Master Builders welcomes the announcement by the new Minister for Workplace Safety Jill Hennessy to establish an implementation taskforce for the introduction of...
View full storyAn appeal against the Westgate Tunnel determination has been lodged with the Fair Work Commission by one of the affected subcontractors. It is understood that subject...
View full story“Master Builders Victoria welcomes major transport infrastructure construction plans, like today’s announcement of the Suburban Rail Loop that could potentially...
View full storyThe Dulux factory in Merrifield has earned Vaughan Constructions the top honour as Master Builder of the Year (Commercial) at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction...
View full storyThe Dulux factory in Merrifield has earned Vaughan Constructions the top honour as Master Builder of the Year (Commercial) at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction...
View full storyTS Constructions and DAS Construction Pty Ltd were given top honours tonight at the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Premiere Function...
View full storyTodd Newman Builders and Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd received top honours tonight at the Northern Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at the Commercial Club...
View full storyMetricon and Lyons Construction were given top honours on Friday 15 June at the South West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at The Pier, Geelong.
View full story“Master Builders Victoria considers that workplace safety is a key priority for the organisations that we represent and any initiatives that are directed at genuinely...
View full storyNathan Blair, a carpentry apprentice from Romsey, enjoyed a double victory tonight with honours from Master Builders Victoria naming him both State Apprentice of...
View full story“We applaud the Treasurer of Victoria on the record $13.7 billion commitment in 2018-19 on our state’s infrastructure—taking the average infrastructure spend...
View full storyThe Victorian economy remains robust, with the latest economic data showing the state is exceeding the national average across all economic indicators.
View full storyMaster Builders Victoria CEO Radley de Silva welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of $5 billion for a rail link between Melbourne and Tullamarine Airport. “Victoria...
View full story“Infrastructure Australia’s annual Infrastructure Priority List, released today, remains consistent with Master Builder’s view that the East West Link is an...
View full storyBannockburn carpentry apprentice Kieran Cope was tonight named Master Builders Geelong Section Apprentice of the Year at Simonds Stadium.
View full storyPort Fairy carpentry apprentice Daniel Nicholson was tonight named Master Builders Western Section Apprentice of the Year at The Carmichael.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Elliot Massina from Masury was named the Master Builders Bendigo Section Apprentice of the Year and Employer-nominated Apprentice of the Year...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Elliot Massina from Masury was named the Master Builders Bendigo Section Apprentice of the Year and Employer-nominated Apprentice of the Year...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Joseph Brakels from Mansfield was named the Master Builders North East Section Apprentice of the Year at Raffety’s restaurant in Benalla this...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Aaron Sedgwick from Smeaton was named the Master Builders Ballarat Section Apprentice of the Year at the Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Aaron Sedgwick from Smeaton was named the Master Builders Ballarat Section Apprentice of the Year at the Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Joseph Brakels from Mansfield was named the Master Builders North East Section Apprentice of the Year at Raffety’s restaurant in Benalla this...
View full storyThe report shared by Infrastructure Australia today about the future of Victoria and Melbourne places the city’s livability conditions at the forefront of issues...
View full storyCraig McCormack, a young carpenter from Ranceby, has received the Master Builders Gippsland Section Apprentice of the Year Award at the Premier Function Centre,...
View full storyCraig McCormack, a young carpenter from Ranceby, has received the Master Builders Gippsland Section Apprentice of the Year Award at the Premier Function Centre,...
View full storyThe report shared by Infrastructure Australia today about the future of Victoria and Melbourne places the city’s livability conditions at the forefront of issues...
View full story“Master Builders welcomes the High Court’s finding that courts may impose fines against union officials for their unlawful breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009...
View full storyMaster Builders response to the interim report as distributed at Industry Breakfast on 5 December 2017
View full storyThe Victorian Government today responded to the interim report of the Chairs of the Victorian Cladding Taskforce, Prof The Hon John Thwaites and The Hon Ted Baillieu.
View full storyVictorian Master Builders were selected as winners in multiple award categories at Master Builders’ National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards on...
View full storyMaster Builders received Matthew Guy’s election pledge to invest up to $5.3 billion in removing traffic lights and roundabouts at 55 of Melbourne and Geelong’s...
View full story“Master Builders supports Infrastructure Victoria’s push for the state government take the lead in organising higher-density development in Melbourne’s suburbs,”...
View full storyMaster Builders applauds the Victorian government’s recent commitment to develop the business case for a Cross-border Commissioner to help streamline business...
View full storyA record-breaking crowd of 900-plus will see Mornington’s Croft Wootton Construction win the category for Master Builders Best Sustainable Home at Crown Palladium...
View full storyThat the building and construction industry is now the largest full-time employer in the state, highlights the importance of the sector to Victoria,” Radley de...
View full storyToday’s announcement by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas to reform the Back to Work Scheme recognises the urgency of supporting business to increase their skilled...
View full storyA record-breaking crowd of 900-plus will see Sinjen Director Tim Nathan named Young Builder of the Year at Crown Palladium tonight.
View full storyA record breaking crowd of 900-plus will see Gippsland’s Brooker Builders crowned Regional Master Builder of the Year at Crown Palladium tonight.
View full storyA record-breaking crowd of 900-plus will see Mornington-based family business First Impressions Projects crowned Master Builder of the Year at Crown Palladium tonight.
View full story“Master Builders welcomes the announcement from the Victorian Liberal Party of the appointment of a Shadow Minister for the Building Industry,” Radley de Silva,...
View full storyOn Friday 1 September, Master Builders Association of Victoria convenes its eleventh annual Green Living Conference to a sold-out audience at the Building Leadership...
View full story“Master Builders is pleased to have been able to join Premier Daniel Andrews at the state government’s Victorian Jobs Partnership to continue our efforts in...
View full storyFor their execution of the University of Melbourne Arts West Redevelopment, Kane Constructions Pty Ltd received top honours as Master Builder of the Year (Commercial)...
View full storyMaster Builders applauds the Victorian government’s recent commitment to develop the business case for a Cross-border Commissioner to help streamline business...
View full storyLekeal Pty Ltd and Zauner Construction were given top honours on Friday night at the North East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Commercial Club, Albury.
View full storyThe Victorian government announced that Master Builders Association of Victoria will participate in a stakeholder reference group for the government’s new Victorian...
View full storyFirst home buyers in Bendigo who purchase a new home from 1 July can look forward to saving an average of $9179 more than those purchasing an existing home.
