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Of�cial Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Four | August/September 2015
EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING& POOL AWARDS 2015T H E W I N N E R S R E V E A L E D I N S I D E Print Post Publication No. PP100003016
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IN THIS ISSUE:
REGULARS
Contact List 4
President’s Viewpoint 6
Executive Director’s Viewpoint 8
Newsbrief 10
Regional Roundup 11
FEATURES
Excellence in Housing and Pools Awards 29
Women in Construction 13
Investing in Women Funding Program – Round Two
Housing 14
More Flexibility for Apartment Development, but more Paperwork
Draft Legislation Establishes a Defects Bond
Apprenticeship 19
The Master Builders Pre Apprenticeship Program
Workplace Health & Safety 20
WHS Regulators Have Very Broad Coercive Information Gathering Powers
Master Builder Wins International Safety Management Award
Legal 24
Residential Contracting with Friends and Family
Traders Penalised for Unlicensed Work
Industrial Relations 28
Does the CFMEU Dare to Change?
GENERAL FEATURES
Unlocking hidden Capacity by Closing the Gaps 67
Consumer Kitchen and Bathroom Survey of Australian Consumer Wish Lists 70
Keeping it Real: Why Customised Replica Timber Cladding Makes Sense 72
Timber: The Natural Flooring Solution 74
DIRECTORY 77
WHAT’S NEW 79
Of�cial Magazine of the Master Builders Association of NSW | Issue Four | August/September 2015
EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING & POOL AWARDS 2015T H E W I N N E R S R E V E A L E D I N S I D E Print Post Publication No. PP100003016
MASTER BUILDERS PRE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
CONTRACTING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
DRAFT LEGISLATION FOR DEFECTS BOND
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contact list
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
52 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037 / Private Bag 9, Broadway NSW 2007Tel: (02) 8586 3555 | Fax: (02) 9660 3700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mbansw.asn.au | ABN 96 550 042 906
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Paul Maginnity PresidentRoss Mitchell Deputy PresidentGordon Leggett Immediate Past PresidentMartin Patience Vice PresidentSimon Pilcher Vice PresidentChris Calderbank-Park Vice President
EXECUTIVE
Executive Director Brian Seidler 8586 3503Executive Assistant Amanda de Vries 8586 3507
MBA INSURANCE SERVICES
State Manager Luke Hueston 8586 3519Senior Account Manager Edwina Lyall 0412 806 700Account Executive - General Aravinda Mathuran 8586 3556 Adam Myers 8586 3501 Dele Omisore 8586 3583 Erroll Wong 8586 3568Authorised Representative - Adam Fawcett 0466 770 910Capital & Construction Risk Managers Pty Limited Account Executive - Home Warranty Daniel Vine 8586 3566 Jayne Pan 8586 3528Account Executive - Warranty Joel Beater 8586 3565National Business Development Manager (Surety) Bill Korakis 8586 3541Business Development Manager (NSW) Leeanne Farmer 8586 3512
MASTER BUILDERS FINANCIAL SERVICES
Broker Ogarit Kelley 0414 919 194 1300 760 366
MEMBER SERVICES
Manager Member Services Graham McGuiggan 8586 3554Membership Coordinator Paul Love 8586 3540 0413 306 556Membership Representative Mark Shearwood 8586 3520Member Services - Administration Joan Ah-Hen 8586 3515Member Services - Administration Samantha Bell 8586 3572Member Services - Administration Susie Bell 8586 3581
TRAINING
Education Centre 8586 3588Training Manager Darin Grace 8586 3579 Quali� cations Coordinator Dean Edser 8586 3548Quali� cations Administrator Jade Lane 8586 3582 Cert III Coordinator Carson Gao 8586 3559 Cert III Customer Service Jason Kim 8586 3559Cert III Lead Trainer Andrew Turner 8586 3578 Short Course Coordinator Jake Curran 8586 3534 Short Course Administrator Vanessa Herrera 8586 3577Training Accounts /Administration Coordinator Sharon Eakin 8586 3553 MBA Skill Recognition Centre 1300 884 315
NORWEST EDUCATION CENTRE
5 Burbank Place, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Reception Laura Weston 8586 3588Executive Of� ce 8586 3557
APPRENTICESHIP SERVICES
Apprenticeship Services Manager Karen Kellock 8586 3538Apprenticeship Services Coordinator Perry Wynn 8586 3533Apprenticeship Payroll Supervisor Maria-Luisa Branezac 8586 3536Apprenticeship Payroll Of� cer Kelly Graham 8586 3542Apprenticeship Field Of� cer Teigen Morier 8586 3550Apprenticeship Field Of� cer Paulo Atienza 0423 025 380Apprenticeship Field Of� cer Ben Mitchell 0412 499 754Apprenticeship Field Of� cer Frank Luppino 0401 998 853 Apprenticeship Mentor Donna Seidler 0413 316 407
HOUSING
Director Housing Peter Meredith 4323 4588
LEGAL
Head Solicitor Robert Collings 8586 3517Solicitor Hannah Shephard 8586 3517Legal Assistant Daniel Schwebel 8586 3517
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND SAFETY
Director Construction Peter Glover 8586 3535Executive Of� cer Safety David Solomon 8586 3552Industrial Relations Of� cers Rod Grace 8586 3574 Nicholas Arends 8586 3573 Iain Jarman 8586 3502Safety Of� cer Chris Schultz 8586 3522IR Administration Of� cer Judy Macgregor 8586 3531Secretary Beverly Glover 8586 3523
EVENTS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Awards Coordinator Susan Manning 8586 3506Assistant Awards Coordinators Helen Harris 8586 3564Special Projects Of� cer Amanda Kelly 8586 3504Business Development Manager Juliet Pratley 0421 050 395
OPERATIONS
Director Operations Craig Donovan 8586 3537Government Projects & Programs Manager Omesh Jethwani 8586 3539Communications Manager Steven Swan 8586 3562IT Systems Manager Amanda Kernaghan 8586 3580 IT Support/Webmaster Alexander Ashley-Carrington 8586 3525
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Director Finance & Administration Arthur Johnson 8586 3508Accounts Supervisor Strebre Delovski 8586 3511Credit Control Manager Leon Kopcikas 8586 3509Credit Of� cer Frank Chevell 8586 3567Inventory & Property Administration Of� cer Rheannon Vea Vea 8586 3527Accounts Payable Of� cer Bridget Delmore 8586 3510Reception #2 8586 3526Fishbowl #2 8586 3530Charles Martin Room 8586 3546
RECEPTION
Receptionist Joanne Papageorge 8586 3555 Daniela Fraumeni 8586 3555
REGIONAL OFFICES
NEWCASTLE OFFICE
Level 1, 165 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 Tel: 4953 9400Hunter Region Manager Len Blakeney 4979 0101Of� ce Administrator Sarah Croft 4979 0103Receptionist Amy Porter 4953 9400Industrial Relations Of� cer Ben Ziolkowski 4979 0107 Shona D’Arbon 4979 0116Safety Of� cer John McGhee 4979 0112Trade Events & Divisional Coordinator Haley Tibbetts 4979 0106Membership Representative Luke Reeves 4979 0109Events and Training Coordinator Kerri Richards 4979 0105MBA Insurance Services - Newcastle Leeanne Farmer 0466 777 057
NORTHERN REGIONS
Shop 1, 97 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478Tel: 6681 4266Regional Coordinator Graham Marchant 0428 412 784Member Services Representative Marlee Rudgley
GOSFORD
Unit 7/4 Stockyard Place, West Gosford NSW 2250Tel: 4323 4588Director Housing Peter Meredith 0412 694 001Member Services Representative Zoe Gardnier 4323 4588
SOUTHERN REGIONS
Unit 1, 171 Princes Highway, Ulladulla NSW 2539Tel: 4454 1955Regional Coordinator Lynn Smith 0418 633 297Member Services Representative Debbie McDonald 4454 1955
ALBURY/WODONGA
35 Hovell Street, Wodonga VIC 3690Tel: 6058 2000 Regional Manager Steve Donaghey 0402 044 075Of� ce Manager Lesley Donaghey 6058 2000Administration Assistant Pauline Meade 6058 2000
PORT MACQUARIE
Unit 3, 12 Jindalee Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444Tel: 6581 4033Member Services Representative Kerrie Clark 6581 4033
WOLLONGONG
Unit 3, 29-35 Princes Highway, Unanderra NSW 2526Tel: 4272 9409Regional Coordinator Michael Hart 0419 140 126Member Services Representative Ruth Billington 4272 9409
ORANGE
Level 1, 296-298 Summer St, Orange NSW 2800Tel: 02 6362 6895Fax: 02 6369 0390Mob 0458 243 976Regional Coordinator Chris Dunn
MATES IN CONSTRUCTION
Hotline: 8586 3575
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president’s viewpoint
Federal Parliament is currently holding an
enquiry into non-conforming products and is
due to report by mid October 2015. The terms
of reference are all encompassing and include
the impact of these products on industry supply
chains, industry safety, and on the overall quality
of Australian buildings.
• Apprenticeship levels remain of
serious concern.
Master Builders calculates that some 300,000
new skilled workers will be required nationally
in the industry by the end of this decade,
to meet the demand for future new building
projects. In addition, some 30,000 workers will
leave the industry due to retirement or career
change annually.
As most of you would be aware in the past our
main feeder to replenish these tradespeople is
through the apprenticeship system, which at its
current rate will not satisfy the retirement rate
of trades people leaving a major shortage of
future trades.
It is critical that we as builders encourage our
contractors and tradespeople particularly in the
housing sector to embrace the engagement
of apprentices and that we push to make our
industry the fi rst choice career move for the
youth of tomorrow.
This issue has triggered an industry discussion
at a national level within Master Builders
movement to examine new options to boost the
number of apprenticeships – including rethinking
the apprenticeship model itself.
This rethinking could include for example:
• Greater opportunity to start industry-
standard trade studies while still in
secondary school;
• Greater fl exibility in the delivery of
apprenticeship training;
• More incentives to employ young people
as apprentices from governments, whether
that be State or Federal; and
• The introduction of a quota or ratio of
apprentices to tradespeople on specifi c
projects, are all to be considered.
The trend to buy-in the skill rather than training
our future needs is now certainly becoming
entrenched – a trend which we must resist, for
the sake of the future of the industry.
• Warranty Insurance, the third Item is an age-
old issue for the industry and government.
The past 12 months has seen some signifi cant
changes with the Home building Act, and
the NSW Government is working hard to
President Paul Maginnity
Statistics indicate building and construction
is going from strength to strength in NSW.
Our industry is a major pillar of the Australian
economy, and accounts for ¼ quarter of the
national value of work on its own.
NSW in the year up to the end of the March
quarter 2015, has seen some 50,000 dwelling
starts – NSW’s 10th highest level of starts on
record, and with housing fi nance commitments
in proportion to this number, this has contributed
to NSW being the nation’s number one economy.
Furthermore, growth is forecast for each sector of
the NSW building and construction industry over
the next 3 years to 2018.
There are however, three major issues which
will impact on our industry and the way we
undertake projects. These include:
• The issue of non-complying building
products and materials remains a major
threat for industry and governments across
the country.
The recall of defective imported electrical cable
as mentioned last year has been added to with
the unintentional use of non-conforming high-
tensile bolts, which failed in the construction
of a structural steel building, as well as the
discovery of asbestos in imported plasterboard
on separate projects.
Some examples of the nightmare confronting
our industry where we the builders and
contractors face onerous replacement costs
through no fault of their own, by simply relying
on products allowed to enter the market place
or utilised by our contractors.
A statutory warranty that materials will-be-fi t-
for purpose is written or implied into our NSW
State law, in particular the Home Building Act,
however there are no concessions offered
where a builder unknowingly uses or provides a
defective product or material.
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Which brand of window deservesto be in your next Master Build ?maintain an insurance scheme that is both fair
to consumers and builders alike, as well as
being self sustainable and allowing new young
builders into the industry in a controlled manner.
As mentioned last year we acknowledge the
NSW Government’s collaborative approach
on this front. But I put it to the industry that
perhaps it is time we should be looking to work
with the Government to offer alternatives to that
system and perhaps as an industry our housing
sector should seriously consider some form of
self- regulatory regime.
This type of system may see builders being
screened for professionalism, training and
strong business structure, and rewarded
accordingly with a more saleable product with
premiums refl ective of the risk to the consumer.
In simple terms an option where, not unlike large
tier companies self insure, warranty assurance
is driven through your Association membership,
with clear pathways of growth and support for
your business.
This edition of the Master Builder Magazine
showcases the winner of each category for
this year’s Excellence in Housing and Pool
Awards. These Awards are a celebration and
acknowledgement of excellence in building and
construction in NSW. This year the industry
has again produced magnifi cent quality
and exceptional levels of detail. Nine judges
commenced judging in May this year – and
concluded in July, some 3 months of full time
judging. Each building project entered was visited
and a site inspection conducted. The construction
value for all of the entries received this year
equated to some $867M, extraordinary amount
and an extraordinary feat for the judges to view.
I should add that according to the judges the
quality and detail in this year’s entries again
displayed some of the most extraordinary
building practices and fi nishes they have ever
had the pleasure of inspecting.
A special mention goes to the 2015 Master
Builder of the Year, Sammut Developments of
Caringbah NSW, and to Ciaran Goodman of
Bronxx Construction Management Pty Limited,
awarded Young Builder of the Year.
On behalf of the Master Builders Association of
NSW, I congratulate all of the entrants and winners
of the 2015 MBA/NSW Excellence in Housing and
Pool Awards. I would also like to thank the judges,
and the sponsors for supporting the industry and
such an important event.
Paul Maginnity MBA/NSW PRESIDENT
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More than 30 years delivering World Class light, views, lifestyle & energy efficiency
into quality Australian homes
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Photo courtesy Sheridan Building Services
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executive director’s viewpoint
Executive Director Brian Seidler
Executive Director Brian Seidler
It is interesting to recall that at this time last
year I refl ected on an industry survey that
Master Builders had undertaken regarding
apprentices and apprenticeship levels. With the
increased building activity in NSW unfortunately
we are not seeing a corresponding lift in
apprenticeship levels.
The construction industry is one of the key
growth sectors of the economy with average
real growth of around three per cent per
annum expected. This growth risks being
constrained by shortages of labour, including
in semi-skilled, skilled, para-professional and
managerial roles.
Master Builders predicts that the construction
industry will require an additional 300,000 people
over the next decade, a 30 percent increase on
the current workforce of 1,033,000 people.
The industry’s challenge is to meet the rising
demand for a skilled workforce against a
background of decreasing apprentices in
accredited training, high drop-out training rates,
an ageing demographic and a yearly exit rate of
existing workers at approximately 30,000.
The construction industry has experienced a
23 per cent drop in the number of apprentices
in training, from 56,000 to 43,100 since 2010.
In addition, the apprenticeship commencement
rate has decreased by 18.8 percent since
2010, from 22,100 to 18,000 commencements
in the past fi ve years.
The nature of construction jobs is changing
due to the introduction of new technologies
and pre-fabrication. This is leading to altered
work practices which no longer guarantee that
traditional career paths will generate the mix of
skills needed to meet the future demands of
the industry.
Switching to the Waterstop
Streamline system has been a
fantastic result for the company.
It ticks all the boxes by being
modern, sleek, easy to install
and failsafe.
Costly repairs associated with
leaking shower trays are now a
thing of the past.
Luke Pearce
QLD Construction Manager, Devine Homes
For more information, visit www.waterstopstreamline.com.au
Phone 07 5426 3700 • Fax 07 5426 3711 • Email [email protected]
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I am happy to give my recommendation to use Waterstop Streamline. It is the only modern looking product that I have seen that positively connects the shower screen to the waterproofing in a completely leak free way...Mr Albert Aeberhard Builder, Hotondo Homes Group ACT
Using Waterstop Streamline in all
our shower areas has made life easy
for waterproofing and our tilers.
They are so simple to install and
always look very professional.
I recommend to all my clients
to use the Waterstop Streamline
system in their shower areas.
Mr Kerry Blake
Director, Blake’s Waterproofi ng
With so many new products
on offer in our industry it
is difficult to find time to
investigate them all.
We are very glad we made
time for this one.
Mr Dennis Wright
Building and Project Manager, Beazley Homes
Switching to the Waterstop
By using Waterstop Streamline
I know the shower will be
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designed to dictate placement
of all of the other components
to make up the complete shower.
It’s virtually impossible to
stuff it up.
Mr Glen Whitehead
Managing Director, BJM Developments
on offer in our industry it
is difficult to find time to on offer in our industry it
is difficult to find time to on offer in our industry it
We are very glad we made
Building and Project Manager, Beazley Homes
My business has expanded rapidly since we started using
the Waterstop Streamline hob and now I have tilers
voluntarily recommending the Waterstop system – and me –
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(Waterproofers)
Waterstop Streamline – Why would anyone use anything
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Employers have reported that apprentice
quality is the number one issue impacting on
their businesses. Employers report that there
is a lack of awareness of construction career
opportunities amongst teachers, parents and
students; apprentice candidates lack “soft skills”
such as communication, time management
and life skills; and apprentice candidates
do not possess the necessary literacy and
numeracy skills to successfully complete an
apprenticeship. New thinking and approaches
are required for skills development and
attainment suitable for the construction industry.
Recently the Master Builders produced a position
paper called, Towards 2020: Policy for Australian
Apprenticeship Reforms. This Document
identifi es the need to reform the current
apprenticeship system, the reform challenges, as
well as identifying reform benchmarks.
It is clear that a redesign of training packages
to deliver skill sets that match modern building
techniques, a redesign of early training delivery
to ensure that apprentices are site and job
ready, and industry engagement to not only
promote trade skills as a profession, but also
promoting the building industry as a great
place to work.
I encourage members to read Towards 2020 and
engage an apprentice for the future of the industry.
I would also like to take this opportunity, with
the President to congratulate all winners of this
year’s Excellence in Housing and Pool Awards.
Brian SeidlerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Switching to the Waterstop
Streamline system has been a
fantastic result for the company.
It ticks all the boxes by being
modern, sleek, easy to install
and failsafe.
Costly repairs associated with
leaking shower trays are now a
thing of the past.
