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Sensational Sundowner: Save the Date
Our End of Year Sundowner at the new Aloft Hotel is the hippest place to be on December 12. Book now to attend this exclusive, rooftop event, where you’ll mingle with fellow building and construction industry representatives and Master Builders’ Council and Committee members, while overlooking breathtaking views of the city, river and hills. Tickets are inclusive of all premium beverages, a food station, canapes and entertainment. There will also be plenty of prizes given away on the night!
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Contractual Conundrums
Whose responsibility is it to arrange insurance cover for pre-existing buildings during building alterations works? It’s essential that both the builder and the property owner sort this matter out prior to any works commencing. If you don’t and the owner’s property is damaged, a dispute is almost certain to follow. Click here to find out more. Then call the team at MBA Insurance Services on 1800 150 888 to ensure you’re suitably covered.
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Crunching the Numbers
The latest economic data shows WA’s employment is continuing on the right path. WA recorded the highest annual growth in full-time employment of all states and territories, with an increase of 4.9% in the year to September 2017. The number of people working part-time in WA has stabilised over the past year after a period of strong growth up to the middle of 2016.
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Director’s Editorial
Click here to read the Director’s latest editorial in The Sunday Times HOME magazine on October 22. It discusses the robotic bricklayer and its likely impact on the housing industry.
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New White Card Arrangements
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), like Master Builders, will be moving to a new White Card unit of competency in December. Although online training will still be possible, the trainer will need to observe students apply personal protective equipment (PPE) in real time. The duration of the course has also increased. Phone MBA on 9476 9800 for your White Card.
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National Conference Special Deal
Master Builders is offering a special weekend deal for people who want to attend the National Conference and Awards in Tasmania on November 23-25. The deal includes the Friday night Cbus dinner at MONA, Saturday morning conference session and the National Awards Dinner all for only $500 per person. This limited offer ends on November 1. Click here for details. This will be the last event that Dan Perkins presides over as National President.
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Harry Taylor in Geraldton
Geelong AFL footballer Harry Taylor was the special guest at an industry dinner hosted by our Geraldton Branch this week. Executive Director Michael McLean was in attendance and met with local committee members during his visit to the region.
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Saturday is Small Business Day!
Celebrate the economic contribution that small businesses make to WA’s economy this Saturday. Click here to find out more.
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Product Demonstration
North Metro TAFE is holding a demonstration of the new British Gypsum Multi-Finish product on October 31 at 2pm. Contact Rob Whitehurst 0414 506 380 for more information.
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Cbus Superannuation
The 2017 Cbus Annual Report states that Cbus now has nearly 126,000 employers and over 750,000 employee members with funds under management of about $40 billion. The Cbus (MySuper/default) fund returned members 11.85% in 2016-17 (9.24% pa on average since 1984-85). Phone James Moore on 0437 688 538 to join.
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Geraldton AGM
Join Di and the gang in Geraldton on November 17 for their Annual General Meeting, which commences at 6pm sharp. Pre-dinner drinks start at 5.30pm. Dinner follows the AGM. Tickets are $60 each for members. Registrations close November 10. For more information call 9921 5061 or email Julie Ann. Construction Director Kim Richardson is the guest speaker.
