremen, estimators and managers.

Matteo La Spina Matteo established one of the original building companies in Cairns in 1956. Since the mid-1950s, La Spina Homes have built many quality homes, units, shops and offices in Far North Queensland.

During the 1960s, Matteo also helped to establish the first concrete block company in Cairns, Northern Concrete Masonry Limited. The business later became known as Besser Blocks and more recently, Pioneer Building Products. Laying the very first block produced, Matteo developed the product from its humble beginnings – and today, a large percentage of homes are constructed from this product.

Matteo is considered a strong mentor who has trained 16 apprentices in carpentry and bricklaying – most of whom have become registered builders in Far North Queensland.

Quality and service has long been synonymous with the name La Spina Homes, this tradition having been carried forward by Matteo’s sons, Matthew and Alfio, who together continue to guarantee the highest of standards.

The La Spina family has always had a strong affiliation with Master Builders and many of the family members have served on various committees over the years.

Member since:

1962

(54 Years)

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Wide Bay Burnett Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wide Bay Burnett region extends north from the Sunshine Coast to Agnes Waters and inland to the grazing areas of the Burnett, and it covers approximately 50,000 square kilometres. It's separated into two distinct and diverse economic areas; Hervey Bay/Maryborough and Bundaberg.

Pinnacles of the region include popular tourist destinations such as the Bunya Mountains and World-Heritage-listed Fraser Island. The sheltered waters surrounding Hervey Bay are a playground for migrating humpack whales, making it the unofficial whale watching capital of Australia.

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$287,000

$399,000

$21,164

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Median personal income per year

Will Wilson

Mayor Mayor Jack Dempsey Chris Loft

Regional Manager, Wide Bay Burnett New infrastructure and expansion of the aged care sector are current focuses in the region. With three large aged care facilities under construction around Hervey Bay, healthcare will begin taking the burden off tourism as the main source of employment, creating new jobs for the local population. There are also new fire and rescue centres and sport centres in the pipeline, which bode well for rising employment levels in coming years.

Local government incentives are encouraging development in areas earmarked for growth.

From high-end areas like Bargara and Moore Park, through to first homeowner and investor areas closer to town, residential building continues at a steady pace in Bundaberg.

The ample supply of shovel-ready soil in Maryborough and Hervey Bay will be under construction soon. There are plenty of lots available for purchase, with small development sites consistently being created.

The Department of State Development is also expected to approve expansion of the Port of Bundaberg to increase shipping activity. The installation of gas, sewer and water mains in the area is further evidence of its massive commercial potential.

$49,088 Median family income per year

Bundaberg Regional Council

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Our message is clear; Bundaberg is open for investment. Bundaberg Council’s economic development strategy, ‘A Better Climate for Business’ presents developers and investors with multiple opportunities – opening new avenues for business growth, development and expansion.

Future projections have placed the Fraser Coast as the fastest growing region in Queensland – with the population expected to grow 40 per cent by 2036.

We have introduced an incentive policy to encourage development and investment in the region, offering 50 to 100 per cent discount on infrastructure charges for targeted investments to help drive growth and create jobs.

Significant capital has also been invested in infrastructure projects, including the $73 million Rubyanna Waste Water Treatment Plant and $27 million Bundaberg multi-purpose Sports & Community Centre currently under construction.

Other commercial projects include the $19 million natural gas pipeline to the Port and the new $10 million Mon Repos Turtle Centre.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is supporting this growth through a master plan that opens the region for business, with opportunities for development and investment in employment, education and health services.

Master plans have been developed for Hervey Bay CBD, Urangan Harbour, a medical precinct, an education precinct, and the Hervey Bay esplanade tourist precinct.

A number of key infrastructure projects will create much-needed employment and stimulate a slowly-recovering economy. This includes a $200 million PresCare health hub in Maryborough that is expected to create 300 jobs during construction and more than 150 full-time jobs. It also involves three new solar farms worth almost $600 million to be built at Susan River, Teebar and North Aramara. The Maryborough Sugar Factory is developing a multi-million dollar biofuel plan to produce cogenerate clean green energy.

