As a member of the MBA you have the security of knowing where to turn to with questions or problems - our team is ready to support you and your business. You also have access to a wide range of specialist services which can help your business to thrive.

Master Builders Association of Tasmania helps building practitioners, large or small, run their businesses.

We offer a range of products, services and discounts including:

	Insurance		Education & Training
	Contract Services		Quality Assurance
	Industrial Relation		Information Technology
	Marketing		Discount Plans
	MBA Publications

Master Builders Association of Tasmania is the industry's leading service organisation.

Membership of Master Builders Association of Tasmania is open to all practitioners within the industry, not just builders, who share our commitment to professional excellence.

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Membership to the Master Builders Association is a fixed tax-deductible fee and in most cases you save more than your membership costs. See Membership Subscriptions (PDF 40kb).

Savings are just the first in a long list of member benefits.

Housing Indemnity Insurance is available for all approved Accredited Members, through CGU Insurance Limited, an IAG Company.

All application forms are available on the CGU Website www.cgu.com.au/warranty or contact your MBA Regional Office:

• Hobart (03) 6234 3810
• Devonport (03) 6424 4144
• Launceston (03) 6334 7400

Complete application forms with supporting documentation: contract, plans and structural certificate, should be submitted to your regional office. Payment for the policy is required with the application and premium rates are available by contacting your regional office and quoting the full contract price.

Contracts are vital for builders and sub-contractors in the Industry, but they are complicated documents for the inexperienced or untrained.

The MBA is available to assist Members with contractual problems, tender documents, cost adjustment formulae, etc.

The Association makes frequent representations to State Government departments, Local Authorities and other planning bodies to alleviate Members' problems arising from policy decisions or interpretations.

The staff also monitor, analyse and communicate to Members the significance and possible ramifications of new legislation introduced through both State and Federal Parliament.

Services Include:

• Advice on the correct contract documents to use
• Assistance to complete contract documents
• Interpretation of Clauses is contract documents
• Review and advice on contract documents not produced by the MBA
• Assistance and advice on contractual disputes
• Calculation and/or checking of Cost Adjustment (rise and fall claims)
• Quarterly material and labour indexes required to calculate rise and fall claims.
• Costing rates
• Advice on contractual problems
• An extensive range of standard head contract and sub-contract documents
• Mediation/Reconciliation of disputes
• An extensive range of miscellaneous contract documents
• Advice on partnering
• Lodgement of intrastate and interstate tenders for Members
  

The Association works to represent Members in Industrial negotiations, and inform them of essential data:

• Calculation of Federal and State rates
• Advice on:
  • Federal and State Award conditions. Superannuation schemes
  • Safety matters such as the Workplace Health & Safety Act and Safety Regulations
  • Site amenities
  • Worker's Compensations
  • Long Service Leave
  • Union Membership
  • Redundancy
  • Anticipated increases in Labour costs.
  • Enterprise Agreements
  • Australian Workplace Agreements
• Provision of:
  • Awards and other Industrial information (e.g. rates of pay, conditions, holidays etc).
  • Updating service covering Awards rates and conditions
  • Representation of individual Members in trade union disputes
  • Representation of individuals at tribunals and of the Industry before Industry tribunals
    
    

The Master Builders Association of Tasmania offers many and varied opportunities for members to enhance their marketing opportunities. We promote members through various activities, which include:

• Premier Industry Event, the MBAT Annual Dinner and Excellence Awards Night.
• Displays at local industry events, Home shows, Trade nights
• Editorials and lobbying
• Tasmanian Master Builder Journal
• Website - with hot links to other important sites

We work very closely with the leading suppliers to the building industry. This ensures that members are kept up to date with all changes in products, and technology, giving members the edge when it comes to product technology and development.

A range of specialist publication are available from the Association including:

• Contract administration, including variations etc.
• Home Maintenance Guides
• Australian Standards
• Timber Framing Manuals
• RAIA ABIC Contracts
• Domestic Construction Manual
• Tasmania Master Builder magazine
• Specifications
• Estimating Sheets
• Contract Agreements
• Building Code of Australia

Member discounts apply to various publication.

All these publications, together, cover practically every aspect of interest to builders and others in the Building Industry to keep them informed on the topics that affect the building business.

Together with important newsletters which relate to issues of the moment, the monthly journal offers in-depth stories and feature articles on current issues, technical developments, research, education, contractual matters and industrial relations.

A range of specialist publication are available from the Association including:

The MBA is an Industry leader in the area of training and education and with the support of the Tasmanian Building & Construction Training Board offers a series of specially designed packages to its Members and those employed in the Building and Construction Industry:

• Quality Assurance Management seminars & workshops
• Workplace Health & Safety/Safety Induction Training
• Courses in supervisory skills, management, industrial relations, negotiations and communications
• Technical seminars on job costing, prolongation costs, building awards and marketing
• Seminars on changes to legislation, affecting such areas as taxation and building codes etc.
• Computers and information technology
• Back to Basics Accreditation courses

See the Training section for more details

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Services include:

• Advice on basic equipment and software packages
• Assistance with the development and maintenance a Member webpage which can be included on the MBA website
• Information on equipment and/or packages available, specifically those relevant to the Building Industry such as Estimating software etc.

The MBA is perfectly positioned to protect your rights and ensure your views are widely expressed through its representation on relevant boards and committees.

The MBA is a well established and highly-regarded body and is able to operate in a pro-active way rather than waiting for the introduction of unjust legislation or onerous work practises.

It helps set the pace for Government and other organisations and steers the Housing and Construction Industry in the direction which will ultimately benefit the Industry.

Services include:

• Assistance with Local Authority requirements
• Information on building legislation requirements
• Housing Indemnity
• Insurance - special rates for Members
• Select vehicle purchase - fleet owners discount for Members
• Industry information Australian Standard Codes
• Introductions for Members travelling interstate or overseas
• Work referral services
• Construction Industry Awards
• Library references service
• Secretarial service and support
• Overseas and interstate conference and tours
• Guide to reasonable standards of workmanship
• Seminars, forums, conventions etc.
• Regular sporting and social events
• Rooms and training facilities for hire
• Fuel discounts for Members
• Monthly General Meetings providing an exchange of ideas and regular Industry networking

Master Builders Association of Tasmania is the industry's leading service organisation and is advocate to all levels of government.

Membership of Master Builders Association of Tasmania is open to all practitioners within the industry, not just builders, who share our commitment to professional excellence.