RepoRts: General News
Master Builders’ communications director Geoff Cooper.
There are lots of member services that many Association members don’t realise even exist, says Master Builders’ communications director Geoff Cooper.
Good news for members We ARe getting lots of feedback that many members don’t know about their own membership services! The good news is that i’ll unpack some of our services for you in this column. first, get on your soap-box and complain to us about any government red tape or mismanagement. We want to hear from you! it is Master Builders’ job to lobby on industry concerns, so let us know what is standing between you and better building in WA. it might be electricity requirements, planning laws, transport issues... tell us now! Phone 9476 9800 or email Geoff@mbawa.com. We want more affordable and quality building in WA. You CAN get assistance with subcontracting arrangements. We have on staff, our enormously experienced construction director Kim Richardson, who will assist you to minimise your exposure to regulatory risks that span from tax to superannuation to workers’ compensation. Don’t lose sleep about these important issues. We also have our commercial partners who can assist you, including Jackson McDonald, Contracting Solutions and RSM Bird Cameron. Other employee relations support is available too. Your housing director Gavan forster is available to help you navigate the complex builder registration requirements. Thinking about a new corporate/staffing structure? Just call Gavan to discuss. The Master Builders Training Centre is there to build your skills base. They have around 150 courses. These can be delivered at our training venues around the State, or if you have a few staff to train, we’ll arrange the training at your site or office. Then there’s our technical adviser to help you. Romina De Santis can assist with BCA queries or other technical questions on matters such as universal access, fire requirements or energy ratings.
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Your contracts manager Charles Anderson is an experienced practitioner and helps guide many members with contractual questions or dispute resolution services. He’s also helped many members with government tendering issues as well. in addition, you have a range of contracts available from the Association to meet your needs. These can be ordered online or bought from our office. Do you want more business? if so, you have networking, online and advertising options. There are regular networking events so that you can get known. You can sponsor events. We have a popular family of websites that attract hundreds of visits each day. Make sure your find a Member listing is up to date to channel business your way. We promote all members on mbawa.com. Many builders are choosing to have their display homes on our displayhomeswa.com.au website that is securing lots of visitors. We also run commercial, residential, safety and apprentice awards that can boost your profile with potential customers. Our HOMe in WA TV show can get your business in front of thousands of people around the State and participation in annual expos and exhibitions sponsored by Master Builders from time to time can boost your client leads. Don’t forget your Master Builders Member stickers too. Be proud. Promote your industry involvement. We also deliver to you and any of your staff, regular email and hard copy targeted building information. BuildiT Magazine, this Master Builder Magazine, express newsletter and member circulars all keep you up to date. Make sure we have the details of what you want to receive by calling Skye on 9476 9800. if you want other assistance, you can always enquire and we’ll do our best to find someone to help you.