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Training & licensing

Upskill and reap the rewards Did you know that Master Builders peak enrolment time for training is in January, February and March? The reason for this is simple. For many, they’re looking to start the New Year afresh by upskilling so they can learn new skills and get more work. And there’s no better time to do this than now.

Currently the industry is in good shape and the outook is steady.

This trend is expected to continue over the next few years with more people building homes and small commercial developments under four storeys. Put yourself in the best position to capitalise on the opportunities, otherwise a competitor might pip you to the post.

Training is one of the largest factors impacting productivity and profitability, so by investing in yourself and your staff you can increase your prospects of success both now and into the future.

Mistakes are costly A skilled worker is better at their job, makes less mistakes, has less days lost through injury and is more efficient at completing tasks – which saves you time and money. Mistakes create inefficiencies and can require rectification work that could cost in the thousands or even millions of dollars depending on the size of the job.

With the current defect liability period of six years and six months that applies to all building work, you can be called back to fix unsatisfactory work at your expense at any time. Doing a job right the first time avoids you having to go back and fix something that is broken or wasn’t installed properly.

Compliance is not a choice It’s your obligation to ensure that you and your staff are correctly licensed for the work being carried out. This requires staying up-to-date with Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licensing to ensure your workers hold current

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licences that accurately reflect their scope of duties. When was the last time you checked the scope of work on your licence?

There can be hefty fines for non-compliance on a building site. If a QBCC inspector pays an unexpected visit to your job site you can be fined or temporarily shut down.

For example, if a site manager doesn’t hold the correct QBCC licence, the business can be fined up to $117,800. Worse still, if a work health and safety issue arises due to inadequate training it can result in injury or death – and you could be held accountable.

It’s imperative that your workers have the right skills for the job and if they don’t, you need to upskill them immediately.

When opportunity is knocking Regardless of the size of your business, having the right people (and enough of the right people) can mean the difference between success and failure. Safety, compliance and productivity are critical factors to your business that can all be addressed by the right training as part of a strong workforce development strategy.

For a full list of courses coming up early next year, see our training calendar opposite.

If you need help working out your training needs or whether you hold the correct licence, call us on 1300 13 60 02 or email training@mbqld.com.au

Training & licensing

Upcoming courses Course

Why enrol?

Region/s

Dates

Business Management for Trade Contractors (BMC)

Apply for your trade contractor licence.

All regions

Courses in regions run frequently – call for the next enrolment in your region.

Certificate III *

Become a tradesperson.

All regions

Enrol any time

Become a low-rise builder.

Rockhampton Townsville Cairns Sunshine Coast Brisbane Gold Coast All regions

Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) *

Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) *

Become a medium-rise builder.

Cert III in Construction Waterproofing*

Get the skills and knowledge to ensure building projects are waterproofed correctly.

Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos Workers Program *

Understand your legal obligations around asbestos.

Legally remove non-friable asbestos.

6 February 2017 (Info session) 7 February 2017 (Info session) 8 February 2017 (Info session) 8 February 2017 (Info session) 22 February 2017 (Info session) 22 February 2017 (Info session) Call for the next enrolment date in your region.

Cairns Sunshine Coast

9 February 2017 (Info session) 13 February 2017 (Info session)

Brisbane

5- 8 December 2016

Sunshine Coast

10-13 December 2016

Rockhampton Mackay

8 December 2016 27 February 2017

Rockhampton Mackay

8 -9 December 2016 27-28 February 2017

Electrical Testing & Tagging

Test and tag your own electrical equipment.

All regions

Courses run frequently – call for the next enrolment in your region.

Estimating Essentials*

Skill up in estimating so you don’t lose money on a job.

Rockhampton Toowoomba

30 January 2017 24 February 2017

Passive Fire Related Installation System*

Get the skills and knowledge to ensure passive fire wall systems are installed correctly.

Cairns

12-13 February 2017

Townsville

15-16 February 2017

Mackay

18-19 February 2017

Completed Building Inspector Course

Learn how to undertake residential building inspections.

Brisbane

2-3 February 2017

* Nationally Accredited

For more course dates and further information visit mbqld.com.au/training or call 1300 136 002.