View full storyTodd Newman Builders and Fairbrother Pty Ltd were given top honours on Friday night at the North West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Quality Resort...
View full storySignature Homes Geelong and Rendine Constructions Pty Ltd were given top honours tonight at theSouth West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at The Pier,...
View full storyBrooker Builders and BFN Developments were given top honours tonight at the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Premiere Function Centre,...
View full storyAlfredton carpentry apprentice Steven Butler enjoyed a double victory tonight with honours from Master Builders Association of Victoria naming him State Apprentice...
View full story“On his third state budget I congratulate the Treasurer of Victoria for making significant strides forward for infrastructure delivery as well as preliminary small...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Justin Cleeland from San Remo won dual awards when he was named both the Master Builders Gippsland Section Apprentice of the Year and Employer-Nominated...
View full storyHamlyn Heights carpentry apprentice Alex Hutchinson was tonight named Master Builders Geelong Section Apprentice of the Year at Simonds Stadium.
View full storyWarrnambool carpentry apprentice Jack Hancocks was tonight named Master Builders Western Section Apprentice of the Year at The Carmichael.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Stephen Russo from Irymple was named the Master Builders North West Section Apprentice of the Year at the Quality Hotel Mildura Grand tonight.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Jack Shay from Maryborough was named the Master Builders Bendigo Section Apprentice of the Year and Employer-nominated Apprentice of the Year...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Jack Shay from Maryborough was named the Master Builders Bendigo Section Apprentice of the Year and Employer-nominated Apprentice of the Year...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Charles McKenna from Tocumwal was named the Master Builders North East Section Apprentice of the Year at Raffety’s restaurant in Benalla this...
View full storyThe Andrews Government today announced their Homes for Victorians plan which includes stamp duty relief for first home buyers for purchases of new and existing homes,...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Steven Butler from Ballarat was named the Master Builders Ballarat Section Apprentice of the Year at the Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre,...
View full storyThe Andrews Government today announced a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant in regional Victoria, from $10,000 to $20,000, commencing 1 July 2017. This is expected...
View full story“The state government’s announcement of $50 million for narrow roads upgrades and maintenance in Victoria’s south west is a welcome move, and helps build the...
View full story“The release by Minister Wynne today of the Better Apartments for Victorians Design Standards is the culmination of a lengthy consultation process with the community...
View full story“We are pleased the state government has committed funding for a business case to investigate the North East Link, and $350 million to complete the M80 Ring Road...
View full story“The delivery of Infrastructure Victoria’s 30-year plan for infrastructure delivery identifies three key priorities for the state, but lacks important details...
View full story“Master Builders Association of Victoria welcomes the successful passage of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013 (ABCC Bill)...
View full storyVictorian Master Builders were selected as winners in multiple award categories at Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards in Canberra...
View full storyMelanie Fasham, Managing Director of Fasham Pty Ltd, was inaugurated this evening as the new president of Master Builders Association of Victoria at a dinner ceremony...
View full story“The release of $1.5 billion from the Federal government previously earmarked for East West Link
View full story“Today’s announcement by the Victorian government of $1.8 billion for roads upgrades and duplication is a welcome step in continuing to provide for the state’s...
View full storyA sprawling single-storey home framed by twin palms has earned Capel Constructions the title of 2016 Master Builder of the Year (Residential) by Master Builders...
View full storyA Marysville pavilion residence has earned Hedger Constructions P/L the title of 2016 Regional Builder of the Year (Residential) from Master Builders Association...
View full storyBuilder David Moyle of Ballarat Construction Management has earned the title of 2016 Young Builder of the Year (Residential).
View full storyThe presentation of Victoria’s 30-year draft plan for infrastructure listed a number of important projects as priorities, but lacked details for how those projects...
View full story“The Victorian government’s announcement that the widening of the Tullamarine Freeway is an infrastructure priority is a smart move in mobilising a pipeline...
View full story“The windfall sale amount of the Port of Melbourne means crucial infrastructure projects need no longer languish in the conceptual stage,” Master Builders Association...
View full story“Master Builders Association of Victoria is encouraged by Prime Minister Turnbull’s renewed push for the reintroduction of the Building and Construction Industry...
View full storyMaster Builders Association of Victoria won the title of Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year in the 2016 Victorian State Training Awards at a ceremony...
View full story“Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed news from the Andrews Government of increased support for VET training with the introduction of the Skills...
View full storyKane Constructions Pty Ltd received top honours as Master Builder of the Year (Commercial), and an ambitious project manager, also from Kane Constructions, was named...
View full story“Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government of 42 new schools and upgrades in a $1.8 billion investment through the newly formed Victorian School Building...
View full storyWaltcon Constructions and BFN Developments were given top honours tonight at the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Premiere Function Centre,...
View full storyMalishev Constructions and Ballarat Construction Management were given top honours on Friday night at the South West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held...
View full storyTodd Newman Builders and VR Builders were given top honours on Friday night at the North West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at The Pier, Geelong.
View full storyHedger Constructions P/L and Zauner Construction were given top honours on Friday night at the North East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Commercial...
View full story“Today’s adoption by the CFMEU of an annual 5 per cent wage increase for the next three years"
View full story“Updated research released by Master Builders Association of Victoria, shows that construction industry EBA wages continue to grow at unsustainably high rates,”...
View full storyMaster Builders Association of Victoria welcomed Planning Minister Richard Wynne’s removal of mandatory height controls in selected commercial precincts in Hawthorn
View full storyBallarat carpentry apprentice Hamish Rose enjoyed a double victory tonight with honours from Master Builders Association of Victoria naming him State Apprentice...
View full story“The 2016-17 Victoria State Budget reflects a strong growth in much needed infrastructure investment in our State, but still leaves room to improve planning and...
View full story“Master Builders welcomes today’s announcement of $1.4 billion funding to build the Western Distributor project, which takes another step toward addressing the...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Matthew Huf from Woolsthorpe will be named the Master Builders South West Section Apprentice of the Year at The Carmichael tonight.
View full storyBricklaying/blocklaying apprentice Steed Goldburg from Lara will be named the Master Builders Geelong Section Apprentice of the Year at Simonds Stadium tonight.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Doug Palmer from Murray Downs will be named the Master Builders North West Section Apprentice of the Year at the Quality Hotel Mildura Grand tonight.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Jack Shay from Maryborough was named the Master Builders Bendigo Section Apprentice of the Year at the All Seasons Quality Resort Bendigo tonight.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice John Mason from Euroa was named the Master Builders North East Section Apprentice of the Year at Raffety’s restaurant in Benalla this evening.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Hamish Rose from Ballarat was named the Master Builders Ballarat Section Apprentice of the Year at the Ballarat Lodge last night.