Luke Pearce
QLD Construction Manager, Devine Homes
For more information, visit www.waterstopstreamline.com.au
Phone 07 5426 3700 • Fax 07 5426 3711 • Email [email protected]
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I am happy to give my recommendation to use Waterstop Streamline. It is the only modern looking product that I have seen that positively connects the shower screen to the waterproofing in a completely leak free way...Mr Albert Aeberhard Builder, Hotondo Homes Group ACT
Using Waterstop Streamline in all
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newsbriefnewsbrief
Master Builders National Conference | Jupiters, Gold Coast | 12-14 November 2015BUILDING AUSTRALIABUILDING AUSTRALIABUILDING AUSTRALIA
®
‘BUILDING AUSTRALIA’ – MASTER BUILDERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE
I am extending a personal invitation to join me
at Building Australia - Master Builders’ biennial
national conference.
The conference will be held at Jupiters on
the Gold Coast on 12-14 November. We
are returning to the Gold Coast by popular
demand. There is no need for me to ‘sell’ the
destination – it sells itself. If you have been to
our National Conference in past years, I look
forward to seeing you again and promise you
that this year’s event will be even better.
The program will focus on giving you tools
to grow your business. Speakers have been
carefully selected to cover a range of topics
important to the contemporary building and
construction industry.
We have enlisted high profi le speakers who can
give you the edge by sharing their knowledge
of topics and trends which affect businesses
large and small, commercial and residential. In
acknowledgement of the phenomenal rise of
social media, we have included a presentation
by an expert who will give you the confi dence to
harness the power of social media platforms to
extend your advertising reach. Some of you who
are daunted by social media will be surprised by
the benefi ts to be gained by ‘engaging’.
The XXI Commonwealth Games will be held
on the Gold Coast in 2018. Over 11 days
of competition, 6,500 athletes and offi cials
from 71 member countries and territories will
participate in 17 sports, including para-sports
for elite athletes with disabilities. It is one of the
biggest international multi-sporting events in
the world. The infrastructure associated with
the Games is currently under construction, and
builders involved have kindly agreed to share
their insights at a case session prior to a tour
of sporting and residential building sites. This
is a unique opportunity for members to see
fi rsthand the complexities involved in delivering
projects of this magnitude.
A comprehensive social program and special
Ladies Tour have been designed to entertain
and ensure that the event is an exciting
experience for everyone. The National
Excellence in Building and Construction
Awards presentation dinner on the fi nal evening
will be a spectacular fi nale.
The 2015 Building Australia conference and
National Awards ceremony promises to be
invaluable for your business and rewarding
for your social calendar and I look forward to
welcoming you to the Gold Coast.
For more information or to register your details or
book your place, visit
http://www.masterbuilders.com.au/events/
national-conference
By Wilhelm Harnisch
CEO Master Builders Australia
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regional roundup
BRUSHING UP ON WATERPROOFING FOR THE CENTRAL WEST DIVISIONThe Central West Division recently conducted
a waterproofi ng course in Orange. The four
day course, which is tailored for experienced
practitioners to gain their formal qualifi cations
for their waterproofi ng contractor licence, was
presented by Andrew Golle and participants
received a full qualifi cation for Certifi cate III in
Construction Waterproofi ng (CPC31411) as
recognised by the Department of Fair Trading.
Practical exercises involved construction of full
scale wet area, frame and fi t, sheeting, levelling,
joint sealant selection and application, and
installation of class 3 membrane. Areas were
then demolished and assessed for fi lm thickness,
application faults, angle placement, connector
sealant function and bond breaker function.
Technical aspects covered were AS 3740-
2010 Waterproofi ng Domestic Wet Areas,
and AS 4654.2- 2012 External Above
Ground Waterproofi ng Membranes. Practical
application techniques were discussed
incorporating various waterproofi ng systems,
remedial waterproofi ng and defects.
Parex Davco and Sika generously provided
technical support and materials. These
partners have been a valuable support link
for participants, offering direct specifi cation
services and product knowledge.
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Asbestos is a key issue for WorkCover NSW
on the mid north coast, due to the frequency of
renovations, including kitchens and bathrooms.
MBA Port Macquarie has run three Remove
Non-Friable Asbestos and two Supervise
Asbestos Courses in June and July due to a
high demand for them. The purpose built wall,
designed and built by our long time member
Jeff Walsh, has proven to be a resounding
success for use in the practical component of
the Remove Non-Friable Asbestos course.
Upcoming courses and dates for training in the
Port Macquarie offi ce are:
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
23 September 2015
21 October 2015
• Testing and Tagging of Electrical Equipment
12 October 2015
ASBESTOS TRAINING IN HIGH DEMAND FOR PORT MACQUARIE
ULLADULLA AWARDS PRESENTATION NIGHT
The Manning Great Lakes Divisional Information
Nights - the fi nal one for the year including the
AGM - will be on 13 October 2015
The Oxley Divisional Information nights
Information Nights - the fi nal one for the year
including the AGM - will be on 14 October 2015
The MBA Port Macquarie offi ce will be hosting
a WorkCover breakfast on Friday 30 October,
which will be a perfect opportunity to ask any
questions, whilst not on site, and hear about
any updates or issues WorkCover may have.
Also, save the date for the Oxley Division
Christmas Party, which will be on the Port
Venture’s “River Princess” on the picturesque
Hastings River, on Friday 20 November 2015.
The Master Builders Association of NSW,
Ulladulla Offi ce held the South East Regions
Building Awards Presentation Night on Saturday
20th June at the Ulladulla Civic Centre where
over 200 people attended and were entertained
by MC Clint Paddison, Comedian Darren Carr
and live music by Hipnoses.
The entries received from all over southern
NSW were entered into different categories
and a winner was selected by the judges from
each of these categories and awards were
presented on the night.
There were 3 Judges on the Panel, Jim
Greenshields, who has been judging these
awards since they began in 2008, new addition
Ross Meredith who is now a retired builder from
the Southern Highlands who has received the
MBA Gold Medal and just received Honurary
Membership for the services he has provided
for the Southern Highlands Division and Bruce
Cohen who has a Property Inspection Business
in Batemans Bay inspected every entry and
selected the winners.
Residential Builder of the Year was presented
to Richard Herborn, Puuka Constructions
from the Southern Highlands, Commercial
Builder of the Year went to Damien & George
Hoyland, Hoyland Constructions from Bega,
Encouragement Award was presented to
Shane Rofe, Rofebuild Pty Ltd from Southern
Highlands and the New Builder of the Year
was presented to Patrick O’Donnell, O’Donnell
Homes from Ulladulla.
We do encourage every builder to enter these
awards to showcase their work as they should
be very proud of what they achieve.
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women in constructionwomen in construction
INVESTING IN WOMEN FUNDING PROGRAM – ROUND TWOMaster Builders NSW had partnered with
Women NSW to successfully implement the
Women in Construction project to educate and
provide access to career pathway information
and dynamic online resources in the building
and construction industry for girls and women.
The project was funded by Women NSW to
provide opportunity for projects that lead to
economic empowerment of women through
training and employment in non-traditional
trades. Non-traditional trades are those with
25% or less participation of women.
The Investing in Women funding program
is about supporting key stakeholders to
encourage women into the trades and to
improve opportunities and outcomes for women
in the priority area of economic participation.
Furthermore, the project tailored and delivered
an accredited Certifi cate II in Construction
pre-apprenticeship course building course
delivering essential skills and key competencies
that linked and provided further career
opportunities in the building and construction
industry for girls and women. In addition, there
was access to mentoring, networking and
potential job placements for girls and women
looking for career opportunities in the building
and construction industry.
Over 100 posters were printed and mailed to
all females and co-ed high schools promoting
construction trade apprenticeships to girls and
women using the Girls in Trades branding.
Trade career information via 21 trade fl yers,
career pathway fl yer, job search booklets
and 12 fact sheets about the building and
construction industry were developed and
distributed at school presentations and career
expos. Furthermore Girls In Trades section was
developed in ALink NSW (www.alinknsw.org.au)
website to promote the building and construction
industry as a career choice for girls and women.
Master Builders NSW Women In Construction
Group assisted with promotions, marketing
and campaigns which assisted with
embedding cultural change to embrace the
participation of girls and women in non-
traditional trades through its 8000+ members.
Master Builders NSW currently has four volunteer
female mentors to provide mentoring to female
apprentices thereby enhancing the retention of
girls and women in non-traditional trades.
Four female participants completed the 8
weeks accredited Certifi cate II in Construction
pre-apprenticeship course which delivered
essential skills and key competencies that
linked and provided further career opportunities
in the building and construction industry.
The pre-apprenticeship course was delivered
at the Master Builders Education Centre at 5
Burbank Place, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153.
On completing the course, students had learnt
how to:
• work effectively and sustainably in the
construction industry;
• plan and organise work;
• conduct workplace communication
• carry out measurements and calculations;
• read and interpret plans and specifi cations;
• use constructions tools and equipment; and
• apply OHS requirements, policies and
procedures in the construction industry
Furthermore, the pre-apprenticeship
course assisted in building the participants’
confi dence, educated them on the various
career trade opportunities available and
encouraged them to consider a career in the
building and construction industry.
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MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR APARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT, BUT MORE PAPERWORK
The three-year review of NSW’s apartment
design rules has fi nally drawn to a close, with the
publication of the new Apartment Design Guide
and fi nal amendments to the State Environmental
Planning Policy No 65 - Design Quality of
Residential Flat Development (SEPP 65).
The new rules commence on 17 July 2015.
Development applications lodged before
the announcement of the changes on 19
June 2015 will still be determined under the
old unamended SEPP 65 and the existing
Residential Flat Design Code.
The Apartment Design Guide (the Guide)
says that it is about introducing ‘greater
fl exibility into the design process to
encourage more innovation’. This fl exibility is
refl ected in the Guide’s four-tiered approach.
Design quality principles
At the highest level are nine design quality
principles. These replace (and are similar to)
the existing 10 design quality principles set out
in SEPP 65. These principles are very broad.
In development assessment, architects
will need to ensure that these principles
are ‘addressed’ by a residential apartment
development (under clause 50(1AB) of
the amended Environmental Planning and
Assessment Regulation 2000).
Objectives
The second tier is the 80 objectives (set out in
parts 3 and 4 of the Guide). The objectives are
very general qualitative (non-numeric) goals.
Architects will be required to explain how
these objectives are ‘achieved’ in their
design verifi cation statement. This is also
something that town planners will probably
also need to deal with in the course of a
typical approval process.
Design criteria
Sitting underneath some of the objectives
are ‘design criteria’. The purpose of ‘design
criteria’ is to provide measurable requirements
for how an objective can be achieved.
‘Design criteria’ are prescriptive and are similar
to the ‘rules of thumb’ under the existing
Residential Flat Design Code. The prescription
of the ‘design criteria’ is moderated by the
Guide’s explicit acknowledgment that it may
not be possible to satisfy the design criteria.
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The objectives with ‘design criteria’ relate to:
• Communal open space
• Deep soil zones
• Building separation between sites
• Car parking provision rates
• Direct sunlight
• Natural cross-ventilation
• Ceiling heights
• Apartment size and layout
• Private open space and balconies
• Common circulation spaces
• Storage.
The other objectives do not have ‘design criteria’.
Design guidance
The lowest tier is the ‘design guidance’. This
is ‘advice’ on how the objectives and (where
applicable) ‘design criteria’ can be achieved.
The Guide does not hold back on its ‘design
guidance’, with 278 individual items of
guidance littered throughout parts 3 and 4
of the Guide. Like the design criteria, each item
of design guidance relates to one of the higher-
order objectives (referred to above).
When the ‘design criteria’ for an objective
is not met by a proposed development, the
associated ‘design guidance’ can be used to
assist in demonstrating how the proposed design
response nevertheless achieves the objective.
For the objectives that lack ‘design criteria’,
the ‘design guidance’ must be referred to
when demonstrating how an objective is
being achieved.
Overall status of the Guide
While the Guide sets up this four-tier hierarchy,
it is important to understand that there is no
requirement for a consent authority to strictly
apply the provisions of the Guide.
Instead, the (amended) SEPP 65 merely
requires that, when development applications
are decided, the following matters must be
taken into consideration:
• Any advice from a design review panel;
• The design quality of the development
when evaluated in accordance with the
design quality principles (referred to
above); and
• The Guide (parts 3 and 4 of the Guide
being the most relevant to development
assessment).
These matters join a long list of other
issues that must always be considered in
development assessment, such as:
• The suitability of the site for the
development;
• The likely impacts of the development on
the built environment; and
• The likely social and economic impacts.
It is quite possible that, in some cases, there
could be tensions between the provisions of the
Apartment Design Guide and other matters that
must be considered. When these tensions arise,
it is open to a consent authority (or the Land
and Environment Court on appeal) to decide not
to apply a provision of the Guide (despite any
mandatory language in the Guide itself).
Having said this, there are three respects in
which the Guide becomes more than just a
guide. Clause 30 of the amended SEPP 65
prevents a consent authority from refusing a
development application - if the relevant design
criteria are met - in relation to:
• Car parking provision;
• The internal area of each apartment; and
• Ceiling height.
This is based on an existing provision in SEPP
65 for apartment sizes and ceiling height.
However, the new clause 30 is weaker than the
existing provision. This is because it requires
a consent authority to refuse development
consent if it thinks that the development does
not demonstrate that adequate regard has
been given to the relevant objective, even if the
design criteria has been satisfi ed. In practice,
it may prove diffi cult for consent authorities
to rely on this provision (and would probably
only be invoked in unusual circumstances).
Consent authorities must also refuse to
grant development consent if they think that
inadequate regard has been given to the
design quality principles.
It’s worth briefl y commenting on the way that
clause 30 deals with car parking (a new provision)
and apartment size (an altered provision).
Car parking
Some of the changes to car parking rules
fl agged when the draft Apartment Design Guide
was released last year have been abandoned.
The Guide’s design criteria for car parking
(under objective 3J-1) now sets the minimum
car parking requirement for residents and
visitors in certain areas as the lower of either:
• The requirement prescribed by the council;
or
• The amount set by Roads and Maritime
Services (RMS) in its Guide to Traf� c
Generating Developments.
In some areas, this will reduce (but not eliminate)
the requirement to provide car parking.
For example, the Hills Shire Council
requirement for two residential car parking
spaces to be provided for each two bedroom
unit located outside of a centre is higher than
the RMS’ requirement of 1.2 residential spaces
for two bedroom units in medium residential
fl at buildings. Clause 30 of the amended SEPP
65 effectively overrides the DCP and – for a
development of that kind - the RMS minimum
is the actual minimum in the areas nominated
in the design criteria under object 3J.
Apartment size
The new apartment size design criteria
effectively overturns a Land and Environment
Court decision handed down in April. That
decision said that consent authorities were
able to refuse development consent on the
basis of apartment size, even when the
minimum sizes set out in the existing rule of
thumb were satisfi ed (our earlier article on this
case is available here).
The new Guide contains only one single list
of apartment sizes (avoiding the problem that
arose under the State Residential Flat Design
Code, where there were two competing lists).
However, the new list is not exactly the same
as the existing ‘rule of thumb’ in the Residential
Flat Design Code. Namely:
• Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments
now have a recommended minimum
internal area of 75m2 (up from the previous
‘rule of thumb’ minimum of 70m2).
• Three-bedroom, single bathroom
apartments now have a recommended
minimum internal area of 90m2 (down
from the previous rule of thumb minimum
of 95m2).
The minimum internal area for three-bedroom,
two-bathroom apartments remains the same
(ie 95m2).
This will create a perverse incentive for some
developers to do away with the amenity
of a second bathroom from two bedroom
apartments. Other developers may feel forced
to maintain bathroom numbers due to market
sentiment, but reduce the number of new homes
in the development (and therefore reduce the
supply of housing coming onto the market).
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Having said this, the Guide itself allows for the
merit assessment of proposed apartments that
are below the minimum size – meaning a non-
compliant development can still be approved.
For this merit assessment to take place, the
Guide expects that it be demonstrated that
proposed apartments are well designed with
useable and functional space.
It’s also worth noting that:
• The new design quality principle 1 says
that good design responds to context
(context is defi ned to include economic
conditions); and
• Housing affordability is an objective of the
amended SEPP 65.
In our view, this makes it possible for
applicants to argue (and provide evidence)
that strict adherence to the design criteria on
apartment size may have housing affordability
implications in high-demand areas, due for
example to demographic considerations and
market demand (or lack thereof).
Sunlight and daylight access
The Guide has some (potentially) signifi cant
new provisions on sunlight and daylight
access. At present the Residential Flat Design
Code’s rule of thumb envisages that at least
70 per cent of a development’s apartments
should have living rooms and private open
spaces that receive a minimum of three hours
of direct sunlight between 9 am and 3 pm in
midwinter. In ‘dense urban areas’ this can be
reduced to two hours. The Guide re-states
this rule of thumb as part of the design criteria
for objective 4A-1, however the two-hour
exception is extended to apply to the whole
Sydney metropolitan area and the Newcastle/
Wollongong local government areas. The
expectation is that the two hours be between
9am and 3pm (rather than say from 8am
and/or until 4pm) has not changed. There
is still scope to argue in favour of utilising a
different range of hours, but in those cases the
consent authority may be entitled to refuse a
development application on that basis.
There is a new, additional, design criterion
that no more than 15 per cent of apartments
in a building may be without direct sunlight
between 9 am and 3 pm in midwinter. This
may complicate the approval process for
developments that include a signifi cant
number of lower level units that are shaded at
this time of day.
The Guide sets out design guidance (ie
‘advice’) on how objective 4A-1 and its
associated design criteria (above) can be
achieved. It says that ‘to maximise the benefi t
of direct sunlight within living rooms and private
open spaces, a minimum of 1m2 of direct
sunlight, measured at 1m above fl oor level, is
achieved for at least 15 minutes’.
This advice raises several practical issues.
For example, if the advice is to be followed,
it would require an analysis of what happens
to direct sunlight within a unit. Analysis of
this kind is not routinely required under
the existing Residential Flat Design Code.
Additionally, the advice seems to overlook the
benefi ts for room amenity of direct sunlight
that hits internal walls and other surfaces that
are not aligned with a hypothetical surface
one metre above the fl oor level.