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Member benefits

Climatic comfort and cost-efficiency As summer approaches, we’re reminded of just how hot the Queensland climate can be. Hotter weather often results in higher energy bills and an increased use of ozone-depleting products. As such, many consumers seek innovative products that combat the heat without impacting the environment or resulting in high energy bills.

Austral Insulation Gold Coast Pty Ltd specialises in energy-efficient products that make homes and commercial or industrial buildings more comfortable and cost-efficient.

An innovative alternative to traditional air-conditioners, the Edmonds Odyssey Intelligent Hybrid Ventilation System allows fresh air into the home. Efficiently removing heat from a living space, it replaces stagnant air with cooler air from outside – with the ability to replace all air in a 150 square-metre home four to five times an hour. It costs as little as $35 to run annually, and was awarded the prestigious AIRAH Excellence in Sustainability Award in 2013.

Solar PV Systems installed onto the roofs of homes can generate free electricity from

the sun. Austral Insulation’s extensive range of CSR Bradford solar systems include Canadian Solar Panels, Zeversolar Inverters and even battery storage systems.

Master Builders Queensland members can take advantage of trade prices when shopping at Bradford Austral Insulation – and as a special limited time offer, members can now purchase the new R1.8 Bradford Black Wall Batts at Bradford Gold R1.5 prices. To obtain the discounted price, just enquire in store and quote your Master Builders’ member number.

Offering a wide range of innovative solutions, the following are just some of the products available to Master Builders members.

New Bradford Black Wall Batts are hypoallergenic insulation batts that are available in a limited range of thermal values – R4.1 for ceilings, and R1.8 and R2.5 for walls. The batts feature an organic binder which makes them environmentally-friendly.

They’re also approved under the National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice Program.

Industry-focused legal solutions BCCS Law provides common-sense legal solutions to Master Builders’ members. For almost 20 years, BCCS Law Director, Darren Ho, has been helping our members understand their legal situations and formulate practical legal solutions that meet their needs within the ever-changing regulatory environment in which they operate.

Darren and his team of lawyers deliver legal solutions to the building and construction industry each and every day – and this is what sets the business apart from other law firms. While many firms service a broader industry base, BCCS Law specialises in our industry alone. Its lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the industry and regulatory environment and the day-to-day legal needs of Master Builders’ members.

Services provided by BCCS Law include: ○ Giving advice on licensing, business structures, the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, contracts and disputes ○ Preparing documents, payment claims and schedules, and adjudication applications and responses ○ Offering alternative dispute resolution ○ Reviewing administrative decisions, including reviewable decisions of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission ○ Instigating debt recovery ○ Litigating.

For help with your legal concerns, contact Darren and his team on (07) 3106 7212.

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Member benefits

BUSSQ named Australia’s top performing super fund SuperRatings fund survey results have been released and they show BUSSQ’s returns are once again the best in Australia, with a one year return of 10.88 per cent for the year ending 30 September 2016.

Rollover to save fees

The results show BUSSQ’s Balanced Growth option ranked first in comparison to other balanced funds, where the all-fund average is 7.86 per cent during one year.

If you’ve changed jobs over the years, it’s likely you have more than one super fund. It can be risky having multiple super accounts as it can increase the chance of your super becoming lost in different funds, and could also cost you more in fees.

SuperRatings is an independent research provider for the Superannuation industry and the figures previously mentioned show the compound average annual returns for the year ending 30 September 2016.

There’s about $18.1 billion dollars of lost super in Australia with the Australian Taxation Office.

With such great returns, now’s the perfect time to join BUSSQ or roll your super over from other funds. However, before you roll over, you should check things like exit fees and insurance cover.

BUSSQ has consistently outperformed other super funds during the long-term, with a return of 8.73 per cent over the past seven years and 6.40 per cent over the past 10 years. The all-fund average is 7.32 per cent over the past seven years and 5.38 per cent over the past 10 years.

All of BUSSQ’s profits are returned to members, unlike many other super funds that pay a proportion of their profits to shareholders and commissions to agents.

If you want peace of mind knowing you’ve chosen a solid, secure and strong performing super fund, choose BUSSQ.

For more information or to become a member, call 1800 MY BUSSQ (1800 69 2877) or visit bussq.com.au

BUSSQ can help you roll over your super from other funds and, if you’re not sure whether you have other accounts, BUSSQ can help with ‘lost super’ searches.