View full storyThe Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) announced the winners of the BLSC 2015 Leadership Awards at the Master Builders Members Conference on Phillip Island...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Ben Bellingham from Bairnsdale won dual awards when he was named both the Master Builders Gippsland Section Apprentice of the Year and winner...
View full storyMaster Builders Association of Victoria CEO Radley de Silva expressed concern at the news workers on the $850 million CityLink upgrade will receive a 5% pay rise...
View full storyMaster Builders received the Andrews Government’s announcement of action on the removal of every level crossing between Caulfield and Dandenong as positive news,...
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed news that funding for the $11 billion Melbourne Metro rail project would become federal Labor’s top Victorian infrastructure priority...
View full story“Master Builders Association of Victoria supports the reintroduction of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013 (ABCC Bill) in...
View full storyThe Andrews Government today announced its Major Projects Skills Guarantee policy that 10% of all work carried out on government funded construction projects over...
View full story“Master Builders welcomes the Andrews government’s introduction of the Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2015 into Parliament today,”...
View full story“Today’s announcement by the Andrews government that they will proceed with the Western Distributor takes a positive step toward infrastructure investment in...
View full story“Master Builders welcomes the Andrews government’s initiative towards making local councils more transparent through the introduction of the “Know Your Council”
View full storyMaster Builders research reveals that Ballarat’s housing affordability has worsened since 2004 from ‘Mildly Unaffordable’ to ‘Unaffordable’.
View full storyA spectrum of five different projects, including a single family home, a major multi-unit apartment building and a reservoir upgrade received honours at Master Builders...
View full story“Results of the Master Builders’ September quarter industry survey show the crucial need to address the skills shortages being faced in the building and construction...
View full storyThe announcement today from Minister Luke Donnellan MP and Minister Steve Herbert MP of a 50 per cent discount on vehicle registration for trade apprentices
View full storyToday’s announcement from the Turnbull government that $1.5 billion of Commonwealth funding will be now be made available for new infrastructure projects in Victoria...
View full storyBuilder Leigh Allchin of Warragul-based Allchin Builders Pty Ltd has earned the title of 2015 Young Builder of the Year (Residential).
View full storyA Tallarook residence constructed of salvaged jarrah timber has earned Camson Homes the title of 2015 Regional Builder of the Year (Residential).
View full storyA meticulously constructed Albert Park home has earned Imperial Builders the title of 2015 Master Builder of the Year (Residential).
View full story“Master Builders welcomes today’s announcement by the Andrews Government of the make-up of the board of Infrastructure Victoria,” Master Builders Association...
View full storyOn 10 September, members of Master Builders Association of Victoria’s Geelong Section will lead 60 students from local secondary schools and TAFEs
View full storyResearch released by Master Builders Association of Victoria today, shows that construction industry EBA wages have been growing at unsustainably high rates
View full storyThe Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013 (ABCC Bill) was today voted down in Parliament.
View full storyLend Lease received top honours as Master Builder of the Year (Commercial), and an industrious project manager from Kane Constructions was named Young Builder of...
View full storyResults of Master Builders’ latest sentiment survey saw Victorian builders’ belief in their industry’s future rise for the first time since mid 2014.
View full storyEmployment Minister Eric Abetz has indicated that the Abbott Government intends to put the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013...
View full storyAccording to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, dwelling approvals fell in June, both nationally and in Victoria.
View full storySJ Vuillermin Master Builders and Brooker Builders were given top honours tonight at the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Premiere Function...
View full storyVR Builders and KGB Constructions were given top honours tonight at the North West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Quality Resort All Seasons, Bendigo
View full storyMaster Builders welcomes today’s commitment by the Andrew’s government to establish Infrastructure Victoria
View full storyDevcon Properties and Nicholson Construction was given top honours on tonight at the South West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at The Pier, Geelong.
View full storyDevcon Properties and Nicholson Construction was given top honours on tonight at the South West Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at The Pier, Geelong.
View full storyCamson Homes and Hansen Yuncken received top honours tonight at the North East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Commercial Club, Albury.
View full storyFor the second time in as many years, a female tradie has been given top honours at the Master Builders Association of Victoria
View full storyThe 2015-16 Victoria State Budget is a start towards much-needed investment in the building and construction sector, but there is much more required to deliver a...
View full storyThe continued growth of home approvals in March is a welcome sign for the building and construction sector in Victoria.
View full storyMaster Builders welcomes major engineering construction plans, like today’s Western Distributor proposal, that should begin to address the alarming shortage of...
View full storyIn a post-mining boom economy, and with declining investment in commercial construction in Victoria, there is tremendous pressure on the Andrews Government to boost...
View full storyToday’s announcement by the Andrews Government that it has reached agreement with the East West Link consortium will allow the Government to focus on investment...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Elton Brinkman from Hamilton will be named the Master Builders South West Section Apprentice of the Year at The Carmichael tomorrow evening.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Zak Porter from Barwon Heads will be named the Master Builders Geelong Section Apprentice of the Year at the Skilled Stadium tomorrow evening.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Zavier Hobbs from Horsham will be named the Master Builders North West Section Apprentice of the Year at the Grand Hotel in Mildura tomorrow evening.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Travis Maxfield from Mansfield will be named the Master Builders North East Section Apprentice of the Year at Rafferty’s Restaurant in Benalla...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Daniel Carroll from Heathcote will be named the Master Builders Bendigo Section Apprentice of the Year at the Conservatory, Quality Resort Bendigo...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Sam Nunan from Ballarat will be named the Master Builders Ballarat Section Apprentice of the Year at the Mercure Ballroom tomorrow evening.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Luke Castagna from Leongatha will be named the Master Builders Gippsland Section Apprentice of the Year at the Premier Function Centre tonight.
View full storyToday’s announcement from the Andrews Government of imminent repair work and improvements to Flinders Street Station
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed news that the Andrews Government is fast-tracking $40 million to establish the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority for commencement of work...
View full storyMaster Builders research reveals that Melbourne’s housing affordability has worsened since 2004 from ‘Unaffordable’ to ‘Extremely Unaffordable’.
View full storyMaster Builders research reveals that Bendigo has seen the sharpest decline in housing affordability in regional Victoria since 2004, moving from a rating of ‘Mildly...
View full storyMaster Builders research reveals that Geelong’s housing affordability has declined since 2004 from ‘Unaffordable’ to ‘Highly Unaffordable’.