Objective 4A-2 requires daylight access to
be maximised when sunlight is limited. The
design guidance for this objective suggests
that habitable rooms cannot rely on courtyards,
skylights and high-level windows (with sills
of 1.5 meters or greater) as their primary
light source. A ‘courtyard’ is defi ned to be
‘communal space at ground level or on a
structure that is open to the sky, formed by
the building and enclosed on 3 or more sides’.
This design guidance has the potential to
complicate the approval process for courtyard
apartment developments that include habitable
rooms whose only aspect is the courtyard.
Some provisions of DCPs wiped out
Requirements of a development control plan
(DCP) will have no effect if they relate to certain
objectives, design criteria and design guidance
set out in the Guide. These are:
• Visual privacy;
• Solar and daylight access;
• Common circulation and spaces;
• Apartment size and layout;
• Ceiling heights;
• Private open space and balconies;
• Natural ventilation; and
• Storage.
This should reduce the potential for provisions
in DCPs to compete with (and overlap with)
provisions in the Guide.
However, local councils have still been left with
the freedom to impose their own DCP provisions
in relation to other aspects of development.
Other new guidance
The Guide is littered with new and revised text.
Apartment developers may fi nd some text
encouraging and other text worrying.
For example:
• Habitable room depths are limited to
a maximum of 2.5 times the ceiling
height (although in open plan layouts the
maximum habitable room depth is still 8
meters from the window).
• Living rooms or combined living/dining
rooms have a minimum width of:
• 3.6 metres for studio and one
bedroom apartments; and
• four metres for two and three
bedroom apartments.
• When residential buildings are to be located
next to commercial buildings, the separation
distances for retail, offi ces spaces and
commercial balconies are to be measured
as if they are ‘habitable rooms’.
Apartment developers and their consultants
whose development applications are (to
be) lodged from 19 June 2015 will want to
study the new Guide closely to see if it has
implications for their proposed developments.
More paperwork
Performance objective 3A-1 requires the
Guide’s site analysis checklist to be addressed.
Additionally, the SEPP 65 design verifi cation
statements - which are now often only a
few pages - will need to be more elaborate.
This is because architects – in addition to
addressing the design quality principles - will
be legally obliged to explain how the Guide’s
80 objectives are achieved.
Increased DA fees
The development application fee (when there
is to be a referral to a design review panel) will
increase by $2,240 on 17 July 2015.
Need help?
Gadens’ experienced planning and
environment teamwork with a wide range of
urban developers.
Feel free to get in touch with Gadens’
partners Anthony Whealy on (02) 9931 4867,
Aaron Gadiel on (02) 9931 4929 or Christina
Renner on (02) 9931 4701.
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DRAFT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHES A DEFECTS BONDAs predicted in the previous edition of Master Builder (Call For Return of The Clerk of Work), the re-elected NSW Government under the Minister for Fair Trading, Victor Dominello has released for public consultation the draft Strata Schemes Development Bill 2015 and the Strata Scheme Management Bill 2015.
The reform process has been lengthy with a
Discussion Paper on proposed Strata Title
Law Reform released back in November 2013,
and consultations occurring well before this
commencing in 2011. The process of the
review of strata laws has passed through the
hands of four Fair Trading Ministers (Minister's
Roberts, Ayers, Mason-Cox and Dominello)
and it is expected there will be signifi cant
pressure on Minister Dominello to ensure the
draft Bills can successfully navigate Parliament,
unlike what occurred with the planning reforms.
Building Bond
Master Builders has from the outset
opposed the proposition of a defects bond
(Building Bond), with the view that it doesn’t
proactively address building defects during the
construction process. It has been estimated
that eighty percent of medium-density
apartments have defects.
Our concern is that the proposed Building
Bond will impose additional red-tape and
associated costs and is more likely to benefi t
those inspectors engaged to undertake
inspection and reports than delivering defect
free apartments to consumers. There is also
the issue of competition with other States and
jurisdictions to attract much needed investment
in apartments when no other jurisdiction has
moved to impose a defects bond.
At a recent industry meeting on the release of
the draft Bills, Minister Dominello and senior
Fair Trading staff made it clear that the Policy
position is locked in and that the consultative
process in relation to the draft Bills is about
the practicality on implementing the reforms
and identifying any unintended consequences.
In otherwords, NSW apartment developers
will be locked into a two per cent Building
Bond, unless compromise is required through
government negotiations to get the Bills
through Parliament.
Part 11 of the Strata Schemes Management
Bill 2015 provides for the introduction of the
Building Bond. The Bond will be two percent
of the contract price for the building work,
paid by the developer into a ‘Building Bond
Account’. The Building Bond Account is to
be administered by the Chief Executive of the
Offi ce of Finance and Services, under which
Fair Trading resides.
Amounts will be paid from the Building Bond
Account to an Owners Corporation to meet
the costs of rectifying defects identifi ed in a
fi nal inspection report provided no later than
two years after the completion of the project.
The Building Bond must also be released
within the same period or within sixty days
of the fi nal report being provided to the
developer, whichever occurs later and where
the fi nal report provides a clearance in respect
of defects identifi ed in an earlier report; or
otherwords defect free at the compilation of
the fi nal report.
It appears that interest on bond money will
be retained in the fund and used to offset the
administration costs of the fund, although this
proposition is yet to be clarifi ed.
The requirement for a Building Bond will apply
to residential building work which is exempt for
the requirements of the Building Compensation
Insurance Scheme (formally Home Owners
Warranty Insurance) including mixed use
buildings with residential parts. This is a
change from a previous version of the draft Bill
which included all residential strata projects,
including those already covered by insurance.
Inspection and Reports
Division 2 of the draft Bill provides that
developer of a strata scheme is required to
appoint and pay for a ‘Building Inspector’,
approved by the Owners Corporation to
undertake an interim and fi nal inspection and
report on any defective work. Should the
developer and the Owners Corporation fail to
agree on the appointment of the inspector, the
appointment of the Building Inspector will fall
to the Chief Executive of the Offi ce of Finance
and Services.
We have previously suggested that developers
are likely to default the appointment of the
Building Inspector to the Chief Executive
rather than enter debate with the Owners
Corporation on the appointment of the
inspector. Any subsequent grievances by the
Owners Corporation in respect of the conduct
and performance of the inspector would
subsequently lay with the Chief Executive
and could not be proportioned back to the
developer over the appointment.
Such details as the experience and
competency of the Building Inspectors,
insurance cover and indeed, the scope or
work covered by the inspection and structure
and content of reports is left to be detailed in
the supporting Regulations. We are advised
that Master Builders will be involved in the
development of the supporting Regulations.
The Building Inspector is to be appointed no
later than twelve months after the completion
of the building work and an interim report
outlining any building defects, and the likely
cause of the defects is to be provided no
later than eighteen month after completion.
A further and fi nal inspection and report must
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be arranged by the developer no later than
eighteen months after the completion of
building work. The object of this report is to
identify if defects outlined in the interim report
have been rectifi ed and further defects have
been found.
Copies of the reports must to be provided
by the inspector to the developer, Owners
Corporation and the Chief Executive. The
developer in-turn must provide a copy of the
report to builder.
Bond no fi nality for future action
The proposed scheme for Building Bond will
not provide fi nality to any future or associated
action in respect of matters identifi ed in the
report or covered by the Building Bond. The
draft legislation makes it clear that Part 11
will not affect any other remedies (will not
extinguish Statutory Warranties) that may be
taken for defective building work. A future
Court or Tribunal must consider a report,
however are not bound by the report.
It appears it will be left to the Regulations to see
if a Building Inspector will be indemnifi ed for any
direct action in respect of conducting inspections
and subsequent reports. Master Builders recalls
that during previous discussion with Fair Trading,
it was suggested that inspectors would be
indemnifi ed. The Regulation will also address any
requirements for inspectors to hold professional
Indemnity Insurance.
Commentary
Master Builders is sceptical that the proposed
scheme will do anything to address the
continuing prevalence of defects in apartment
buildings. The Department of Finance and
Services engaged Ernst & Young to evaluate the
direct and indirect costs of the Building Bond
initiative. Master Builders is unaware of the results
of this work by Ernst & Young and no reference
is made to this work in relation to supporting the
requirements for a Building Bond.
We question as to whether indeed the
proposal of Part 11 of the Bill satisfi es the NSW
Principles for Better Regulation:
1. The objective of the Building Bond is
not clear, in that it has not been clearly
established if the objective is to compensate
aggrieved unit owners; or is it a process
to reduce defects in strata buildings. The
proposal in our view certainly does not target
the issue of preventing defects in strata
buildings if indeed this is a key objective.
The Bond targets defects via superfi cial
inspections after completion of the building,
it does not seek to address such defects
during the construction process.
2. The costs and benefi ts of the proposal have
not, as we understand been disclosed nor
the evaluation of any alternative proposals.
3. Part 11 goes against the simplifi cation
and consolidation of existing legislation by
providing a new mechanism for residential
building defects outside of what is
considered the host legislation for residential
building work, the Home Building Act.
A signifi cant concern for our members is that
the cost of the Building Bond will be passed
on to the builder by way of retentions sums.
This being the case, certain developers will
continue to pressure down on price, resulting
in the substitution of cheaper materials or
construction methods and consequently be
prepared to right off the bond due to holding
retention money. The new requirements for
retention trust currently apply to projects
exceeding twenty million dollars.
While we welcome the opportunity to
participate in the development of the
supporting Regulations in relation to putting
detail around the appointment of inspectors
and scope of inspection and reports, we will
watch with interest the passage of the Bills
through the Parliament.
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THE MASTER BUILDERS PRE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Karen Kellock, Apprenticeship Services Manager and Darin Grace, Training Services Manager have joined forces to create the Master Builders Pre Apprenticeship Program.
As an Industry Association, a Group Training
Organisation and a Registered Training
Organisation, we are signifi cantly invested
in seeing young men and women enter the
Building and Construction industry with a greater
understanding of their chosen trade, the safety,
the industry itself, and the people that make the
Building and Construction Industry strong.
The Master Builders Pre Apprenticeship Program
is designed to deliver this understanding.
Why did we develop this Program?
• Competency based progression means
an apprentice can progress to 2nd stage
with minimal on site experience, and in
some cases without setting foot on a
construction site.
• Some apprentices that we have
employed have been returned or left
their apprenticeship because they lack
experience or understanding
• We don’t believe in ‘training for
training’s sake’
The Master Builders Pre Apprenticeship
Program is the solution
Master Builders are taking a holistic approach
to preparing a new apprentice for day to day
life in this industry to create the best quality 1st
year apprentice.
Our program will include some of the
necessary skills and units of competency a 1st
year apprentice carpenter needs to learn, but
stops short of the 25% milestone.
During the Master Builders Pre-Apprenticeship
Program, participants will handle carpentry
tools and equipment, they will complete small
projects and learn to work as a team in a
simulated site and workshop environment.
This program will also deliver necessary training
in working safely at heights, fi rst aid, cultural
awareness, site safety, confl ict resolution,
communication skills, drug & alcohol
awareness, maths skills for site and how to
handle money through the Governments’
Money Smart program.
Another important part of this program is
hearing from people currently working in our
industry. We will ask Apprentices, Tradies,
Sub Contractors and Business Owners to
talk to our potential apprentices about their
story and answer questions to get a greater
understanding of what our industry is all about.
If you would like to come along and tell your
story, we’d love to hear from you.
Excursions are planned to visit work sites,
both residential and commercial, to enable
these new comers to understand and
appreciate the differences.
We’ll take them to trade suppliers to see where
a tradie, sub-contractor and builder goes to
buy building supplies, tools and equipment.
And the very best part – we will place them with
an actual Master Builders Training Employer for
2 weeks to get a feel of a real site.
The entire program lasts for 7 weeks including
the 2 week trial and will take place at Master
Builders Education Facility at Baulkham Hills.
The fi rst Program is planned to start in early
September 2015.
We’ll be posting updates on our Website with
images and information of their achievements
as the Program progresses.
WE ARE CALLING ON
INDUSTRY SUPPORT AND
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Each successful program participant will be
employed by Master Builders Apprenticeship
Service and offered to Master Builders
Training Employers under a Group Training
arrangement for the 2 week paid trial at a
greatly reduced hourly rate.
We’re hoping that these young apprentices
will impress and you’ll want to keep them!
Your 1st year apprentice will remain a 1st
year until their onsite skills marry their trade
course skills, which may take a full year. We
are not creating 2nd years.
YOU’LL BE ABLE TO
SELECT YOUR APPRENTICE!
Training Employers who have expressed
their interest will be invited to come to our
Master Builders Education Facility, enjoy a
BBQ lunch where you will meet all of our
apprentices, talk to them about their Program
experience, see their completed projects and
participate in a ‘speed interview’ system.
Call Master Builders Apprenticeship
Services to register your interest and
become part of the Master Builders Pre
Apprenticeship Program (02) 8586 3533.
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‘WHS REGULATORS’ HAVE VERY BROAD COERCIVE INFORMATION GATHERING POWERSThe Supreme Court of NSW has con� rmed the extensive scope of the ‘WHS Regulators’ coercive information gathering powers in terms of their scope of content, geography and timeframes, as well as their capacity to reach into the Boardroom (parent companies take note!).
In short, Regulators can obtain, on mandatory
basis, information that:
• is held in another Australian jurisdiction;
• does not relate to safety
• Pre-dates a relevant incident; and
• Is created for Board use (including that of a
parent company, rather than the subsidiary
operating the business in which the
relevant incident occurred).
What happened?
Perilya Broken Hill Ltd (PBHL) operated a
mine at Broken Hill NSW where an employee
suffered serious injuries when he fell 14
metres down a shaft in June 2012. The
NSW Department of Trade and Investment
investigated and in May 2013 an inspector
directed PBHL's holding company – Western
Australia-based Perilya Ltd (Perilya) – to
provide him with:
• The minutes from all Board meetings
convened between May 2008 and
December 2012
• The request was not confi ned to minutes
that dealt with safety; and
• Copies of all documents produced
between May 2008 and December 2012
for the purpose of advising its directors on
safety matters at the Broken Hill Mine.
Perilya provided edited versions of the relevant
documents, and then refused two statutory
requests to provide un-redacted copies,
claiming the omitted material was commercially
sensitive and confi dential information.
Perilya’s Argument and the
Supreme Court’s Finding
Perilya argued:
The jurisdictional issue – the notices
demanding the information were invalid
because the inspector's power to compel
the production was limited to documents or
matters that arise in, or are related to NSW,
and as Perilya’s head offi ce was in Perth, it
could not be the valid subject of a notice.
The Supreme Court found – The regulator's
power to obtain information under the model
WHS Act is not blocked by state borders.
The subject matter issue – the information
sought must be limited to ‘safety’ issues.
The Supreme Court found – The regulator's
power is not limited to documents that
specifi cally refer to safety matters - the absence
of safety information in documents may prove
that a WHS duty has been breached.
The time frame issue – documents created
between 2008 and late 2011 could not be
relevant to determining compliance at the time
of the incident in June 2012.
Perilya Limited v Nash [2015] NSWSC 706
(5 June 2015)
The Supreme Court found – Information
relevant to safety at the Broken Hill mine held
by the holding company of PBHL was within
the coercive powers conferred upon the
regulator under s155 to acquire 'information'
and inspectors had broad powers and could
request any documents or other evidence that
helped them monitor or enforce compliance
with the WHS Act.
The Board room issue – information held by
the holding company relating to the relevant period
was not relevant to the June 2012 incident.
The Supreme Court found – Holding
companies can hold information relevant to
breaches at operations conducted by their
operating companies and accordingly the
notice was valid in that regard.
Other key issues about coercive
information gathering powers
• These are "controversial and
extraordinary" powers that exceed police
powers in some jurisdictions.
• WHS duty holders should understand how
these powers work – duty holders regularly:
- Misunderstand their rights and hand over
information that is not required
-Participate in ‘voluntary’ interviews
thereby not engaging their abrogated
immunity against self-incrimination; and
- Do not fully appreciate that whenever
they give information to an inspector, it
can be used against them for the reasons
discussed below - so care should be taken.
• WHS Inspectors in the harmonised WHS
jurisdictions operate in a system "in which
they must serve two masters", they are:
- First, the acquisition of information for the
promotion of voluntary and preventative
programs; and
- Second, the acquisition of information for
enforcement action including prosecution.
• It can be unclear which stage of the
investigation continuum the inspector
is up to ("Are they after facts, or putting
together a prosecution brief?"). This makes
it diffi cult to know when to "lawyer up".
Think twice before:
• Agreeing to be fi lmed or audio recorded
during a WHS interview – notwithstanding
pressure to do so; or
• Signing any ‘statement’ or other similar
document; there is no legal obligation to
sign a statement – at the very least, ensure
the document has been comprehensively
reviewed and ideally, advice taken about
it. Statements signed in haste often
contain inaccurate information that can be
relied upon to support an "unmeritorious"
decision to prosecute duty holders.
Kindly provided by: Siobhan Flores-Walsh
Siobhan Flores-Walsh is a partner in Corrs
Chambers Westgarth’s workplace law practice.
She is one of Australia’s leading work health
and safety lawyers. To contact: Direct:
(02) 9210 6279
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Apprentices in Training
ABBTF Supported Apprentices
ABBTF Supported Commencements
ABBTF Supported Completions
Adult Apprentice Support
Work Ready Course Enrolments
Careers Expo Events Attended
Step Out Program and Try-a-Trade
Peak Monthly Websites Visits
Facebook Fans
2,474
1,641
890
302
63
385
105
2,193
16,832
11,100
2,042
1,302
595
478
35
80
127
2,616
8,308
7,800
OPERATING RESULTS 2014/15Nos.
2013/14Nos.
Revenue
Total Expenditure
Operating Surplus
Training Reserve
App Subsidies to Employers
Recruiting and Training Support
Taster and Work Ready
Promotion
Development
Administration
4,248
3,950
298
2,255
1,433
366
314
337
832
668
4,620
4,672
(52)
2,203
2,052
429
236
373
870
712
FINANCIAL RESULTS 2014/15$000’s
2013/14$000’s
105 careers events and promotions were attended to encourage young people into the trade. Many of the events included Try-a-Trade.
2,193 students were provided with Try-a-Trade and Step Out Programs at targeted schools.
2,841 schools were provided with regular trade and career information, including a student nomination web page.
An extensive recruitment program to fill apprentice vacancies was conducted with online promotion, job advertising and candidate assessment.
