Master Builders Association of the ACT

Membership is open to anyone associated with, or operating a reputable business within the building and construction industry. Our membership sectors currently include:

• Commercial sector—commercial building contractors.
  
• Residential sector—house builders, extension specialists and land developers.
  
• Subcontractors & suppliers—specialist contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
  
• Professionals—engineers, architects, building designers, interior designers, quantity surveyors, building officials, educators, building owners, banks, credit unions and other financial providers, real estate agents, legal and accounting professionals, and information technologists.
  
• Civil engineering sector—contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

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Master Builders Association ACT provides advice on a wide range of services which are vital to the efficient function of the industry, including:

Market analysis and trends

• Regular reports, explanations and analysis of market developments, construction programs and industry prospects.
  
• Data on Canberra projects and other relevant statistics.

Industrial relations services

• Regular specialist bulletins on industrial matters, new awards, comprehensive wage rates, etc.
  
• Liaison with unions and other employee organisations.
  
• Occupational health and safety advice.
  
• Occupational health and safety management advice.
  
• Employment, award and statutory employment obligation advice.
  
• Dispute resolution.
  
• Representation at Industrial Relations Commission and other Court hearings.
  
• Development of collective agreements and employment contracts.
  
• We are also able to act in matters relating to: alleged unlawful and unfair terminations in the Industrial
• Relations Commission and other Courts, and requests for inspection of wage records, etc.

Contract services

• Comprehensive range of contracts for the construction and housing project management, contracting and subcontracting industries.
  
• Dispute resolution and arbitration.

Industry training

• Skill formation and participation in the Master Builders Group Training Scheme.
  
• Training seminars and courses on issues affecting the industry.
  
• Advice on all apprenticeship, cadetship, trade, post-trade, professional development and other training matters.

Housing and construction technology

• Assessment of new materials and techniques, building research, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
  
• Data on materials, methods of construction and design and construction management systems.
  
• Technical fact sheets.

Information, Media and Government liaison

• Information on kindred Australian and overseas organisations.
  
• Industry forum and publicity for the industry.
  
• Representation on industry matters to government and other bodies.
  
• Liaison with Politicians and Government Department heads to assist in the resolution of industry based issues.

Corporate Partners

The Master Builders Association ACT has formed a number of partnerships to save members money or to give them products or services better suited to them.

Partnerships include:

• Insurance Services
  
• Electrical and Furniture Products
  
• Motor Vehicles
  
• Advertising and Marketing

Corporate services

• Tailored Insurance packages at fantastic rates for Workers' Compensation, Contractors Insurance, NSW
• Home Warranty Insurance and many more.
  
• Fidelity Fund—ACT Home Warranty Insurance.
  
• Preliminary legal aid for members.
  
• Master Builders finance and business services, including leasing, asset purchase, home loans, commercial finance, etc.
  
• Fleet discounts on a range of motor vehicles.
  
• Mobile and fixed line phone discounts.
  
• Fuel discounts.
  
• Corporate electrical and furniture discounts.

Technical and Regulatory Advice

Master Builders provide a range of technical and regulatory advice to members on building related technical issues including BCA standards, planning and other regulatory related matters.

We also provide advice on Energy Efficiency, OH&S, training related matters through continuing professional development.