View full storyMaster Builders research reveals that Latrobe Valley’s housing affordability has declined at an alarming rate since 2004.
View full storyA pre-election surge in builders’ confidence and business conditions has been recorded in Master Builders’ latest sentiment study.
View full storyA group of Gippsland builders will join forces with Victoria Police in Warragul today to highlight safety concerns associated with construction workers affected...
View full storyBuilding and construction industry apprentices are set to win under plans unveiled today by Victorian Labor.
View full storyHome builder Scott James was last night named Regional Master Builder of the Year (residential) at Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards.
View full storyHome builder Brent Henry was last night crowned Master Builders Young Builder of the Year at the Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards.
View full storyA lovingly renovated 1920s home in Elwood has won Armadillo Homes the title of 2014 Master Builder of the Year (residential).
View full storyThe State Government’s new construction code will provide more clarity for Victoria’s building and construction industry while helping address serious issues...
View full storyProceeding with the Eastern Section of Melbourne’s new East West Link will drive jobs in the Victorian construction industry, according to Master Builders.
View full storyAlongside the Victorian Government, Master Builders has welcomed a new Commonwealth review into training packages and accredited courses.
View full storyA 29-year-old Seaford woman has been named the first ever female Young Builder of the Year (Commercial) at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards.
View full storyThe builders of an entertainer’s fantasy home on the Gippsland Lakes have been named Residential Master Builder of the Year for the South East region.
View full storyThe builders of a strikingly luxurious home on the Murray River and an ambitious learning hub for Girton Grammar, Bendigo were named North West Master Builders of...
View full storyStuart Allen Building and Nicholson Construction will be named South West Master Builders of the Year last night at The Pier, Geelong.
View full storyScott James Builder and Joss Construction took out top honours at last night’s North East Master Builders Regional Building Awards.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed changes made to Victoria’s bushfire planning regulations that will provide greater certainty to residents, landowners and tradespeople...
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the release of the State Government's Plan Melbourne strategy, which will help deliver nearly 1.57 million new homes across the city...
View full storyFor the first time, a male and female tradie have shared top honours at the Master Builders Association of Victoria, Apprentice of the Year Awards in Melbourne
View full storyUnprecedented funding levels for major construction projects form the heart of the 2014-15 State Budget and have been supported today by Master Builders.
View full storyToday’s announcement by the Federal Government to provide $1.5 billion for the next stage of the East West Link will secure jobs and investment in Victoria’s...
View full storyAn $850 million upgrade to one of Melbourne’s key road corridors will provide a great boost for the state’s construction industry and has been welcomed by Master...
View full storyMaster Builders has today welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to impose a $1.25 million fine on the CFMEU for illegally blockading Victorian construction sites...
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the $2-2.5 billion rail project announced by Premier Denis Napthine today that will see 3000 new jobs during construction.
View full storyNew data released today shows Victorian home building approvals climbed 10.4 per cent in January and were 26.6 per cent higher than the same time last year, seasonally...
View full storyCalls from Master Builders to broaden drug and alcohol testing on building sites have been vindicated today with the State Government moving to introduce mandatory...
View full storyVictoria’s building industry has called on the State Government to review housing affordability and identify ways to encourage first home buyers to purchase new homes.
View full storyMaster Builders has strongly welcomed cuts to red tape that will help reduce costs for Victorian builders and their clients.
View full storyMaster Builders today launched a bullying awareness and prevention course at the state-of-the-art Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC).
View full storyThe State Opposition’s Project 10,000 transport plan would help secure long-term jobs and activity for Victoria’s construction industry.
View full storyGeelong’s Drew Larkin has being named Young Builder of the Year last night at the Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards.
View full storyFamily owned builder Refuge Homes, was last night named Regional Master Builder of the Year for their work on an 8 Star home in Hazelwood North.
View full storyBuilding activity data released today shows nearly 50,400 new homes were started in Victoria in 2012-13, down 0.5 per cent compared to the previous year.
View full storyNew data released today shows Victorian construction industry has created 12,700 new jobs over the past three months.
View full storyEight of Victoria’s largest industry and membership organisations have thrown their support behind the East-West Link, saying its construction is essential to...
View full storyAPM Group (Aust) Pty Ltd was last night named Master Builder of the Year (Commercial) for the Centre for Catholic Leadership, East Melbourne.
View full storyThe innovative Wodonga Art Community Centre, or The Cube as it is known, was last night named best commercial construction in Victoria winning Zauner Construction...
View full storyNewly released data shows the costs of established houses in Melbourne have skyrocketed nearly three times higher than inflation over the past 10 years.
View full storyOne in four Victorian properties impacted by bushfire zones will be rightly removed from bushfire prone areas as part of reforms unveiled by Planning Minister Matthew...
View full storyFamily owned business Refuge Homes was last night named the top residential builder at the Master Builders 2013 South East Regional Building Awards for a stunning...
View full storyFirst home buyers now have 10,000 reasons to purchase a newly built home with the latest boost to government grants starting today.
View full storyFamily owned business Wayne McDonnell Homes was last night named the top residential builder at the Master Builders 2013 North West Regional Building Awards for...
View full storyFirst home buyers in Shepparton who purchase a new home from 1 July can look forward to saving an average of $9349 more than those purchasing an existing home.
View full storyFirst home buyers in Geelong who purchase a new home from 1 July can look forward to saving an average of $9150 more than those purchasing an existing home.
View full storyFirst home buyers in Ballarat who purchase a new home from 1 July can look forward to saving an average of $9282 more than those purchasing an existing home.
View full storyFirst home buyers in the Latrobe Valley who purchase a new home from 1 July can look forward to saving an average of $9655 more than those purchasing an existing home.
View full storyGeelong’s largest and oldest construction company, Lyons Construction, was last night named South West Regional Commercial Builder of the Year for the Kardinia...
View full storyThe builder of a stunning, multi- level Albury home complete with lap pool and stunning views was last night named 2013 Master Builders North East Residential Builder...
View full storyThe newest data released today shows that Australia’s industrial relations laws continue to hurt the construction industry.
View full storyToday’s release of the Victorian Domestic Building Consumer Protection Reform Strategy has been welcomed by Master Builders as a step in the right direction for...
View full storyMaster Builders welcomes today’s Supreme Court decision finding the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) in contempt of court.
View full storyMaster Builders has today called upon the State Government to reintroduce licensing of debt collectors.
