Master Builder magazine – January - March 2019

January - March 2019

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TALENT SHINES Queensland members take top gongs at

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FROM 1 FEBRUARY 2019 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HOW YOU GET YOUR WHITE CARD (GENERAL SAFETY INDUCTION) CAME INTO PLAY.

One of the key changes means you’ll no longer be able to get a White Card online unless you live more than 100km away from the nearest training provider offering face-toface delivery (read more about it on page 60).

12noon, Monday to Friday and complete your

But don’t worry! You can walk-in to any of our nine Master Builders locations Queensland-wide, anytime between 8am –

facilitated group sessions every Monday and

General Safety Induction course. Successful students receive their White Card the same day.

Our Brisbane location also provides trainer every second Thursday. But be quick to book – there’s limited spaces per session.

Call 1300 136 002 or visit mbqld.com.au/whitecard *CPCCWHS1001 Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry. RTO 30097.

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GENERAL SAFETY INDUCTION* COURSES WALK-IN SERVICE

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All nine Queensland Master Builders locations Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Downs & Western, Wide Bay Burnett, Central Queensland, Mackay & Whitsunday, North Queensland and Far North Queensland.

One Master Builders location Brisbane (Spring Hill)

Drop-in Monday to Friday, anytime between 9am – 12noon

Every Monday and every second Thursday, 10am – 4pm (limited spaces – book in from 7am and arrive by 9am to complete forms)

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For group session dates and times in locations outside of Brisbane please call 1300 136 002.

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Contents photo: 2018 Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction, National Luxury Alterations/ Additions Award - $650,000 to $1million, Graya Construction

Cover photo: 2018 Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction, National Luxury Alterations/ Additions Award - over $1 million Taranaway Building & Landscapes.

Note: front cover image digitally altered.

Contents INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

SERVICES & ADVICE

4

President’s Message: Bring Back the Boost to support Queensland

25-27

Ask our experts

6

CEO Message: BIF train now left the station, what's next?

29

Know how to manage the risk of falls in the housing industry

8

Industry Voice: What's on the horizon for the building and construction industry in 2019?

30-31

Could your apprentice be entitled to back pay?

32-33

BIF reforms are now in action, here's what you need to know

11

Heads up on changes: A casual's right to elect full-time employment

34

Master Builders new Subcontract Agreement has landed

13

In the loop & Latest blog

14-15

Regional Profile: Wide Bay Burnett

36

Silica guidelines to working with stone benchtops

42-43 Member Profile: Mark Blinco, Blinco Constructions 45

The real deal – Member discounts

WHAT'S ON 48-49

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

50-53

2019 Housing & Construction Awards

54-55

National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards , our stars shine

56-57

Happy snaps: Influencers Lunch

58

Wrapping up 2019: Brisbane Smoko

59

Hats off to you: Training Graduation

TECHNOLOGY

MEMBERS CORNER

60

Safety Alert: Changes to General Safety Induction (White Card)

18

Apps to use in your business: From time management to social media

37

Tradie: David Minnicon of Bama Services, FNQ

60

Computer courses now available

62-63

What's on calendar

20

Email the way to go

Tradie: Grant Small of Abstract Roofing, FNQ

Training calendar

Technology outlook for 2019

39

61

19

Member Profile: Jock Kent, Taranaway Building & Landscapes

Master Builders office locations

Users flock for simple eDocs

40-41

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65-67

Directory

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Bring Back the Boost with Ralf Dutton, President

OUR recent campaign calling on the Queensland Government to bring back the First Home Owners' Boost was met with approval from members and industry and sparked significant engagement with local MPs across Queensland.

Regional Queensland is facing a gloomy year ahead in the wake of a trending decline in building approvals. Armed with data that proves the First Home Owners’ Grant is critical in supporting demand for new housing in regional Queensland, in November 2018 we launched a campaign calling on the Queensland Treasurer to Bring Back the Boost.

As the declining data trends continue, we know that something needs to be done to spark demand and spending an expected 4 | Master Builder

surplus in mining royalties seemed like a good opportunity.

The mining royalties’ windfall is expected to pour an extra half a billion dollars into the government’s coffers this financial year, and our view is that it’s a good opportunity for the Treasurer to reinvest the money back into regional areas.

Armed with support from members across regional Queensland, our Bring Back the Boost campaign features a television campaign, digital advertising, print and radio campaigns across Queensland. We also engaged extensively with MPs from across the regions to garner support.

Response to the campaign was overwhelming with members voicing their support and getting behind the campaign by contacting

their local MPs personally. So far, we have received an indication of strong support from many MPs, particularly those in regional areas who are really suffering the effects of weak demand and would benefit greatly from a shot in the arm.

The $5,000 extra boost was a vital tool for first home buyers to get their foot in the door of the housing market and if we Bring Back the Boost, we can start to stimulate demand and give would-be home owners a leg up.

While no announcement was made during the mid-year Financial Update, we will continue to push the government as part of our annual lobbying campaign and 2019 State Budget submission.

For more information about the campaign, visit mbqld.com.au/boost

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

BIF train has left the station with Grant Galvin, CEO

THIS YEAR is going to be a big one for the building industry in Queensland with BIF changes, including Project Bank Accounts (PBAs), set to be introduced this year.

The time for opposing Project Bank Accounts is unfortunately officially over. Despite our best efforts, Minister for Housing & Public Works, Mick de Brenni, is hell bent on introducing these reforms into the private sector – regardless of our warning that they will be to the detriment of many in the industry and will not provide the level of security he promises.

The government’s review panel is meeting one-on-one with builders across the state who are already delivering government projects with PBAs. It has also conducted a second round of Industry Forums. However, word on the street is that regardless of the outcome of the review, PBAs will be introduced in the private sector during 2019.

When is unclear, but we shouldn’t be surprised when their introduction is announced.

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We maintain our stance on PBAs and don’t support their introduction into the private sector, but it’s now time to focus our efforts on the elements we can change, rather than the ones we can’t.

We are recommending a number of changes, which include applying PBAs to the entire supply chain, from principals/developers through to suppliers.

If the government’s view is that PBAs will work so effectively, why not allow everyone in the chain to benefit – particular those builders who suffer non-payment at the hands of developers; and sub-subcontractors who aren’t paid by subcontractors? All’s fair in love and war, after all.

Some of the detailed changes for the PBA regulations include: a minimum subcontract price for subcontracts to fall within a PBA; a minimum payment to be made out of the PBA; inclusion of a ‘reasonable excuse’ provision for payments; removing the principal’s viewing rights; removing the requirement for

bank accounts to list the transactions for a retention account; and permitting retentions to be accessed by the head contractor when permitted to do so under the subcontract.

We’re also recommending some changes to progress payments: removing the requirement that payment claims must state ‘payment claim made under Chapter 3’; removing the restriction for resident owners in Chapter 3 and applying the adjudication process to all respondents; fixing the discrepancy between the two acts in the definition of ‘business day’; including ‘reasonable excuse’ provisions for respondents responding to payment claims; and deleting the provision that a written document bearing the word ‘invoice’ is taken to be a request for payment.

As we’ve stated in the past, we have issues to face as an industry, but overregulation is not the answer. Let’s work together to get these issues fixed before costs and red tape increase further.

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What’s on the horizon: 2019 with Paul Bidwell, Deputy CEO

BUILDING activity levels continue falling from the highs of 2016 and we face the prospect of more daunting legislative changes 2019 – will be a challenging year.

We expect the residential sector to slip slightly from the 42,000 commencements in 2018 to 40,000 in 2019. Worryingly, the drop will be largely in detached housing, with the impact felt across the state.

Tightening in lending requirements is largely to blame for this dip. However, we hope this is a passing phase, due to solid underlying market fundamentals of employment growth, rising wages and a rising population growth rate.

While regional Queensland was looking up in 2018, this has also begun to turn, with our regions particularly vulnerable to tightening lending conditions. On the flip side, there are some large scale resource and renewable energy projects and the tourism sector is performing well. This should drive some construction demand and prevent a return to the grim conditions from which our regions have only just emerged.

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Non-residential building activity is also expected to fall and construction in the retail and wholesale trade sectors looks to decline significantly over the coming year.

The tourism and office sector will also fall away. However, there is some good news for commercial builders in the health, aged care, industrial and transport sectors.

The outlook for 2019 is far from rosy. The forecast for industry conditions to continue deteriorating during 2019 means it’s critical that we lobby on behalf of industry for positive change to will soften the impact. Our message to the state government will be to consider the outlook for our industry when making any policy decisions.

As well as dealing with tricky economic conditions, the industry will need to cope with a wave of legislative change.

It is clear that Minister Mick de Brenni is determined to introduce Project Bank Accounts into the private sector sometime in the second half of the year (see more on page 6). We also expect the state government to continue with the next tranche of reforms laid out in the 2016 Building Plan, which includes:

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Contractors will need to comply with new Minimum Financial Requirements

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A shake-up to building certification

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Mandatory scheme of Continuing Professional Development for licensed contractors, and

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Further refinements to the nonconforming building product regime.

We’ll be proactively lobbying and working with government to get the best result we can for the industry and to minimise the impact of these reforms.

In addition to responding to these issues, we will push the government to increase the capital spend on government buildings and to reinstate the $5,000 Boost to the First Home Owners' Grant (see page 4).

Policy & Advocacy Priorities 2019, our official policy platform, also outlines our plans to seek a more consistent approach to planning rules, better project documentation, fair WHS and employment rules, and ensuring the QBCC uses its enforcement powers fairly.

Visit mbqld.com.au/policy for more details.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

A casual’s right to elect full-time employment A RECENT decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has extended the right for casual employees to request to convert to full-time or part-time employment across a range of industries.

Workers engaged in the construction industry and covered by any of the following awards, have always had the right to convert to fulltime or part-time employment following a period of six months’ regular and systematic work as a casual employee: •

Building and Construction General OnSite Award 2010

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Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010

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Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010

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Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010

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Mobile Crane Hiring Award 2010

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Timber Industry Award 2010 (wood and furniture stream)

A recent decision by the FWC has extended this right to convert to a number of additional industries, including workers covered by the following Modern Awards: •

Clerks Private

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Sector Award 2010

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Pest Control Industry Award 2010

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Gardening and Landscaping Services Award 2010

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Miscellaneous

Under these Modern Awards, casual employees will have the right to elect to permanent employment following a period of 12 months’ regular and systematic work.

