Master Builders ACT

The Master Builders ACT office will be closed from 12pm today, 13 December 2024, for our staff Christmas party. If your query is urgent, please email canberra@mba.org.au We'll be back Monday 16 December.

With the holiday season fast approaching, now’s the time to secure your site before it’s left unattended. As the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), you must make the site as safe and secure as possible. Simple steps like reinforcing site fencing and locking up loose tools or materials can help minimise risks. Read more ➡️https://lnkd.in/eVbfmWU4

There’s no doubt that more of Gen Z are joining the workforce and picking up the tools. But what do they think about the industry they’re starting in? In partnership with the Training Fund Authority ACT we decided to find out. Watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/4jPK50UhPzf

Christmas is coming! We hope all our Members have a safe and happy festive season. Our last day in the Master Builders ACT office will be Friday, 20 December. We will be back on Monday, 6 January 2025.

Our apprentices complete six training blocks over the year. This means they spend a full week immersed in the topics and skills needed to master the essential skills for the worksite. But which of the blocks do they enjoy the most? We thought we’d find out. Bringing on a new apprentice next year? Get them trained at MBA ACT.

We LOVE seeing our Member's projects! This year, we've been lucky enough to visit some of our Members while they have been completing some fantastic houses around Canberra. A big thank you to Pichelmann Custom Building Services and REP Building for taking the time to talk to us. If you'd like your project or business featured, get in touch.

Canberra’s housing landscape is changing—apartments now dominate new home approvals, reflecting affordability and land shortages. What does this mean for the future of housing in the ACT? In the latest edition of Canberra Builder, Master Builders Australia Chief Economist Shane Garrett outlines the state of housing. 🏢 2 out of 3 new homes approved are apartments 📉 Detached home approvals dropped by 10.6% in a year 📈 High-rise apartments (8+ storeys) surged by nearly 40% With 21,000 new homes needed by 2029 under the National Housing Accord, can the ACT meet this goal? Read the full economic snapshot in the latest edition of Canberra Builder 2024 👇 https://ow.ly/rC3m50Uh6e9

For 25 years, Manteena Group has been a proud member of MBA ACT, standing as a cornerstone in Canberra’s construction legacy. With over 93 awards and iconic projects like the National Gallery of Australia’s galleries, their dedication to innovation, quality, and community shines brightly. Discover how Manteena continues to shape Canberra and beyond, blending craftsmanship with community impact in the latest edition of Canberra Builder 👇 https://ow.ly/hjlT50Ugscv

Meet the team behind this year's Project of the Year, Shaw Building Group The overhaul of Canberra Hospital’s Medical Imaging department by Shaw Building Group has been named 2024 Project of the Year, and for good reason. This extraordinary project balanced complex technical challenges with the demands of an active hospital environment, delivering cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities for the community. 🚑 Key Highlights: 🔹Installed a new 3T MRI, improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing patient wait times. 🔹Overcame structural challenges by constructing an external steel platform for MRI delivery. 🔹Operated safely within the active magnetic field of a neighbouring MRI, ensuring no disruption to patient care. This project showcases what’s possible when innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together. Read more about the project in the latest edition of Canberra Builder 2024 👇 https://lnkd.in/gSGscC-h

Have you seen the new e&s showroom in Fyshwick? e&s has been supporting MBA ACT and our members since they entered the Canberra market, but we are pleased to announce that they have just signed on as a PREMIUM Partner. Make sure you stop by and see Gavin and the team soon.