View full storyTocumwal carpenter Matthew Miller, 20, was last night crowned Master Builders State Apprentice of the Year during a presentation at Etihad Stadium.
View full storyToday’s State Budget will secure construction jobs now while delivering significant benefits for Victorians in the future according to Master Builders.
View full storyReforms to commercial and industrial zones unveiled by the Napthine Government today will provide much-needed reform to support investment and activity in Victoria’s...
View full storyNew 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...
View full storyInvestment in building work across Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse, Manningham and the Yarra Ranges is declining, making free events like the upcoming Master Builders...
View full storyThe 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...
View full storyThe President of the Master Builders Association of Victoria, Greg Zuccala, today announced the resignation of Executive Director Brian Welch.
View full storyLocal builders will hear about the latest market trends when Master Builders brings its next trade night to Traralgon on Wednesday 17 April.
View full storyThe 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...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Dylan Watt was last night named the Geelong Section Apprentice of the Year at Skilled Stadium.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Lee Mugavin was last night named the western section Apprentice of the Year in Warrnambool.
View full storyThe 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’...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Matthew Miller was last night named North East section Apprentice of the Year.
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Thomas Wright was last night named Bendigo section Apprentice of the Year.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed moves by new Premier Denis Napthine to put the economy at the front and centre of his vision for Victoria.
View full storyIndustrial disputes continue to plague the construction industry, with the number of working days lost reaching a seven-year high.
View full storyMore 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...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Jordan White was last night named North West section Apprentice of the Year.
View full storyNew figures show a significant downturn in the number of Victorians involved in construction industry apprenticeships.
View full storyChippies apprentices Rhys and Josh named joint Ballarat Apprentices of Year.
View full storyMaster Builders today called for new premier Dr Denis Napthine to support moves to boost the productivity of Victoria’s construction sector.
View full storyLocal 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...
View full storyCarpentry apprentice Ryan Wheeler was last night named the Gippsland section Apprentice of the Year in Traralgon.
View full storyA “labour of love” has paid off for builder David Martin who was last night named Master Builder of the Year for his work on an Inverloch home designed to reflect...
View full storyNew figures released today highlight the surge of union-led industrial action in the nation’s construction industry.
View full storyBuilders and tradespeople in Warrnambool will join Master Builders at the official launch of a new office in Kepler Street today.
View full storyMaster Builders has supported plans to overhaul Victoria’s building regulator, saying it is a win for builders and consumers.
View full storyInnovation and world class design will be at the heart of Melbourne’s newest community after the Baillieu Government released details of the Werribee Employment...
View full storyA Wantirna South display home built by Porter Davis Homes has been awarded one the nation’s highest building accolades, a Master Builders Australia national award...
View full storyA Torquay home built by Q Designer Homes has been awarded one the nation’s highest building accolades, a Master Builders Australia national award for excellence...
View full storyThe Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne has been crowned one of the building and construction industry’s greatest achievements of the past year.
View full storyTwo Melbourne display homes have been awarded one the nation’s highest building accolades, a Master Builders Australia national award for excellence in building...
View full storyA display home in Balwyn North built by Englehart Homes has been awarded one the nation’s highest building accolades
View full storyRye based builder DC Construction has been named residential Master Builder of the Year for a spectacular home in Merricks North.
View full storyLocal builders in Moorabbin will hear about the latest market trends and tips to support their business when Master Builders brings its next Trade Night to Moorabbin...
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed a statewide Construction Code Compliance Unit (CCCU) inquiry into organised crime and corruption in the building and construction industry.
View full storyBuilders are invited to join a forum in Shepparton on 26 September promoting sustainable and energy efficient building.
View full storyDon’t miss your chance to book for the 2012 Excellence in Housing Awards to be held on Friday, 12 October at the Crown Palladium.
View full storyMaster Builders will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to on Wednesday in a bid to tackle apprenticeship drop-out rates.
View full storyLocal builders in Moorabbin will hear about the latest market trends and tips to support their business when Master Builders brings its next Trade Night to Bendigo...
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the CFMEU’s belated decision to abide by the law, but called for a review of national laws to prevent similar situations arising again.
View full storyLeading employers in the building industry have called for an end to the illegal blockade of the Emporium construction site in Melbourne
View full storyThe CFMEU blockade at the Emporium construction site is hurting Melbourne’s reputation as an attractive place to invest, the Master Builders said today.
View full storyMaster Builders has called for common sense to prevail at the Emporium construction site in Melbourne’s CBD.
View full storyLocal builders in the Geelong region will hear about the latest market trends and tips to support their business when Master Builders brings its next Trade Night...
View full storyMaster Builders will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to Chisholm TAFE on Wednesday (22/8) in a bid to tackle apprenticeship drop-out rates.
View full storyBuilders will join a forum in Bendigo on Wednesday (15/8) promoting sustainable and energy efficient building.
View full storyMaster Builders will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to tomorrow in a bid to tackle apprenticeship drop-out rates.
View full storyMelbourne has become the Southern Hemisphere’s first city to offer state-of-the-art simulation training for the building and construction industry with today’s...
View full storyCockram Construction was last night named the Master Builder of the Year (Commercial Construction) for the $57 million Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Victorian...
View full storyMaster Builders will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to GO TAFE, Wangaratta tomorrow in a bid to tackle apprenticeship drop-out rates.
View full storyMaster Builders and Irwin Racing’s Lee Holdsworth will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to NMIT, Heidelberg on Thursday in a bid to...
View full storyReforms to Victoria’s planning zones will foster opportunities to support jobs, help families and encourage growth, according to Master Builders.
View full storyBuilders will today join a forum in Albury promoting sustainable and energy efficient building.
View full storySouth East Victoria’s top commercial and residential builders were recognised last night in Traralgon at the Master Builders Regional Building Awards for outstanding...
View full storyMaster Builders will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to the GO TAFE tomorrow in a bid to tackle apprenticeship drop-out rates.
View full storyNorth West Victoria’s top commercial and residential builders were recognised last night in Bendigo at the Master Builders Regional Building Awards for outstanding...
View full storySouth West Victoria’s top commercial and residential builders were recognised last night at the Master Builders Regional Building Awards for outstanding projects...
View full storyNorth East Victoria’s top commercial and residential builders were recognised last night at Master Builders Regional Building Awards for outstanding projects in...
View full storyBuilders and tradespeople in the Geelong region will benefit from the opening of a new Master Builders office.
View full storyBuilders and tradespeople in the Shepparton region will benefit from the opening of a new Master Builders office in High Street this month.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed moves by the Baillieu Government to reform Victoria’s development contributions system.