385 job seekers received short Work Ready bricklaying courses with an on-site trial and sign up of the new apprentice.
11,000+ Facebook Fans were reached via social media contact targeting Gen Y and Z.
Up to 200 apprentice job vacancies were identified through the support of bricklayers and Group Training Companies.
Introduced a Spotters Fee reward to past and current apprentices who nominated a new apprentice in bricklaying.
1,641 apprentices were supported with employment and training via the Brickstart Subsidy, an increase of 26% on the previous year.
63 adult apprentice bricklayers were supported with a $2,000 incentive for employers to partly offset the adult pay rate cost.
Surveyed 1st Year apprentices to identify the influences and reasons for deciding to become a bricklayer.
Contacted supported apprentices and their employers to provide support in line with the retention program.
19 e-newsletters, 8 print newsletters and 58 blog articles were created to inform the industry on brick and blocklayer and ABBTF activities.
Gained extensive media coverage on the bricklayer shortage leading to promoting and filling apprentice job vacancies.
Worked with a growing number of residential builders to share ABBTF strategies and address the bricklayer shortage.
Provided advice to Government and industry training organisations in some states on workforce participation and training strategies.
Supported quality apprentices participating in WorldSkills Australia competitions at regional, national and international level.
Provided a scholarship to support the training and preparation of the WorldSkills bricklaying competitor for the 2015 WorldSkills International competition.
ABBTF Operating Results 2014/2015During the year to June 2015 the Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) achieved the following:
The full Statutory Annual Report will be available on the website or as hardcopy on request.Geoff Noble, ABBTF Chief Executive Officer August 2015
Supported by Brick & Block Manufacturers of Australia Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census compared with two prior Census Reports data.
1300 66 44 96www.abbtf.com.au | www.becomeabricklayer.com.au
ABBTF Strategy Achieves Younger WorkforceA comparison of ages of bricklayers at each of the past three Censuses shows a marked increase in younger bricklayers in the workforce. The ABBTF programs over past years have boosted apprentice numbers and younger people joining the trade. Joint contributions by Brick and Block Manufacturers and the building industry purchasing their products continues to be a sound investment in addressing the skill shortage in bricklaying.
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Bricklayers Ages - Censuses 2001, 2006, 2011
No
. of B
rickl
ayer
s
15 Ye
ars
17 Ye
ars
21 Ye
ars
25 Ye
ars
29 Ye
ars
35 Ye
ars
43 Ye
ars
45 Ye
ars
19 Ye
ars
23 Ye
ars
31 Ye
ars
37 Ye
ars
39 Ye
ars
47 Ye
ars
53 Ye
ars
55 Ye
ars
27 Ye
ars
33 Ye
ars
41 Ye
ars
49 Ye
ars
51 Ye
ars
57 Ye
ars
59 Ye
ars
61 Ye
ars
63 Ye
ars
65 Ye
ars
67 Ye
ars
69 Ye
ars
201120062001
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Apprentices in Training
ABBTF Supported Apprentices
ABBTF Supported Commencements
ABBTF Supported Completions
Adult Apprentice Support
Work Ready Course Enrolments
Careers Expo Events Attended
Step Out Program and Try-a-Trade
Peak Monthly Websites Visits
Facebook Fans
2,474
1,641
890
302
63
385
105
2,193
16,832
11,100
2,042
1,302
595
478
35
80
127
2,616
8,308
7,800
OPERATING RESULTS 2014/15Nos.
2013/14Nos.
Revenue
Total Expenditure
Operating Surplus
Training Reserve
App Subsidies to Employers
Recruiting and Training Support
Taster and Work Ready
Promotion
Development
Administration
4,248
3,950
298
2,255
1,433
366
314
337
832
668
4,620
4,672
(52)
2,203
2,052
429
236
373
870
712
FINANCIAL RESULTS 2014/15$000’s
2013/14$000’s
105 careers events and promotions were attended to encourage young people into the trade. Many of the events included Try-a-Trade.
2,193 students were provided with Try-a-Trade and Step Out Programs at targeted schools.
2,841 schools were provided with regular trade and career information, including a student nomination web page.
An extensive recruitment program to fill apprentice vacancies was conducted with online promotion, job advertising and candidate assessment.
385 job seekers received short Work Ready bricklaying courses with an on-site trial and sign up of the new apprentice.
11,000+ Facebook Fans were reached via social media contact targeting Gen Y and Z.
Up to 200 apprentice job vacancies were identified through the support of bricklayers and Group Training Companies.
Introduced a Spotters Fee reward to past and current apprentices who nominated a new apprentice in bricklaying.
1,641 apprentices were supported with employment and training via the Brickstart Subsidy, an increase of 26% on the previous year.
63 adult apprentice bricklayers were supported with a $2,000 incentive for employers to partly offset the adult pay rate cost.
Surveyed 1st Year apprentices to identify the influences and reasons for deciding to become a bricklayer.
Contacted supported apprentices and their employers to provide support in line with the retention program.
19 e-newsletters, 8 print newsletters and 58 blog articles were created to inform the industry on brick and blocklayer and ABBTF activities.
Gained extensive media coverage on the bricklayer shortage leading to promoting and filling apprentice job vacancies.
Worked with a growing number of residential builders to share ABBTF strategies and address the bricklayer shortage.
Provided advice to Government and industry training organisations in some states on workforce participation and training strategies.
Supported quality apprentices participating in WorldSkills Australia competitions at regional, national and international level.
Provided a scholarship to support the training and preparation of the WorldSkills bricklaying competitor for the 2015 WorldSkills International competition.
ABBTF Operating Results 2014/2015During the year to June 2015 the Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) achieved the following:
The full Statutory Annual Report will be available on the website or as hardcopy on request.Geoff Noble, ABBTF Chief Executive Officer August 2015
Supported by Brick & Block Manufacturers of Australia Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census compared with two prior Census Reports data.
1300 66 44 96www.abbtf.com.au | www.becomeabricklayer.com.au
ABBTF Strategy Achieves Younger WorkforceA comparison of ages of bricklayers at each of the past three Censuses shows a marked increase in younger bricklayers in the workforce. The ABBTF programs over past years have boosted apprentice numbers and younger people joining the trade. Joint contributions by Brick and Block Manufacturers and the building industry purchasing their products continues to be a sound investment in addressing the skill shortage in bricklaying.
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Bricklayers Ages - Censuses 2001, 2006, 2011
No
. of B
rickl
ayer
s
15 Ye
ars
17 Ye
ars
21 Ye
ars
25 Ye
ars
29 Ye
ars
35 Ye
ars
43 Ye
ars
45 Ye
ars
19 Ye
ars
23 Ye
ars
31 Ye
ars
37 Ye
ars
39 Ye
ars
47 Ye
ars
53 Ye
ars
55 Ye
ars
27 Ye
ars
33 Ye
ars
41 Ye
ars
49 Ye
ars
51 Ye
ars
57 Ye
ars
59 Ye
ars
61 Ye
ars
63 Ye
ars
65 Ye
ars
67 Ye
ars
69 Ye
ars
201120062001
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MASTER BUILDER WINS INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT AWARDMaster Builders Association of New South
Wales is proud to announce that we have been
awarded an International Safety Management
Award from the International Safety Quality
Environment Management Association (ISQEM) a
United Kingdom based professional association.
This latest award is in recognition of Master
Builders Association of New South Wales
commitment to keeping its workers and
workplaces healthy and safe.
“As the primary employer association in the
state’s building and construction industry, MBA
prides itself on taking a leading role in the Work
Health and Safety space” said Brian Seidler,
MBA Executive Director.
“It is extremely gratifying that our experienced
safety team has been internationally
recognised for its initiative and drive for a
best practice approach to safety which is
taken both internally and externally by our
organisation” Mr Seidler said.
The International Management Awards seek
to celebrate and promote the success of the
winning organisations and their employees
in maintaining a safe and healthy working
environment for all. They are open to
businesses, public and third sector bodies of
all sizes and sectors.
The President of ISQEM Wayne Taylor
congratulates Master Builders Association of
New South Wales on its success.
“The International Safety Management Awards
rightly refl ects the importance of aiming
for good standards of health and safety at
work. Master Builders Association of New
South Wales should rightly be proud of its
achievement. Congratulations.”
International Safety Quality Environment
Management Association (ISQEM)
ISQEM is a UK registered non-profi t making
organisation contributing to the enhancement of
safety quality and environmental management
on a global scale. The association is fully
international with over 28,000 members from
the UK, USA, Europe, Asia, Africa and the
Middle East, who have joined together to ensure
that the three key areas of management Safety,
Quality and Environment are being raised and
improved worldwide.
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RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILYWe are � nding that a large number of the MBA’s legal enquiries begin with: “I did a job for a relative as a favour” or “I did some work for a friend trying to help him, or her out”.
Warning bells go off when we hear this as it is
usually the case that the Builder, in an effort
to be a kind family member or a helpful friend,
has cut corners to reduce the price or to make
life easier for the Owner.
It is nearly always the Builder who suffers when
these situations go wrong, not the Owner.
Quite often the Owner gets to save money –
but at the Builder’s expense.
A classic example is entering into a fi xed price
contract so the Owner can obtain funding
from their bank, if the bank will not accept a
cost plus contract, and then agreeing “on the
side” to carry out the works under a cost plus
arrangement instead. Don’t do this. It is a fraud
on the bank, and if the costs go over budget
under the cost plus arrangement, the Owner is
likely to blame the Builder and then try to hold
him to the fi xed price provided to the bank.
Another minefi eld for potential problems is
agreeing to supervise or manage a project for
an Owner-builder because they are a friend
of a friend or a cousin and just “need a bit of
a hand” or to do the job using the Builder’s
licence but the Builder doesn’t “formalise”
things. It is not impossible to work for Owner-
builders, particularly as a trade subcontractor,
but when a Builder gets involved with
overseeing a project, with or without using
his licence, he will invariably be held to be
performing the role of the Builder and Principal
Contractor. Avoid contracting with an Owner-
builder to manage a project. This article will not
cover all the risks involved in doing so but this
topic is briefl y mentioned because Builders will
quite often get themselves into such a situation
because the Owner-builder is someone they
know and think they can trust. If things go
wrong, however, the Builder will be blamed.
The Big Three
The three main things to remember when
contracting with friends or family to carry out
residential building works are:
1. Sign a contract which is compliant with the
Home Building Act 1989 (NSW);
2. Hold a current contractor licence for the
work to be carried out;
3. Take out insurance under the Home
Building Compensation Fund (“HBCF”)
(formerly Home Warranty Insurance) for the
scope of works in the contract.
Contract
The contract should be in writing, include all
the features required by the Home Building
Act and accurately refl ect what the Owner
has asked to be done. Don’t agree verbally to
carry out work or help out on a project for a
friend or relative – or anyone. It is illegal and it
is the Builder who suffers the consequences
if the proper procedures are not followed.
These consequences can include prosecution
by NSW Fair Trading and in some cases even
licence suspension. It is not worth jeopardising
your licence and future.
Licence
Holding a licence may seem straightforward
– but ensure the entity that contracts with
the Owner actually holds the licence. So if a
company is on the contract then the Pty Ltd
company must hold a licence. Don’t agree
to start work whilst waiting for a licence
application to be approved by Fair Trading just
because the Owner is a personal acquaintance
– this is a breach of the Home Building Act,
which a rogue Owner will happily use against
a Builder later on as an excuse not to make
payment. Similarly, never “lend” a licence to
an Owner to use on their project without direct
involvement in it. This is extremely dangerous
and not only carries risk for the length of the
construction period, but also for a number of
years after completion. Finally, don’t carry out
work which your licence doesn’t allow you to
do. This would be classed as unlicensed work
and is prohibited by the Home Building Act.
The risk is simply not worth it.
Insurance under the Home Building
Compensation Fund
When contracting with an Owner, be they
friend or foe or somewhere in between, the
requirements for insurance under the HBCF
are the same. If the work you are doing is over
$20,000.00 the insurance must be taken out.
If the Owner is an Owner-builder, the insurance
must still be taken out. If the contract is for
supervision of the works, the insurance must
be taken out for the relevant scope of works.
Again, if the Builder is managing the project for
an Owner-builder it is likely they will be seen
to be the responsible Builder. Appropriate
insurance should be in place.
The 2015 amendments to the Home Building
Act removed the ability of Owner-builders to
obtain insurance under the HBCF in order to
remove some of the confusion surrounding the
issue of contractors working for Owner-builders
failing to take out such insurance. The bottom
line is – when helping out a friend or family do
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TRADERS PENALISED FOR UNLICENSED WORKTwo traders have recently received penalties of up to $8000 in the Parramatta Local Court for conducting work they were not licensed or suitably quali� ed to do.
Two traders have recently received penalties
of up to $8000 in the Parramatta Local Court
for conducting work they were not licensed or
suitably qualifi ed to do.
On June 12 Roselands trader Xiaoke (aka
David) Li, trading as Solar Island Energy Pty
Ltd (now deregistered) and also Rosh Home
Technology Pty Ltd was ordered to pay $8406
in fi nes and professional costs for contracting
and coordinating unlicensed specialist work.
The court heard Mr Li, through the two
companies, had allegedly made representations
he could supply and install solar panel systems
for hot water and electricity.
For a period of almost two years from December
2012 to June 2014, the trader allegedly procured
solar installation work from customers in the
Roselands and Mt Pritchard areas either carrying
out the unlicensed work himself or coordinating
third-party installers to do it.
Also in June, Bligh Park trader Neil Charles
Mitchell, trading as Great Australian Kitchens
and Joinery, was ordered to pay $2411 in
fi nes and professional costs for contracting
and conducting work without an appropriate
license, demanding and receiving payment
before residential work commenced and falsely
representing that he held a contractor license.
Mr Mitchell has not held a license since 25
July 2013. In January 2014 he applied for a
new license. Mr Mitchell’s application was
refused because he had failed to satisfy a NSW
Civil and Administrative Tribunal order for an
unrelated issue.
Despite being unlicensed, Mr Mitchell
contracted to supply and install a new kitchen
and TV cabinet for a Niagara Park customer,
with the total job valued at more than $17,000.
Mr Mitchell demanded and received an initial
deposit of $5,500 for the works, exceeding the
legally applicable limit, which is ten percent of
the overall contract price.
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe
reminded consumers to check that traders are
appropriately qualifi ed and licensed, before
agreeing to work or making any payments.
“For many people the family home is our
largest investment, so it is important you
do your homework before you commit to
residential building work,” Mr Stowe said.
“Reputable traders should be able to provide
new customers with referees and contact
details of previous clients so they can check on
the trader’s past performance.”
For more information or to check a trader’s
license is valid visit the NSW Fair Trading
website, www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.
not cut corners and fail – or forget – to take out
insurance under the HBCF. If the insurance is
not in place, the Owner can refuse to pay unless
the Builder can show exceptional circumstances
why they ought to be paid. It is simply not worth
the hassle or the risk to your licence.
Whilst it may seem all doom and gloom, the
harsh reality is that where money is involved,
friends and family can quickly turn into
enemies. Usually the Builder never expects
it and is, needless to say, disheartened and
frustrated by the turn of events. It doesn’t
always happen – but it happens all too often.
The best way for a Builder to protect himself
against time-consuming civil claims brought
by a disgruntled or devious Owner is to dot
the “i”s and cross the “t”s in relation to the
contract, the licence and insurance under the
HBCF. The contract will assist in determining
exactly what works – and subcontractors – the
Builder is responsible for, holding the correct
licence will eliminate any excuse not to pay
and having proper insurance in place will
also reduce the Owner’s reasons not to pay.
Adhering to all three requirements will prevent
prosecution by Fair Trading and/or penalties
being imposed for non-compliance.
Once a Builder has done the right thing in
relation to the “Big Three” he should ensure he
follows the contract. Just because the Owner
may be a friend or relative does not mean
contract administration should be left to go
down the drain. Notify the Owner of Extension
of Time Claims where applicable, claim
properly in accordance with the contract and
above all, get variations signed in writing.
This too, is a topic for another day, but it is
equally as important when working for personal
acquaintances so as to prevent things from
getting very messy as the works progress.
Doing things properly, and being careful even
where the Owner is known personally, can help
friends to remain friends and keep relatives on
speaking terms.
If you have any queries in relation to this article
please contact MBA Lawyers on
(02) 8586 3517 or [email protected]
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DOES THE CFMEU DARE TO CHANGE?When it comes to normal community standards of behaviour the CFMEU just don’t get it.
The community doesn’t condone or tolerate
racism, yet the CFMEU and one of
its offi cials has just been fi ned for racially vilifying
a site representative on a construction site.
As a community we don’t tolerate violence
against women in the home; we don’t tolerate
intimidation and coercion in the workplace,
building sites should be no exception. Yet the
Royal Commission and the courts have heard
evidence of acts of aggression against and
denigration of women by some CFMEU offi cials.
In no other workplace are employees subjected
to the intimidation, abuse and coercion,
building sites should be no exception.
There is no place in the building industry or
the wider community for rogue operators who
use ‘phoenix’ companies to resurrect failed
businesses in a new corporate form to avoid
paying sub-contractors and worker entitlements.
Yet, the Royal Commission has heard that
the CFMEU repeatedly signed enterprise
agreements (EBAs) with the phoenix
companies controlled by underworld identity
George Alex, despite those fi rms owing
thousands in unpaid workers’ entitlements.
The community also has expectations that
its members will return home safely to their
families on completion of a day’s work,
building sites should be no exception. Safety
on building sites is paramount for Master
Builders and improving safety outcomes is a
responsibility that must be shared by both
employers and employees. Safety is a shared
responsibility and building sites are safer
workplaces when everyone works together.
Yet, when called to account for their unlawful
actions the union often seeks to excuse its
aberrant behaviour on grounds of promoting
safety, despite the fact that their abusive and
aggressive behaviour undermines a strong
safety culture on building sites.
Surely the community deserves better, particularly
as the CFMEU’s actions undermine both the
economy and key social policy aspirations.
There is no doubt that the CFEMU’s industrial
tactics drive up the cost of publicly funded
community infrastructure or that suppressing
CFMEU industrial thuggery delivers substantial
benefi ts from increased productivity, though
the extent is diffi cult to numerically quantify.
