Master Builders is Queensland's largest building industry membership organisation representing more than 10,000 members in the building and construction industry.
A Master Builders membership is an essential resource for anyone working in the building industry.
Master Builders also incorporates the Institute of Building Consultants and Queensland Home & Style - a tabloid and website devoted to Master Builders display villages.
Master Builders provides state of the art training, licensing information and recognised prior learning (RPL) skills assessment opportunities for the building and construction industry.
News
Sustainability declaration
A sustainability declaration is a compulsory checklist that must be completed by the seller when selling a house, townhouse or unit from 1 January 2010.
The declaration will inform buyers about the sustainability features of a property and increase community awareness of the value of such features.
IR powers to federal government
The Queensland Government has announced it will refer most of its industrial relations powers to the federal government, under a national scheme to align all the Australian states with the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act).
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
From 1 December 2009 a number of tribunals, including the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal (CCT) will amalgamate into the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).
2010 RDO Calendar and Public Holidays
Master Builders recommended RDO Calendar and Public Holidays for 2010
Information Expo - sustainability
Master Builders is on the road again, bringing sustainability issues to your business.
Home Insulation Program changes
From 2 November 2009 some changes will be introduced to the Home Insulation Program to add extra safety precautions and consumer protections and reduce the maximum subsidy under the Program.
Material costs contribute largely to rise in new home construction costs
The Master Builders and Cordell Housing Cost Index for new home construction in south east Queensland increased by 6.56% to $295,544 for the year ending June 2009. The increase compare to a rise of 5.44% in the previous year and the Consumer Price Index for the same period of 1.5%. While the largest part of the rise was an increase of 11.62% in materials cost, the labour cost only increased by 1.14%.
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