 Wednesday, 22 May 2013Tocumwal carpenter Matthew Miller, 20, was last night crowned Master Builders State Apprentice of the Year during a presentation at Etihad Stadium. |
| Wednesday, 8 May 2013The State Budget will secure construction jobs with record infrastructure investment of $6.1 billion in 2013/14, rising to $6.6 billion the following year. |
| Wednesday, 24 Apr 2013The CFMEU, Trades Hall and other building unions have organised a stop work rally to commence at 10am next Tuesday, 30 April. |
| Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013The next round of the Federal Government’s National Rental Affordability Scheme will open on 7 May, funding the supply of 10,000 new affordable rental homes by 2016. |
| Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013New figures show the number of working days lost in the nation’s construction industry to industrial disputes hit a seven-year high in 2012. |
| Wednesday, 13 Mar 2013Denis Napthine became Victoria’s new Premier last week and Master Builders has called on him to support jobs and investment in the building and construction sector. |
| Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013VCAT hearings can cause major headaches for builders and the costs of defending against claims keeps rising. |
| Wednesday, 13 Feb 2013Employ an apprentice in building and construction before 28 February and you could be eligible for an additional $3350. |
| Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013The State Government has announced sweeping changes to the building industry regulator meaning the Building Commission will be replaced by the new Victorian Building Authority, which will also cover plumbers and architects. |
| Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012All Master Builders offices will be closed from 21 December to 3 January. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. |
| Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012The State Opposition has unveiled a new, comprehensive strategy to drive jobs and employment across Victoria. |
| Wednesday, 14 Nov 2012The National Master Builders quarterly survey is now open. Please help us collate data that will enable us to lobby governments on behalf of our industry. |
| Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012Rye based builder DC Construction has been named residential Master Builder of the Year (residential) for a spectacular home in Merricks North. |
| Wednesday, 17 Oct 2012Master Builders is proud to announce that we have secured an Alliance Partnership with Telstra that will commence on 1 November 2012. |
| Wednesday, 3 Oct 2012Master Builders knows that one of the greatest frustrations for builders is Victoria’s overly complex planning laws. |
| Wednesday, 19 Sep 2012Master Builders has welcomed a statewide Construction Code Compliance Unit (CCCU) inquiry into organised crime and corruption in the building and construction industry. |
| Wednesday, 5 Sep 2012Victorian Trades Hall Council is threatening to organise a rally in support of the CFMEU’s illegal Grocon blockade. |
| Wednesday, 22 Aug 2012The new $57 million Australian Red Cross Blood Service centre in West Melbourne saw Cockram Constructions win the 2012 Master Builder of the Year Award earlier this month. |
| Wednesday, 8 Aug 2012Master Builders officially launched the $14 million Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) in South Melbourne yesterday (7 August). |
| Wednesday, 11 Jul 2012As a builder or tradesperson, you should be aware of your responsibilities for claims and representations you make about the price impact of the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax, which came into effect on 1 July. |
| Wednesday, 27 Jun 2012The finishing touches are underway on the Master Builders Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) in South Melbourne. |
| Monday, 18 Jun 2012Master Builders has welcomed the State Government announcement that the Urban Growth Boundary will be expanded by 6000 hectares making way for much needed development in key areas. |
| Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012The Baillieu Government is proposing new laws seeking to streamline straightforward planning permit applications. |
| Wednesday, 30 May 2012 |
| Wednesday, 16 May 2012The State Government has released the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) review into Victoria’s planning system. |