How to roll over Call 1800 MY BUSSQ (1800 69 2877) with your other super fund details and member number, and BUSSQ staff can help to complete the roll over. Alternatively, log into MemberAccess at bussq.com.au and click the ‘Rollover Super’ tab.

Before rolling over you can call BUSSQ and ask to speak to a Financial Planner who can compare super funds and help to advise which fund is right for you.

This is considered complex advice and is charged at a competitive hourly rate.

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Towing tips Most builders and tradies are no strangers to towing – whether you tow for work or pleasure. Overloading your vehicle can be dangerous so understanding exactly what your vehicle can tow is important. Here are some tips from our partners at Mitsubishi.

Most vehicles can only tow their maximum braked trailer weight with a light load otherwise they exceed their design limits for weight. And that’s the asterisk that usually sits behind bold claims.

Let’s have a look at the vehicle specs comparing the 16MY Triton with a competitor vehicle. In order to calculate true and balanced towing capacity we need to crunch some numbers.

The most important number to work out is the maximum payload, which refers to the extra weight that can be on or in your car when you’re towing the maximum braked towing capacity.

Looking at the adjacent scenario, two workers want to tow the maximum they can with their respective vehicles.

First, we need to work out what the maximum payload is. Maximum payload is determined by Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM1 ^) or Gross Combination Mass (GCM2 †). The lowest calculated number determines the available payload. Both are limiting factors as neither of them should be exceeded when towing.

In the case of the 16MY Triton GLS in manual transmission, the remaining payload is 603 kilograms – almost double what the competitor vehicle can still carry at 341 kilograms.

Now consider how many workers will be in the car with you. In the scenario pictured opposite, each driver is transporting four workers who weigh 90 kilograms each. This brings the remaining payload down to 243 kilograms in the Triton and it pushes the competitor vehicle above its certified GCM limit by 19 kilograms.

Next, you need to pack the tool box. If this weighs 40 kilograms, the Triton still has 203 kilogram of weight available. While the competitor vehicle slips further into the red, being overloaded by 59 kilograms.

Now the Triton driver has to load the vehicle up with 10 kilograms of material to remove from the site. So on the drive home they still have 193 kilograms of payload available. Whereas the competitor vehicle is now over by a whopping 69 kilograms.

Mitsubishi Triton is all about balanced and safe towing. If you stay within the specified maximum trailer limit tow vehicle capacity outlined in your owner’s manual and use the recommended tow ball load, you’ll never exceed the maximum combination weight.

To find out more about Triton, visit mitsubishi-motors.com.au/vehicles/triton ^GVM1 payload = GVM – Kerb Mass – Towball download at ATM

†GCM2 payload = GCM – Kerb Mass – ATM

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Why the big numbers aren't the whole story

Member benefits

Supporting the changing building market Building Material Supplies or 'BMS' as the locals know it, is the largest building supplies company in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region – servicing the community for more than 50 years.

Lex Greenhalgh, BMS Chief Executive Officer, has witnessed an evolution in the local residential building market, with increased emphasis on innovative and creative solutions that meet the demands of an audience well-educated in architectural and design trends.

Builders and their clients seek construction materials that feature quality structural and material properties but also create a point of difference.

“The suppliers we’ve chosen bring innovation to the market, together with quality technical and design support, said Lex.

Each BMS store has a dedicated trade counter and customer service team on hand seven days a week.

BMS works closely with James Hardie – a business leader in lightweight, on-trend construction materials, such as Easy Lap, Stria, Matrix and Linea Board.

Other suppliers include USG Boral, Hyne Timbers, ITI Qld, NRG, Fletcher Insulation, Hume Doors, Gainsborough and Corinthian Doors.

Looking for advice and materials for your next job? Call the BMS team at 1 Carrington Road (07 4659 3200), 450 Stenner Street (07 4659 3400) or 252 Ruthven Street (07 4659 3600) Toowoomba.

“By aligning ourselves with these suppliers, we’re able to offer builders a range of products to meet changing needs in today’s market.

“And if we haven’t got what they want, we’ll do our very best to source it, as we pride ourselves on offering the right products, at the right price, on time and in good condition to site.”