View full storyAn announcement by Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews to change the state’s construction site industrial relations regime could jeopardise Victorian jobs and investment,...
View full storyA crowd of 700 guests saw Irymple carpenter Matthew Ablett named Master Builders 2012 Apprentice of the Year last night at the Sebel, Albert Park.
View full storyThe state’s top apprentices will be named this Wednesday at the Master Builders Association of Victoria 2012 State Apprentice of the Year Awards.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the 2012-13 State Budget as an important move to support jobs, build infrastructure and cut business costs.
View full storyThe Reserve Bank should cut official interest rates when its board meets tomorrow to protect jobs in Victoria’s construction industry.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to the Holmesglen TAFE, Chadstone tomorrow in a bid...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to the University of Ballarat tomorrow in a bid to tackle...
View full storyMaster Builders has today applauded moves by the Victorian Government to protect the productivity of Victoria's construction sites.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will take the world first, newly nation-wide ‘ALink’ program to the Swinburne University, Croydon tomorrow in a bid...
View full storyLeopold carpenter Thomas Richardson was last night named the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year for the Geelong region.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has described the passage of Federal laws to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) as a...
View full storyWarrnambool bricklayer Jack Chapman was last night named the Master Builders ‘Apprentice of the Year’ for the Warrnambool region.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will honour the Geelong region’s top apprentices at the 2012 Master Builders Regional Apprentice of the Year Awards...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will honour the Warrnambool region’s top apprentices at the 2012 Master Builders Regional Apprentice of the Year Awards...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will honour the North East Region’s top apprentices at the regional awards tomorrow night in Benalla.
View full storySwan Hill’s top building and construction apprentices were named last night at the Master Builders regional awards.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will honour the Bendigo Region’s top apprentices at the regional awards tomorrow night.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to create a tough new state-based building and construction watchdog.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will honour the top apprentices in the North West Region at the regional awards next Wednesday night.
View full storyBallarat’s top building and construction apprentices were named last night at the Master Builders regional awards.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will take the world first ‘ALink’ program to Sunraysia TAFE, Swan Hill next Tuesday in a bid to tackle apprenticeship...
View full storyGippsland’s top building and construction apprentices were named last night at the Master Builders regional awards.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has warned that a return to the ‘bad old days’ on building and construction sites is nigh following the imminent...
View full storyMelbourne is to become home to a world-leading simulation training centre, the Executive Director of the Master Builders Association of Victoria (Master Builders),...
View full storyHigh profile politicians Tony Abbott and Matthew Guy and Australia’s famous ‘lambassador’ Sam Kekovich will headline the 2012 Master Builders Members’ Conference...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the State Government’s submission to a Senate committee inquiry into proposed reforms to building and...
View full storyThe latest Master Builders Business Sentiment Survey of residential builders has revealed a cautiously optimistic outlook despite uncertain economic circumstances.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has called for the State Government to appoint a Building Minister to deal with the worsening housing affordability crisis.
View full storyConcept Design and Construction has been named the 2011 Master Builder of the Year at the Excellence in Housing Awards last night for a stunning Mt Buller development.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has today backed calls from the Victorian Government for the Commonwealth to delay the introduction of model Work Health...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria is calling for the State Government to open industry consultation on the mapping of designated Bushfire Prone Areas amid...
View full storyThe latest Master Builders Business Sentiment Survey has revealed that most commercial builders cite increased labour costs as the biggest threat to profitability...
View full storyResidential builders have revealed that a lack of consumer confidence is the biggest threat to the prosperity of the sector in the latest Master Builders Business...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria is looking forward to the positive impact that tomorrow?s launch of stamp duty cuts will have as a new wave of home buyers...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria today welcomed the planned review of the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association has said the outcome of the Victorian Building Industry Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) is proof that more needs to be done...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has been saddened by the sudden passing of former Executive Director (1960-1987) David Murden who died on Thursday 2 June.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will take the world first ‘Alink’ program to Chisholm Institute of TAFE on Thursday in a bid to tackle apprenticeship...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has challenged Federal Government Climate Change Adviser Ross Garnaut’s claim that a carbon tax is the most efficient...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria is calling on the State Government to urgently halt the National Licensing Scheme (NOLS) which it says will be costly,...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has today enthusiastically endorsed the announcement made by Minister for Planning Matthew Guy to reform the development...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria have named Menzies Creek resident Devin Grant the State’s top apprentice at the 2011 State Apprentice of the Year Awards...
View full storyOutcomes of the 2011 State Budget and what they mean for members.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria welcomes the Coalition Government’s more than $1 billion in construction and building sector commitments as vital for...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria is calling on the State Government to honour its election promises in Tuesday’s State Budget by cutting Stamp Duty...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will take the world first ‘ALink’ program to Box Hill Institute today in a bid to tackle apprenticeship drop-out rates.
View full storyThe latest Master Builders Association of Victoria Building Trends eSurvey has revealed that 69 per cent of residential builders expect housing affordability to...
View full storyMaster Builders Association of Victoria and National Association of Women in Construction have joined forces to celebrate National Carpenters Day.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will take the world first 'Alink' program to the University of Ballarat on Thursday in a bid to tackle apprenticeship...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria awarded the top apprentices in the Bendigo Region at the regional awards last night.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the establishment of a Housing Affordability Unit this week which will advise the State Government on ways...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will launch the world first ‘Alink’ programme today at Swinburne University of Technology’s Croydon campus in a...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria welcomes the State Government’s plan to create a residential development at Fisherman’s Bend.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria is calling on the State Government to create a new landfill site equipped to store contaminated soil.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has responded to the recent floods and cyclone that have ravaged Australia’s east coast by launching a special webpage...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the State Government’s announcement today that it will appoint three commissioners who will conduct the...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of two new suburbs in Greenvale to tackle Melbourne’s land shortage,...
View full storyResidential builders in Victoria are optimistic about the year ahead according to the latest Master Builders Building Trends survey.
View full storyVictoria’s commercial builders have told the Master Builders they want the Australian Building and Construction Commission to remain fully functional.
View full storyLearning a trade in the building and construction industry is a great option for VCE graduates considering their future as VTAC uni offers are released today, say...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has described the Federal Government’s banking reform as a potential threat to business sector lending.
View full storyWith one day to go until the State Election, Victorian homebuyers are yet to see a comprehensive plan from the Labor Party for fixing Victoria’s dysfunctional...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the Coalitions announcement to provide $42 million in stamp duty relief for seniors and self-funded retirees.
