MASTER BUILDERS ACTANNUAL REPORT2020-21

CONTENTS

Our PurposePresident & CEO MessageYear in Summary Member Feedback TrainingPeople Community Women in Construction Investing for the future

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DELIVERING ON OUR PURPOSE

Member support/Engagement

Training

People

Community

Finances

OUR PURPOSE IS TO LEAD ANDSUPPORT THE ACT BUILDING AND

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGEThese protocols were equally embraced bythe MBA to keep our staff and students safethrough the pandemic. Through this period,the MBA provided great stability and serviceto our members. While we advocated tokeep the industry working, and then for theintroduction of economic stimulus, the MBAteam fielded thousands of enquiries frommembers and continued to provide highquality training to apprentices and the localindustry.

Our advocacy continued in the recentmonths when the ACT lockdown meant thebuilding and construction was shutdown formore than 3 weeks. The MBA worked closelywith the ACT Government to have ourindustry reopened ahead of many otherindustries. The MBA and MBA Group Trainingbenefited from Government supportthroughout the year which was used toretain our staff and provide continuedemployment for our apprentices.

TRAININGIt is impossible to report on the 2020-21 yearwithout acknowledging the profound impactthat the COVID-19 pandemic has had on theACT community, our industry and ourorganisation.

The 2020-21 reporting year begun as theACT was emerging from the first COVID-19lockdown. The pandemic recovery phasedemonstrated the benefits of our MBAfederation which was used to full effect toadvocate for significant economic stimulusfor the building and construction industryfrom the Federal and ACT Government’s.This stimulus meant the building andconstruction industry led the ACT’s economicrecovery due to the 3:1 multiplier impact ofinvestment in the construction industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstratedmany things to the ACT community, onebeing that our industry puts workplacesafety ahead of all other priorities. Ourindustry quickly embraced new safetyprotocols so that we could keep workingthrough 2020.

Adding to our training offering, this yearMBA Group Training (MBAGT) purchasedSouthern Training Organisation (STO). TheMBA ACT and STO have partnered for morethan 7 years to provide high risk training forthe construction industry in Canberra andBega. With MBAGT purchasing STO in June2021 we can now offer a greater range oftraining for our industry and build uponMBAGT’s reputation as a quality trainingpartner for our industry.

A feature of the 2020-21 year was the ACTelection held in October 2020. The MBA wasa strong advocate for our industry callingfor increased infrastructure spending,support for local businesses, increasedsupport for apprenticeships, and planningreform. Now that the election is completed,we are working cooperatively with officialsto ensure the interests of our members isconsidered when new policies areimplemented.

ADVOCACY INFRASTRUCUTRE

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2021

Despite the headwinds of 2020, the MBA made anumber of investments which will help provide safertraining and improved member services, including:

Establishing MBA Legal, a fee-for-service law firm dedicated to providingaffordable legal advice to MBA members.Expansion of our apprentice training workshop to allow safer training spacesfor our students.Refurbishment of the MBA ground floor office, reception and classrooms.

The MBA also provided a greater range of member events, including a series ofevents focused on supporting women in the construction industry, and ACTGovernment funded pre-apprentice programs to attract more women into tradeand civil construction careers. Both programs have been extremely successful.

A highlight of the year was witnessing the generosity of our members, led byKane Constructions and supported by our partners, Ginninderry and HandsAcross Canberra, to start construction of the MBA’s next charity house project atStrathnairn. This house will be designed, built and sold by women to highlight thecapability and contribution of women in our industry.

While the duration and full impacts of the pandemic is uncertain, the MBAentered FY21 in a strong position. We start the new financial year with a strongbalance sheet, with a motivated team, ready to support our members andstudents through whatever challenges the new year brings.

Michael HopkinsChief Executive Officer

Graciete FerreiraPresident 5

1,048 MBA MEMBERS AS AT 30 JUNE 2021

6,805STUDENTS TRAINED

186 APPRENTICES TRAINED

2,104ATTENDEES AT EVENTS

7,910MEMBER ENQUIRIES ANSWERED

YEAR INSUMMARY

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WHAT OUR MEMBERS

SAID“I want to be up to date with information and issues affecting builders in the ACT. I usethe MBA for support when I have questions and don’t know where to direct myenquires. MBA is a great resource.” – Residential Builder

“MBA supply a number of services for builders. You feel more presentable to clientswhen you’re a member. It’s a one stop shop for all your builder services and insurancerequirements. You have the backing of the MBA when needed.” – Residential builder

MBA LEGAL "Thank you so much for all the hard work you and your team have done for me. IREALLY!!!! Appreciate it. In the 30 odd years that I have been a member of the MBA Idon’t think I really used my membership to its full capacity. This year has made it allworthwhile. I am extremely grateful for your efforts."

WHY MEMBERS BELONG WITH THE MBA “To become better informed, better trained, better networks and to assist the regionin becoming better at what we do” – Civil Contractor

“Good source of local information. Did a great job updating members during covid.” –Consultant

SUPPORT DURING COVID

"I would like to send out a big thanks to all the MBA staff for all your hard work duringcovid to keep us safe and at work. Great job."

"Thank you again for your assistance! I appreciate your efforts and those of the MBAduring this difficult period of time."

"I would just like to say a big thank you for organising the 'Pop Up Covid Vacination'on Saturday. The way that everything worked was very smooth, just park up fill outthe form and wait a short while for the jab."