(in writing) and discussed with the employee concerned, with a genuine attempt made to reach agreement. Examples of where it may be reasonable to refuse a request include: •

The casual employee is not truly a regular casual employee

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It’s known or reasonably foreseeable that the regular casual employee’s position will cease to exist within the next 12 months

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It’s known or reasonably foreseeable that the hours of work which the regular casual employee is required to perform will be significantly reduced in the next 12 months; or

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It’s known or reasonably foreseeable that there will be a significant change in the days and/or times at which the employee’s hours of work are required to be performed in the next 12 months which can’t be accommodated within the days and/or hours during which the employee is available to work.

What is regular and systematic work?

A ‘regular and systematic’ casual employee would generally have worked an ongoing pattern of hours which, without significant adjustment, could continue to be performed as a part-time or full-time employee.

What do I have to do?

For employers who engage workers under any of these newly captured Modern Awards, you are required to, within their first 12 months of employment, provide to casual employees a copy of the casual conversion clause (existing employees should have received a copy of this clause already).

For employers who engage workers under any of the awards that have always had this right to convert, your obligations have not changed, and employees must be informed of their right to convert within four weeks of reaching their six-month anniversary.

Can I refuse a request to convert?

Should you refuse a request to convert, the reasons for doing so must be fully explained

Want information on your obligations to casual employees or to obtain a copy of the conversion clause that applies to your workers?

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

In the loop How is Queensland tracking going into 2019?

Where we left off in 2018 16,000 new jobs created

Population growth is modest at 1.7%

Latest blog: 2019 set to be a challenging year What’s going to work in our favour?

Renovation activity will remain solid. Tougher credit conditions will encourage many owners to stay put and renovate rather than sell and upgrade to a new home.

Concentrated population growth in the south east will continue to favour unit developments, while detached housing will see growth where there’s land and finance available.

In the non-residential space, the health and aged care segment will continue to benefit from high demand due to an aging population.

Many projects are likely to be advanced to take advantage of the reduction in infrastructure charges in Brisbane, pushing up the statewide totals.

Industrial and transport buildings are also all expected to enjoy strong demand.

What will make it a challenge?

Housing finance is down 5.3%

Personal finance for residential blocks of land is down 10.4%

What we’re predicting for 2019

3%

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40,000 dwelling commencements

Detached housing commencements

Unit commencements

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

The tightening access to finance is going to affect all parts of our industry. Restrictions on development finance, builders’ overdrafts and customer mortgages will leave no-one unaffected.

The effects of the government’s new restrictive building industry legislation is also likely to affect the viability of new construction, causing further concern.

Demand in the most important area for non-residential construction, the retail and wholesale trade buildings, will decline significantly over the coming year. Office building will also fall away in 2019 before bouncing back in 2020.

Investment in the tourism industry has passed its peak and new work will fall away significantly.

What will keep the industry afloat across Queensland?

In Brisbane, the Cross River Rail, new Brisbane Airport runway, Queens Wharf, Brisbane Live and the ICON Ipswich renewal project will drive the capital’s long-term growth.

The Jewel Development, Gold Coast Integrated Resort, The Surrounds at Helensvale and Westfield Coomera will be big players down south, while the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion and Maroochydore CBD will help non-residential work along at the other end of the coast.

Toowoomba, which enjoys the state’s strongest employment growth will benefit from the catalytic investment in the Second Range Crossing and the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, while the Wide Bay Burnett region will gain further momentum with local councils that are proactive and ready to support and develop the economy.

Work from the Australian Defence Force’s investment in Shoalwater Bay will be a major driver in Central Queensland, and the Stadium Northern Australia in Townsville will continue to create a spike in work.

Demand is back for new construction in Mackay & Whitsunday and Far North Queensland is set to become the growth centre for renewable energy investment and continue its tourism success.

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Wide Bay Burnett Region

watching capital of Australia.

Agnes Water and 1770 are other tourist meccas. The recent scuttling of ex-HMAS Tobruk in the waters between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay has created a new world-class dive experience and will bolster the tourist economies of both cities.

The Wide Bay Burnett region is serviced by four regional councils and is separated into two major, distinct economic areas; the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg.

Ian Langer THE Wide Bay Burnett region extends north from Gympie to Agnes Water and inland to the grazing and agriculture areas of the North Burnett. It covers approximately 50,000 sq km, has a combined population of more than 211,000 people and is anticipated to reach over 265,000 by 2036.

The region’s economy is driven by a diverse mix of agriculture, health services, construction and manufacturing. Iconic brands such as Bundaberg Rum, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks and Bundaberg Sugar are still manufactured locally and continue to expand operations adding construction and manufacturing jobs to the local economy.

Planned expansions to facilities in the Bundaberg port are drivers of economic growth.

World famous pinnacles of the region include popular tourist destinations like World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and the sea turtle sanctuary at Mon Repos Conservation area. The sheltered waters around Hervey Bay are a playground for migrating humpback whales, making it the unofficial whale

Rapid growth in the health services sector in Hervey Bay, including redevelopments to St Stephens Private Hospital and expansions to Hervey Bay Hospital as well as growth in specialist and aged care services have underpinned and expanded the Hervey Bay economy in recent years. This is driving

Wide Bay Burnett Regional Manager

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354,000 Median new house price

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commercial and residential construction and attracting new residents. This has been supported by good availability of land for developments. A new $53 million sports precinct is also nearing completion.

In Maryborough, Hyne Timber, and manufacturing giant Downer, well-known for train building in the city, continue major operations. Hyne has just announced a $20 million investment in the construction and fit out of a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing glue laminating timber plant that will employ an additional 42 jobs and position Hyne as the largest manufacturer of glue laminated construction products in the Southern Hemisphere.

Downer has recently received another $80 million contract to rectify the Indian manufactured trains purchased by the state government.

The North Burnett’s diverse wealth of agriculture and mining operations contribute strongly to the local economy and it has been experiencing solid growth in building approvals recently.

Several major new solar farm developments are in various stages of completion, creating new jobs and will contribute strongly to local renewable energy sources.

136,000 Median vacant land price

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24,856 Median personal income per year

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Bundaberg Airport, with the airport itself currently expanding to accommodate modern airside medical facilities for the LifeFlight Rescue Helicopter and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

As the hub of the Wide Bay region, Bundaberg is the southern stepping off point to experience the Great Barrier Reef and is home to the iconic and internationally renowned Mon Repos and its famed turtle rookery.

The Bundaberg region is widely recognised as the solar capital of Australia with a massive uptake of residential solar installations. This reputation is further enhanced with council approving $755 million in regional solar farm projects over the past 18 months.

The past 18 months have seen a significant reversal in the region’s fortunes with major infrastructure projects, including the $71 million Rubyanna Wastewater Treatment Plant and the $32 million Multiplex Sports and Community complex, completed.

Our future economic growth is tied to more than $3.2 billion in projects identified for completion over the next five to ten years. A new Level 5 hospital sits atop the list.

These projects have positioned the region for massive residential expansion along our coastline strip and provided a facility that will enhance Bundaberg’s prominence as a central convention location.

Bundaberg Mayor

The Ramada Wyndham hotel group has recently announced a seven storey, 135-bedroom hotel project adjacent to the

THE Fraser Coast continues to grow, with our property and construction industries right in the engine room.

Just three hours to Brisbane’s north, the region is expected to swell to 149,099 people by 2036. Building approvals are on an upward trend and there’s a positive mood following a series of major economic announcements.

George Seymour Fraser Coast Mayor

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58,916

Median family income per year

In Hervey Bay, the region recently welcomed Astro Aero, a company developing an innovative aviation project. The project is expected to create more than 150 full-time jobs once operational. Importantly, news of the project has attracted much interest from other businesses in the purpose-built freehold Avion development adjacent to Hervey Bay Airport.

Defence contractors Rheinmetall and Nioa announced in October 2018 their intention to invest in a $60 million manufacturing facility

9.6%

Unemployment rate in the region

8%

of total employment in the Wide Bay Burnett from the building and construction industry

Council is working with the state and federal Governments to build infrastructure that creates jobs and encourages innovation. We never lose sight of the challenges we face with high youth unemployment.

The prospect of a regional deal next year involving significant funding from the State and Federal Governments and council will give further momentum to this climate of positivity.

in Maryborough, creating up to 100 direct jobs.

With construction expected to commence in the second half of 2019, I’m optimistic both announcements are just the beginning of a new phase of growth on the Fraser Coast.

The region also welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan to Fraser Island in October 2018. This visit generated significant media interest from across the world and promises to be a tourism windfall for years to come.

There is now more than $1.2 billion in projects in our development pipeline and I’d encourage everyone in the property and construction sector to look closer at the Fraser Coast. Our region is an ideal place to live, invest and do business.

We’re on Fraser Island’s doorstep, our region is a famed fishing and lifestyle destination and we have a close-knit, inclusive community.

1,557

New dwellings approved in the region during the past 12 months

$

617M

Building value in residential building approvals

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Source Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, Queensland Treasury, Queensland Regional Profiles

Jack Dempsey

THE Bundaberg region, located just four hours’ north of Brisbane, is experiencing an incredible appetite for growth; an appetite which is driving momentum across areas of infrastructure, investment and development.

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Apps to use in your business WHETHER you’re looking to streamline your processes, up your social media game or see exactly where the hours in your day are slipping away – there truly is an app for everything.

invoicing and reporting. If you’re looking to better manage your time, consider apps including, FreshBooks or Xero for accounting and invoicing or, HubStaff, Slack or Harvest for time management.

And when it comes to running a busy building and construction business, who wouldn’t want an app on their smartphone or device to make their working lives even a little bit easier?

Project management

Time management IT DOESN’T matter if you’re on the tools, in the office or otherwise, it’s easy to get bogged down in day-to-day tasks and lose precious time. This can be a nightmare for

THERE’S a lot of moving pieces in a building project and sometimes when things slip under the radar, when any piece of the puzzle from a contractor to a critical order for the project is delayed, it can be overwhelming.

