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NCC 2022 preview and adoption dates

14/02/2022

The following are some听important dates for the release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, which include:

  • 9 May 2022听鈥撎 Preview available at听听(excluding energy efficiency and condensation)
  • 1 September 2022听鈥 Adoption by states and territories

Building Ministers have agreed to delay the adoption of NCC...

COVID-19 construction hours re-extended to 31 March

11/02/2022

Emergency construction hours have been extended once again听until 31听March 2022.听

The NSW Government has re-made a temporary听COVID-19 Construction Works Order to allow construction work on weekends for quieter听building works until the 31 March.听

The updated COVID-19 Construction Works Order will facilitate construction over a broader听timeframe in recognition of COVID-19 safety...

Helping local students with career outcomes

11/02/2022

Since November 2020, the Master Builders Apprentice Services has supported the Educational Pathways Program (EPP) giving young people a taste of our industry. Launched by the NSW Department of Education, the EPP will continue until 2023. To make the program a success for local students, Master Builders need your help...

The fines keep coming for CFMMEU

31/01/2022
CFMMEU and former official penalised $93,160 over aggressive and intimidating conduct at Australia鈥檚 largest road infrastructure project

25.1.22 - The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has today penalised the CFMMEU and former official听Simon Gutierrez听$93,160 after Mr Gutierrez acted in an improper manner at the Westconnex Stage 2 site...

Make a fresh start in 2022

18/01/2022

Industry workshops available in February and March 2022.

Now is a great time to think about future work opportunities and broaden your skillset. You are in good hands with Master Builders industry expert trainers to help you along the way.

In February and March, we have a range of practical...

Mitigation checklist for holiday shutdown period

13/12/2021
During the Christmas holiday shutdown period, under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, a person with management or control of a workplace has an obligation to secure the workplace.

缅北禁地 forms Strata Inspection Panel

29/11/2021
The 缅北禁地 has established a Strata Inspection Panel (鈥淧anel鈥) 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.