RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA AWARENESS (RCS)

Paul Davies, Inspector, Regional Construction Compliance,
SafeWork NSW

• What is the Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), and what are the harms resulting from exposure
• The total ban on engineered stone containing more than 1% Crystalline Silica is now enforced across NSW
• How do I know if the products I am using contain Respirable Crystalline Silica?
• What control measures can be implemented to eliminate or minimise exposure to RCS

BUILDING WITH LIGHT GAUGE STEEL

Greg Warren, Building Construction Consultant,
Bluescope Steel

• Corrosion protection and the benefits in building with steel
• How to organise fabrication and installation
• Compliance /resilient builds/ Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL) ratings
• Efficient building with innovations in tools and fasteners

COUNCIL UPDATE

Jamie Murphy, Environmental Health & Building Surveyor,
Tenterfield Shire Council

• Updates relating to the building and development processes and waiting times

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given in accordance with By-Laws 19(c) & 19(e) for an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the New England Division. 
The business of the AGM is to;

• Present the accounts of the division
• Present the presidents and the secretaries report
• Elect a committee of management for the period 2025/2026
• General Business

In accordance with By-Law 12(c) written nominations for Committee of Management are now being called and will close, not later than 10am on Thursday 4th September 2025.
 
If more than eight nominations are received, a secret ballot will be conducted at the AGM in accordance with By-Law 12(d).
 
Nominations will only be called from the floor if less than eight written nominations are received.
 
To be eligible to nominate for the Committee of Management of the New England Division, the candidate, nominator and seconder must all be financial members of the Master Builders Association of NSW New England Division as at close of business on Thursday 4th September 2025.
 
If you would like to nominate for a position on the Committee of Management please follow the instructions on the nomination form (link below).

Nomination Form - New England Division Committee of Management