Thankfully there’s a few apps out there to assist in managing your project so if there’s a spanner thrown in the works you can dodge, weave and keep the train on track. For project

management apps, try Procore Construction Management, MyConstruct, Fieldwire or Buildertrend.

Social media IN 2019, social media apps, including Instagram, will continue to play an important and emerging role for business in connecting and engaging customers. If you’re on Instagram, have you tried utilising stories to connect with your customers? There’s apps you can use to ensure your stories look professional, including SquareFit, Canva and Unfold. If you’re looking to plan your Instagram feed and organise your posts ahead of time, try Unum, PLANOLY or Plann.

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Technology Outlook

FROM drone technology to artificial intelligence and exosuits, 2019 is set to be a year of continued innovative advances with applications for the building and construction industry progressing. Be it time saving, cost saving or life changing opportunities that push boundaries and create new opportunities, it’s an exciting time to look forward and delve into what might be on the horizon for our great industry.

DRONE TECHNOLOGY IT’S NOT necessarily a new technology but the way drones are used in the building and construction industry is likely to advance in 2019 and beyond.

A CSIRO report, Are you ready for change, Farsight for Construction Exploratory scenarios for Queensland’s construction industry to 2036, noted Building Drone Operators as a possible job for the future of our industry.

The report indicated these professionals would use drones to conduct activities that may include site inspections, maintenance and deliveries. This would allow operators to be based in offices whilst providing timely, on-the-ground support.

Other applications may include site surveying, surveillance and security along with communication activities.

EXOSUITS STRAIGHT out of a Marvel movie, exosuits are designed to mimic or automate human movement to make difficult tasks, such as overhead work or heavy lifting, easier.

Whilst a long-running barrier of their roll-out has been the ability to power the suits, an application in the construction industry may be passive and unpowered, rather than relying on counterweights.

This would allow the suit to be used to prevent or reduce injuries, wear and tear on the body and allow injured workers to return to work sooner by taking pressure off muscles and joints.

Whilst they may not give you the powers of Ironman, a CSIRO report looking at Queensland’s construction industry to 2036, indicated the suits could also be used for the ageing population.

ROBOTICS AND AI AN INTRODUCTION of robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to support labour intensive, highly repetitive and dangerous activities in our industry.

When thinking about these advances, it’s important to understand the difference between a robot and a machine. While an exoskeleton or a drone may seem robotic, it’s controlled by a worker and currently, is unable to be used and guided without the interaction of a worker.

Robotic creations may include everything from brick and tile laying to building timber and steel structures.

Beyond this, complete autonomous vehicles, such as dumpers and dozers, could transport materials and work around the clock on building sites without the requirement for breaks due to fatigue.

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TECHNOLOGY FEATURE

Email the way to go EMAIL is, and continues to be, an important and effective way to market your business and engage your audience. But if you’re a small business with limited staff resources to devote to email marketing, managing a campaign can be time consuming and complicated; unless you’re using the right tools.

When choosing an email marketing platform, here’s eight things to consider: 1. Design Are the email templates basic or customisable? Most building businesses don’t have graphic designers on staff, so design needs to be easy. A good system will offer standard templates with the latest features, such as responsive design.

2. Deliverability Does the platform offer bounce management, spam checkers and engagement reporting?

Once you get a basic email marketing presence set up, these features will be next on your priority list so ensure it's offered.

3. Security & compliance Will your client data be kept safe and will you be complying with privacy and spam laws?

The right system will include compliance in these areas as standard functionality and offer options for compulsory features such as opt-out functions.

4. Data management Is there functionality to segment and create groups with your data?

5. Reporting analytics How can you monitor and report on the success of your campaigns and see if they’re working?

6. Integrations Are there integrations that will help you make the most out of your customer data or provide efficiencies so you’re not doing things twice in different systems?

7. Automation Does the platform offer options for auto responders and drip campaigns? Can repetitive tasks be automatically actioned?

8. Personalisation Is data merging an option? Can you personalise your emails to customers?

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Users flock for simple docs WITH more than half of Master Builders’ members now activated in the new eDocs system, members are embracing the simplicity, ease and speed in which their documents can be completed.

Residential and commercial builders, along with trade contractors, have jumped at the scope of documents and contracts available for use.

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What documents are available for my business? eDocs has a complete suite of head contracts, supporting documents and WHS documents, in both the commercial and residential sectors. New documents are being updated and added regularly to Master Builders Queensland’s eDocs system.

Electronic sharing and signatures – save time and printing resources by choosing to electronically share and sign documents. Printing and manually signing your documents is still available as well.

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Support videos – comprehensive eDocs guidance video library is available on the Master Builders website to assist you in using the eDocs system.

Who can get access?

As a membership organisation that works to support and advocate for the best interests of our members, access to eDocs is only available to Master Builders' members.

Is there support to navigate the system? eDocs is user-friendly, however, if you need any assistance, we have specialist technical eDocs advice and support available to members, Monday to Friday (8:30 - 4:30pm).

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Changes to the NCC in 2019 to create new timber opportunities for mid-rise designers, developers & builders

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hanges to the 2019 National Construction Code Volume One (NCC) increase the range of buildings, up to an effective height of 25m, in which fire-protected timber construction systems can be used. The new Classes add schools, retail premises, hospitals and aged care facilities to the previously approved multi-residential, hospitality accommodation and office buildings.

options, including cross laminated timber (CLT), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue laminated timber (glulam).

In 2016, following extensive work and a successful submission by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA), the company behind the WoodSolutions Program, a Deemed-to-Satisfy solution was introduced to the NCC permitting, for the first time, construction in fireprotected timber building systems to an effective height of 25 metres (typically 8 storeys) for Class 2, 3 and 5 buildings.

FWPA National Codes & Standards Manager, Boris Iskra, who lead the submission process for the 2016 and the current 2019 NCC changes, said that due to the new provisions, builders and developers wanting to use timber will no longer have to undertake timeconsuming and expensive ‘performance solutions’ to gain building approval, as long as their designs meet the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements. In effect, it opens the door to a wide range of options and combinations, for example, designers can now create mixed use mid-rise timber buildings, with residential upper levels and lower levels used for office space or retail.

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A Class Act. 2019 NCC changes create more opportunities to gain the benefits of building mid-rise timber projects.

From May 1, 2019 changes to the National Construction Code introduce Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions that allow timber building systems for all Class 2-9 buildings with an effective height of up to 25m - typically 8 storeys.

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If you have a mid-rise project in the pipeline, there’s never been a better time to consider timber and there’s an expert resource to help you explore the most suitable options and realise the many benefits they can deliver.

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ASK OUR EXPERTS YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

EMMA KIRKBY

TONY MITCHELL

GARY HOGG

MIKKI RICHARDSON

Principal Advisor Workplace Relations

Manager Planning Services, Housing

Advisor Workplace Health, Safety & Environment

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THE building and construction industry can be complex, which is why we receive thousands of member enquiries each year.

Here at Master Builders, our friendly and knowledgeable experts are on hand to answer your questions about the issues you face in the day-to-day running of your business.

This advisory service is free to members – and it’s just one of many ways we’re committed to giving you a valuable membership experience.

Over the following pages, this edition’s panel of experts share some of the common questions they are asked.

We’re here to help, whether you need advice about: • Contracts, including which contract to use • Disputes and getting paid • Employment, wages and staffing • Workplace health and safety practices • Industry compliance and licensing requirements • Enterprise bargaining agreements • Legislation and how it applies to you • Insurance products • Plus much, much more.

Remember, if you’re seeking professional advice, call Master Builders on 1300 30 50 10.

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Workplace Relations with Emma Kirkby

Building & Planning with Tony Mitchell

Workplace Advisor - Workplace Relations

Manager – Planning Services, Housing

CAN A CASUAL GET A CASUAL LOADING AND CLAIM ANNUAL LEAVE?

WHAT TOLERANCES APPLY TO STAIRS?

On 18 December 2018, the federal government introduced a new regulation to prevent the situation where a casual employee can be paid a casual loading but still claim for leave that would accrue to a permanent under the National Employment Standards (NES).

The potential for a “double dip” situation had arisen from a recent Federal Court decision where a casual employee who had an ongoing and regular work pattern was found to have been misclassified as a casual. How? Because his roster demonstrated a firm commitment from both parties to ongoing engagement.

The regulation makes it clear that casual loading is paid in lieu of usual entitlements associated with permanent employment.

The regulation applies if:

Stairs must be built with constant goings and risers, except as permitted by the variations stated within sections 3.9.1.2 Volume Two and D2.13 Volume One of the National Construction Code.

The variations are intended to account for conditions, such as movement of materials due to atmospheric moisture changes or minor deviations in materials. The finished going and riser dimensions must not exceed the limitations for the maximum and minimum dimensions as stated in the code.

The allowable tolerances have two concurrent requirements: A)

Adjacent risers or adjacent goings must be within 5mm of each other; and

B)

The largest and smallest riser, or the largest and smallest going within a flight must be within 10mm of each other.

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An employer has paid a clearly identifiable loading to compensate a person for not having one or more relevant NES entitlement

The diagram below illustrates an entire flight with minor deviations in the materials affecting the finished riser dimensions.

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The person makes a claim to be paid an amount in lieu of one or more of the relevant NES entitlements

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The person is found to have been misclassified as a casual employee for the purposes of the NES and is therefore entitled to NES entitlements (such as annual leave accrual).

In addition to the 5mm difference permitted between adjacent goings or risers, the maximum difference between the smallest and largest going or riser within a flight must not exceed 10mm.

The same principle applies for variations between goings.

In these cases an employer may make a claim to have the loading amount offset against any amounts found to be payable for leave accruals under the NES, thereby reducing any amount payable.

Examples of where a loading amount is considered ‘clearly identifiable’ include in correspondence, pay slips, contracts or in a relevant industrial instrument. The regulation makes clear that it applies to employment periods that occur before, on or after commencement of the regulation.

Master Builders’ Workplace Relations team can provide you with employment contracts that will meet the requirements of the regulation as part of your membership services.

DO MY EMPLOYEES HAVE A RIGHT TO TAKE FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE? On 1 August 2018, all awards were updated to include unpaid family and domestic violence leave. From 12 December 2018 this entitlement was extended to all full and part-time employees, even those who aren’t Award covered.

