Discover the latest updates and essential insights in the building and construction industry. For all significant news and developments, this is your go-to source.
MBA forms Strata Inspection Panel
The MBA has established a Strata Inspection Panel (“Panel”) in response to the Strata Scheme Management Act 2015 for identified building industry organisations to prepare, establish and maintain a Panel to carry out inspections on Class 2 and 3 Buildings.
A new online platform for the Australian building and construction industry
A new online platform has been launched for the Australian building and construction industry!
2021 Excellence in Housing and Pool Awards
Finally, we were able to host a “live” Event for this year’s Awards, held at The Star.
Clause 2.3.1 DOES NOT APPLY to Boundary Barriers
In light of recent member enquiries regarding clause 2.3.1 in the Australian Standard AS 1926.1 - Safety barriers for swimming pools, we spoke with the Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) to seek clarification on the issue. Spiros Dassikas, SPASA CEO, explains what happened and how it was resolved by...
Fair Work Commission introduces stop sexual harassment orders
In September 2021, the Australian Parliament passed the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 containing the first part of legislative reforms recommended in the Respect@Work report.
Covid Vaccine Policy Questions
NSW is enjoying a beautiful late spring as the COVID-19 lockdowns wind down towards the
1 December deadline.
Modern Slavery Amendment Bill 2021
In June 2018, the Modern Slavery Act 2018 was passed by the Parliament after being introduced as a private member's Bill.
Home Warranty Insurance: How type of subdivision may affect your policy (and premium)
The effect of land title on home warranty insurance (HWI) premium can be significant. Don't get caught out - here's what you need to know.
HWI is generally the last step in the process before you can begin construction work. The first step of the process is often the submission...
Master Builders wins SafeWork NSW industry associations category 2021
The Master Builders Association of New South Wales is pleased to be selected as the WINNER of the 2021 SafeWork Award for the industry associations category.
The MBA of NSW entry outlined initiatives such as the identification of a trend in shade cloth fires that led to the development of...
business COVID-19 update
Please see below a short update on new COVID-19 case location alerts, proof of vaccination compliance, and rapid antigen testing.
COVID-19 case location alerts now available in the Service NSW app
Customers can now see in their check-in history in the Service NSW app whether they've been to any venues...