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Reports | MBA general newsImportant Master BuildersTasmania events to note inyour diary:Master Builders 2011 ConferenceOur popular annual conference will be held this year at the LauncestonCountry Club Resort on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th May 2011. Speakers andpresenters are currently being secured and as soon as our programme hasbeen finalised we will let you know - but in the meantime be sure to mark thisimportant event in you diary. Don’t forget that attendance at the conferencegives you points towards your Continued Professional Development (CPD).2011 Awards for ExcellenceNow is the time to think about your outstanding projects that may be worthyof consideration for the Master Builders Tasmania 2011 Awards for Excellence.The benefits resulting from not only winning an award but also becoming afinalist in our awards should not be underestimated. It provides recognitionand credibility for your business and is a great way for management and staffto share in the acknowledgment of a job well done. 2011 Awards for Excellenceentry forms along with category information will be available early March.Awards for Excellence Gala DinnerThe awards dinner has become the social event of the year for many of theState’s building and construction industry businesses and their employees. Thisyear the dinner will be held at Hobart’s Hotel Grand Chancellor on Saturday14th August 2011.LifeMembersandHonoraryMembersAt the Master Builders Tasmania StateCouncil meeting, just prior to Christmas,Life Members and Honorary Members ofthe organisation were invited to join theCouncil over a light luncheon. Some of theLife Members and Honorary Members whoattended are pictured below.Craig Burleigh and Tom VimpanyBill Shields and Dick BloomfieldThe State Council of MasterBuilders Tasmaniapictured here at their last meeting for 2010.Neville Bingham and Don MapleyStanding, left to right: Andrew Kilpatrick, Graham Keating, Phillip Watts, David Murray, Ty Turner, Tim Mead.Seated: Craig Edmunds, John Rosevear, Michael Kerschbaum, Wayne Licht, Shane Davidson, Denis Reid.Apologies: David Moody, Lyndon Fenton, Andrew Bennett, Grant Barnes, Ken Lawson.Website OfferMaster Builders Tasmania is now offeringmembers a special three page websitewith 12 months hosting for only $295.00(plus GST). This is about a third of theusual market price. Contact a MBT officeor the MBT website for more informationon this amazing offer.8 | master builders tasmania
Reports | Regional round upBy Judy PartridgeManager North West RegionHousing Sector CommitteeMaster Builders Tasmania has a number of working Committees, which have been formedto deal with special issues relating to their sector of the building and construction industry.Master Builders Tasmania has a number of specialised workingCommittees, which have been formed to deal with specific issues.All Committees are structured to include Association staff andmember input. The Association appreciates the time that membersgive to sit on these Committees.This journal item focuses on the Housing Sector Committee.Myself and the Executive Director, Michael Kerschbaum (Convener)represent the Association on this Committee.The Chairman is Shane Davidson of SJ & I Davidson Pty Ltd. Shane haschaired the Committee since his appointment in August 2008. Hisconsiderable experience in the housing sector is evident in the way inwhich he runs the Committee and brings ideas and issues to the table.John Beswick of Craftsman Homes North West Tasmania (JW &TJ Beswick) is the Association’s representative on the NationalResidential Housing Council. John attends meetings when requiredand reports back to Master Builders Tasmania. National topics areoften reflective of issues or new legislation moving that affectsTasmanian residential builder members.The Housing Committee’s objectives are to lobby for positivechange to any issues of concern to the Housing Sector and identifyareas for future development and promotion of the Housing Sector.The Committee’s objectives are strongly supported by its memberswho continue to provide input on all matters concerning HousingContractors allowing the Association, through State Council, tolobby and monitor Government, address concerns across the Sectorand resolve issues.Some of the issues dealt with during 2010 include:• The Code of Practice for Induction training (White Card) –Mandatory induction to be introduced across all sectors ofthe building and construction industry – flyer developed formembers’ sub-contractors on legislative requirementsand compliance• Special Annexure developed to accompany the BO4 Contract ondisk – update to current requirements. All Master Builder Tasmaniacontacts, including the BO4 are also being updated to includenew legislative changes and changes to the current DisputeResolution clause• Delivery of industry discussions statewide on 5 Star EnergyEfficiency requirements. Statewide information sessions on 5 starenergy efficiency assessments for residential buildings• Information to members regarding installation of bench topelectric hot plates and the strict requirement for the units to beinstalled as per manufacturer’s instructions• Regulatory Impact Statement for 6 Star Energy – concern on theintroduction of 6 star due to the affordability implicationsin Tasmania• Code of Practice – Prevention of Falls in General Constructionposed some concerns for the Housing Sector – Associationhas corresponded with the Minister for Workplace Relationsre the unsuitability of the code as a model code for Housingrequirements• Construction Notification – the Association requested an increasein the $200K limit to $500K and an increase in the limit also forsubmission of Safety Management Plans – not supported bythe Minister• Planning Directive – Residential Code – a document where theHousing Committee provided input to Government – the Codewill apply to all municipalities and will allow the permit as ofright uses• Development of Project Check List and Project Completion List forHousing Contractors• Development of a flyer – Corrosion - Contact with Timber• Misuse of Builder’s Accreditation – correspondence anddiscussions with Director of Building Control• Review of the previous Home Owners Maintenance Manual –Manual to be re-printed and included in the BO4 ContractPictured at the February 2011 Housing Committee meeting are: Shane Davidson,Michael Kerschbaum, Grant Barnes and Judy Partridge.The Committee will face challenges with the long awaitedConsumer Framework model (still to be finalised), State Bushfireprovisions, the Federal Government’s focus on OH & S, the NationalLicensing System, the National Broadband Network, UniversalHousing Standards and Planning Reform.master builders tasmania | 9
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