An employer can ask their employee for evidence that shows the employee took the leave to deal with family and domestic violence (for as little as one day off work). If the employee doesn't provide the requested evidence, they may not get family and domestic violence leave.

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HOW DO I PREVENT SLAB EDGE DAMPNESS? It’s a common practice in Queensland to build residential concrete raft slabs in a two-pour process.

The installation details in AS 2870 Residential Slabs and Footings indicate that where justified by satisfactory local experience, a vapour barrier may be terminated at the internal face of the external footing beams during that process.

It’s important to note that Sect 3.2.2.6(c) of the Building Code Volume 2 states a construction practice that differs from the option in AS 2870.

Contact the Housing team on (07) 3225 6444 or via email at housing@mbqld.com.au

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Workplace Health & Safety

with Gary Hogg WHSE Advisor

WHY ARE INSPECTORS INCREASINGLY VISITING WORKPLACES? Increased Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) Inspector activity at workplaces can be attributed to the recent change to the regulator’s compliance and enforcement policy. WHSQ inspectors may come to site for a number of reasons. Predominatly, their presence is to ensure safe work practices are being implemented and adhered to.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN AN INSPECTOR VISITS MY WORKPLACE? WHSQ aims to work with businesses to help improve workplace health and safety. When an Inspector visits your workplace they will identify themselves on entering and advise you, the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), of the reason for their visit.

WHSQ Inspectors may visit workplaces in response to an incident, complaint or at the request of a business asking for assistance to ensure the effectiveness of your WHS systems. When an inspector conducts an investigation it’s to establish the cause of the incident and if there has been a breach of work health and safety legislation.

During the visit an inspector may undertake inspections of the workplace or plant and equipment, such as scaffolding or mobile plant, ask questions of workers or supervisors and review documentation, such as plant inspection records, to ensure you’re complying with your obligations to manage health and safety.

WHAT COULD RESULT FROM THE INSPECTORS VISIT? An inspector may issue notices, such as an improvement notice, prohibition notice or infringement notice (on-the-spot fines) for a contravention with WHS legislation. An improvement notice is issued when there has been a contravention that doesn’t pose a serious risk to health and safety. A prohibition notice requires immediate action and may be issued if an activity is occurring, or may occur, that involves or will involve a serious risk to the health or safety of a person.

As part of this process, an inspector may take statements, photographs and copy documents, such as Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), as evidence of non-compliance. Notices may be issued at the time of the inspector’s visit, or issued via email.

Prior to leaving your workplace an inspector may summarise their findings and explain the actions needed to comply with any directions or notices issued. You’re entitled to ask questions about actions you need to take.

Contact the Workplace Health & Safety team on (07) 3225 6410 or whs@mbqld.com.au

Human Resources with Mikki Richardson Senior Advisor – Workplace Relations

I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN STEALING FROM THE COMPANY. I’VE SACKED THEM IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT NOTICE. IS THIS OKAY? Whilst theft is a valid reason to terminate under the Fair Work Act 2009, a failure to follow a fair and reasonable process leading up to the termination could still result in the termination being seen as ‘unfair’.

Regardless of the reason for termination it’s important to ensure that prior to any decision being made, a formal investigation is undertaken. This should include obtaining a response from the employee, interviewing any witnesses or obtaining copies of any reports or information that may be relevant. Should ‘on the balance of probabilities’ your investigation support the allegation, then a decision to terminate can be made.

MY EMPLOYEE RECEIVES A COMPANY CAR AS PART OF THEIR ‘REMUNERATION’ PACKAGE. I’VE RECENTLY PROVIDED THEM FOUR WEEKS’ NOTICE OF TERMINATION THAT I AM PAYING OUT IN LIEU. THEY’VE ASKED ME IF THEY CAN KEEP THE COMPANY CAR DURING THIS PERIOD. WHAT DO I DO? Should an employee’s remuneration package assign a value to a company car then it will form part of their remuneration for all purposes. Whilst you may have terminated an employee, they still remain entitled to their remuneration for the notice period provided.

If they’re working this notice period out, this would likely involve them maintaining the company car during this time.

If you’re making payment in lieu of notice then monetary compensation should be considered. In terms of calculating the compensation a review of the employment contract and the monetary value assigned to the car should be undertaken.

WHAT ABOUT IF THEY ARE ON LONG-TERM LEAVE? If the company car is assigned a value as part of the remuneration package then the same principle will apply - if the company car is removed from the employee a form of monetary compensation should be offered in its place.

If the contract doesn’t include a company car as part of the remuneration package but rather states a company car will be provided for the performance of the employee’s duties only (i.e. as a tool of trade), then you may be able to request the employee return the car for the duration of their absence.

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Know how to manage the risk of falls in housing industry THERE are specific requirements for managing hazards and risks working at heights in the housing industry. Firstly, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must prepare a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) where there is a risk of a person falling more than two metres. There are two scenarios where the risk of falls must be managed.

Where there is risk of falling three meters or more or working on a roof with a pitch more than 26 degrees, what do I do?

Fall prevention controls must be in place, i.e. edge protection and perimeter containment screening. Perimeter containment screening i.e. mesh, must be installed to handrails or scaffold to control the risk of falling objects.

When working less than three metres?

When working at a height less than three metres, fall prevention controls aren’t mandatory. However, the PCBU must manage the risk of a person falling from one level to another that will cause injury, including: •

Working from an elevated workplace

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In the vicinity of an opening in a floor

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On a surface, such as a brittle roofs

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In any place from which a person could fall.

A PCBU must review all control measures that are put in place and if necessary revise the planned work and amend the controls.

For more detailed information on managing working at height risk visit the WorkCover Qld website at worksafe.qld.gov.au or contact Master Builders' Work, Health & Safety team on (07) 3225 6410 or whs@mbqld.com.au

CONTROLS MUST BE IMPLEMENTED PRIOR TO STARTING WORK AND BASED ON THE OUTCOMES OF A RISK ASSESSMENT. THESE MAY INCLUDE: •

Temporary work platforms, including scaffolds, Elevated Work Platforms (EWP’s), or platforms that provide a working area and is designed to prevent a fall.

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Trestle Ladders are suitable to use at heights greater than two metres when guard rails and toe boards are incorporated to prevent people and materials falling. They’re suitable for light duty tasks (225Kg) such as painting or facia and gutter installation with a minimum platform width of 450mm.

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Perimeter guard rails are effective at the edges of roofs, walkways or stairs.

The top rail should be between 900mm to 1100mm above the working surface, incorporate a midrail with a nominal clear distance of 450mm and a 150mm wide toe board securely connected.

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Fall restraint systems Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the lowest level of control. It can be used in conjunction with high order controls.

People using fall restraint systems must be provided with training to ensure they’re competent to perform the work.

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Could your apprentice be entitled to back pay?

AN IMPORTANT message for incorporated employers in Queensland.

Starting on 1 January 2010 Modern Awards have provided the minimum award wages and conditions across Australia. While these Modern Awards replaced the old state award system in Queensland, it was the policy of the Queensland Government to ‘preserve’ the competency-based training and wages system unique to Queensland apprentices employed by employers that were

incorporated prior to 27 March 2006.

What’s my exposure?

This ‘preservation’ has meant these apprentices have continued to be paid under the state award system, despite receiving lower rates of pay than those apprentices engaged by employers subject to the Modern Award (employers incorporated post 27 March 2006).

If you have always been paying your apprentices under the Modern Award, you have no exposure.

These rates of pay were calculated and provided to employers by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).

However, for those paying under the old state award system, the Fair Work Commission and Federal Court on appeal in 2017 determined that the ‘preservation’ of wages for those Queensland apprentices ceased on 31 December 2013, despite up until 2017, the Queensland and Federal Governments both

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MASTER Builders has historical award wages information available for members that can assist in calculating whether you have an obligation to make back pay. We can also assist with any information or explanation for your apprentices and have provided on our website a draft letter for members to utilise as a consultation tool with apprentices.

Should the repayment plan impose a financial stress on your business, we can also provide advice on options for a repayment plan.

indicating that these rates of pay would apply. This means that back pay claims may extend back to 1 January 2014.

Given that the FWO concedes the underpayments occurred as a result of it providing incorrect wages advice to employers, we’ve been advised that they won’t prosecute employers to recover back pay for apprentices for time worked prior to 7 February 2017 (which is the date of the first appeal decision by Fair Work Commission), however will provide support in organising a

payment plan as may be necessary.

What we’ve done to help Master Builders committed considerable resources in supporting the two appeals because, in our view, employers were only acting on advice from the government at the time and were not at fault for any underpayment of apprentices.

Since the decision in 2017 we have lobbied the federal and state governments to provide a financial package to help employers cover

some of the shortfall in wages. As late as November 2018 we believed this assistance was still possible, however neither the federal or state government will provide any commitment to such a package. As a result, formal advice to incorporated employers is (if you haven’t yet done so) to calculate and provide back pay.

For further information or advice, contact Master Builders’ Workplace Relations team on (07) 3226 6407 or workplacerelations@mbqld.com.au

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BIF reforms are now in action, here's what you need to know LEGISLATIVE changes to security of payment are now in effect. We’ve highlighted the important information you need to know to ensure your business is compliant.

The legislation – Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 The Building Construction Industry Payments Act (BCIPA) has been removed and replaced by Chapter 3 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF 3). However, BCIPA will still apply to all payment claims that were validly served under the BCIPA prior to 17 December 2018.

This applies to all construction work and related goods or services, not just building work under the QBCC Act. Chapter 3 will govern payment claims, payment schedules and the adjudication process. It applies to all payment claims made from 17 December 2018, even for contracts entered into before this date.

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will be repealed and replaced by Chapter 4 of the BIF Act (BIF 4). However, SCA will still apply to all subcontractors’ charges that were given prior to 17 December 2018 that haven’t been extinguished or otherwise come to an end. All subcontractors’ charges given on 17 December 2018 onwards, fall under the requirements of BIF 4.

Chapter 4 will govern subcontractors charges given from 17 December 2018, even for contracts entered into before this date.

The legislation – Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 Serious new offences came into force in the QBCC Act on Monday, 17 December 2018 in relation to retention and the Defects Liability Period.

