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Director’s Editorial
Click here to read the Director’s latest editorial about this year’s recipient of the Robert Law Award in The Sunday Times HOME magazine on September 10.
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It’s time for South West builders to showcase their best
Entries for the 2018 Master Builders-Bankwest South West Building Excellence Awards are now open. If you’re a residential or commercial builder working in the South West, click here to enter your outstanding projects.
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Be Wowed at the WinBaC Lunch
Introducing Alex Cearns, our guest speaker at this year’s Master Builders-Bankwest WinBaC End of Year Lunch. Hear how Alex went from law enforcer to image maker and now takes award-winning photographs of beloved pets as well as for big brands, including Peter Alexander, Pet Stock and Vet West, plus about 40 Australian and international animal charity organisations. Click here to buy your ticket so you can listen to Alex discuss ‘Passion, Purpose and Giving Back’.
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Acting Director
Master Builders Director Michael McLean will be on leave in South Africa for the next three weeks. Graeme Dix has been appointed Acting Director.
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State Budget 2017
Treasurer Ben Wyatt released the McGowan Government’s Budget for 2017-18 last week. There were a few surprises and a few disappointments, especially the increase in payroll tax for larger businesses. Click here for MBA’s summary.
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R U OK?
Today is RU OK? Day. Please take this opportunity to ask someone in your life if they are OK. Contact Mates In Construction if someone you know needs professional help to deal with their mental health. That someone could even be you.
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South West Golf Day
Save the date for Master Builders-Bankwest South West Golf Day on October 27. It’s being held at the Mercure Sanctuary Golf Resort, 100 Old Coast Road, Bunbury. Contact our South West branch to register.
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National Awards
Master Builders’ national awards judging takes place in Canberra next week. Robert Shaw will, once again, be representing WA on the judging panel. Good luck to all members who have been nominated. The winning entries will be announced at Master Builders’ national awards in Hobart on Saturday, November 25. Click here to attend.
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40 under 40 awards
Master Builders is nominating Wilson Hui from Prompt Engineering, the 2016 Ric New Medalist, for a Business News 40 Under 40 Award this year. We wish him well.
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External Cladding Regulations
Four Corners on ABC has highlighted several important regulatory issues with regard to non-conforming/compliant external aluminium cladding. A Senate Committee made 8 recommendations to deal with the problem. Master Builders Expert Committee met in Melbourne last Friday and discussed the need for better product information, third-party certification, greater regulatory oversight and free access to reference standards. More research is being done on this vexed issue.
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Leadership in Workplace Health and Wellbeing
October is Safe Work Month. Healthier Workplaces is hosting a free “Lunch & Learn” panel session for managers and safety co-ordinators on October 4 at Perth City Library. Click here to attend. The Work Safety Awards will be presented at the University Club on October 6 from 7:30am.
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Statistically Speaking
The Australian economy grew by 1.9% in 2016-17, with household consumption growing by 2.6%. Dwelling investment was up 2.5%, while capital expenditure was expected to grow 5% in 2017-18. New private business investment has grown over the past three quarters, which indicates a positive outlook for our industry over the next six months.
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Donations Greatly Appreciated for a Good Cause
Kitchen appliances (oven, range hood, dishwasher, fridge) and gyprock fixers are needed to complete the next stage of the Rafferty Family’s home in Helena Valley. Peter Rafferty was 47 when he tragically passed away after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. His widow, Bec, is still trying to complete the home they started building for their children and foster children. If you’re able to help, please contact Jo Morris at Reflections Through Reality on 0407 255 221.
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Prostate Cancer Webcast
More than 20,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. Join the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia on September 20, (during International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month) for a free, online Q&A webcast with a panel of leading health experts who’ll address this important issue.
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Celebrate Safety 2017 Breakfast Presentation
WorkSafe WA is hosting a breakfast to launch Safe Work Month in October, at The University Club of Western Australia on October 6. Click here for more information.
