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  1. Skills Shortage Warning

    The Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation has reported a significant decline in apprentice bricklayer commencements (68 in 2017 compared to 300 in 2015) and lower numbers being trained at TAFE. The ABBTF has called for increased wage subsidies to encourage more employers to take on an apprentice.

  2. Building Site Thief Caught

    Master Builders’ security partner, Braven Group Services, have assisted BGC in apprehending a man who stole a hot water system from a Wattle Grove building site. Click here. Phone Craig Pages-Oliver on 0418 906 060 to discuss your site security needs.

  3. Entries Close This Week

    Entries for the Master Builders-Bankwest Building Excellence Awards for the Great Southern region are closing soon. Make sure you submit your entries here by Friday 22 June.

  4. WA Men’s Health and Wellbeing Policy Consultation

    Health Networks of the Department of Health WA invites you to provide feedback on the draft WA Men’s Health and Wellbeing Policy. The survey closes on 3 August and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The purpose of the Policy is to provide direction to the WA health system and its partners to deliver strategies that improve the physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing of men and boys living in WA.

  5. Do You Need to Protect Your Key Debts?

    Unfortunately, bad debts continue to be a growing problem in the building and construction industry. Recent instances have seen contractors and suppliers ‘left in the lurch’ when an unexpected insolvency has occurred. This is where MBA Insurance Services can help. Their TCI product is extremely flexible and will underwrite up to 90% of your deemed exposure. There are no restrictions on business turnover and the credit limits will move as your business changes. Contact Jeff Concanen for more.

  6. Stirling Mayor Meeting

    Master Builders will be meeting newly elected Stirling City Mayor, Mark Irwin, next week. We are keen to discuss a range of frustrations members have about the City of Stirling.

  7. IFAWPCA Convention 2018

    Master Builders Australia will be sending two delegates to the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Association Conference in Kuala Lumpur from 12-16 November. Click here for more details and to register.

  8. HOME Editorial

    Click here to read the Director’s last editorial in The Sunday Times HOME magazine on 17 June reporting on the Kimberley-Pilbara awards held in Broome.

    Click here to read the Director’s editorial in New Homes Plus on 16 June commenting on the 2018-19 State Budget.

     

  9. Support for Brick and Blocklaying Apprenticeship Ready Course

    Stemming from the Brick & Blocklaying Apprenticeship Ready Courses being run across WA, ABBTF is looking for builder and trade support for work experience for students. Following recent success at SMTAFE Thornlie, ABBTF is now running additional courses at NMTAFE Clarkson and SRTAFE Bunbury through the remainder of 2018. For further information, contact Dean Pearson on 0418 200 401