Notice about end of Defects Liability Period All contractors who are holding retention or security under a building contract must provide a notice in the approved form within 10 business days before the end of the defects liability period. The notice must state:

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The date that the defects liability period ends

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For a retention amount:

o The amount to be paid at the end of the defects liability period if no amount is required to correct defects in the building work under the contract, and

o The date the retention amount is proposed to be paid.

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Payment claims •

Payment claims will no longer need to be endorsed under BCIPA (you no longer need to include specific wording) but must describe construction work or goods or services, state how much is claimed and include a request for payment. A written document that includes the word ‘invoice’ is taken to be a request for payment but a payment claim does not need to be an invoice.

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Payment claims may be given by contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, suppliers or consultants.

Payment schedules •

You must respond to every payment claim for a progress payment by either paying the claimed amount in full by the due date or responding to the claim with a payment schedule

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Payment schedules must be given within 15 business days of receiving a payment claim (or earlier if provided for in the contract)

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High penalties (up to $13,055) may apply for failing to provide a payment schedule in response to a payment claim or for not paying in full by the due date (IMPORTANT: this relates to all payment claims from 17 December 2018, even for contracts signed prior to this date)

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Make sure you know what the due date for payment is under BIF 3 because it may not be what the invoice or contract says it is.

Changes and penalties

The below changes introduce new requirements and penalties to the security of payment process in Queensland.

Adjudication and disputes •

Claimants are no longer required to provide a Respondent with a ‘second chance’ to provide a payment schedule

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Respondents cannot raise new reasons in an adjudication response that were not included in a payment schedule regardless of the size of the payment claim

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New application time-frames of up to 30 business days.

Subcontractors’ Charges •

If given a subcontractors’ charge, contractors must respond. There are penalties for failing to respond within ten business days.

There is a penalty of up to $13,055 for failing to issue the notice.

so attracts a penalty of up to $26,110 or one year’s imprisonment.

The notice must be in the approved form which can be obtained from the QBCC.

However, the above requirement doesn’t apply to that part of the retention amount that is the subject of a dispute between the parties that is unresolved or the amount is paid into court to satisfy a subcontractors’ charge.

Failure to pay retention amount All contractors who are holding retention under a building contract must, unless the contractor has a reasonable excuse, release the retention amount to the other party in accordance with the contract. Failure to do

This new provision applies to both retention due to be released at practical completion and the end of the defects liability period.

While the changes themselves are quite simple, how they translate into your business may not be. We’ve developed a compliant payment schedule template that you can use within your business. For advice on how to implement this template into your own business processes, call Master Builders.

Call 1300 30 50 10 or email contracts@mbqld.com.au for assistance from our knowledgeable experts.

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SERVICES & ADVICE

Master Builders new Subcontract Agreement has landed IT'S BIGGER and better, fully compliant and now available in eDocs.

Following on from legislation changes that came into effect on 17 December 2018, we’ve launched the new Subcontract Agreement in response to member feedback and requests.

The new version is fully compliant with these recent legislation changes and is a significantly more comprehensive document than the previous version. It has many options that will suit a variety of head contract arrangements and provides both parties with flexibility as to how the risk is allocated in the contract.

It’s available for use in our eDocs system for $15.

Why use it?

This new version has some beneficial inclusions, including offering more flexibility regarding forms of security and progress payment reference dates. It also offers clarity as to how and when retention is to be

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released (if applicable to your situation).

What about the old version?

The previous version is still available, but is now called the Subcontract Agreement – Basic. This new name reflects its smaller, more compact size – but rest assured, it is still compliant, sets out the rights of both parties and can be amended, as needed, through special conditions. For eDocs users, it is the same document that was available before.

Which version should I use?

This really depends on the type and scale of work you do. If you’re looking for a comprehensive document that provides flexibility regarding security, payment arrangements, or liquidated and delay damages, or are looking for a subcontract that is suitable for a more comprehensive head contract, the full Subcontract Agreement is probably the best option. The Subcontract Agreement – Basic is a smaller

version suited to lower risk subcontracts or smaller work projects.

If you’re not sure which version to use, contact us and our team of experts can talk you through it and provide advice on the best version to use to suit your circumstances.

For current eDocs system users If you’ve been using this document within the eDocs system, it’s business as usual. The version you have been using previously will now be known as the Subcontract Agreement – Basic and will continue to be available. If you had a document in progress, your data will be unaffected – it’s just a simple name change.

The new version is now also available, so jump in and check it out. You can simply choose this new version when starting a document and start working on a draft.

If you need assistance using either of the new Subcontract Agreements in eDocs, please email support@edocs.com.au

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Tradie: David Minniecon DAVID Minniecon works at Bama Services and his employer refers to him as "a star". Bama Services was established under Cape York Partnership in 2010 as a small construction and landscaping business to provide a ‘transition to work’ for young Indigenous school leavers. It's rapidly expanded into a dynamic, multi-faceted enterprise providing civil and domestic construction, facilities and asset maintenance.

At what age did you start working in the industry? How did you get into it?

I started in the building industry when I was 17 years old. Originally I wanted to be a plumber but my uncle asked me to come and work with him in the building industry.

What appealed to you about this profession?

The initial appeal about working in the building profession was being able to work with my uncle. I had no intentions of pursuing a career in building but decided to take up the offer my uncle gave me so I could work with him.

Tell us about one of the most memorable jobs you’ve done?

I was a part of the team that did some of the housing upgrades on the homes in the Mossman Gorge community. I felt proud about working there because that is my community and the homes I was working on were for my people.

Is there someone who inspires or mentors you? If so, who are they?

Someone who inspires me and is a mentor to me is Shane Woodman. He was my old supervisor when I was undertaking my apprenticeship. He really helped me out a lot when I was starting out and went above and beyond to make sure I was okay. I had a couple of challenges outside of work and he helped me and made sure I was okay. He was a really good mentor for me as well, has taught me a lot and is someone whose advice I respect.

Where do you see yourself five years from now?

What do you love most about your job?

I like working with the team that I am with at the moment. I like the camaraderie.

Have you completed any training with Master Builders? If so, what courses were they and how have they helped you?

What do you find most challenging about your job?

I am currently enrolled in a Cert IV in Building & Construction with Master Builders.

The most challenging thing about my job is trying to find the right balance between work and home life. Some of the work we do is in remote locations and we will spend a bit of time away from home.

A good team around them.

Have you won any work awards? If so, what are they?

I have won a few ‘Pride’ awards which are inhouse awards at Bama.

Well first I would like to complete my Cert IV in Building & Construction course and then I would like to eventually get a builders licence.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

Do whatever it takes to get what you want, being that it is legal.

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What interests/activities do you do in your spare time?

I really enjoy spending time with my family. I really enjoy my work and what I do, but I do it so I can provide well for my family and we can have a good quality of life.

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What do you love most about your job?

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I was 17.

What do you find most challenging about your job?

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What appealed to you about this profession?

Honest work that helps people.

Tell us about one of the most memorable jobs you’ve done?

There isn’t one single job, it’s all the people you connect with that makes it all memorable.

Working with structures that have been put together for visual purposes with no regard to function.

Have you won any work awards? If so, what are they?

I keep a quiet profile and tend to enjoy that.

Where do you see yourself five years from now?

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

On a yacht, a dream. More in a management and mentoring role which I expect would be further away from the tools.

Never give up.

Is there someone who inspires or mentors you? If so, who are they?

Have you completed any training with Master Builders? If so, what courses were they and how have they helped you?

Kim Grossman and Kevin Romano have played key roles for me.

Currently completing my Diploma in Construction.

What interests/activities do you do in your spare time?

Mountain biking, motor sports, surf lifesaving (need to reconnect and find time for it).

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

I have had a very encompassing working life that has had me involved in aviation, logistics, steel fabrication, mechanical services, hair salons, automotive supplies, seafood, surf rescue and all elements of construction.

All these industries I have worked in have given me an understanding that people do come together when there is a goal that is realistic.

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Gong a shock for Jock A TWENTY-NINE-YEAR-OLD is debunking the avocado on toast millennial stereotype as he builds multi-million dollar construction projects, takes home a national gong and redefines the meaning of hard work.

It was at boarding school in Brisbane in 2006 that Jock Kent, knowing he wanted to be hands on and outdoors with his work, did a ring around to local builders in a bid to secure a job post-graduation.

“I thought carpentry was a skill I’d benefit from for the rest of my life,” Jock said.

Starting out with a small building company, he then progressed to a supervisor role and later went on to work for a personal connection.

“A builder I knew moved overseas and he asked me to take over his jobs while communicating with him remotely,” Jock said.

“That was the first time I realised I could handle most jobs myself.”

At the same time, Jock was getting an increasing number of friends asking him to do small jobs and projects for them.

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“I realised if I kept saying no they wouldn’t ask again and so I sort of stumbled into it,” he said.

In 2015, Jock launched Taranaway Building & Landscapes, a nod to the namesake family farm he grew up on in Longreach featuring the same, distinct red writing as his brand.

With just an apprentice and himself, he worked in the blue-chip suburb of Graceville.

Their reputation for unwavering dedication and high-quality work quickly spread in the tight-knit community.

Word of mouth led him to be approached for his biggest job yet, a million dollar ornate Queenslander renovation at Verney Road.

“Realistically, we had done nothing to deserve the opportunity of taking that project on,” Jock said.

“We’d started in 2015. In 2016 we did a small renovation a couple of streets away from Verney Road and then we took the (Verney) project on in June that year.

“Experience wise, there was nothing saying we could even do the project, let alone do it

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Questioning his own abilities, but keen to take on the challenge for the experience, Jock met up with an industry contact turned mentor.

“I took the plans to him and he helped me through pricing it. I asked him, ‘Should I be doing this?’ and he told me to pull my socks up and rip in,” Jock said. “‘Are you confident in building it?’ he asked me, ‘What makes you nervous?’

“Him asking that made me realise it wasn’t building I was worried about, it was inexperience in pricing and business that made me nervous.”

Agreeing to take on the project, Jock said he discovered by doing the absolute best job you can, 'you work construction out'.

“It’s not rocket science, you’ve ... got to work hard."

Jock Kent, Taranaway Building & Landscapes “It’s the rest of it that’s tricky, you spend your whole career learning how to build, then suddenly you're expected to run a business and quote perfectly.”

