CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: CHALLENGES AND TRENDS

Ben Carter, Head of Government Relations, Marketing & Corporate Affairs,
Master Builders Association of NSW

• Regulatory environment – impacts of red tape and government oversight
• Sector productivity – pressures affecting industry efficiency
• Home warranty reforms – Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) changes and icare transition

SIMPLIFYING PRODUCT PROCUREMENT FOR BUILDERS

• How builders can streamline procurement by consolidating orders through one supplier
• Strategies for improving the client selection experiences
• Knowing what technology and services that are available
• Understanding how your trade accounts work and the benefits

WHAT IS EVIDENCE

Ian Wholohan, Director, The Business Builder

• Why builders need to think proactively and investigate early
• Developing a "Detective" mindset – what to look out for
• The importance of contemporaneous records
• Best practise around document retention and organisation

NEW TIME DUE TO STATE OF ORIGIN - 4PM-6PM 

includes finger food 

RSVP Friday 12 June 2026