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Energy Efficiency

As of May 1 2007, new energy provisions of the Building Code of Australia came into effect in WA, setting minimum standards for energy consumption in new homes. This includes provision for glazing, insulation, ventilation and so on. The objective of the BCA is that the building fabric must meet minimum energy efficiency requirements. The […]

Employment and Agreement Making

Agreement Making The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) substabtially changes the process and nature of agreement making and emphasises collective agreement making. The scope of matters that an agreement can cover has been expanded by the FW Act. This fact sheet outlines the agreement making process, types of agreements and content of agreements. […]

Business Planning

How you can successfully implement strategy in your business… Strategy Development – the basics There are four basic steps in a good strategy development process: Develop a plan and set of strategies for the business that define where you want to take the business in the future Convert this plan into actions and targets that […]

Bathroom Renovations

Always seek professional advice early on. Use a Master Builders member company. Professionals understand the process involved and by developing your bathroom in consultation with experts, you’re more likely to avoid potential problems. They will know what can be achieved given your available space and budget. They can also assist with product selection and provide […]

Alternative Solutions in Building

When the Performance-Based Building Code was introduced in 1996, WA was the first State to adopt it. The new Code provided the flexibility that was lacking in the Uniform Building By-Laws that prescribed the minimum requirements for compliance of residential and non-residential buildings. The performance-based Building Code of Australia (BCA) maintains the prescriptive requirements as […]

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South West: Top Marks for Builders

WA Country Builders South West was named the project builder of the year at the Master Builders Associations awards last month.