Jock’s small team poured their blood, sweat and tears into Verney Road.

“We absolutely dedicated ourselves to that place for 14 months, “ he said.

From installing cold rooms inside the kitchen, sunken cinema seating , building the pool themselves to installing a 20,000 litre water tank in the front yard, their skills were certainly tested on every level.

The high-end project went on to take out the Master Builders Australia National Luxury Alterations/ Additions over $1M in Adelaide in November 2018.

“It’s so good for myself as the leader of a young team to set a standard and be acknowledged for it, it lets you know you’re on the right track and gets rid of any insecurities about the way you are running things” he said.

“We’ve completely evolved as a team because of that and the boys deserve to be rewarded for the attitude they have towards their work everyday.

Now you’ve got guys who have been working with us since Verney Road who are setting the same standard for new guys coming on,” he said.

With a team of 14 and growing, he gave two golden pieces of advice to those up and coming in the industry.

“Learn to do everything yourself, I did my own books until I didn’t have time in the day to do them,” he said.

“And do the right thing. It’s so easy to do and it ends up paying you back. You do the right thing for someone and they’ll tell someone else."

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'Whim' entry wins big EMAILS with subject lines, “Enter the awards” and “Have you got your home entered” were rolling into Blinco Constructions’ owner, Mark Blinco’s inbox.

With the ping of each new notification, Mr Blinco’s interest and intrigue grew.

“I thought, well, I’ll just see what’s involved,” Mr Blinco said.

It was a curious click that would lead to honour and adoration for Mr Blinco’s craftsmanship as he went on to win National Project Home $350,000 - $500,000 at Master Builders Excellence in Building and 42 | Master Builder

Construction Awards for his Kingfisher build at Palmview Forest.

“I just put my (regional entry) in there hoping it would generate more work and enquiry,” he said.

Mark's Kingfisher won at the Sunshine Coast Housing & Construction Awards in August, at the Queensland Housing & Construction Awards in October and he then flew to Adelaide in November for Nationals.

“I was very surprised, I didn’t expect that at all,” Mark said.

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“I just entered it off a whim, and it’s great to be recognised, that’s a big thing.

Mark said his family and the Blinco Constructions team were over the moon with the National win.

“There's thousands of builders out there, so to be recognised ... is huge."

Mark Blinco, Blinco Constructions From the outset, Mark said he knew he wanted a split level home for the 2,796 sqm site.

“I’ve got a mate that’s a designer and I engaged him, we both went out there and looked at the site, I wanted split level design to utilise the site and we came up with that,” he said.

The four-bedroom home incorporates a media room and multipurpose room.

“The home then steps down a metre into the lounge and kitchen area which open up on the veranda and pool,” Mark said.

A second generation builder, Mark has been working in the Sunshine Coast and further afield for more than 20 years.

“I’ve been building in the UK for four years in the capacity of site supervisor and project manager and I’ve been a contract administrator for two companies for five years,” he said.

“I do custom, one-off builds, every job I do is different. I do smaller lot builds, seven and a half metre frontages that are 20 metres long to major renovations – anything and everything.”

His biggest piece of advice for up and coming builders?

“You’ve got to be versatile,” Mark said.

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Family-owned, high quality hire MASTER Builders members can enjoy a 15 per cent discount on the large range of equipment at Kennard’s Hire. With more than 170 sites and branches across Australia and New Zealand, Kennard’s Hire is Australia’s number-one family-owned supplier of high quality, hire equipment.

From DIY and small-to-medium projects to large construction sites, their equipment range is available to hire 24/7. Their team of more than 1,500 experts will deliver reliable, fair dinkum customer service and products to make your job easy.

At every Kennard’s Hire branch you can be sure to find, high-quality, reliable equipment and exceptional customer service.

For more information, visit mbqld.com.au/kennards

Your go-to accountants XACT Accounting specialises in working with Australian small-tomedium enterprises offering fixed-price accounting and tax services so you can budget well in advance and there are no unexpected blowouts when it comes to your bookkeeping costs.

Xact Accounting leverages Cloud technology and other methods to automate bookkeeping, accounting, tax compliance and financial reporting for clients, taking a proactive rather than reactive approach.

Xact Accounting also specialise in Performance Reporting, offering business owners and managers reports on trends and challenges facing your business now and into the future through data analytics.

For more information, visit mbqld.com.au/xactaccounting

These are just some of the great deals available to Master Builders members. For a full list of discounts and special offers, visit mbqld.com.au/member-discounts

Member discount providers

BMW, BUPA, Caltex, The Courier-Mail, Departure Lounge, Flick Anticimex, Go To Flooring, Holden, Inndox,Isuzu, Kennards Hire, Mini, Mitsubishi Motors, MyConstruct, Nissan, Officeworks, Protrade, St John Ambulance, Telstra, Thrifty, Totally Workwear, Toyota, Xact Accounting 45 | Master Builder

MEMBERS CORNER

Get your supplies sorted with BMS BUILDING MATERIAL SUPPLIES or “BMS” as the locals know it, has been serving the Darling Downs community for over 50 years.

It’s the largest building supplies company in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region, with over 23,000 square metres of warehousing space.

With three pickup locations across Toowoomba, 160 staff and a delivery fleet that services South East Queensland and Northern NSW, there’s always the opportunity for tradespeople to easily access the materials they require.

In the last 24 months the industry has seen the rapid growth of the alterations and additions or renovations market in the Darling Downs area. With the emphasis on renovations fuelled by the many programs in the media, the audience is well versed on not only the availability of different building and fit out materials, but they are also keen to stay on current trends.

BMS are known for their focus on quality products and service through their strong relationships with key suppliers. They have aligned themselves with suppliers who bring quality and innovation to the market, together with quality technical and design support. For example, BMS work closely with James Hardie – a company leading the way in light-weight construction materials – in providing on-trend products and design support for building trends, such as the fashionable Hamptons look. Coupled with USG Boral Plasterboard and leading door manufacturers, such as Corinthian and Hume doors, they provide their clients with a range of products and a delivery service to simplify the renovations process.

With the increased exposure the home owner has through the media to a wide range of building materials, BMS has expanded its range and focused on sourcing products for its clients to match their needs and desires.

The most recent example of this has been

the introduction of the Urbanline and Cedar cladding products into the business. This is just another example of how BMS source those hard-to-get products for their clients.

Together with a quality product range, BMS offers a formidable on-road sales force that undergo continuous training programs to support builders. Each of their three stores has a dedicated trade counter and customer service team, focussed on offering the best possible service, seven days a week.

Call the team at BMS for advice and materials for your next job on (07) 4659 3200 or visit BMSM10.com

Take your business to the next level QSOLUTIONS GROUP is a leading Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) consultancy firm in its 13th year. They have a head office in Townsville and a subsidiary office in Brisbane. The staff have a vast amount of knowledge focusing on health, safety, environmental, quality and business management ensuring their clients meet and exceed legislative requirements and standards whilst empowering them with the knowledge, systems and processes to selfmanage into the future.

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On-site HSEQ consultants

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Service contracts

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Integrated Business Management Systems

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Tendering and business development

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Auditing compliance, including PreQualification Certification (PQC)

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Federal Safety Commission (FSC) audit assistance

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Education and training

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Risk management

QSolutions Group brings together a team of talented, experienced and highly qualified professionals that allows them to provide a robust and complete service to their clients.

They have significant and proven experience in supporting organisations operating in many domains.

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Food safety systems

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Gap analysis

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Legislative compliance

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Security assessments.

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QSolutions Group value their reputation of providing clients with exceptional service and superior products through treating all clients,

big or small, with the same level of respect and service.

QSolutions answers the call of all industries to deliver sustainable and economical systems to enable their clients to reach the next level.

QSolutions Group delivers a high quality service to all of their clients with integrity and commitment through a diverse contribution to your business.

Visit qsolutionsgroup.com.au or call QSolutions Group on (07) 4724 0001 for more information.

MEMBERS CORNER

Construction law comes to the fore WGC LAWYERS boasts a specialist team dedicated to the building and construction industry in Cairns. Headed by Director, Doug McKinstry, who has 30 years’ experience, the construction law team at WGC Lawyers can assist you in any area of your business.

The team includes Associate, Sean Webb, Lawyer, Joshua McDiarmid and Secretary, Barbara Lanskey.

They can help you with compliance with the QBCC Act and Regulations, the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act and the Subcontractors’ Charges Act. They also offer contract review and preparation services to ensure that your standard form contracts are tailored to your business requirements or a specific project is administered efficiently and cost effectively.

They ensure that any likely areas of dispute are identified so that industry members are able to avoid any potential pitfalls and adverse repercussions.

The focus of the construction law team is in back-end litigation to quickly and properly resolve disputes for clients in their best interest.

The WGC construction law team specifically specialise in the following: •

Drafting and interpreting contracts

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Contract special conditions

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Project delivery agreements

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Joint venture agreements

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Supply agreements

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Consultancy agreements

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Payment and progress claims

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Administration of contracts

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Litigation

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Arbitration and mediation of disputes

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Liquidated damages and delay claims

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Defective or incomplete work claims

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Release of security

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Debt recovery.

If you require assistance with any of these areas, contact WGC Lawyers on (07) 4046 1122 or visit wgc.com.au

We’ve got the colours for every project!

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

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

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

Steeline Service over and above

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Date

Region

Monday, 4 March

Brisbane

Monday, 11 March

Sunshine Coast

Tuesday, 12 March

Wide Bay Burnett – Hervey Bay

Wednesday, 13 March

Wide Bay Burnett – Bundaberg

Tuesday, 19 March

Gold Coast

Wednesday, 20 March

Downs & Western

Monday, 25 March

Central Queensland

Tuesday, 26 March

Mackay & Whitsunday

Wednesday, 27 March

North Queensland

Thursday, 28 March

Far North Queensland

It’s a big year for legislation. Are you ready?

BIF Chapter 3 is now in action and will impact you and your business.

At Master Builders, we’re here to cut through the clutter, remove the jargon and help you get your head around the changes.

Roadshow 2019 will feature another interesting panel mix, with real builders and a Members Legal representative to talk you through exactly what you need to do in the payment schedule process. We’ll cover off how to correctly engage with subcontractors, handle incoming invoices from both suppliers and subcontractors, and how your outgoing invoices need to be structured.