The Productivity Commission (PC) inquiry into
the cost of constructing public infrastructure
found a strong adverse link between the poor
industrial relations environment on major
project sites and the cost borne by taxpayers.
Less schools, hospitals, childcare centres,
aged care facilities and roads is the price
our community pays for the toxic culture of
the CFMEU. Liveability and more connected
communities are sacrifi ced in pursuit of the
union’s industrial agenda.
The PC also highlighted how the union’s
industrial tactics act as a barrier to increasing
the participation of women in the building
and construction industry. Our industry has
the lowest female to employment ratio at just
under 12 per cent compared with around
45 per cent for all industries. Worse, female
participation actually declined in the building
industry over the past 20 years, against the
trend in all other industries.
The PC suggests that the aggressive nature of
industrial confrontations in our industry might act
as a barrier to women’s increased participation.
This is hardly surprising when women in
construction can expect to be confronted by
CFMEU aggression and denigration, such in
the instances alleged to have occurred against
women FWBC inspectors heard recently by the
Royal Commission.
Women in our community pay the price of the
CFMEU’s cultural problems in lost opportunities
for rewarding careers in a key growth industry
just as the community pays in lost productivity
that results from gender diversity.
Master Builders strongly supports the return
of the powers of the Australian Building and
Construction Commission (ABCC) because of
its success in supressing industrial thuggery
and affecting cultural change, both essential
prerequisites to increased participation of
women in our industry.
The CFMEU protest that restoring the ABCC
would unfairly single them out from other
unions. In reality, that is achieved by the union’s
belief that they are above the law and exempt
from community standards of behaviour.
The union self-consciously declares that it
“dares to win”. The question is, does the
CFMEU dare to change? All that is asked is
that they behave like a normal union and its
offi cials like normal people.
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EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING & POOL AWARDS The Master Builders Association of NSW’s Excellence in Housing and Pool Awards is the state’s most prestigious residential building awards, celebrating excellence in workmanship, innovation and quality.
The Housing Awards showcase the very best
in residential building and attract a broad cross
section of the residential building sector including
project home builders, contract builders, unit
developers as well as builders specialising in
additions, alterations and renovations.
2015 saw a huge number of projects entered
with the judges astounded by the quality of
workmanship and the many construction
diffi culties successfully overcome as well as the
excellent relationships between clients, builders
and sub-contractors.
The winners were announced at a gala
presentation at the Star on the 29th of August,
with the black tie event hosted by television
personalities Sylvia Jeffreys and Tim Gilbert,
with entertainment provided by comedian Gary
Eck and the After Party Band.
The MBA congratulates all winners listed here
but in particular, the Master Builder of the Year,
Sammut Developments and the Young Builder
of the Year, Ciaran Goodman from Bronxx
Construction Management Pty Limited. The MBA
would also like to thank its dedicated panel of
judges who personally inspect each and every
entry as well as our generous sponsors.
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Comedian Gary Eck Comperes Sylvia Jeffreys & Tim Gilbert
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Master Builder of the Year Award – Sammut Developments
Master Builders Association of NSW, President Paul Maginnity
The After Party Band
Young Builder of the Year Award – Ciaran Goodman, Bronxx Construction Management Pty Limited
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HOUSING AWARDS 2015 JUDGING PANEL
ALAN BROWNEAlan Browne has been a building consultant since 1988. Prior to this he was a licensed builder with a trade background in carpentry and joinery. He holds a Carpentry & Joinery Trade Certifi cate, Building Foreman & Clerk of Works Certifi cate, Building Certifi cate and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying and Assessment from UTS. He has had a varied career, including being a part-time teacher at TAFE teaching the Building Supervision Course (now Certifi cate IV) and assessing earthquake damage for the Earthquake Commission of New Zealand following the earthquakes in Christchurch. He is a past president of the St George Division of the Master Builders Association, and has had a heavy involvement with local St George and Chullora TAFEs.
PETER COURTPeter Court is managing director of Concourt Pty Ltd, which he established in 1971. He graduated from the University of NSW in 1966 with a building diploma (ASTC Build). Peter has been a member of the Master Builders Association of NSW for 33 years and has sat on the MBA Council of Management and the Housing Sector Committee since 1990. Concourt Pty Ltd won three excellence awards in the 1990s and subsequently Peter became a judge for the MBA Excellence in Housing Awards. He has been judging for the past 19 years and was also a board member of the MBA of NSW for 10 years.
PETER HAIKALISPeter Haikalis has a background in project
management for domestic, commercial, and
industrial projects. He graduated with an
Associate Diploma in Applied Science Building
and then a Bachelor Degree in Building from the
University of NSW. He is managing director of the
project management fi rm, Home and Investment
Property Services Pty Ltd, and acts as a defects
inspector as well as providing contract project
management services. He is involved in his own
property development of luxury residential homes
and multi-dwelling projects.
MAX MOSHERMax Mosher is an energy consultant and has
worked in the energy industry for more than
35 years. During that time he has gained a
wealth of knowledge and experience, especially
in relation to solar and energy-effi cient house
design, including energy utilisation in the
domestic sector and thermal performance
assessments. Max has been a committee
member on a Standards Australia Review
Committee BD/058 titled “Materials for the
Thermal Insulation of Buildings”. He has been
on the judging panels for the Building Designers
Association Annual Design Awards, the Master
Builders Association Excellence in Housing
Awards, the Master Builders Association
Excellence in Construction Awards, The Master
Builders Australia National Excellence in Building
and Construction Awards, and the Local
Government Association Environment Awards.
Max is a founding member and former director
of the Association of Building Sustainability
Assessors (ABSA).
MICHAEL O’DONNELLMichael O’Donnell is a licensed builder and is
currently chairman of the MBA NSW Housing
Committee. He is also the NSW representative
on MBA Australia’s Residential Builders
Council, is one of four industry representatives
on the NSW Government’s Home Warranty
Insurance Fund Underwriting Committee and
is the builder representative on the TDA’s
National Timber Design Awards. Michael joined
NSW homebuilder Huxley Homes in March
1976 after nine years in the Australian Army.
In 1979 Michael took over Huxley Homes’
newly established Regional Building Division.
Michael resigned from Huxley Homes in
1995, which enabled him to establish his own
building business, MKO Constructions, which
specialises in the design and construction
of residential extensions, renovations and
fi rst fl oor additions. Since establishing MKO
Constructions, Michael has completed more
than 300 new homes and extension/renovation
projects in the Baulkham Hills, Hornsby and
Ku-ring-gai council areas.
STEPHEN RAYNERStephen Rayner has been a member of the
Master Builders Association for the past 36
years. He is a past president of the MBA
Northern Suburbs Division and has held the
position of treasurer since 2008. Stephen
holds a Carpenter and Joiner trade certifi cate
along with a Clerk of Works certifi cate. He
is the director of Stream Constructions
Pty Ltd, which specialises in architect-
designed projects, domestic and commercial
renovations. His most recent project was a
$2m home renovation at Longueville. During
his building career, Stephen was a part-time
teacher at Hornsby TAFE, teaching the building
component of the Real Estate Certifi cate. He
received the MBA Divisional Gold Member
award in February 2012.
DANIELLE TOWNSENDDanielle Townsend is a freelance editor at
Universal Magazines, a well-known publisher of
niche titles for the Australian and international
markets. She has worked on numerous home
titles including Grand Designs Australia, Pool
+ Spa, Australian Period Style, Build Home,
Poolside, Kit Homes Yearbook, Master Builders
Association Excellence in Housing Awards
Annual, Renovate, Kitchens and Bathrooms
Quarterly, and Home Design. This is her
12th year as editor of the Master Builders
Association Excellence in Housing Awards
Annual. She was previously features editor at
a country newspaper, where one of her main
roles was as real estate editor.
JOHN WORTHINGTONJohn Worthington has been a member of the
Master Builders Association of NSW since
1976. He graduated from Sydney Technical
College in 1971 and holds a building diploma.
He also received a Timber Pest Certifi cate from
TAFE in 1989, Master of Dispute Resolution
from the University of Technology in 1998,
Professional Certifi cate in Arbitration and
Mediation from the University of Adelaide in
1999, Accredited Certifi er Program (BSAP)
from the University of Technology Sydney
in 2004, and is an associate member of the
Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators. He was
awarded national accreditation in 2008. John
is chairman of the Building Consultants Council
and a member of the Council of Management
of the MBA. He is currently engaged as a
building consultant, acting as an expert witness
in the Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal and
the court system in Australia.
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www.sammutdevelopments.com.au02 9542 7366 | [email protected]
2015 MBA Winner | Multiple MBA Award WinnerBoutique Builder and Developer of Luxury Homes and Prestige Apartments.
Sammut Developments are a Sydney based company and hold 25 Major Industry Awards.
DevelopmentsSammut
Sammut Developments A SOUTHERN SYDNEY ICONNautilus could be considered one of the most amazing homes in Sydney, if not Australia, and has already become an icon of Sydney’s southern suburbs. Set over four lots on the foreshore of Burraneer Bay in Cronulla, it consists of six levels, from the waterfront heritage-listed two-storey boathouse with private beach through to the porte cochere and extensive forecourt at street level.
Despite boasting approximately 3950m2 of roofed area, Nautilus has been designed to nestle within the site so as to sit comfortably with its neighbours and not impact the foreshore. Even though the home is generous in size, it has been designed to accommodate easy accessible living in a warm, cosy environment.
From the street, the residence is hardly noticeable, screened by extensive landscaped gardens and mature trees. Two private driveway tunnels lead to underground garages plus two driveways access the visitor parking and entrance. Almost half of the area of the home is below natural ground level, thus the subtle appearance from both the street and the water.
Collaboration between Sammut Developments and consultants allowed amazing clear span structures and cantilevers, ensuring that the inside flows to the extensive garden and entertaining areas. The entry has a feature stair based upon the geometry of a Nautilus shell, and took hundreds of man-hours to ensure millimetre precision.
The contemporary design has been enhanced with extensive use of natural stonework as well as feature zinc roofs. Expansive terrace areas and the extensive use of glass, including clerestory windows, has created a light-filled home that serves as a hub for the large extended family.
The seven-bedroom dwelling incorporates three lifts, one accessing a 15m-long and 8m-deep tunnel that allows the occupants to access the water from the porte cochere without needing to climb, or descend even one step. Sammut believes it’s the only residence in the Southern Hemisphere to have three separate lifts.
On the waterfront, a sea pool was demolished and a new beach added. Extensive renovations to the heritage boatshed were also carried out.Nautilus features a remarkable 20 car spaces, eight living areas, extensive entertaining rooms, an underground music room, two separate guest pavilions, two studies, six kitchens, an outdoor Teppanyaki kitchen, a commercial bar, 20 bathrooms and four laundries.
For relaxation there’s the choice of a gymnasium, a two-lane completion bowling alley, state-of-the-art cinema, 2000-bottle wine cellar and tasting room, 25m-long lap pool, two spas, a day spa with steam room, outdoor futsal court and access to a private beach.
The design and construction statistics for this residence are quite staggering. The first sketch concept was done in January 2010 and more than 5500 man hours were spent on the architectural planning of the residence, not including interiors and structural design. Construction commenced in September 2011 and 750 tradesmen worked on the site, which peaked at around 100 separate tradesmen in a single day.
Approximately 2300m3 of concrete was used to construct the structure. There’s also 300 tonnes of reinforcement steel in the concrete slabs and footings. The excavation itself exceeded 6500m3.
The house has more than 200 individual windows with an accumulative area of 950m2. The lower floor has sliding doors that span a distance of 13m clear. The sliding doors in the main living were custom built in Switzerland and are one of the largest door units, at 4.2m high, in an individual home, with a tolerance of 0.1mm.
More than 1000 individual light fixtures and 4.5km of pipes were laid during construction.
Outside, more than 6000 individual plants were installed, and some trees were even craned in, the heaviest being magnolias at 3.5 tonnes.
An astounding amount of custom joinery features throughout, with 68 individual customised joinery items for the six kitchens, two bars, wine tasting room, Teppanyaki bar and 20 bathrooms.
More than 2400m2 of tiles were sourced from around the globe, in 13 different styles.
Nautilus has to be seen to be believed, and truly is a remarkable collaboration between owner, architect and builder.
Judges’ comments: Sammut Developments was founded in 1995 by brothers John and Allen Sammut, who followed in the footsteps of their father, who was also a builder. The works carried out on their entry this year took more than three years to complete and Sammut Developments has now produced one of Australia’s most beautiful homes. Congratulations to the Master Builder of the Year for 2015 and a very much-deserved prize.
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www.sammutdevelopments.com.au02 9542 7366 | [email protected]
2015 MBA Master Builder of the Year | Multiple MBA Award WinnerBoutique Builder and Developer of Luxury Homes and Prestige Apartments.
Sammut Developments are a Sydney based company and hold 26 Major Industry Awards.
DevelopmentsSammut
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Bronxx Construction Management Pty LimitedSTEADY PROGRESSION
Director of Bronxx Construction Management, Ciaran Goodman, has worked in the construction industry for the past 16 years, primarily with tier-one and tier-two construction companies Laing O’Rourke and Baulderstone (respectively). He has worked across a broad spectrum of construction projects ranging from large-scale retail, commercial, residential and specialist projects to medium-scale refurbishment and residential projects.
His commercial work includes roles as site manager of Pinnacle Office Park in North Ryde; the Dapto Mall extension in Dapto; the Westpoint Shopping Centre refurbishment in Blacktown; the Apple Store upgrade at Castle Towers Shopping Centre; and the Nepean Hospital extension at Penrith.
As director, his work includes the design and construction of a one-off 500m2 home at Bingara Gorge; the design and construction of four two-storey townhouses, known as Lighthouse Mews at Breakfast Point; and the design and construction of 16 three-storey terraces – Ashmore Terraces – in Erskineville.
Ciaran has worked his way up the ranks, starting as apprentice carpenter, leading hand carpenter, before moving to sub foreman, foreman, site manager, project manager and director. He comes from a trade background of carpentry and progressed through the ranks, which provided him with a strong grounding and skills in design management, construction and trade procurement, construction programming and construction management, EH&S and quality management and relationship management.
Bronxx Construction Management is a positive and dynamic residential construction company which provides design and construction services. Ciaran founded the company in 2011 to offer clients a business they can engage with, and manages all aspects of construction projects. It has progressively grown each year as a result of the passion and desire instilled by Ciaran.
The company’s core capability is multi-residential projects where Ciaran can take the lead role in design management and shape the project vision. He takes pride in working to a vision and ensuring the client’s expectations are delivered. “The best results are founded on strong teamwork and the ability to re-create the project vision on-site,” says Ciaran.
His company focus is repeat business throughout all facets of the project life cycle. “Relationships with developers, architects, other project consultants and subcontractors are a focus that we work hard to maintain and foster,” says Ciaran. “The end product is a direct result of this hard work, thus ensuring delivery of projects where quality is paramount.
“Each project team member embraces our company focus of repeat business and ensures we are proud to showcase our completed projects to existing and new clients.”
Judges’ comments: In awarding the title of MBA Young Builder of the Year, the first consideration for the nominee is to be under 40 years of age. The other consideration is that the nominee must have won a category in the Excellence in Housing Awards for 2015. The judges took into consideration the type of building work, the value of the build and the variety of construction. The history of the nominee and the future works provided a picture of a young man who has methodically planned the company’s growth and built a team who is taking the company forward. From an apprentice carpenter progressing through all the roles in the building industry and holding Advanced Diplomas in Building Construction, Business Marketing and Business Management, we are confident that our winner is well experienced and qualified to be our Young Builder of the Year. Congratulations to Ciaran Goodman from Bronxx Construction Management Pty Limited.
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• Commercial office and showroom fit outs
• Commercial café, bar and restaurant fit outs
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EXHIBITION / PROJECT HOMES UP TO $100,000COMPANY: MASTERTON HOMES ENTRY: HAVEN 2, WARWICK FARM
Who said we could not get something new out of something old? Well we have! With Jim Masterton again looking outside the square to come up with a creative and functional home called the Haven granny flat design. This detached granny flat design is a true haven that includes all the features any one could ever need in a home with its open plan living and dining areas and kitchen at its heart - complete with a breakfast bench. It has two bedrooms, a foldaway laundry and clever storage space tucked away. The Haven is a compact clever design that packs a lot of punch and craftsmanship and is ”Master-one”!
EXHIBITION / PROJECT HOMES $100,001 - $200,000COMPANY: FAIRMONT HOMES NSWENTRY: HAMPTON 23, DENHAM COURT (WILLOWDALE ESTATE)
Built in Denham Court by a family owned business operating since 2000, this home was inspired by the Hamptons beach house style. The judges were impressed with the smooth finishes to the home in the adaptable areas combined with the superior quality of the workmanship. The resort style theme of this home has features such as an oversized ensuite and large master bedrooms with a further three generous sized bedrooms. The kitchen, meals and family areas open up to the rear corner with a flow that is seamless through to the alfresco area. The home theatre is conveniently placed in the middle of the house creating the flexibility to be used as a children’s playroom.
EXHIBITION / PROJECT HOMES $200,001 - $250,000COMPANY: FAIRMONT HOMES NSWENTRY: CARMEL 27, DENHAM COURT (WILLOWDALE ESTATE)
The Carmel 27 stands out from other homes because it’s uniquely produced style which uses a mixture of materials inside and out. The well laid stonework to the front facade creates an external ambiance which is continued internally with the sandstone look porcelain tiles. The use of Hebel paneling with an acrylic render creates a smooth finish and also increases the speed of production for a much cleaner and safe site. The Carmel 27 creates a feeling of space and grandeur as you walk through the entry with a large foyer oversized front door and free flowing floor plan design. Natural lighting has been incorporated into the house with two large skylights, one in the centre dining area and the other letting natural light into the main bathroom.
EXHIBITION / PROJECT HOMES $250,001 - $300,000COMPANY: BEECHWOOD HOMES (NSW) PTY LTDENTRY: ASQUITH 36, SHELL COVE
This home is an entertainer’s delight. It features four bedrooms. The master has an ensuite as well as a guest suite with its own ensuite. The home features huge living, dining, kitchen areas as well as a media and theatre room. It all adds up to a very livable family home with ample separate bedroom, bathroom and informal living areas. The judges were impressed with the amount of natural light and ventilation and the overall quality of finish.