View full storyWith just two days to go until the State Election, no political party has revealed how it intends to resolve Victoria's escalating council levy crisis.
View full storyMaster Builders has today welcomed the Coalitions’ bold stamp duty reform package for first homebuyers.
View full storyMaster Builders has today welcomed Labor’s generous stamp duty tax cuts for new home buyers in regional Victoria.
View full storyThe Coalitions’ Planning Policy is a mixture of sweet and sour for Victorian families looking for genuine solutions to Victoria’s housing affordability crisis.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will be unleashing their motorised scooter billboards in Doncaster, Surrey Hills, Mont Albert and Box Hill tomorrow to...
View full storyVictorians will be watching the State Coalition’s campaign launch tomorrow to see if they have been listening to the community’s concerns about housing affordability.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the ALP’s decision today to provide $38 million in stamp duty relief for senior Victorians - but says the cuts don't go deep enough.
View full storyThe State Government revealed today in its Pre-Election Budget Update a $149 million increase in the amount of Stamp Duty it expects to collect during 2010-11.
View full storyThe two-week campaign will include ads on prime-time television, commercial radio, in the metropolitan press, on the internet and on motorised ‘Vespa Billboards’.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the State Government's promise to cut payroll tax to 4.85 per cent, if re-elected.
View full storyVictoria’s peak Housing and Property Industry Associations have called on the State Government to dump their costly and restrictive accessible housing regulations...
View full storyLBA Construction has been announced as the 2010 Excellence in Housing Master Builder of the Year.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria congratulates outgoing Australian Building Construction Commissioner John Lloyd on five years of dedicated service policing...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the launch of the State Government’s 2010 Expert Assistance Program, which provides $8.3 million in planning...
View full storyA recent Master Builders survey has revealed 41 per cent of commercial contractors believe commercial building work will decrease over the next six months, with...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has today launched a state-wide advertising campaign alerting voters to the consequences of voting Green at the upcoming...
View full storyA Performing Arts Centre in Wangaratta and a Community Building in Traralgon have won their creators the top gongs at the 17th Annual Master Builders Excellence...
View full storyMaster Builders welcomes the new passage of planning laws which will facilitate the expansion of Melbourne’s urban growth boundary.
View full storyA recent Master Builders survey has revealed that nearly 45 per cent of residential builders’ clients have cancelled or postponed projects this year because they...
View full storyA recent Master Builders survey has revealed that 80 per cent of residential builders fear Victoria’s land supply will not increase over the next three years,...
View full storyMaster Builders welcomes the conclusion of the HIH levy which will be repealed tomorrow.
View full storyThe latest Master Builders survey has revealed that lengthy planning delays are pushing up house prices by an average of $35,000.
View full storyThe latest Master Builders survey has revealed that many residential builders working in regional Victoria have little confidence about the year ahead.
View full storyNorth East Victoria’s top Commercial and Residential Builders have been recognised at Master Builders Regional Building Awards for outstanding projects in the...
View full storyMaster Builders is encouraging builders in the Victorian North West to attend a business tools workshop to boost their online business and marketing skills.
View full storySouth East Victoria’s top Commercial and Residential Builders have been recognised at Master Builders Regional Construction Awards for outstanding projects in...
View full storyFuture leaders of Victoria’s building industry were recognised at the Master Builders State Apprentice of the Year Awards at Melbourne Park Function Centre last...
View full storyMaster Builders welcomes the State Government’s Budget announcements to expand the Victorian First Home Bonus Scheme and cut Payroll Tax and WorkCover Premiums.
View full storyMaster Builders says the State Government’s Jobs for the Future Economy package will help boost building workforce productivity and reduce housing costs for future...
View full storyFuture leaders of the Geelong area’s building industry have been recognised at the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Awards at Skilled Stadium last night
View full storyFuture leaders of South West Victoria’s building industry have been recognised at the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Awards in Warrnambool last night
View full storyFuture leaders of the North East Victoria’s building industry have been recognised at the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Awards in Benalla last night
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria welcomes the State Government’s decisive action on resolving the building industry’s Home Warranty Insurance (HWI)...
View full storyFuture leaders of the Ballarat area’s building industry have been recognised at the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition last night
View full storyNew Proposal for GAIC Levy State Planning Minister Justin Madden has proposed that developers pay 30 per cent of the Government’s Growth Areas Infrastructure...
View full storyFuture leaders of the Bendigo building industry have been recognised at Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition, with two of the winners to compete in...
View full storyFuture leaders of the North West Victoria’s building industry have been recognised at the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition, with the two winners...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has called on the State Government to dump its two first home bonus schemes and instead slash stamp duty for new home...
View full storyFuture stars of the Gippsland building industry have been recognised at the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year awards, with two of the winners to compete for...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the release of the President’s Review of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and is...
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, has called on the State Government to dump its two first home bonus schemes and instead...
View full storyThe next generation of Mornington Peninsula builders attended their ‘first day of school’ today as a three-month Builders Registration course kicked-off.
View full storyInsurance company Vero has announced plans to withdraw from the Home Warranty Insurance (HWI) market, taking effect 1 July, 2010.
View full storyAs the first anniversary of Black Saturday is commemorated today, the building industry’s thoughts are with those who lost loved ones, possessions and property...
View full storyFixing the State’s outdated and complex planning system should be the number one priority as State Parliament reconvenes today, according to the Master Builders...
View full storyParents noticing construction at Victorian schools today should give some thought to the local jobs that are being sustained by the Building Education Revolution (BER).
View full storyLearning a trade in the building and construction industry is a great option for VCE students considering their future as VTAC uni offers are released today, say...
View full storyVictorian commercial builders are losing work as a result of tight client credit access, with 57 per cent reporting having lost projects in the last three months.
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria says a career in building and construction is still an exciting option for school leavers as thousands of VCE graduates...
View full storyPort Phillip Council’s decision to dump the St Kilda Triangle Project has sent a terrible signal about the investment environment in Victoria.
View full storyRegional builders are leading Victoria’s economic recovery with recent Building Commission figures showing a spike in the value of building from the June quarter...
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, is urging all builders to mark today, the first day of summer, by reminding their staff...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Melbourne today saw the election of the Association’s first ever female Board...
View full storyFive Victorian companies have received national recognition at Master Builders 2009 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, held at Conrad Jupiters...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has called on the State Government to redefine its coastal planning policy or risk creating further uncertainty for builders...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association has welcomed new Guidelines for the Development of Growth Areas announced by the Planning Minister today.