With other sweeping changes on the horizon, including new Minimum Financial Requirements (MFRs) and the likely introduction of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) now is the time to understand how to meet your obligations.

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4 MARCH TO 28 MARCH 2019 EVENT PROGRAM 5pm

Registration opens, exhibitor stalls, welcome drinks

6pm

Presentations, panel discussion and Q&A

7.30pm Network with other members, Master Builders’ staff and industry experts, while enjoying some food

and drinks on us

WIN PRIZES Enter our on-site Mitsubishi Pit Stop and test your skills at a slot car racing game. Be the first to finish the track and you’ll go into the draw to win a car care kit.

BRING YOUR MATES If you’re a member, you can bring your staff along with you, and up to two mates (who aren’t members).

Registration is free and easy. Go to mbqld.com.au/roadshow to reserve your place.

Please register the name of each person who will attend, as every name goes into the draw to win prizes on the night.

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REGION

ENTRY CLOSING DATE

AWARD CEREMONY EVENT DATE

VENUE

TICKET PRICES

Brisbane

Monday, 15 April 2019

Friday, 5 July 2019

Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane

$180/$1,700 per table of 10

Downs & Western

Monday, 22 April 2019

Friday, 19 July 2019

Rumours International, Toowoomba

$140/$1,300 per table of 10

Gold Coast

Monday, 29 April 2019

Saturday, 3 August 2019

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast

$180/$1,700 per table of 10

Wide Bay Burnett

Monday, 29 April 2019

Friday, 9 August 2019

Bundaberg Multiplex, Bundaberg

$110/$1,000 per table of 10

Sunshine Coast

Monday, 29 April 2019

Saturday, 10 August 2019

Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast

$140/$1,300 per table of 10

Central Queensland

Tuesday, 7 May 2019

Friday, 16 August 2019

Frenchville Sports Club, Rockhampton

$120/$1,100 per table of 10

Mackay & Whitsunday

Tuesday, 7 May 2019

Saturday, 17 August 2019

Mackay Convention Centre, Mackay

$140/$1,300 per table of 10

North Queensland

Monday, 13 May 2019

Friday, 23 August 2019

The Ville, Townsville

$140/$1,300 per table of 10

Far North Queensland

Monday, 13 May 2019

Saturday, 24 August 2019

Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns

$140/$1,300 per table of 10

Queensland

N/A

Friday, 1 November 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane

$210/$2,000 per table of 10

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IT’S TIME TO HAVE THE QUALITY CRAFTMANSHIP AND HARD WORK OF YOUR TEAM RECOGNISED HELLO and welcome, what an exciting time of year we are entering into once again.

Queensland’s most prestigious building awards, the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards are now open.

When you build in Queensland, you're building a structure for the future. You're building the foundations for future generations of Queensland communities.

The annual awards program celebrates businesses and individuals at the forefront of building innovation. The awards showcase excellence in our great industry.

If you haven't entered before, now is a better time than ever to have the hard work of your teams honoured and celebrated.

Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards aren’t just about houses and projects – they recognise the brightest stars in our industry too with a selection of individual awards that I encourage you to enter.

Our industry wouldn’t be what it is today without the continued hard work and dedication of those working in the industry – people who are crucial to its success.

Three of our award categories recognise those individuals who stand apart from their competition and make a valuable contribution to building and construction in Queensland.

If you know an individual who fits the bill or have an incredible project to enter (and I'm sure you do) go to mbqld.com.au/ hcawards to nominate.

Grant Galvin Grant Galvin, CEO

WIN! BRAND NEW MITSUBISHI TRITON GLX

WOULDN'T IT BE BEAUT IF YOU WON A TRITON UTE? MASTER Builders has teamed up with Mistubishi to deliver an exciting prize opportunity - are you ready for this?

At our 2019 Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards, one lucky Regional Awards attendee will win a single cab, 4x2, 2.4L manual, Mistubishi Triton GLX with tray included - it could be you.

The Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab-Cab Chassis 4x2 is robust, powerful, comfortable and packed with exceptional safety features.

Whether you're working on site or cruising through the weekend, it will help you get the tough jobs done.

Mitsubishi Motors Intuitive Technology, or MiTEC, is an integrated system of innovations in action, working in unison to guide and protect, alert and connect, even

entertain. The Triton delivers unsurpassed safety and next generation features to the modern-day driver.

Want to get your entry in? When you attend one our nine regional Housing & Construction Award ceremonies this year, be sure to fill out an entry form to go into the draw to win.

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INSIDER TIPS FOR YOUR ENTRY ENTERING the Housing & Construction Awards might seem a little daunting at first, but it’s simple with these top entry tips.

ADD A DETAILED DESCRIPTION

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR DETAILS

You must supply photos with your entry for it to be valid. There is a minimum number of photos required for each cateogory.

Your entry will be validated against the details in our membership database and the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) public register.

Therefore it’s vital your details are up-todate. This includes your business name, trading name and licence number.

Paint a picture with words. Provide a detailed description of your nominated individual, house or project. Be sure to address the relevant judging criteria (available to download at mbqld.com.au/hcawards and on our online entry system). Highlight any special features that may be unique to your entry, and include any marketing brochures that are available. If you’re a winner, we’ll use this information at the Awards ceremony, so ensure it tells the right story.

Why? Photos help our judges select winners.

We also use the photos to promote your win at the Awards night, in the media and various publications.

SEEK PERMISSION

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Internal shots – kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living area, media room, etc.

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Gain public and industry recognition for yourself and your team

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Feature shots – showcase standout features, such as balustrades, timber or steel work.

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Receive a winner’s trophy to promote your win to clients

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Drive sales and catch the attention of potential clients

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Access to unrivalled media coverage and industry networking opportunities

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Enjoy peer recognition by featuring in our special Awards liftout in Master Builder magazine and online.

Before you submit your entry, ensure you obtain permission from the project/ house owner, client/ contractor. They’ll need to sign the owner authorisation section of the entry form in order for your entry to progress.

If you’re supplying professional photographs (which we strongly recommend), seek the photographer's permission. They need to complete the photographer authorisation form to give Master Builders permission to use the photos.

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We strongly recommend hiring a professional photographer to take a variety of photos of your entry. This may include: •

External shots – front entry, landscaping and outdoor areas such as pools, patio and deck

All photos must be a high resolution, minimum size of 210 x 140mm at 300dpi (2480 x 1654px).

The name displayed on the award will be the licensee name and, if applicable, one recorded trading name (as per the QBCC public register). If you have more than one recorded trading name, we will contact you for clarification.

BENEFITS OF WINNING

ENTER ONLINE WE KNOW you want to enter the Awards, but you also need to get on with your busy day. Our online entry system is easy-to-use and helps to simplify and guide you through the process, making it stress free.

STEP 1 Decide which house, project or individual to enter into the Awards then browse for a relevant award category (mbqld.com.au/hcawards).

ENTRY FEES

STEP 2 Head to mbqld.com.au/hcawards and check out the information about the Awards program. This includes key dates and entry fees.

While you're here, remember to download and print or e-sign the authorisation forms to submit with your entry.

AWARD OR CATEGORY

STEP 3

Trade Contractor of the Year (Residential and commercial)

Review the entry checklist to ensure you’ve prepared everything, including supporting documents, permissions and photographs.

STEP 4 Click on the link to the ‘online awards entry system’ and register (if you’re a new entrant) or login (if you’re an entrant from 2018).

STEP 5 Complete the online entry form and remember to upload your supporting documents and photographs you've prepped in the prior steps to ensure your entry is valid and processed.

STEP 6 Check your billing information is correct. Entries will only be processed if billing information is correct. As entries close in each region, Master Builders will be in contact with you to organise judging.

Specialty awards (Best Residential Bathroom, Best Residential Kitchen, Best Residential Swimming Pool)

ENTRY FEE (INC GST)

$300

Housing

$400

Construction

$500

Rising Star Women in Building Apprentice of the Year

FREE

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TWENTY-EIGHTEEN

NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING

FIVE Queensland builders have shone a light on the incredible talents of our state, taking home six prizes at the pinnacle Master Builders’ 2018 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.

Held in Adelaide in November last year, Australia’s finest builders went head-to-head.

A win at Nationals is much sought-after and represents the highest achievement for our industry.

Blinco Constructions, Cavcorp, DTL Constructions, Graya Construction and Taranaway Building & Landscapes have now joined the ranks in achieving this success.

DTL Constructions were a favourite with the judges and took home three wins on the night.

Master Builders CEO, Grant Galvin said it was an incredible achievement and congratulated the fantastic representation of Queensland Master Builders on their well-deserved, national recognition.

“To take out a win at our regional Awards is a feat in itself. To then go on and win at State is truly sensational. Backing this up with a win at Nationals is the golden trifecta and deserves to be wildly applauded,” Mr Galvin said.

“The logistical planning, problem solving, sleepless nights, hard work, teamwork,

Taranaway Building & Landscapes Pty Ltd National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award - over $1 million

Blinco Constructions Pty Ltd National Project Home – $350,000 to $500,000

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blood, sweat and tears all held together with unwavering passion and support from loved-ones to push through and deliver these premium quality homes is simply astonishing.

“We are so proud of the glass ceilings our members smash through time and time again as they continue to raise the bar for excellence higher and higher each year.”

If you’d like to raise the profile of your business and be recognised for your great work, enter your projects into the Housing & Construction Awards program this year. See page 50-53 for our 2019 Awards and all the entry information you need.

D T L Constructions Pty Ltd National Residential Master Builder of the Year National Luxury Project Home – over $3 million National Project Home – $500,000 to $1 million

Cavcorp Qld Pty Ltd National High Rise Apartment Building

Graya Construction Pty Ltd National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award - $650,000 to $1million

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WHAT'S ON

Happy Snaps Influencers Lunch "WE'RE all working together" was the theme of Master Builders Influencers Lunch, held at the Victoria Park Golf Club, Herston in November. Panelists Aaron and Daniella Wynter of Hype Build & Design along with Luke and Nikki Hobbs of Hobbs Building & Interiors shared how they work together, their challenges and top secrets to success.