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EXHIBITION / PROJECT HOMES $300,001 - $350,000COMPANY: ANSTEY HOMES PTY LTDENTRY: SORRENTO 5.5, CASUARINA
This single level home has open plan living with emphasis on the alfresco entertaining space and is ideally suited to the New South Wales north coast. The neutral colour scheme maximises the coastal location with natural light and ventilation. Energy efficiency is incorporated with rainwater tanks, solar passive design aided by external screening and cooling airflow. The mix of new and innovative materials creates an interesting feel to the home. The craftsmanship complements the excellent design and feel of this house.
EXHIBITION / PROJECT HOMES $350,001 & OVER COMPANY: ANSA HOMESENTRY: THE ASTAIRE, EDMONSON PARK
This double storey home with an attached garden apartment or granny flat caught the judges’ attention not only for the functional design but also that it can, in most cases, be approved as a complying development on the average size block of land. The design in its current format is mostly suited to a corner block of land but is sufficiently adaptable to suit most average size blocks. The home contains all of the features the market has grown to expect in a double storey four bedroom home and the attached two bedroom garden apartment - which is fully self-contained and separated from the main home - would suit any parent or grandparents. The builder has achieved an above average standard of construction and finish and the judges had no hesitation in awarding the “The Astaire” by ANSA Homes this award.
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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT – HOUSE UP TO $500,000COMPANY: LIVING GREEN DESIGNER HOMES PTY LTDENTRY: AVOCA BEACH HOUSE
This house gives you the feeling of being on a beach holiday. It is full of natural light with great window design and positioning to give good cross flow ventilation. The house has been built to minimise its carbon footprint. There is clever use of materials and design keeping costs down but not changing its livability. The house wraps around the deck on three sides, creating a courtyard feel. Large opening aluminium sliding doors create a good flow of internal/external space.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCT – HOUSE $700,001 - $1 MILLIONCOMPANY: PIONEER BUILDING GROUP PTY LTDENTRY: FAIRFIELD
Looking from the street, this house has many separate roof sections, which show very clever flashing detailing. The house has high ceilings, a large living area and a gas fireplace. The plastering on the high raked ceiling was well executed. An impressive staircase with glass balustrading sits in the foyer and with the 6 metre high ceiling and glass chandelier, gives a definite ‘wow’ factor. The ceiling in the dining room has an interesting lowered section over the table area, which disguises air-conditioning ducts. Good use of stainless steel, marble and timber can be found in the kitchen. All finishes throughout the house are of a high standard.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCT – HOUSE $500,001 - $700,000COMPANY: HATCHWAY DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTDENTRY: OYSTER BAY ECO HOUSE
This design is excellent with all trade finishes perfect and demonstrating excellent workmanship. This beautiful home consists of four bedrooms, a two car garage and a swimming pool. Another great job carried out by a young builder.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCT – HOUSE $700,001 - $1 MILLIONCOMPANY: PETER O’BRIEN CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: ORANGE
Another young builder who has designed and built this most outstanding home. The inclusions comprise full air conditioning, four bedrooms and two bathrooms with under floor heating. None of the internal doors even rattled. Great work and well deserved.
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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT – $1 MILLION - $2 MILLIONCOMPANY: ZAC HOMES PTY LTDENTRY: TOYNTON, ST IVES
This house features a great sense of space and openness with high ceilings and large open areas. A high standard of finishes can be found throughout the house. Hardwood timber flooring is used in all common areas. The kitchen is well laid out, featuring excellent joinery work and includes a butler’s pantry. The kitchen and family room open out directly to the pool. This provides great family and entertaining areas. The roof is cleverly cantilevered over a section of the swimming pool creating shade for hot summer days.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCT – $4 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: CHATEAU ARCHITECTS + BUILDERSENTRY: COLLAROY BEACH RESIDENCE
This house took 16 months to complete and made great use of new products giving the building durability and low maintenance. Examples of this include the Danpalon wall paneling, the Alucabond eaves sheeting and Zinc roofing. A great deal of time and effort has been put into the European glazed pyrolave bricks in a bright teal colour which is a central feature of the staircase. A job well done.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCT – $2 MILLION - $4 MILLIONCOMPANY: BUILD-IT DEVELOPMENT ENTRY: CHATEAU DE VIE, MOUNT VERNON
A most impressive grand entry, which gives you the appearance of a French Chateau. Finishes throughout were perfect. Much of the wrought iron work was manufactured in China. Congratulations to the builder.
CONTRACT HOUSES UP TO $500,000COMPANY: RENXTEND PTY LTDENTRY: RENWICK RESIDENCE
The builder was hired to complete the project from design stage up to the landscaping, with the challenge of keeping the house on one level with no split. The 25° pitch of the trust roof and the trusses spanning 15 m the apex was 3.5 m high and there was difficulty in construction. Even with all the site difficulties, the project was completed within 21 weeks and all the council conditions such as no soil being removed from site and a maximum cut not exceeding 750 mm combined with a 2.1 m for from back to front allowed the builder to show his true craftsmanship. The attention to detail was excellent and typified by the head course over the opening and expensive ensuite.
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CONTRACT HOUSES $500,001 - $650,000COMPANY: CONTEMPORARY HOMESENTRY: ORANGE
This entry is a 477m2 home built on a 1000m2 block of land. The east-west design and elevated position has enabled the builder to capture the northern winter sun into all of the living areas of this splendidly designed home. All windows are double glazed and the frames have been sealed to minimise drafts. Two 2.0m high retaining walls were constructed on the northern side of the home to achieve sufficient elevation to ensure the views and northern exposure would not be hindered by any future development on the northern side of the home. The home features 2700mm high ceilings and 2340mm high doors adding to the feeling of spaciousness in the home.
CONTRACT HOUSES $650,001 - $800,000COMPANY: MICRAH PROJECTS PTY LTDENTRY: FOREST LODGE
This house only took ten months to complete even though the whole footprint had to be raised due to the flood affected area. Sandstone extends up to the floor level and continues with rendered brickwork and cladding. The large kitchen and family room is full of natural light. The marble work and joinery are to a high standard as is the tiling and painting. The house has many good design features and finishes demonstrating good value for money.
CONTRACT HOUSES $650,001 - $800,000COMPANY: HORIZON HABITATS PTY LTDENTRY: WOOLLAHRA
This weatherboard house entry was built on one of the smallest sites the judges had seen to date. The builder’s trades people were excellent, with exceptional painting and tiling work.
CONTRACT HOUSES $800,001 - $900,000COMPANY: JAKIN CONSTRUCTION GROUPENTRY: MIDDLE COVE
This entry submitted by a young builder has the most appealing finishes the judges had seen to date. The features include white oak flooring, ducted floor heating, very detailed skirting features, high ceilings and Versiclad roofing. A great job.
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CONTRACT HOUSES $900,001 - $1 MILLIONCOMPANY: RAWSON HOMES PTY LTDENTRY: NORTHBRIDGE
This house has a very impressive kitchen and family room both opening out onto a covered entertaining area, which flows down to the pool. High quality finishes and clever design features are found throughout. The design and installation of the stainless steel and glass handrails on staircases and balconies were excellent. Well done.
CONTRACT HOUSES $1.2 MILLION - $1.5 MILLIONCOMPANY: VALIDVS CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: HUNTERS HILL
This site, although in a great position, proved challenging to the builder in getting materials on site due to the narrow and winding roadway. The house features good use of timber flooring and marble in large slabs on the walls. Clever detailed tiling work both inside and out and a marriage of stone, timber and glass work well to create a good impression. The house has ducted air-conditioning with a gas fireplace to give a comfortable living environment. A job well done.
CONTRACT HOUSES $1 MILLION - $1.2 MILLIONCOMPANY: ORBIT BUILDING PTY LTDENTRY: BELLEVUE HILL
This entry has been well constructed and the finishes throughout were perfect. The house design is an interpretation of a traditional bungalow. Excellent work.
CONTRACT HOUSES $1.5 MILLION - $1.7 MILLIONCOMPANY: JOHN NEWTON BUILDING PTY LTDENTRY: PACIFIC HOUSE, PALM BEACH
This entry is stunning and superbly built with all trades exceptional. The builder should be very proud of this entry.
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CONTRACT HOUSES $1.7 MILLION - $2 MILLIONCOMPANY: LOCHBUILDENTRY: PADDINGTON
This entry has been beautifully finished and it was a very difficult site. Both judges felt that the builder had constructed a great home for himself and his architect partner. A job well done.
CONTRACT HOUSES $2.5 MILLION - $3 MILLIONCOMPANY: MORMANIS CONSTRUCTIONENTRY: SOUTH COOGEE
This house took two years to complete and has wonderful street appeal. The tiling on the suspended internal staircase was cleverly detailed as was the tiling throughout. Plasterwork and paintwork is of a very high standard. The house features high ceilings, a good floor layout and large spacious entertaining areas. There is ducted air-conditioning, a gas fireplace and great finishes throughout the house with excellent attention to detail.
CONTRACT HOUSES $2 MILLION - $2.5 MILLIONCOMPANY: CUMBERLAND BUILDING PTY LTDENTRY: WARRIEWOOD
This house has great street appeal with a very interesting curved garage door and from the rear, looks over the ocean. The house is environmentally friendly with solar power, LED lighting, IGU glass and water tanks. Finishes, including timber, steel, copper and concrete, are widely used to great effect. These materials create interesting proportions on the exterior of the house. An impressive staircase uses vertical slats, which raise the height of the stair, and encases it along the hallway. The design and placement of windows ensures there is ample natural light throughout the building. Well designed bathrooms and a kitchen using various materials creates a warm and inviting family environment.
CONTRACT HOUSES $3 MILLION - $4 MILLIONCOMPANY: PACIFIC PLUS CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: ‘K’ HOUSE, VAUCLUSE
This entry was designed to fit within the local planning envelope controls. It was an extremely complex design with a zig zag profile on the northern facade. The builder has produced a wonderful entry.
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CONTRACT HOUSES $4 MILLION - $5 MILLIONCOMPANY: F.S. HOUGHENTRY: YOORANA, MOSMAN
The first thing noticeable about this is the attention to detail between the random sized block sandstone walls and the timber lined eaves with built-in lighting. Timber windows have very detailed glazing, giving a great effect. The house is full of outstanding finishes installed to the highest standard. Great job.
CONTRACT HOUSES $7 MILLION - $10 MILLIONCOMPANY: YUNCKEN BUILDERS & PROJECT MANAGERS PTY LTDENTRY: PIRRAMIMMA, WENTWORTH FALLS
The design of this project is truly unique. This includes many distinctive features such as a curved zinc roof, used recycled timber throughout, a rammed earth wall, cambered beams and extensive Class1 off-form concrete. The finished home is perfect.
CONTRACT HOUSES $5 MILLION - $7 MILLIONCOMPANY: BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: BALMORAL HOUSE, MOSMAN
This house is something out of the ordinary with no window visible from the street and a natural colour of formed concrete. The extensive use of internal concrete has been lifted by the warmth of the timber floors and joinery. The detailing of the junctions where concrete, timber and brass meet is excellent. There is innovative engineering that makes this house contemporary. Attention to detail with lighting cast into the concrete ceiling was excellent. It was a pleasure to see such exacting standards in the concrete formwork.
CONTRACT HOUSES $10 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: SAMMUT DEVELOPMENTSENTRY: NAUTILUS, BURRANEER BAY
This entry, if not Australia’s most amazing home, has already become an icon in Sydney’s southern suburbs. The home is set over four lots on the foreshore of Burraneer Bay and comprises six levels, three lifts and a 20-car space garage as well as a two-lane bowling alley. The builder has produced a stunning entry and is a most worthy winner.
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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS / DUAL OCCUPANCY UP TO $250,000COMPANY: TORI PETER GROUP PTY LTDENTRY: VICTORIA HOUSE, MUDGEE
Although a Sydney-based company the Tori Peter Group has concentrated most of its building works in the booming mid-western region of New South Wales. The house is modern, innovative and functional with aesthetic features that are complemented by the excellent quality of the construction. Victoria House is an attached single-storey dual occupancy located on a battle-axe block in the heart of Mudgee town CBD. The clever use of recycled railway sleepers in the retaining walls and boundary fencing along with the old Mudgee handmade convict bricks that were found on the original site all form part of the boundary fence to create an aesthetically pleasing backdrop. The placement of stones in the Gambion style wall with its white cages is a simple but effective feature.
TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS / DUAL OCCUPANCY $400,001 - $600,000COMPANY: QUINCE’S QUALITY BUILDING SERVICES PTY LTDENTRY: MORTDALE
The builder has been established since 1989 and began business as a small family building company. The duplex project at Mortdale is the result of over 25 years of experience and this is reflected in a home that demonstrates superior appearance, design and finish. Due to the orientation, the builder has saturated the formal living and dining areas with abundant winter sun, which the judges found unusual with duplex projects that are a mirror image of each other. This together with a high degree of finish has earned this builder the award for this category.
TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS / DUAL OCCUPANCY $250,001 - $400,000COMPANY: LYNCH BUILDING GROUPENTRY: MUDGEE
One word can describe this entry - Wow! The design is sleek and modern with high raked ceilings and skillion rooflines along with the contemporary combination of timber and brickwork. The residence has open plan living and dining areas, which are functional, spacious and practical for a family home. The 70 mm stone bench top to the kitchen and mirrored splashback incorporated into the innovative design are functional and looks out onto an open plan living area and beyond to the outdoor entertainment area and backyard. The builder has addressed the most challenging components of construction with the truss design, which incorporated skillion rooflines to achieve a dramatic, open-living feel inside the house.
TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS / DUAL OCCUPANCY $600,001 - $1 MILLIONCOMPANY: BRONXX CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITEDENTRY: 7B3 LIGHTHOUSE MEWS, BREAKFAST POINT
The project consisted of the construction of four double story Torrens title townhouses including external courtyards and common driveway. There were a number of difficulties in construction such as the ceiling heights requested by the client, which resulted in restricted zones for the floor joists and services. This was further exacerbated by the request to have a column free environment internally around the centre courtyard and glazing sweets. This posed issues due to the long spans between the external walls and also having the requirement to support the second-storey facade elements with no columns. Special attention was required to the roofing design, which consisted of both concrete tiles and metal deck roofing intertwined to create the roof membrane.
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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS / DUAL OCCUPANCY $1 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: CRITHARIS CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: THE WAVE, DOVER HEIGHTS
The residence was built on the site of the owner’s childhood home and therefore included the demolition of the existing single-storey brick house and construction of the new three-storey duplex. With its flowing lines and curved surfaces in the balconies and large glass windows, the residence gives the feel of a magnificent ocean liner and its location close to the heads with views over the ocean and Sydney Harbour. Spread over three generous levels, the main living area has a large open balcony with entertainment areas and an uninterrupted view use Sydney Harbour Bridge. The quality of the building is first class with the builder paying particular attention to all the joinery works, which continue the seamless flow from room to room and level to level.
HOME UNITS $300,001 - $500,000COMPANY: CEEROSE PTY LTDENTRY: DNA, CAMPERDOWN
This development comprises a range of studios, one and two bedroom units and three bedroom garden apartments. This new generation design fuses urban style with green sensibilities. The finishes throughout are first class.
HOME UNITS UP TO $300,000COMPANY: TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTDENTRY: PUTNEY HILL FIGTREE APARTMENTS, RYDE
This unit was surprising. As soon as you walked in there was a terrific sense of space and light. A 2.7-meter high ceiling and a great floor plan opening out to a balcony creates a wonderful and spacious feel. Incorporating the highest level of detail, the unit has quality fittings and fixtures throughout including ducted air-conditioning and LED lighting. Biowood was used on the deck to help keep maintenance to a minimum. A great job.
HOME UNITS $500,001 - $700,000COMPANY: WESTBOURNE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: MONACO APARTMENTS, RHODES
This unit has two levels, entering from the top floor to the bedroom level. The lower level reveals a large kitchen and family room opening out to a large covered area overlooking the Parramatta River. From this level you can enter the two-car garage through the laundry, which features a skylight looking through to the garden above. This design made it a winning entry.
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HOME UNITS $500,001 - $700,000COMPANY: CROWN GROUPENTRY: VIKING BY CROWN, WATERLOO
This unit complex is most outstanding in both its design and construction on a long narrow site and included in the design is a 25m pool and a fully equipped gymnasium. A most impressive entry.
HOME UNITS $1 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: HORIZON HABITATS PTY LIMITEDENTRY: BELLEVUE HILL
This unit was one of two in the block with an outlook over the city. On two levels and featuring an internal lift, the layout is spacious with good natural light. The marble work on the stairs is very impressive with handrails made of glass and stainless steel. The selection of materials and finishes throughout the unit are a standout. The generous sized balcony is made for entertaining!
HOME UNITS $700,001 - $1 MILLIONCOMPANY: GROWTHBUILT PTY LTDENTRY: AURORA, LANE COVE
A most impressive block of apartments. The design uses materials and textures such as concrete, brickwork, sandstone, timber and aluminium screens. The unit in this category was superb. Well done.
HOME UNIT RENOVATION / OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: PURE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PTY LTDENTRY: SYDNEY
Situated overlooking Sydney Harbour, this internal apartment refurbishment was perfect. A very difficult job indeed and congratulations to the builder.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS UP TO $150,000COMPANY: ASPIRE CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: MOSMAN
The entry was principally a renovation project but due to the transformation that the home undertook, the judges felt this project and home was well deserving of the award. The renovation of this five-bedroom home was carried out while the owners remained in the residence. The builder was able to manage the project so that the inconvenience to the owners was significantly minimised. The renovation of the bathrooms and the small additions to the ground floor involved the removal of some structural members and were all completed to a very high standard.
HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $150,001 - $250,000COMPANY: NEWLAND CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: ERSKINE PARK
This entry is resort living in the heart of Sydney’s sprawling western suburbs. The home was originally a three bedroom, single bathroom, double garage brick veneer home. The builder has transformed this fairly typical home into a “5 star resort” comprising four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a three-car garage. Added to this is an indoor gym, pool and separate outdoor entertaining areas. The owner’s sister was up from Canberra when the judges were inspecting the property and she commented that why should she pay to go and stay in a resort when she can come and visit her brother and stay here for free!
