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Master Builders, BMW meet
Master Builders met Building Management and Works representatives last Friday, discussing some important developments including expanding the use of qualitative criteria in tendering.
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BIM and 5D under discussion at free event
BIMWest and the WA Revit User Group are holding a BIM and 5D event on 16 August. One speaker will be Sharon Yap, who recently presented at an Australian Institute of Architects function. When to hand, Express will provide details of the upcoming free event.
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CFMEU merge with MUA and Textile Union
The CFMEU is steaming ahead with its merger with the MUA and Textile Union. Master Builders Australia opposes the merger, as do other employer groups. With up to 70% of products used on construction projects imported the potential disruption to a project due to waterfront bans are obvious.
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Three new appointments to the FWC
Federal Employment Minister, Michaelia Cash, has announced 3 new appointments to the FWC. All are from an employer background and include 2 women. This continues the trend under the current Federal Government of rebalancing the FWC composition away from its perceived union bias.