Our principal objective is the support of our members and promotion of the
building and construction industry.
Newcastle MBA is a member of the Australia wide Master Builder movement,
a body with over 200 staff and expertise unrivalled by any other industry
organisaton. Over 22,000 members belong to the Master Builders movement.
The Association services the whole spectrum of building activity from mullti-million
dollar commercial and industrial projects to housing.
Membership is open to ALL qualified business operators in the building and
construction industry, regardless of their size or industry sector.
We provide our members with expert information on all areas of the industry,
including:
- Business Alliances
- Business Networking
- Contracts Sales
- Excellence in Building Awards
- Group Apprenticeship Training Scheme
- Industrial & Workplace Relations
- Insurance
- Kitchen & Bathroom Group
- Legal and Contracts advice
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Specialist advice for the Housing Sector
- Training & Education
- Web Site listing and links
- Women in Building & Associated Services
…as well as a wide range of other support services. We have also been
able to negotiate substantial savings to help cut business costs to the absolute
minimum.
Legal & Contracts
We provide standard form industry contracts, specifications and supporting
documents to protect your interests. Our expert staff can assist with the
majority of your legal and contractual enquires and members have the added
benefit of free advice and assistance from a fully qualified panel of
external solicitors (conditions apply) working for the Association.
Education & Training
A wide range of relevant industry specific training programmes are available
to help you make the most of your business. Courses include management, OHS,
payroll, first aid, scaffolding and many others (refer training section).
“Piggy Back” off Us / Excellence in Building
Awards
By using our Logo on all of your stationery and vehicles this gives you
a marketing advantage over your competitors. “Master Builders are Better
Builders”.
MBA’s Excellence in Building Awards provide opportunities for members
to showcase their skills and professionalism to their peers, the industry,
and the prospective clients. These are the region’s peak industry
awards.
Specialist Housing Department
 MBA
has a full time field officer dedicated to assisting housing and small business
members with all issues, including their obligations under OHS. Members interests
are represented through strong contacts with all Local Councils and Authorities.
Industrial & Workplace Relations
Comprehensive support services including management of the workplace, dispute
resolution, wages rates, book audits, unfair dismissal negotiations, sub-contractor
statements, liaison with unions, representation at Industrial Relations Commission
hearings and development of Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.
Occupational Health & Safety
Specialist services include site safety audits, safety management systems,
induction courses, work method statements, risk analysis, toolbox meetings
and information services – for both commercial and housing sectors
Industry Briefings & Publications
 Keeping
you in touch with rapid developments in the industry through industry briefings,
seminars and forums, electronic newsletters and bi-monthly magazines, together
with circulars and media releases ensure that members are up to date with
current issues affecting their business.
MBA Group Apprentice Scheme
Providing host employers with highly skilled apprentices and trainees for
the duration of your contract and beyond. We administer all paperwork –
you provide the training! Our Personnel Recruitment Agency “Building
Placements” can find you the right person to fill you staffing needs.
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