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $250,001 - $350,000COMPANY: M G HUDSON PTY LTDENTRY: NORTH ROCKS
A merit award was granted for proven consistency on all projects, over many years. This project had a good match of new and existing brickwork.Mr Hudson’s work was an example of a proven builder with high values.
HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $250,001 - $350,000COMPANY: CAPE COD AUSTRALIAENTRY: BRONTE
The work was sympathetic to the original dwelling with a seamless fusion with the original house. “Cape Cod Australia” provided good value for money.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $350,001 - $450,000COMPANY: THE BUILDING GUILDENTRY: SOUTH COAST HAMPTONS ESCAPE, GERROA
An interesting use of hardwood timber to the exterior facing the ocean. The use of hardwood was also brought into the house as a feature.
HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $450,001 - $550,000COMPANY: ASPIRE CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: ALEXANDRIA
The young builder hand manufactured his own beams and doors on site using plywood material. The judges were impressed with the rear circular studio as it was acoustically perfect indicative of the accuracy involved.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $450,001 - $550,000COMPANY: NORDACON PTY LTDENTRY: WEST PENNANT HILLS
The young builder took on a project that was difficult from an engineering aspect. The original architectural design of the 1970’s house had to be respected, and this was achieved. The judges were impressed with the stability of the freestanding deck and bridge. The glazed triangular windows were also impressive.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $550,001 - $700,000COMPANY: PIN POINT CONSTRUCTION PTY LTDENTRY: JEN WHITE DESIGN, MARRICKVILLE
Good value, well finished and with site difficulties. The builder overcame major sewer and heritage concerns.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $700,001 - $800,000COMPANY: EXPRESSION CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: CALYPSO, MOSMAN
Great use of recycled bricks. The builder’s workmanship was very detailed and complementary to the architectural character required by the client.
HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $800,001 - $1 MILLIONCOMPANY: BUILDABILITY CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: CROWS NEST
High finishes with large format tiling posed great difficulties when it came to the internal resilient finishes. The best part of this project was the fact that the old heritage listed house which was completely dilapidated was salvaged and fused into the new work.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $1 MILLION – $1.3 MILLIONCOMPANY: STUDIO NINE ONE EIGHT PTY LTDENTRY: WEST RYDE
A blend of the old house and the new modern extension, FC work at the rear looked like concrete. The judges were impressed with the remediation of the composite precast stone blocks that were part of the original structure.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $1.3 MILLION – $1.5 MILLIONCOMPANY: RECONN PTY LTDENTRY: BALMORAL HOUSE, MOSMAN
Difficult site conditions were solved without the use of a crane. There was significant structural work to be completed, in conjunction with good finishes and detailed interiors.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $1.5 MILLION – $1.8 MILLIONCOMPANY: CITY RENOVATIONS NSW PTY LTDENTRY: SPRINGETT HOUSE, BRONTE
Exceptional off-form concrete finishes to walls and ceilings. The set out was very precise and near perfect.
HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $1.5 MILLION – $1.8 MILLIONCOMPANY: HOME CONSTRUCTENTRY: CREMORNE
The additions were complementary to the original house. What impressed the judges was the value for money, the extent of the work and the high level of finishes.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $1.8 MILLION – $2 MILLIONCOMPANY: B-MAC CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: VAUCLUSE
The project was well built, with the style of this house similar to the Hampton style. The level of detail and finishes were consistent throughout.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $1.5 MILLION – $1.8 MILLIONCOMPANY: BAILEY AND MORRIS CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: BELLARIMBAH, PALM GROVE
The project was heavily influenced by the use of recycled timber in all aspects, featuring internal finishes and structural components.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $1.8 MILLION – $2 MILLIONCOMPANY: VANDA CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: ST IVES
Exceptionally unique features that satisfied the client requirements. The effort by the builder to convert the original building was evident to the judges.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $2 MILLION – $2.5 MILLIONCOMPANY: COUNTY CONSTRUCTION (NSW) PTY LTDENTRY: PALM BEACH
Heritage imposition was placed on the site after works commenced. A significant amount of stone and site work was involved. The work completed by the builder met the requirements of council’s original heritage impositions. An extremely detailed and complex project.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $2.5 MILLION – $3 MILLIONCOMPANY: PAUL KING PTY LTDENTRY: DOUBLE BAY HOUSE
This site was well built. The judges acknowledged the builders effort and the high level finishes throughout.
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $3 MILLION – $5 MILLIONCOMPANY: SYDCON BUILDING SERVICES PTY LTDENTRY: POINT PIPER HOUSE
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HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $7 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: ALVARO BROS BUILDERS PTY LTDENTRY: BLOOMFIELD, BOAMBOLO
An expansive project with many varying facets. The builder succeeded in replicating the character of the original house.
HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $7 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: LOVETT BUILDING COMPANY PTY LTDENTRY: CLAREVILLE
Extremely detailed and high level finishes, including very intricate tiling. The work was very detailed and substantial in its proportions.
HOUSE ADDITIONS / ALTERATIONS / RENOVATIONS $5 MILLION – $7 MILLIONCOMPANY: PIMAS GALE CONSTRUCTION PTY LTDENTRY: CLAREVILLE
Beautiful workmanship which matched perfectly the era of the original house, great terrazzo finishes and significant structural work within constricted time frames.
ROOF & ATTIC CONVERSIONS OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: LIGHTHOUSE LOFTS PTY LTDENTRY: STIBBARD LOFT, CENTENNIAL PARK
The site and the type of terrace posed many height restrictions that were overcome by the builder.
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RESTORATION UP TO $500,000COMPANY: IDEAL BUILDING PTY LTDENTRY: SLATE ROOF RESTORATION, BELLEVUE HILL
This project involved initial work to straighten the rafters and install new timber purlins and rafters to achieve a perfect even plane and pitch. Canadian Glendyne slate tiles were laid to sit flat. The gable ends were rebuilt with new V joint eave linings and weatherboards featuring many details. Well done.
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RESTORATION $500,001 - $1 MILLIONCOMPANY: AEA CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: WOOLLAHRA
This 1870’s sandstone home has been restored to its original finish. The trades have carried out their works perfectly. A wonderful result.
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RESTORATION $1 MILLION - $2 MILLIONCOMPANY: CHASE PROJECTS PTY LTDENTRY: GOONOO GOONOO HOMESTEAD
This historic cattle station is situated on the outskirts of Tamworth.The homestead has now been restored to its original beauty. Wonderful work.
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RESTORATION $2 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: ARANAC (CONTRACTING) PTY LTDENTRY: THE ABBEY, ANNANDALE
This house is known as The Abbey. The stable, as part of the restoration, was challenging as it had seen many different uses in the past 100+ years. Now the stable features garages and store areas and an upper loft one bedroom apartment. Some of the ornate steel trusses in the stable were remade to match existing. A new external timber and steel staircase with wrought iron handrails and a curved corrugated iron roof was installed to give access from the stable walkway to the house. In the walkway and over the staircase to support the roof, turned timber posts were specially made to match the existing. Arches along the wall of the walkway as well as new timber windows in the stable were also made to match existing. The outside restorations excellently blend old with new. Terrific attention to detail.
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ADAPTIVE RE-USE $2 MILLION & OVERCOMPANY: NOVATI CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: HENRY, LILYFIELD
This old warehouse and factory has been transformed into a boutique apartment complex, with building kept within the shell of the existing factory walls. The one, two and three bedroom apartments are over two levels with great use of natural light. They are well appointed with detailed finishes. Excellent landscaping enhances the appeal of this complex.
ADAPTIVE RE-USE UP TO $2 MILLIONCOMPANY: PIVOTAL CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: ANNANDALE WABI-SABI
This 1950’s architecturally crafted warehouse and panel repair shop has been converted into a grand home. The builder has produced a most stunning entry. The trades’ workmanship is perfect.
INTEGRATED HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: ICON CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA (NSW) PTY LTDENTRY: URBANEST CENTRAL STUDENT ACCOMMODATION, ULTIMO
The existing site consisted of two street frontages and was bounded by neighbouring buildings on the north and south boundaries. The development consists of five separate buildings that vary in height from three to wake levels and includes 430 rooms to accommodate 665 students. The built form consists of a structure that is founded on C A piles with reinforced concrete slabs at ground level and post-tensioned suspended slabs. Prefabricated pod bathrooms can be a great advantage- when they arrive at their programmed date. When the prefabricated pod bathrooms failed to be delivered this resulted in the builder rescheduling works whilst the clients sourced a new modular pod manufacturer. The quality of workmanship and materials along with the design make this a worthy winner of this category.
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AGED CARE BUILDINGS OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: LIPMAN PTY LTDENTRY: ARV LOBER SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT STAGE 1, CASTLE HILL
The Anglican retirement village organisation is certainly a showpiece for excellent building construction and this entry is no exception. The contract at work for the ARV stage one project comprised the demolition and removal of the existing buildings, trees and all miscellaneous structures within the development zone including bus shelters, carports and sheds and the construction of 35 independent living units. The judges were impressed that even though this entry involved many facets, the underlying theme was one of quality of build, design and cooperation and is a worthy winner.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: NORTH EVELEIGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The judges highly praised this development as very livable and solid low maintenance affordable housing that takes advantage of its vista and orientation. Built on the site of the old North Eveleigh Rail workshops, this 88 unit development fully integrates with the surrounding neighbourhood. The landscaped common areas feature artworks that are relics from the old workshops. The building has a range of louvres and sunshades along the balconies, windows and galleries, which enhances orientation and livability for the residents.
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LIFESTYLE LIVING OVER 55’S OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: GRINDLEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTDENTRY: THE BRIGHTON, CROYDON
The construction consists of 101 independent living units over five buildings with a mix of two and three bedroom apartments, and associated community facilities including a day spa, theatre, indoor heated plunge pool and a dining hall. The contract was a design and construct with all consultants retained by the builder, which involve working closely with the client and achieved considerable savings for Catholic Healthcare without compromising the built project. One significant item was a change of brick type and manufacture. The rationalisation of services rises and cores and incorporating the same into a DINCEL core structure, freed up the floor space and lobbies. The judges were impressed with the attention to detail and the obviously good working relationship between client, builder and adjoining owners
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SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: WESTBURY CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDENTRY: 137 PICADILLY, RIVERSTONE
The owners, McCall Gardens Community Limited, have been providing care and accommodation for residents for over 50 years in their home at Box Hill. As part of their urban living project, being carried out in conjunction with the NSW government, 40 existing residents are being provided with new homes within the local community. The residence in Riverstone is the first of such homes to be constructed and was designed as a single storey home with easy access to functional and livable outdoor living and entertaining areas. Internally, the privacy and dignity of the residents is paramount and has been designed with well-zoned bedroom areas and open plan living areas. Internal finishes were selected to provide a calming and contemporary feel with stimulus control assisting resident’s behavior.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: GRAYBUILT PTY LTDENTRY: 2 CORNER HOUSE, MONA VALE
The 2-corner house is a solidly built refuge high on an exposed sloping shale site overlooking Warriewood Beach. The floors on all three levels are polished concrete structural slabs to provide thermal mass, but also with integrated hydronic heating. The reverse veneer walls with concrete internal and timber cladding, high levels of insulation to the walls ceilings roof and floors, north orientation and double glazed (low E argon filled) timber framed windows and doors, ceiling sweep fans in the bedrooms, all contribute to a remarkably stable thermal environment which does not require any active cooling. The house is fitted with a 4.5kW solar power system, 10,000 litre rainwater tanks, electric induction cooktop and LED lighting throughout.
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BEST USE OF ZINC COMPANY: YUNCKEN BUILDERS & PROJECT MANAGERS PTY LTDENTRY: PIRRAMIMMA, WENTWORTH FALLS
The project was around 600 sqm and the wall was twisted. The zinc was Rheinzink Graphite grey and the system was a double standing seam. The cross seams to the facade had to remain at a constant level which meant each facade sheet was tapered and a different length. The fascia cladding was also very tricky. A very complex project.
BEST USE OF TIMBER COMPANY: F.S. HOUGH ENTRY: YOORANA, MOSMAN
As you step through the gate onto the walkway to this house you notice the spectacular use of red ironbark in the eaves lining, the windows and exterior door. At the rear of the house, full height timber sliding panels stack to each side of the living area, allowing the room to open up completely to the outside. The back verandah has a timber panel ceiling, matched to the eaves, with timber sections of louvre privacy screens. The interior staircase timber balustrade is something special, made from Euro oak. The cellar has vaulted recycled timber in three separate sections. A wonderful use of timbers!
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: STEELE ASSOCIATES ENTRY: GREEN COPPER HOUSE, CLOVELLY
The Green Copper House is an exemplary representation of intelligent modern building design, bringing together style, livability and both passive and active energy saving measures, ensuring a house that is comfortable year round with minimal environmental impact. A large 7.4 kW photovoltaic (PV) system is installed on the roof, which is complemented by a 6kWh battery bank. Due to the large size of the PV system installed, electricity is used to drive heat pumps for water heating, swimming pool and the hydronic space. Rainwater is harvested and stored in 10,000-liter tanks for use in the laundry, toilet flushing, gardens and topping up the swimming pool.
BEST USE OF CONCRETE COMPANY: BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONSENTRY: BALMORAL HOUSE, MOSMAN
Concrete has been used for all external walls in this house with most of the ceilings and internal walls in off-form concrete. The kitchen bench also makes use of concrete with a waterfall end. A concrete vanity top and bare concrete in the shower area feature in the bathroom. The house has some amazing concrete spans and cantilevers throughout. A very impressive use of concrete.
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This winning traditional pool is made entirely from natural stone – basalt (charcoal) throughout the pool surrounds and Sukabumi Indonesian green stone that the owners sourced and imported from Bali for the interior. A customised waterfall was also designed using the basalt tiles, with a custom-made stainless-steel reservoir housed behind the wall to feed the stone overhang with a very natural flow of water. The Sukabumi tiles, once laid and grouted, were ground and honed smooth for a great underfoot feel. All of the pool’s mechanics have been cleverly incorporated into a daybed seating area that houses the Jacuzzi and overlooks the koi pond. Overall, this classic and timeless pool brings together attention to detail, bespoke design and the individuality of the owners and their home.
BEST ROOFINGCOMPANY: DA CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTDENTRY: JALNA, DURAL
The new roof material was sourced from Koramic, which is based in Austria. The terra cotta shingles are not available in Australia. The entire roof had copper flashings guttering and downpipes with also lead flashings, which were measured, folded and welded onsite by craftsmen. Exceptional finishes.
BEST USE OF BRICKS THE BRIGHTON, CROYDONCOMPANY: GRINDLEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
One look at this project and you will see the vast variety and combination of bricks used in this building. A closer inspection will also reveal the very high quality of bricklaying. The builder is deservedly proud of what he has achieved. The project manager needed to have a specialist foreman on site to ensure the pattern and bricklaying bond was strictly adhered to and an award winning finish has been achieved.
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TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $50,001 - $100,000COMPANY: FREESTYLE POOLSENTRY: PADDINGTON
This elegant pool offers a big, bright look in a small space in inner-city Paddington and has been designed to maximise the available area without compromising functionality for the family, so they can enjoy the water, entertain and relax. The most inspiring aspect is the inclusion of the acrylic panel in the end, which, combined with the frameless glass fencing, really adds to the visual impact. Fibonacci stone is used on the patio area to provide a seamless transition between spaces. The pool also boasts three jets with multi-coloured lights – at night, these look like fibreoptic cables bending the light and creating a visual effect and pleasant water-trickling sound to drown out city noise.
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FREEFORM OR NATURAL CONCRETE POOLS UP TO $50,000COMPANY: ACG BUILDING PTY LTDENTRY: DRAGON EYE, CHIPPING NORTON
This winning design, named Dragon Eye, is part of a completed garden transformation for a family of five. The client was after a simplistic but unique setting, including 40mm sandstone coping, with a mosaic trim. This is highlighted with each colour change from the brilliant remote-controlled LED lights that shimmer throughout the pool and water feature. A great effort from ACG Building.
TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $100,001 & OVERCOMPANY: PREMIER POOLS PTY LTDENTRY: VAUCLUSE
This modern, fully mosaic tiled spillway pool uses the cliff it sits on to give a sense of never-ending water, with the ocean in the background. It really is “swimming on the edge” and is the ideal way to complement an enviable home and location. Absolute perfection from Premier Pools – it doesn’t get much better than this.
TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $50,001 - $100,000COMPANY: PREMIER POOLS PTY LTDENTRY: SOUTH COOGEE
This small, modern pool demonstrates that it is possible to create an oasis in a small space, with the combination of good pool design and beautiful landscaping. A standout feature is the bridge that links the outdoor area with the pool in a very interesting and harmonious way. A great achievement by Premier Pools.
FREEFORM OR NATURAL CONCRETE POOLS $50,001 - $100,000COMPANY: SPLISH SPLASH POOLSENTRY: LANE COVE
A deluxe raised round spa, rock water feature and timber deck around the pool make this winning pool from Splish Splash Pools a real standout. Splish Splash has created a highly impressive backyard space for these homeowners – just beautiful.
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FIBREGLASS POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: BOSTOCK POOLS & SPASENTRY: WOONONA
The customer brief was to create a contemporary pool to complement their existing home. This was somewhat challenging due to the triangular-shaped yard and existing large curved alfresco. This gave the Bostock team the opportunity to take the Compass fibreglass ceramic pool to the next level of customisation. Bostock requested the factory to rebate two areas – doing this allowed for the construction of a tiled bench seat and sunpod water feature area, adding an additional 4m2 to the overall finished pool. The natural tones of the existing rich green foliage are offset by the combination of tumbled travertine and green jade interior, creating a tranquil atmosphere for relaxation. Bostock Pools always impresses in this category, and this year is no exception – the company has shone once again.
DISPLAY POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: AWARD POOLS GROUPENTRY: SEAFORTH
The oasis pool was designed to make the most of the backyard’s natural features. The L-shaped pool, with an integrated spa, is edged by leafy foliage along two sides in a raised planter box, with a stunning granite block wall surround. Frameless glass provides an uninterrupted visual link to the garden. A glass feature panel at the front of the pool extends 400mm below the waterline to highlight the Tuscan turquoise interior. Porcelain coping pavers and rich warm timber decking, with subtle lighting, provide a stunning and welcoming ambience, both day and night. A much-deserved award for Award Pools.
