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New WA Board in 2018
Rob Spadaccini has been re-elected for a third and final year as Master Builders President in 2018. Isla McRobbie from Jackson McDonald becomes our first female Board member since the Association was formed in 1898. Click here for all our Board members.
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Successful South-West Training Pilot
33 students in the south-west have successfully completed a 10-week “taster” program, comprising 4 units of competency in carpentry and joinery, bricklaying and painting. Master Builders and South Regional TAFE received federal funding to pilot this program which will help to reduce attrition rates by effective screening and industry engagement.
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National Awards an Outstanding Success
The National Conference and Awards has been hailed as an outstanding success. Our delegate registrations were up by 25% from the previous conference and delegates rated their overall experience as 8.6 out of 10, well above industry standards. We doubled the size of previous conference exhibitions with 43 exhibitors and plenty of variety. The National Awards Dinner was amazing with 560 guests. It ran like a well-oiled Swiss watch and went without a hitch. Thanks to the 45 attendees from WA. Click here to read the full report.
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Charitable Physio & Chiro Treatments
Perth Wellness Centre in West Perth, a member of MBA’s Health Alliance, is offering to donate 100% of any treatment fees paid by patients on Thursday 28 December to charity – probably muscular dystrophy research. Phone 9321 1964 to make an appointment. The staff are all first class.
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Mental Health Help
Christmas and the festive season can be stressful for a variety of reasons for some people. Should you know someone who may need professional assistance with mental health issues over the holiday season, please ask them to phone Mates in Construction on 1300 642 111 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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National Construction Code Seminar
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will be delivering two presentations in Perth on 27 and 28 February 2018 from 9:30am-12:30pm on changes to the Building Code. Fire Safety and the assessment of performance solutions will be covered. Cost: $160 per person. Click here to register.
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Defect or Damage?
Contract works and liability insurance covers you for damage to the works that are under contract. It doesn’t cover quality of work with regard to defects. Click here. Contact MBA Insurance Services on 1800 150 888 to discuss your requirements.