Master Builders Association of Victoria aims to keep the building and construction industry, together with the wider community, informed of issues that affect them. Here you will find a host of our media releases on topical issues the Association deals with on a regular basis.
 Friday, 17 May 2013Tocumwal carpenter Matthew Miller, 20, was last night crowned Master Builders State Apprentice of the Year during a presentation at Etihad Stadium. |
| Tuesday, 7 May 2013Today’s State Budget will secure construction jobs now while delivering significant benefits for Victorians in the future according to Master Builders. |
| Monday, 6 May 2013Reforms to commercial and industrial zones unveiled by the Napthine Government today will provide much-needed reform to support investment and activity in Victoria’s building and construction industry. |
| Thursday, 18 Apr 2013Investment in building work across Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse, Manningham and the Yarra Ranges is declining, making free events like the upcoming Master Builders Trade Night in Rowville more important to local builders than ever. |
| Thursday, 18 Apr 2013New data shows the value of building work in Victoria increased by $56 million (0.2 per cent) in 2012 and picked up during the December quarter in what is a hopeful sign for the industry’s recovery. |
| Monday, 15 Apr 2013The number of home loans provided to Victorians climbed 1.7 per cent in February 2013 and is 3.1 per cent higher than the same time last year, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures release today. |
| Friday, 12 Apr 2013Local builders will hear about the latest market trends when Master Builders brings its next trade night to Traralgon on Wednesday 17 April. |
| Friday, 12 Apr 2013The President of the Master Builders Association of Victoria, Greg Zuccala, today announced the resignation of Executive Director Brian Welch. |
| Thursday, 4 Apr 2013The value of building approvals across Victoria in February have dropped 17.5 per cent to $1.73 billion compared to the same time last year, but were 6.8 per cent higher than in January. |
| Friday, 22 Mar 2013Carpentry apprentice Dylan Watt was last night named the Geelong Section Apprentice of the Year at Skilled Stadium. |
| Thursday, 21 Mar 2013The number of Victorians working in the building and construction industry held steady in the three months to February, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest labour force figures. |
| Thursday, 21 Mar 2013Carpentry apprentice Lee Mugavin was last night named the western section Apprentice of the Year in Warrnambool. |
| Saturday, 16 Mar 2013Carpentry apprentice Matthew Miller was last night named North East section Apprentice of the Year. |
| Friday, 15 Mar 2013Carpentry apprentice Thomas Wright was last night named Bendigo section Apprentice of the Year. |
| Thursday, 14 Mar 2013More first home buyers are getting into Victoria’s housing market as the state defies national home loan trends, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistic (ABS) figures released yesterday. |
| Thursday, 14 Mar 2013Industrial disputes continue to plague the construction industry, with the number of working days lost reaching a seven-year high. |
| Thursday, 14 Mar 2013Master Builders has welcomed moves by new Premier Denis Napthine to put the economy at the front and centre of his vision for Victoria. |
| Thursday, 14 Mar 2013Carpentry apprentice Jordan White was last night named North West section Apprentice of the Year. |
| Wednesday, 13 Mar 2013New figures show a significant downturn in the number of Victorians involved in construction industry apprenticeships. |
| Friday, 8 Mar 2013Carpentry apprentices Rhys James and Joshua McVitty were last night named joint Ballarat section Apprentices of the Year. |
| Thursday, 7 Mar 2013Master Builders today called for new premier Dr Denis Napthine to support moves to boost the productivity of Victoria’s construction sector. |
| Wednesday, 6 Mar 2013Local builders in Albury and Wodonga will hear about the latest market trends and tips to support their business when Master Builders brings its trade night to Albury tonight. |
| Friday, 1 Mar 2013Carpentry apprentice Ryan Wheeler was last night named the Gippsland section Apprentice of the Year in Traralgon. |
| Thursday, 6 Dec 2012New figures released today highlight the surge of union-led industrial action in the nation’s construction industry. |
| Wednesday, 5 Dec 2012Builders and tradespeople in Warrnambool will join Master Builders at the official launch of a new office in Kepler Street today. |