FREEFORM OR NATURAL CONCRETE POOLS $100,001 & OVERCOMPANY: LAND FORMS PTY LTDENTRY: PALM BEACH
This pool was constructed in a landslip hazard zone and as a result, the first stage was the construction of retaining walls to support the site and the existing house perched above the pool. The pool shell was formed using carefully constructed suspended plywood shutters to achieve the desired curve of the infinity-edge pool wall. The poolside deck was built with custom-profiled ironbark decking boards, cut with a 3mm cricket bat profile on the top face to ensure water runs off. The pool was then tiled with 48mm Crystal Glass mosaics, in a colour, which blends perfectly with the Pacific Ocean beyond. A stunning result from Land Forms, who should be commended for the high level of effort this construction required.
POOL RENOVATIONS OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: AWARD POOLS GROUPENTRY: PALM BEACH
Situated on the edge of Pittwater and nestled between two private jetties, this absolute waterfront pool provided a challenge for Award Pools Group. Environmental considerations and beachfront construction required careful planning and consultation, while access difficulties meant that manual labour was required for many tasks and tide times had to be considered. The final result is a stunning work of art, with shades of aqua blue complementing the sky and surrounding water perfectly. The aged timber deck completes the natural look.This truly magnificent pool is a testament to the design and project management skills of Award Pools.
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One of many Virgin Active spas that Crystal Pools has built, this hydrotherapy spa in inner-city Sydney relaxes and soothes clients’ aches and pains. The sophisticated spa combines spa jets, hydro seats and a massage showerhead in a full-sized aqua therapy solution. Tiled with mosaics, the 8m-long spa also features four lounges, stair entry and water cave. A top effort from Crystal Pools.
COMMERCIAL WATER FEATURE OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTDENTRY: TURRELLA
There are two water features in this southern Sydney apartment complex – one below the main pool, and one standalone feature that’s fully tiled with 20mmx20mm mosaics. The water feature incorporates a wet wall and tiered design - the perfect finishing touches from Crystal Pools.
COMMERCIAL POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTDENTRY: TURRELLA
This fully tiled and heated rooftop lap pool services many apartments in this southern Sydney complex. For exercise or play, the 25m-long pool has it all, including a wading section with stepping stones, black granite coping and a fully automatic cleaning system. Modern and chic, this is a real winner, both for Crystal Pools and the apartment dwellers.
RESIDENTIAL SPAS / PORTABLE SPAS / HOT TUBS OPEN PRICE CATEGORYCOMPANY: SPLISH SPLASH POOLSENTRY: DURAL
Nestled between the house and outdoor entertaining area, this deluxe glass spa spills over into the pool. The overheard waterfall adjacent to the spa creates a transparent barrier between the spa and the remainder of the pool area. With mosaic tiling and porcelain surrounds, the spa is an excellent example of modern design and construction integrated with the highest-quality materials and workmanship. An extraordinary result for Splish Splash Pools.
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It is vital to understand all aspects of a
construction business and its processes,
to track the work being carried out and
to close gaps to increase your capacity
without increasing your workforce. The
gaps include but are not limited to the deep
disconnect between the offi ce and onsite
activities, consistent execution of policies and
procedures, poor communication and separate
silos of information.
Offering the same consistent and effi cient
experience to all clients every single time is
extremely important but it is diffi cult. Each
client is unique, and there are many factors
that infl uence a client’s experience, such as
communication, effi ciency and consistency.
Successful businesses understand how
important it is to identify what those factors
are, and develop ways to manage or moderate
their impacts. Managing these infl uences
requires consistent policies and procedures
and the systems or tools to implement and
maintain them.
Due to its intricate nature the building and
construction industry operates in a diffi cult
communication environment with a number of
stakeholders including your clients, in-offi ce and
on-site staff as well as trades/subcontractors
and regulatory bodies. The intricacies of project
management creates the challenge for effective
and effi cient communication that is faced by
every construction company big or small.
With all the complexity, challenges and various
stakeholders within the construction industry,
it is impossible to monitor every aspect of the
business fully without the correct systems and
processes in place. The construction industry
can be disjointed and as a dynamic sector with a
project based nature, communication effi ciency is
essential to the success of each project.
UNLOCKING HIDDEN CAPACITY
BY CLOSING THE GAPS
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Miscommunication or a lack of effective
communication processes can cause
expensive mistakes. Well-organized
communication results in fewer delays,
lower expenses and can increase capacity.
Removing the disconnection between
in-offi ce and on-site staff, disjointed client
communication and subcontractors results in
increased satisfaction about the job process/
experience and the quality of the build. Not
knowing exactly where each job is up to, or who
is responsible for ensuring that activities are
completed on time can result in fi nancial loss,
brand damage and unsatisfi ed clients. There are
solutions available to help reduce the challenges
the construction industry faces, Workfl ow
Management Software is the solution.
Workfl ow Management Software (WMS)
are fully integrated business management
systems, which provide a single location for
internal communication, resource and project
management information for your business.
Workfl ow Management Software gives you
total control of your construction processes
in an easy to use streamlined approach
which helps you maximise productivity and
supports you to make informed leadership
and management decisions. The best systems
are customisable to meet the needs across all
levels of the construction industry from custom
home to production and commercial builders.
By using Onsite Companion, a workfl ow
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“everybody across the company whether it
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Workfl ow Management Software provides you
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• Preconstruction & Administration
Processes – managing all preconstruction
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to ensure that the correct process and
procedures are followed for each and
every job.
• Construction Scheduling – during the
construction phase the schedule is crucial
to keep the build on track. WMS provide
the ability to have a clear view of the
schedule of each project down to daily
activities and tasks.
• Employees and Contractors – Assign
work to employees and contractors with
ease reducing the need for constant
meetings, reduce confusion and provides
accountability across the entire process.
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With Workfl ow Management Software you
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The Kitchen and Bathroom Designers
Institute of Australia, in conjunction with its Media
Sponsor, Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly,
has recently carried out the largest survey of
consumers in the kitchen and bathroom market
for a decade. Their purpose was to fi nd out what
consumers are looking for when renovating or
building these increasingly specialised areas, and
the results are encouraging for designers and
manufacturers alike.
Whilst other studies in the kitchen and
bathroom industries tend to focus on volumes/
economics or trends, this survey sought out
a more practical ‘wish list’ of consumers who
were planning for an upcoming project, or in
the early stages of a build or renovation.
The survey attracted signifi cantly more
‘renovators’ than new home builders, and the
participants were mostly undertaking projects
for homes they intended to occupy (rather
than sell or rent out). Not surprisingly, a new
kitchen topped the list for those undertaking
new home builds and whole home renovations,
but laundries were very close behind in an
unexpected swing, even ousting ensuites from
the renovation hit list!
Kitchens
Appliance manufacturers and suppliers would
be pleased to know that a third of survey
participants were planning to invest over
$10,000 on appliances for their new kitchen,
indicating that high-end appliances are both
desired and valued. New rangehoods and
cooktops topped the list, closely followed
by refrigerators. Permanent hot/cold water
dispenses have taken hold too, with 24
percent of consumers looking for this option,
while an impressive 39 percent consider a
coffee machine to be a must have!
Not surprisingly, 84 percent of the consumers
questioned would expect casual dining
and/or entertaining areas to be included in
their kitchen space. For almost a quarter of
participants, a small offi ce/workstation or
homework/study nook would need to be
factored in as well.
Bathrooms
The average number of bathrooms in
Australian homes has risen signifi cantly in the
last decade, and the list of desired inclusions
in ensuites, main bathrooms and ‘boot rooms’
has grown, too. A shower/bath combination is
far less desirable than a shower cubicle, with
only 14 percent looking for this space saver
Consumer kitchen and bathroom survey focuses on the ‘wish lists’ of Australian consumers
in the main bathrooms, and only 6 percent in
ensuites. This is not to discount the desire for
a bath; 57 percent of consumers want a stand
alone bath in their main bathroom, and 16
percent seek a soak in the ensuite.
And More
The study uncovered an overwhelming increase
in the desire for an ‘Alfresco Room’ in New
South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory,
along with some very interesting fi nds regarding
consumers’ changing attitude to design fees.
KBDi Members can access the full survey
results from the Members area on our website.
Powder Room | Boot Room | Mud Room |
What Room?
Australia may be an island, but we’re far from
isolated when it comes to interior design,
with a plethora of international design blogs
streaming to Aussie phones, tablets and PCs
every day.
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And when these American and European
interiors are ‘pinned’ and � led by your clients,
so too is the foreign terminology, adding a few
more tweaks to our complex vernacular and
more opportunities for confusion.
In this feature, we’ll look at the subtle
differences between the terms gaining
popularity in Australia today.
Powder Room
‘Powder Room’ has been used by Australians
for some time, most often for the small
bathroom to be used by guests. The room
essentially houses a toilet, basin and mirror,
and often adjoins the living/entertaining areas
of a home. The Powder Room is by no means
losing its favour, but has some growing
competition with the incoming Boot Room.
Boot Room
The term ‘Boot Room’ appears to have
originated in the UK, de� ning the room that
football teams broke to for their post-game
cheers or commiserations. As home-owners
looked for a similar room to facilitate muddy
boots, wet sporting gear and the necessary
ablutions, the Boot Room made its way on to
the home design wish list. Over the years it
has evolved to become a bathroom near an
entrance way that houses a bench to sit on
while you pull off your muddy boots, along
with coat hooks and storage, a basin, toilet
and shower or bath. For obvious reasons, the
Boot Room is best � nished with hard-wearing,
easy-to-clean products, but by no means need
it look like the ‘man cave’ some would imagine!
Mud Room
The Mud Room is virtually the American
equivalent of the Boot Room without the
amenities and until the last few years, has most
often been found in snowy, damp northern
American climates. The sensibility of such
a room can be appreciated in any climate,
however, and as a place to store outerwear,
boots, sports gear and the like, could be
considered a practical must have. The location
of the Mud Room will generally dictate its
contents and � nish. By the back door it may
contain storage bins and shelving, and a
� oor � nish well suited to muddy ingress and
egress. By the front door, a more welcoming
arrangement would be required, with
decorative hardware and cabinetry.
The Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute
KBDI is a not for pro� t industry association
representing Australia’s � nest kitchen and
bathroom designers.
The Institute’s primary goal is to develop,
encourage and recognize the highest standards
of design and business practice in this
specialised � eld. KBDi is achieving this through:
• Facilitating continual professional
development for its members
• Encouraging participation in recognized
and quality training
• Co-ordinating a highly esteemed annual
awards program
• Delivering a comprehensive accreditation
program — suitably quali� ed and
experienced designers are approved
to use the post nominal letters CKD Au
(Certi� ed Kitchen Designer) and/or CBD
Au (Certi� ed Bathroom Designer). These
Certi� ed Designers must maintain industry
currency with Continuing Professional
Development, and adhere to a strict code
of ethics.
To learn more about KBDi, visit
www.kbdi.org.au, on phone 1300 253 223.
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Introduction
Heritage restoration projects can deliver beautiful
results in a fi nished product when undertaken
with attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Builders and architects are among the industry
specialists who understand that there are
many competing requirements to satisfy when
working on a heritage property if an authentic
result is to be achieved. In part, this can be
because of the stringent legal requirements for
heritage restorations that the different Australian
states have legislated to protect their own
unique history and character. But it can also
be due to the diffi culty in sourcing building
materials which closely complement the various
materials and designs used in previous historical
periods. Working with a reliable provider of
quality replications for weatherboards and
shingles can improve the ease of completing a
heritage restoration project, as well as deliver an
authentic-looking and solid building to be enjoyed
for years to come.
A Highly Regulated Field
Perhaps the most obvious challenge that
anyone involved in a heritage restoration
project can encounter is the need to comply
with the heritage legislation applicable to the
particular Australian State in which the property
is located.
While each state has different specifi c
requirements, they share in common a legal
requirement on behalf of the owner of the
property to ensure that any building work
undertaken on a heritage-listed property must
preserve the historical signifi cance of the
building. Similarly, all states mandate signifi cant
penalties for failure to comply with heritage
legislation. This can range from monetary fi nes,
to having to demolish non-heritage-approved
work. In Queensland, for instance, entire areas
rather than single properties can be heritage
listed. This means that properties neighbouring
those of historical signifi cance may be
required to ensure that any new building
projects complement the period character of
the neighbouring property.3 This means that
property owners, architects and builders must
work in close consultation with the relevant
government authority, and pay close attention
to the types of building materials used in
such projects. The most commonly available
building materials today may, in fact, be
unsuitable for use on a heritage property. Apart
from the heritage compliance objective, some
buildings simply require a transformation or
upgrade of features to compliment the building
era i.e. Restoring to their former glory rather
than trying to make something old look new.
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Good Quality Saves Time and Money
An inability to successfully match modern
building materials to the type and style of the
period materials in the property being restored
can have enormous impact on a project. In
the fi rst place, a failure to obtain a building
permit for a heritage building can mean that
the project is delayed while the legal situation
is rectifi ed. This can, in turn, affect the length of
time that the project takes to complete, which
will increase the cost. Further cost increases
can be caused by fi nes given for failure
to comply with heritage legislation, and in
demolition of building work undertaken without
permission. A less-obvious, but important,
cost in a heritage restoration project can be
the loss of value to a property where materials
have been used in the construction that are
less authentic to the period style of the original
building. For instance, the appearance and
therefore value of a weatherboard home can
be improved when it is restored using genuine
weatherboards that have been cut from timber,
as the weatherboards in previous historical
periods were.
This article was kindly provided by
Healy’s Building.
More information is available at:
www.healysbuilding.com.au
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Available in many product types, timber flooring can be laid over a variety of substrates from timber board products to concrete slabs.
This makes timber flooring ideal for renovation work as well as new homes.
However, with all the choice available, the task
could seem a little daunting. The Australian
Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) is a natural
place to start. The ATFA is the industry’s
leading body for timber fl ooring and from their
website you can download lots of information,
fi nd out the benefi ts of using an ATFA member
to do your fl oor and easily source an ATFA
member in your local area. But before going
there, let’s have a look at some of the product
types and aspects that need to be considered.
Traditional solid timber fl ooring is often chosen
and is available in many Australian species
from different parts of the country. For example
Spotted Gum and Blackbutt from the central
east coast, Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash
from the southern eastern states or Jarrah from
the west. These species provide some of the
best fl ooring timbers in the world and can be
laid on most substrates. Their natural beauty,
adding both warmth and elegance, has made
them the feature of many an Australian home.
Recycled timber fl ooring provides yet another
option, where perhaps an even more rusticated
appearance is desired that accentuates the
timbers past use as a bridge girder or the like.
In addition to solid timber fl ooring engineered
pre-fi nished products play an important role.
Made in either Australia or overseas, they
utilise either Australian hardwoods on the
exposed surface or some of the many species
from around the world. These products are
manufactured by bonding a number of timber
layers together and this improves stability to
seasonal weather changes. These products
can be laid over most substrates either as
a structural fl oor, overlay or fl oating fl oor
and have the benefi t of not requiring on-site
sanding and fi nishing after installation.
The character of timber fl oors is determined by
the grade, which can refl ect the entire history
of the tree containing striking features such as
gum veins, knots and burls. In other grades the
cleaner natural lines and fi gure of the timber
will dominant, with fewer and smaller features
present and with a subdued fi nish it almost
allows you to see inside the wood.
When purchasing a timber fl oor, you will need
to consider the colour, grade, board width and
the fi nish. Photos and samples do not always
provide a good representation of colour or
grade and it is important to realise that fl oors
of the same species can differ markedly in
both colour and appearance. Grading rules do
not cover either colour or colour variation and
therefore this aspect needs to be discussed
with your supplier and installer. Timber fl ooring
comes in a wide variety of colours and tones
from rich deep reds to lighter straw browns,
some have a vibrant range of colours that
naturally blend together and in other instances
a mix of species of similar tones are available.
It is necessary that fl oor owners have an
understanding of what can be expected
during the installation of the fl oor, its ongoing
performance and the care that will preserve
its life. You may live in a drier location, the
coastal hinterland or in the moist tropics. You
may have refrigerated air-conditioning, heating
systems or large expanses of glass with a lot
of direct sunlight. To accommodate all these
variables different methods of installation are
going to be appropriate to different homes and
therefore practices used in your installation will
differ from others. For this reason it is important
that you select a qualifi ed contractor to install
and fi nish the fl oor.
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The installation and fi nishing should not
be rushed as the condition of the timber,
climate and internal environment all need
to be assessed, possible building issues
rectifi ed before installation and sometimes it is
necessary to just wait for the timber to settle
to the installation environment. Timber is a
not a man made product, it is totally natural,
renewable and recyclable and as such, with
seasonal changes in weather conditions, it
will absorb moisture from the air and swell
a little, while during drier conditions it will
lose moisture to the air and shrink a little. It
is therefore quite normal for timber fl oors to
show small gaps at board edges, particularly
during dry periods. This will be less so with
an engineered fl oor. Similarly, where there
is intense sunlight on a fl oor, a wood fi red
heater or air-conditioning, drier conditions
will be experienced and the fl oor will respond
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accordingly. All timber fl ooring products require
allowance for seasonal expansion that occurs
and in many cases owners will be unaware of
the expansion and the expansion gaps that
have been provided as these are located under
the skirtings along the walls.
There are many simple things that owners
can do to maintain the character and beauty
of their timber fl oor. Curtains, tinted glass or
similar should be used to protect fl oor areas
from intense sunlight and mats both inside
and out are an effective means of trapping grit
which can scratch fl oor surfaces. Heavy items
of furniture need to be carefully positioned
without dragging them. Similarly, it should be
ensured that the feet of chairs and tables etc
have felt pads or protectors applied.
A regular cleaning program should also be
considered to ensure that your fl oor remains
in pristine condition. Antistatic mops are
effective for collecting dust and grit. When it
comes to other types of mopping to provide
a deep clean, it is best that your ATFA fi nisher
be contacted. There are many fi nishes on the
market and different products are suitable for
different fi nishes.
Each solid timber fl oor is unique and for this
reason these fl oors are the feature of many
homes. If you require more information on
timber fl ooring, whether it be solid tongue and
groove or parquetry, engineered, laminate or
bamboo, you can visit the ATFA website at
www.atfa.com.au.
Kindly provided by:
David Hayward ATFA Technical Manager and
Timber Flooring Expert
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