With three pickup locations, 160 staff and a delivery fleet servicing Queensland’s south-east region and areas of northern New South Wales, tradespeople are able to easily access the materials they need.

WINNER BEST GROWTH SUPER FUND

We’re a national industry super fund and for over 30 years we’ve stood beside workers in the building and construction industry and their families and friends, as they’ve worked hard to build Australia.

We have a long track record of delivering superior performance and winning Money Magazine’s Best Growth Super Fund award is further proof.

No matter what industry your family works in, if they’re after a fund that will assist them to grow their super so they can build a better future, BUSSQ is the fund for them.

To join or for more information, call or visit our website.

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The advice supplied in this advertisement is general advice only and does not take into account or consider your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on this information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information to your individual needs or seek independent advice from a properly qualified professional. Before acquisition of a BUSSQ product, a Product Disclosure Statement should be obtained. BUSS(Queensland) Pty Ltd ABN 15 065 081 281; AFS Licence 237860; BUSS(Q) ABN 85 571 332 201.

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Great deals for members

Master Builders strives to secure a range of exclusive benefits to add value to your membership and save you money. When it comes to work and leisure, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got you covered with the following great deals.

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Advertise with APN and receive a 10% discount.

Get a free digital health check and a new website with ARM Digital Marketing Solutions.

Receive special rates in the monthly Master Builders' section of The Courier-Mail's home.

Keep it local and get great discounts when you advertise in Quest newspapers.

Get 25% off residential pest control services with Enviropest/Flick Anticimex.

BUSINESS SUPPLIERS

Source direct at wholesale pricing with Golden Elite.

Save 10% on equipment hire with Kennards Hire.

Deck yourself out with 15% off at Totally Workwear.

Shop with Trailers 2000 and save 10%.

Receive discounts on signage when you include the Master Builder Proud Member logo.

Save 15% on your next set of tyres with Beaurepaires.

Leave your wallet heavier at the pump with your Caltex fuel card.

VEHICLES

Get exclusive member rewards with BMW and Mini.

Drive away easy Toyota, Holden, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Isuzu Ute with great fleet discounts.

TRAVEL

Enjoy a weekend away at 50% off with Departure Lounge.

Make getting about a breeze with cheaper rental cars.

HEALTH

Make your office and workplace safer with Uneedit First Aid Kits & Supplies.

Insure your heath with BUPA and save.

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Events

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We’ll be back on the road again in 2017, this time in March, bringing you another bumper Master Builders’ BUSSQ Roadshow – it’ll be our biggest yet.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to:

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow will give you up-tothe-minute information about the big issues facing the building and construction industry.

○ Join in discussions with industry leaders and hear first-hand about important matters that will affect you ○ Have one-on-one time with our experts discussing the local issues you’re facing ○ Discover products and technology that will make running your business easier ○ Catch up with your mates and enjoy a drink on us.

Coming to a town near you…

Region

Venue

Time

Date

Sunshine Coast

Maroochy RSL

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Monday, 13 March 2017

Wide Bay Burnett – Hervey Bay

Beach House Hotel

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Wide Bay Burnett – Bundaberg

Across The Waves

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Downs & Western

City Golf Club

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Gold Coast

Sharks Events Centre

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Central Queensland

Rockhampton RSL

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Monday, 27 March 2017

Mackay & Whitsunday

Harrup Park Country Club

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

North Queensland

Townsville RSL

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Far North Queensland

Brothers Leagues Club

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Thursday 30 March 2017

Keep your eyes peeled in upcoming editions and Building Insights emails as we’ll be unveiling the HOT topic for 2017 and information about the many trade displays and key speakers that willl be part of this not-to-be-missed event.

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Golf Days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Downs & Western, Sunshine Coast Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like a Master North Qld Builders Golf Day to incite Day aRace little friendly competition amongst our members and give Our North Queensland them a chance to show members enjoyed a dayoff oftheir golfing prowess on the green. fun and laughs on the track These days have become at our golf recent Melbourne aCup bit Day of a in ritual, so we'd like Townsville. to thank all the sponsors for making them possible.