View full storyA Master Builders survey has revealed that regional builders’ employment intentions have returned to levels not seen since just before the Global Financial Crisis...
View full storyLexicon Gulf was named Master Builder of the Year for their project in Fitzroy, before a sell-out crowd at the 31st Annual Master Builders Excellence in Housing...
View full storyA Master Builders survey has revealed that residential builders’ employee retention intentions have returned to levels not seen since just before the beginning...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria is concerned that the supply of housing is not keeping pace with population growth, as Australian Bureau of Statistics...
View full storyVictoria’s builders and their 187,000 strong workforce will welcome the State Government plans to fast-track three more construction projects, worth $162 million...
View full storyVictorian builders will welcome the introduction of Development Assessment Committees (DACs) as a win for ‘common-sense’ and a step forward in minimising the...
View full storyConsumers are being urged to check the credentials of their builder prior to their appointment as Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) cracks down on the illegal behaviour...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria today urged the Australian Senate to vote down the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) Reform Bill...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria today launched its new website ‘Strong Cop on the Beat’ as part of its campaign to defeat the Federal Government’s...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the State Government announcement that Victorian home owners will be able to remove native vegetation around...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria will today tell the Bushfire Royal Commission that homes should never be viewed as a safe refuge from the threat of bushfires.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the completion of major dredging works in Port Phillip Bay, saying the project will help keep the cost of building materials down in Victoria
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association of Victoria, has warned that homes should never be viewed as a safe refuge from the threat...
View full storyVictoria’s regional builders are more optimistic now than six months ago, a new survey has found.
View full storyA survey has found housing affordability is under threat due to lengthy planning delays, which are pushing up the price of homes by $19,500.
View full storyBovis Lend Lease Pty Ltd has been named Master Builder of the Year for constructing the Melbourne Recital Centre and Melbourne Theatre Company Project in Southbank.
View full storyToo many tenderers, too short a period for tendering and poor quality documentation are the top three complaints of Victorian builders when tendering for projects,...
View full storyTwo of South Eastern Victoria’s best builders have been recognised for exceptional quality in construction by Victoria’s peak building industry body.
View full storyState Government plans announced today to fast-track four more construction projects, worth $371 million and 612 jobs, would provide another ‘shot in the arm’...
View full storyNorth West Victoria’s top Commercial and Residential Builder have been recognised at Master Builders Regional Construction Awards for outstanding projects in Bendigo...
View full storyA survey of Master Builders members has revealed that 61 per cent of Victorian commercial builders experienced clients pull out of potential projects due to finance...
View full storySouth West Victoria’s top Commercial and Residential Builder have been recognised at Master Builders Regional Construction Awards for outstanding projects in Hepburn...
View full storyTwo of North Eastern Victoria’s best builders have been recognised for exceptional quality in construction Victoria’s peak building industry body.
View full storyThe State’s best apprentice will be announced tonight as a crowd of over 600 attend the Master Builders Victorian Apprentice of the Year Awards at the Melbourne...
View full storyBuilding Trends Survey - Don’t forget to fill out the June quarter Building Trends survey! The survey helps Master Builders serve your business better. To access...
View full storyThe increase to the State’s First Home Owner Bonus announced today will provide important stimulus to the first home builders’ market, says the Master Builders...
View full storyInvestment in essential infrastructure projects and plans to modernise Victoria’s antiquated planning system announced in today’s State Budget will help boost...
View full storyThe Federal Government’s poorly timed decision to introduce a mandatory Six Star energy efficiency standard on all new homes in Victoria will increase housing...
View full storyThe Federal Government’s poorly timed decision to introduce a mandatory Six Star energy efficiency standard on all new homes in Victoria will increase housing...
View full storyState Government plans to fast-track five more community building projects worth $862 million would provide another ‘shot in the arm’ for Victoria’s builders...
View full storyVictorian builders have warned Premier Brumby to avoid signing-up to a Six Star energy efficiency standard for new housing at today’s Council of Australian Governments...
View full storyThe Association’s Building Trends member survey revealed 40.7 per cent of residential builders in regional Victoria expected their workforce numbers to decrease...
View full story"When 50 per cent of adults declare that they were not confident of ever owning their own home, you know we have a serious housing affordability problem," said Mr Welch
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, says State Government plans to fast-track five more community building projects would...
View full storyVictoria desperately needs a second soil waste disposal site as the cost of storing contaminated soil soars, affecting the viability of construction projects in...
View full storyResponding to the release of the Wilcox Report, the Master Builders Association of Victoria today urged the Federal Government to keep its election commitment of...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association of Victoria has welcomed the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission’s draft Report on environmental regulation in Victoria
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, has called on the State Government to prioritise investment
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, is concerned that residential building sites in regional Victoria are becoming more frequently...
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, is supporting the State Government’s introduction of new bushfire building regulations...
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, has had a strong response this week from builders keen to participate in the Federal Government’s...
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, says the Federal Government’s stimulus package will boost construction activity and...
View full storyVictoria’s peak building body, the Master Builders Association, is encouraging all VCE graduates who missed out on university placement today to pursue a career...
View full storyVictoria’s peak building industry association says a big decline in building approvals in November 2008 presents an opportunity for improvements to Victoria’s...
View full storyToday is World Toilet Day, and Victoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, has called on the State Government to make dual flush cisterns...
View full storyThe Master Builders Association says the official inflation rate of 5 per cent announced today is concerning but does not reflect the skyrocketing costs facing builders.
View full storyThe ALP has again missed an opportunity to provide important detail on how the building industry watchdog
View full storyVictoria’s peak construction body, the Master Builders Association, believes the State government’s 2007-07 State Budget tax windfall, underpinned by increases...
View full storyVictoria’s peak industry body today recognised the State’s best home builders for their exceptional quality construction, acknowledging one as Master Builder...
View full storyThe Building Industry Comparative Report released today clearly demonstrates that Victoria’s building sector is vibrant, productive and efficient.
View full storyMaster Builders has welcomed the Bracks Government’s commitment to housing Victoria’s disadvantaged with the largest single State Government investment in social...
View full storyThe worsening rental crisis in Melbourne points to a deficiency in Victoria’s planning permit process
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It appears a lack of affordable housing in Melbourne is the key driver for venturing to regional Victoria seek more affordable.
Economy/Finance
The latest building approvals data for Victoria has been released, showing an overall decline in approvals, with apartments/units.
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