About
Master Builders Victoria leading a future ready industry that builds a better world.
Our Story
Master Builders Victoria was established in 1875 by a group of distinguished builders intent on raising standards within the industry.
Since that time the organisation has grown to become a pre-eminent industry voice with members universally renowned for their reliability, skill and professionalism.
A broad based organisation, Master Builders services the needs of the entire industry, from residential to commercial and engineering businesses, principal contractors to subcontractors, tradies, manufacturers and suppliers.
We continually assist in developing the skills of our members by providing access to a wide range of services, an impressive degree of recognition, as well as representation to government and industry.
Our Purpose
Master Builders Victoria: Empowering people to build a better future.
Our Vision
Master Builders Victoria leads a future-ready industry that builds a better world.
Our Values
- Members first – all the time, every time
- Brave enough to be different
- Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Always find another way.
Our Members
Master Builders are held to the highest industry standards. To become a Master Builder, members are required to undergo a series of stringent checks.
We strongly encourage those members with the necessary knowledge and experience to become a Registered Building Practitioner. Only those members with Victorian Building Authority (VBA) registration can call themselves a Master Builder.
A Master Builder is proud, respected and constantly developing their craft. They are self employed builders and building and construction companies. Master Builders are companies, big and small, residential and commercial, and subcontractors and have built many of the most well recognised buildings in Victoria.
A Master Builder is different from other builders. A Master Builder is highly regarded by consumers reflecting high standards and professionalism.
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Our industry
The building and construction industry is the most important sector in Victoria, delivering significant employment, Gross State Product (GSP) and taxation revenue.
We are responsible for delivering the homes, roads, transport, parks, hospitals, schools and aged care facilities necessary for Victorians to maintain the living standards that they have come to expect.
The construction sector is the third largest employer in the state, generating about 358,900 jobs.
Around 309,100 construction jobs are full-time, making the industry the largest full-time employer in the state.
The sector continues to make a significant economic contribution to the GSP, accounting for about 8.5 per cent of the state’s total goods and services produced in FY 2021/22, or $39.6 billion in gross value added. This makes it the fifth-largest sector in terms of economic output.
Building and construction remains a large part of the state’s economy. When local government tax is included, it accounts for over 56% of the state’s tax revenue. This reliance highlights that the government must support the sector through policy initiatives.
There were 127,370 firms in the Victorian building and construction industry at the end of June 2022. This makes construction the largest industry by the number of firms. 79,883 or 62.7% of these businesses, are sole traders.
Master Builders is the peak body representing a range of stakeholders in Victoria’s building and construction industry. Our 6500 members include suppliers and manufacturers, commercial and residential builders, tradespeople, and apprentices. Through regular engagement with the government, we represent and lobby on behalf of our members and the industry as a whole.