Master Builders Victoria names our state's top commercial winners

The new Inspiring Innovations project at St Leonard's College in Brighton East earned ADCO Group Pty Ltd the top honour at the Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Construction Awards.

Before a crowd of more than 600 guests at Crown Palladium, ADCO Group Pty Ltd accepted the highest accolade for a commercial project.

Master Builders Victoria CEO Rebecca Casson congratulated ADCO Group Pty Ltd on winning the 2022 Master Builder of the Year – Commercial.

Master Builders Victoria reaction to Victorian Fair Jobs Code

Quotes attributable to Rebecca Casson, CEO, Master Builders Victoria

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has expressed concern with the Victorian Government’s announcement today of a Fair Jobs Code, saying it duplicates existing Federal Government laws and will increase the regulatory burden on building and construction businesses.

Victorian builders are paying nearly 50 per cent more for some materials compared to a year ago

Victorian builders are facing increases in some product lines by nearly 50 per cent compared to a year ago as supply chain constraints and the lack of flexibility in fixed-price contracts continue to bite and hurt builders.

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has consistently advocated that the best way to protect consumers and help prevent further insolvencies in the building and construction industry is to protect builders.

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) letter to the editor from CEO Rebecca Casson

Dear editor,

Much has been written in the media after several established building and construction companies have been liquidated this year due to rising material costs, supply chain delays, and labour shortages.

This perfect storm is causing mounting pressure on our industry.

The vast majority, if not all, of the state's builders, are experiencing a challenge to their profitability. We are calling it a profitless boom.

However, the number of building and construction insolvencies in 2022 must be put into perspective.

Master Builders Victoria celebrates NAIDOC Week as it prepares to launch its inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has celebrated NAIDOC Week as the organisation prepares to launch its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

NAIDOC Week offers the building and construction industry an opportunity to learn about and participate in celebrations and activities of the oldest, continuous living culture on earth.

Victoria's building and construction sector urges industry participants to seek mental health support

Victoria's building and construction sector has urged industry participants to seek mental health support when needed.  

While the building and construction industry is booming, it continues to bear the brunt of a mental health crisis. On average, a building or construction worker takes their own life every two days.

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