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Wrapping up 2019 Brisbane Smoko A TIME to celebrate the year that was, the successes, the triumphs, the challenges and beyond all, the comradery and peer support. Master Builders Brisbane Smoko, held at the Newstead Brewery, Milton was a fantastic way to wrap up 2018.

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WHAT'S ON

Hats off to you Training Graduation IT'S no easy feat completing a training course whilst working full-time, part-time, raising a family or trying to juggle the dayto-day tasks of our ever busy lives. To the graduates of 2018, we take our hats off to you on your well deserved success.

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Kingspan Slimline – Made to measure watertanks

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Safety Alert

Changes to General Safety Induction (White Card) FROM 1 February 2019 changes came into play for the General Safety Induction (White Card).

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Here’s what’s changed in a nutshell: •

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If you hold a White Card attained in another state and you need a replacement card you will either have to re-sit the course or seek a replacement from a registered training organisation in that state.

You’ll no longer be able to gain a White Card via an online training provider unless you live more than 100km from a registered training provider offering face-to-face delivery.

NOTE: You can still work if you have a Blue Card. You don't need to upgrade at this time.

If you lose, destroy or have your Blue Card Stolen you’re no longer able to have it replaced with a White Card and you’ll need to re-sit the course.

Brisbane members:

If you need to replace your White Card you must provide to the training provider a copy of the statement of attainment that you received with your White Card. If you don’t have the statement of attainment you will have to re-sit the course.

Here's how we're supporting you, our members and the industry with these changes; •

From 1 February, every Monday from 10am, a White Card course will be held at our Brisbane office.

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Limited places will be available. You’ll need to book in from 7am and be at the Brisbane office by 9am to complete forms.

Every second Thursday, a course will available for pre-bookings.

Regional members: If you, your employees or sub-contractors need to complete the White Card course please contact your local Master Builders office to book into the next available course.

All Queensland members: •

For urgent White Card requirements, we offer a drop-in service anytime between 7.30am and 12noon, Monday to Friday.

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If you completed your White Card with Master Builders and lose it, destroy it or it’s stolen, you can attend any Master Builders office for a replacement (fees apply).

For further information or to enrol, call 1300 136 002 or visit mbqld.com.au/training

Computer courses now available COMPUTER-BASED products and applications are becoming more prevalent within the construction industry.

day courses to assist you in embracing and getting your head around the changes.

Based on feedback, we understand industry members would appreciate assistance and industry-tailored training to keep up to date and get comfortable with the level of technological change.

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As a result, we’ve developed a series of one-

Master Builders’ computer courses include: Computer Essentials (Windows 10 & Outlook)

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Excel (Level 1,2 and 3)

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Word (Level 1 and 2)

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PowerPoint (Level 1)

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Project (Level 1 and 2)

The courses are practical–based and students will receive a take-home workbook to keep that will assist them after the course.

Course participants don’t need to bring a computer with them. Master Builders supplies computers for all students to use throughout the duration of the course.

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WHAT'S ON

Upcoming courses Month

Course

Why Apply

Locations

February

Asbestos Worker Program*

Get qualified to legally remove non-friable asbestos

Mackay & Rockhampton

Business Management for Trade Contractors*

Apply for your trade contractor’s licence

Sunshine Coast

Building Contracts Workshops

Learn how to correctly complete Residential Building Contracts and Cost Plus Contracts

Brisbane

Electrical Testing & Tagging

Test and tag your own electrical equipment

Rockhampton & Brisbane

Project Management (info night)

Improve your skills and knowledge in managing project scope, timing and budgets

Brisbane

Business Management for Trade Contractors*

Apply for your trade contractor’s licence

Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville & Sunshine Coast

Business Management for Trade Contractors* 1-day accelerated course

Apply for your trade contractor’s licence

Toowoomba & Rockhampton

Electrical Testing & Tagging

Test and tag your own electrical equipment

Mackay, Hervey Bay & Brisbane

Asbestos Awareness

Understand your legal obligations around removing non-friable asbestos

Cairns

Asbestos Worker Program*

Get qualified to legally remove non-friable asbestos

Cairns

Building Contracts Workshops

Learn how to correctly complete Residential Building Contracts and Cost Plus Contracts

Gold Coast & Cairns

March

professional development pathway for Building Leaders in Construction (Diploma A commercial site supervisors, leading hands and Brisbane of Leadership & Management) finishing foremen

April

May

Project Management (info night)

Improve your skills and knowledge in managing project scope, timing and budgets

Cairns

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety*

Get qualified to obtain your Work Health & Safety Officer (WHSO) accreditation

Sunshine Coast & Brisbane

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing*

Reduce defects and provide better supervision of waterproofing work

Brisbane

Completed Residential Building Inspectors course

Learn how to undertake residential building inspections

Gold Coast

Electrical Testing & Tagging

Test and tag your own electrical equipment

Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Brisbane & Cairns

Building Contracts Workshops

Learn how to correctly complete Residential Building Contracts and Cost Plus Contracts

Rockhampton & Mackay

Business Management for Trade Contractors*

Apply for your trade contractor’s licence

Brisbane & Sunshine Coast

Estimating Essentials

Get skilled to accurately estimate materials, labour, costs and time

Toowoomba & Townsville

Project Management (info night)

Improve your skills and knowledge in managing project scope, timing and budgets

Gold Coast

Building Contracts Workshops

Learn how to correctly complete Residential Building Contracts and Cost Plus Contracts

Brisbane

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety*

Get qualified to obtain your Work Health & Safety Officer (WHSO) accreditation

Gold Coast

Electrical Testing & Tagging

Test and tag your own electrical equipment

Rockhampton & Gold Coast

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing*

Reduce defects and provide better supervision of waterproofing work

Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast

Business Management for Trade Contractors*

Apply for your trade contractor’s licence

Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Cairns & Mackay

Project Management (info night)

Improve your skills and knowledge in managing project scope, timing and budgets

Brisbane

Completed Residential Building Inspectors course

Learn how to undertake residential building inspections

Brisbane

*Nationally Accredited Courses

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FEBRUARY 2019

Influencers (Women in Building)

Up-Skill Session Gold Coast

Toowoomba THURSDAY 21

MARCH 2019

THURSDAY 28

Master Builders BUSSQ Golf Day

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Institute of Building Consultants Seminar

Gold Coast

Brisbane

Brisbane

FRIDAY 1

MONDAY 4

MONDAY 4

Influencers (Women in Building)

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Rockhampton

Sunshine Coast

Hervey Bay

Bundaberg

WEDNESDAY 6

MONDAY 11

TUESDAY 12

WEDNESDAY 13

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Master Builders BUSSQ Golf Day

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Gold Coast

Toowoomba

Brisbane

Rockhampton

TUESDAY 19

WEDNESDAY 20

FRIDAY 22

MONDAY 25

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Get industry news and updates and discover exciting and innovative products and services.

In 2019, the topic is ‘Full speed ahead - paying and getting paid’. We’re in for a big year of legislation and it’s important you’re ready. The event will feature a panel with real builders and a Members Legal representative to talk you through exactly what you need to do in the payment schedule process.

Breakfast Club Series

Start your day by growing your knowledge with an industry-targeted presentation. This series has a focus on business essentials such as finance, advertising, insurance and contracts in the commercial sector.

Commercial Builders Forum

Builders and subcontractors, this is your opportunity to be updated on industrial relations, workplace health and safety, and other key issues affecting the commercial sector.

Influencers (Women in Building)

Join us for our Influencers (Women in Building) Workshops which are tailored specifically to the needs of women involved in the building and construction industry. Network in a relaxed environment and increase your knowledge within the industry.

Master Builders BUSSQ Golf Day

If you’re looking for a fun day out for yourself and your team, add this to your calendar. Master Builders BUSSQ Golf Days feature a day on the green networking with other Master Builders members while engaging in a little friendly competition.

Up-Skill Session

Transitioning from a tradesperson into a business person isn't easy. And being an expert in your trade doesn't always mean you're a business natural. The good news is our Up-Skill series can teach you to become a better business person.

Industry Info Session (formerly Industry Access)

Held twice throughout the year, these events are designed to keep you informed on the latest industry developments.

Local Info Session (formerly Local Update)

A local version of the Industry Info Session events, held throughout the year regionally. Get the important updates on your local industry.

Institute of Building Consultants (half-day seminar)

This popular event is back for another year.

In 2019, we're shining a light on trending compliance issues and your responsibilities as a building consultant. Hear from industry experts with the latest information you need to stay ahead of the game. Topics on the agenda include using the right products in the right places, the effect of non-conforming products on your insurance and licensing requirements.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, dates and regions – details are subject to change. Please refer to the What’s on calendar on our website for the most up-to-date information at mbqld.com.au/whats-on 62 | Master Builder

WHAT'S ON Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow Mackay TUESDAY 26

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Master Builders BUSSQ Golf Day

Cairns

Hervey Bay

THURSDAY 28

FRIDAY 29

Breakfast Club Series

Master Builders BUSSQ Roadshow

Brisbane

Townsville

WEDNESDAY 27

WEDNESDAY 27

APRIL 2019

Industry Info Session Rockhampton

MAY 2019

TUESDAY 30

Industry Info Session

Industry Info Session

Industry Info Session

Master Builders BUSSQ Golf Day

Maroochydore

Gladstone

Gympie

Beaudesert

WEDNESDAY 1

WEDNESDAY 1

THURSDAY 2

FRIDAY 3

Breakfast Club Series

Industry Info Session

Industry Info Session

Industry Info Session

Brisbane

Biloela

Yeppoon

Gold Coast

WEDNESDAY 8

WEDNESDAY 8

THURSDAY 9

MONDAY 13

Industry Info Session

Commercial Builders Forum

Industry Info Session

Industry Info Session

Brisbane South

Sunshine Coast

Brisbane North

Brisbane

TUESDAY 14

TUESDAY 14

WEDNESDAY 15

THURSDAY 16

Industry Info Session

Influencers (Women in Building)

Industry Info Session

Industry Info Session

Emerald

Gold Coast

Longreach

Beaudesert

THURSDAY 16

FRIDAY 17

FRIDAY 17

MONDAY 20

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MRAEL is your apprenticeship and traineeship services provider of choice in Queensland MRAEL has been providing apprenticeship and traineeship services to employers and workers in the building and construction industry for 33 years.

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