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Fuel price spike - Impact of Middle East Conflict
Master Builders members are feeling the effects of the fuel price shock filling up at the bowser and suppliers applying fuel levies. The impacts on construction projects are widespread and across the supply chain.
To assist members we have put together a list of FAQ’s about your options under...
Fuel price shock squeezing builders, tradies and housing targets
Media Release
Pressure is mounting on NSW builders from price hikes on fuel and building materials, which
will make the NSW housing target even harder to achieve if there is no short-term easing,
according to the latest construction data released today.
“Suppliers have been like lightning in passing on...
Master Builders latest forecasts
Master Builders latest forecasts are released today and show a further revision down in the expected number of houses to be built over the next five years.
While the volume of building approvals are moving in the right direction, recent months have shown challenges in keeping up the momentum...
Minns Government decision to delay the implementation of the new NCC gives builders certainty
Master Builders NSW commends the Minns Government and the Minister for Building
on the announcement that the construction industry will have until May 2027 to adjust
to new requirements in the new National Construction Code (NCC 2025).
“Builders will appreciate the support of the NSW Government at this time when...
Construction Essential to Keep the Economy Moving
Master Builders NSW welcomes the Minns Government’s move to step up monitoring and coordination across the fuel supply chain in response to spiking costs and localised shortages.
The Premier has recognised the importance of the construction sector in announcing that the new fuel monitoring centre will identify supply...
Builders are under pressure from the ‘Triple Threat’ caused by spiking fuel prices.
Mathhew Pollock, Executive Director of Master Builders NSW said builders are increasing feeling pressure from fuel price rises from a triple pain point perspective:
1. The cost of keeping diesel fuelled commercial vehicles and equipment operating and getting to site.
2. Rising transport costs causing cost rises from getting...
CFMEU old guard playing musical chairs in construction unions
CFMEU union officials with a history of flouting the law continue to be employed by construction unions despite the Federal Government placing the union into Administration in a bid to clean it up.
Matthew Pollock, Executive Director of Master Builders NSW said that the decision of the CFMEU NSW...
Impact of Middle East conflict on fuel and supply costs
Frequently asked questions about the impact on rising fuel and supply costs from the Middle East conflict and increasing pressure on builders’ contracts.
EXISTING CONTRACTS
1. I already have an existing residential building contract, and my prices have increased due to the rising cost of fuel. How do I...
Streamlining and Modernising the NCC
Master Builders NSW has ensured that our members concerns about the complexity, inconsistencies and unnecessary regulation in the National Construction Code (NCC) are included in the National Master Builders submission to the commonwealth department of treasury on how to streamline and modernise the code.
Reckless spending risks family home
Media Release
Master Builders NSW has warned thar reckless government spending is driving up
inflation and interest rates making housing supply and affordability even worse.
Matthew Pollock, Executive Director of Master Builders NSW said the latest rate hike
by the Reserve Bank of Australia was the entirely...