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Race Days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Townsville North Qld and the Gold Race DayCoast Master Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; members love Our North Queensland the opportunity toadon members enjoyed daytheir of suits or frock up for on a fun at the race fun and laughs theday track track.

Members in the Townsville and at our recent Melbourne GoldDay Coast regions enjoyed mingling Cup in Townsville. with other members and having a little flutter on the horses.

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Brisbane Christmas Smoko Christmas festivities kicked off early for our Brisbane members with Master Builders annual end-of-year celebration. Members, their spouses and teams were treated to canapes, a burger bar buffet, and some drinks on us!

Not to mention loads of great giveaways from our sponsors.

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President's Drinks Master Builders Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinks were held at Hotel Urban this year.

Errol Edwards was presented a Lifetime Membership Award for his support and dedication to the industry. Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick de Brenni, newly elected President, Ralf Dutton and CEO, Grant Galvin attended.

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Queensland Housing & Construction Awards Members getting into the photo booth fun at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Housing & Construction Awards evening held at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane on Friday, 14 October.

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Product profile

Master Builders

New Karri Beams & Decking from Porta

office locations BRISBANE 417 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, Qld 4000 T: 3225 6444 F: 3225 6545 ask@mbqld.com.au CENTRAL QUEENSLAND 35 Derby Street PO Box 631 Rockhampton, Qld 4700 T: 4923 1900 F: 4303 6104 cq@mbqld.com.au DOWNS & WESTERN 166 Hume Street, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 T: 4659 4200 F: 4641 7854 dw@mbqld.com.au

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND 310-314 Gatton Street, Manunda, Qld 4870 PO Box 806, Earlville, Qld 4870 T: 4042 8800 F: 4027 9214 fnq@mbqld.com.au GOLD COAST 18 Central Park Avenue, Ashmore, Qld 4214 T: 5582 7100 F: 5609 6054 gc@mbqld.com.au MACKAY & WHITSUNDAY Suite 2, 40 Evans Avenue, PO Box 3188, North Mackay, Qld 4740 T: 4969 4500 F: 4829 4184 mw@mbqld.com.au

NORTH QUEENSLAND Unit 1, 316 Sturt Street, Townsville, Qld 4810 T: 4417 1800 F: 4422 0094 nq@mbqld.com.au SUNSHINE COAST Level 1, 91 King Street, PO Box 1458, Buderim, Qld 4556 T: 5456 9800 F: 5453 4670 ssc@mbqld.com.au

Porta now offers durable hardwood timber beams and decking in Karri timber. Karri timber decking and beams are a versatile and attractive option for exposed outdoor applications and in garden construction.

WIDE BAY BURNETT 162 Boat Harbour Drive, Hervey Bay, Qld 4655 T: 4303 2400 F: 4124 7235 wbb@mbqld.com.au

Karri timber decking is a Class 2 (above ground) Australian hardwood.

Fully certified (PEFC) and sustainably logged, Karri is a cost-effective choice for outdoor timber in landscaping constructions.

We Make Everything Old Look New Again

Porta sells a large range of durable timber products, timber mouldings and rough sawn timber and can make any profile to unique specifications in a large selection of timber species. With over 65 years of timber manufacturing experience we recommend calling the “people who know and love timber” today.

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• Cornices & Ceilings • Internal & External • Impact Resistant Walls • Wet Area Solutions

Karri timber beams are Class 2 (above ground) / Class 3 (in ground) and have an F27 strength rating, making them suitable for use anywhere that a high-strength, structural-grade timber is needed.

Karri is ideal for a large range of external and internal applications, including landscaping, joinery, decking, cladding, screening, pergolas, stairs (int/ext), outdoor furniture, walkways, flooring, cladding and handrails. Porta offers Karri in pieces, job lots or packs, as well as small decking packs and long large sections (up to 5.4 lin m (beams).

Ph: 4635 0260

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Product profile

Mitsubishi Triton Sale Over the years, Mitsubishi’s trusty Triton has become one of Australia’s favourite light trucks with a solid reputation as a capable workhorse and off-roader.

With car-like ride comfort, manoeuvrability, advanced pedestrian and occupant safety, cabin quietness and refinement, the 2016 model is the best Triton yet.

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