Membership Services and Benefits

Master Builders Association ACT provides advice on a wide range of services which are vital to the efficient function of the industry, including:

Market analysis and trends

• Regular reports, explanations and analysis of market developments, construction programs and industry prospects.
• Data on Canberra projects and other relevant statistics.

Industrial relations services

•  Regular specialist bulletins on industrial matters, new awards, comprehensive wage rates, etc.
• Liaison with unions and other employee organisations.
• Occupational health and safety advice.
• Occupational health and safety management advice.
• Employment, award and statutory employment obligation advice.
• Dispute resolution.
• Representation at Industrial Relations Commission and other Court hearings.
• Development of collective agreements and employment contracts.
• We are also able to act in matters relating to: alleged unlawful and unfair terminations in the Industrial Relations Commission and other Courts, and requests for inspection of wage records, etc.

Any member requiring assistance should contact Director Industrial Relations.

Contract services

• Comprehensive range of contracts for the construction and housing project management, contracting and subcontracting industries.
• Dispute resolution and arbitration.

Click here for list of available contracts and brief description.
Click here for contracts price list.

Industry training

• Skill formation and participation in the Master Builders Group Training Scheme.
• Training seminars and courses on issues affecting the industry.
• Advice on all apprenticeship, cadetship, trade, post-trade, professional development and other training matters.

Housing and construction technology

• Assessment of new materials and techniques, building research, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Data on materials, methods of construction and design and construction management systems.
• Technical fact sheets.

Information, Media and Government liaison

• Information on kindred Australian and overseas organisations.
• Industry forum and publicity for the industry.
• Representation on industry matters to government and other bodies.
• Liaison with Politicians and Government Department heads to assist in the resolution of industry based issues.

Corporate Partners

The Master Builders Association ACT has formed a number of partnerships to save members money or to give them products or services better suited to them.

• Partnerships include:
• Insurance Services
• Electrical and Furniture Products
• Motor Vehicles
• Advertising and Marketing

For an up to date list of these services or you would like to form a partnership with Master Builders, please contact Marketing and Membership Development Manager.
Click here for current discounts with our Corporate Partners.

Corporate services

• Tailored Insurance packages at fantastic rates for Workers' Compensation, Contractors Insurance, NSW Home Warranty Insurance and many more.
• Fidelity Fund—ACT Home Warranty Insurance.
• Preliminary legal aid for members.
• Master Builders finance and business services, including leasing, asset purchase, home loans, commercial finance, etc.
• Fleet discounts on a range of motor vehicles.
• Mobile and fixed line phone discounts.
• Fuel discounts.
• Corporate electrical and furniture discounts. 

Technical and Regulatory Advice

Master Builders provide a range of technical and regulatory advice to members on building related technical issues including BCA standards, planning and other regulatory related matters.

We also provide advice on Energy Efficiency, OH&S, training related matters through continuing professional development.

For any building and construction related advice, contact the Master Builders Information Centre.