South West

ABIC BW.SC-1 Companion Subcontract to BW-1 (Set of two)

Companion subcontract for the ABIC BW-1 2002 Basic Works Contract. Sets out the obligations of subcontractors engaged by the builder to perform work on very small projects.

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Partnership

Master Builders Partnership Opportunities Our partners are an integral part of the success of the Master Builders WA events and awards program, and we are proud of the long relationships we have maintained with our core Partner base over the years. If you’re interested in joining a stellar line-up of successful businesses that help us […]

Contact

Please direct all metropolitan and regional enquiries to our main line. Head Office (West Perth) Level 335-37 Havelock Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 (08) 9476 9800 mba@mbawa.com PO Box 167WEST PERTH WA 6872 View on Google Maps South West Office 19 Clifford Street Cnr Jordan WayDAVENPORT WA 6231 View on Google Maps Great Southern Office […]

Tilers

Tilers are not a Registered or licensed trade in Western Australia. Registration or Licensing is only required for builders, electricians, plumbers and painters. Tilers can obtain formal qualifications through TAFE, but many would have learned their skills “on the job” rather than be formally trained. There is a Ceramic Tilers Association to which some tillers […]

Thermal Mass

Thermal mass is often talked about as vital for good passive-solar design. Thermal mass in WA is easier to provide that you think, purely due to the materials we prefer to build with. The installation of concrete floors and brick walls provides the thermal mass of our buildings. We must make sure that it works […]

Windows

Window considerations are often underrated by homebuyers when they are planning to build their new home. However with a little pre-planning and thought, correct window selection for your needs can occur. The correct size and shape of windows is important to maximise the energy efficiency of your new home and reduce your energy bills. The […]

Solar Systems Installed in Australia

Residential 1kW systems are most common at the moment due to the Federal Government Rebate funding up to a maximum of a 1000 watt (1kW) system.   A lot of customers are installing 2 or 3 kW inverters in their systems however so that they can add additional capacity in the future as power get […]

Skylights – Size of Skylights

Sizing of a skylight is dependant on the level of illumination required. The table in ‘Size of Skylights,’ provides guidance for average installations under average related conditions. It also assumes that some other form of lighting, such as borrowed light from a window, contribute to the overall result in the living areas for a satisfactory […]

Skylights – Fire Protection

Fire separation for buildings as detailed in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) should be considered when planning placements of skylights. The BCA places limitations on the location of skylights near property boundaries and adjacent adjoining buildings to reduce the likelihood of fire spread between buildings. Generally the provisions are based on nominated distances from […]