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IN THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVELAUNCHED SOME EXCITING NEWCOURSES:

TRAINING

CERT III IN BUSINESS - The nationally recognised BSB30120Certificate III in Business course aims to provide you with the skillsand knowledge for a career in business.

OZHELP WELLBEING - This course provides participants with theskills and knowledge to advocate for and feel empowered aboutpersonal wellbeing in the workplace. It involves developing andapplying basic knowledge of factors that may influence wellbeing,both positively and negatively.

MICROSOFT PROJECTS (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE) - Thesecourses are specifically designed to assist project managers in:developing a schedule, assigning resources to tasks, trackingprogress, managing the budget, and analysing workloads.

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PEOPLEMBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

December 2021 marks five years of MBA ACT being lucky tohave Grace as our President. Grace previously held positionson the Subcontractors and Suppliers Council. Grace is the ACT nominee on the Board of MBA Australia, andrepresents MBA ACT on a number of committees, includingthe Training Fund Authority.

Frank is a Director of Benchmark Projects and has been amember of the MBA Executive Committee for many years,previously holding the position of Residential Chair.

Matt is the Chief Operating Officer at PBS Building. He hasbeen a member of the Commercial Sector Council, and itsChair, since 2018. Matt is the Chair of the MBA Group TrainingLimited Board, and the Southern Training Organisation Pty LtdBoard.

Nick is the Director of Guideline ACT, and also President of theCivil Contractors Federation ACT. Nick also represents the ACTcivil sector on the board of CCF National.

Rosa is a Director of MPR Scaffolding, and recently stepped up to theposition of Chair, having held the Alternate Chair position for a number ofyears.

Bryan is a Director of Connected Projects and stepped in the vacantProfessional Chair position in June 2021. Bryan previously held this positionuntil October 2018, when he was elected as Residential Chair. Bryan is aDirector of MBA Group Training Limited and Southern TrainingOrganisation Pty Ltd.

Simon was appointed as an Extraordinary Committee Member by the MBAExecutive in September 2018. Simon has now retired from his position withManteena, but remains as President of Master Builders Australia, which hewill continue to hold until the end of 2022. Simon previously held theposition of President of MBA ACT, as well as Commercial Sector Chair.

Grace Ferreira – President

Frank Porreca – Treasurer

Matthew Rayment – Commercial Chair

Nick Zardo – Civil Contractors Chair

Rosa Josifoski – Subcontractors and Suppliers Chair

Bryan Leeming – Professional Chair

Simon Butt – Extraordinary Committee Member

Jason is a Director of Classic Constructions and wasappointed to the Residential Chair position in June 2021.

Jason Tanchevski – Residential Chair

Anisha is a Director of Huon Contractors, and the Alternate Chair of theCivil Contractors Sector. Anisha is also a Director of Civil ContractorsFederation ACT.

Anisha Sachdeva Marar – Civil Contractors Alternate Chair

On behalf of the MBA Executive Committee, we would like to thankoutgoing MBA Executive Committee members for their contributions tothe Executive Committee throughout their tenure:

Valdis Luks - John Nikolic - Richard Corver9

L I Z N A I R

C O M M E R C I A L

D I R E C T O R

A S H L E E B E R R Y

M E M B E R S E R V I C E S

D I R E C T O R

M I C H A E L H O P K I N S

C H I E F E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R

P A M L E R O U X

F I N A N C E D I R E C T O R

J O W H I T F I E L D

T R A I N I N G D I R E C T O R

PEOPLEMBA SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

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The Project: The Strathnairn Charity House project promises to provide asignificant boost to a range of local community organisations in WestBelconnen while providing a platform to promote the growing participationof women in the construction sector.

MBA members, led by Kane Constructions, have donated (or provided lowcost) materials and labour. All proceeds from the sale of the house will bedonated to Hands Across Canberra for distribution to four local charities.

Purpose: The Strathnairn charity house project's purpose is to facilitateopportunities for women in construction.

Thankyou: To all companies who have generously donated towards thisproject

DESIGNED BY WOMEN BUILT BY WOMEN SOLD BY WOMEN

2021 STRATHNAIRNCHARITY HOUSE

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WOMEN

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION GROUPFounded in 2018 with the aim of creating avenues for female MBAmembers to connect with other women working in similar roles orfacing similar challenges within their construction-basedbusinesses.

PURPOSE OF THE WIC GROUP Provides network opportunities and facilitates greater inclusionof women in the building and construction industryHelps women achieve personal and business success through arange of learning sessions and eventsRecognises women for their achievements Provides information and advice to support women in theirroles

2021 WIC EVENTSDespite the COVID-19 lockdown, MBA was still able to delivernetworking sessions for the WIC Group including:

International Women's Day Lunch (Face-to-Face) Winter Wine Tour (Face-to-Face) I'M Possible Challenge (Virtual) HBDI Session (Virtual) MBA Charity House Tour (Virtual)

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WOMEN IN TRADES & WOMEN IN CIVIL

Over the past two years, Master Builders have facilitated two womenspecific programs across building and civil construction disciplines.

This is a collaboration with Ginninderry SPARK.

Purpose: The outcome for women specific programs are full timesjobs in the industry post program.

Programs involve six weeks theory training and four weekspractical placement including:

White CardAsbestos AwarenessBullying and HarassmentManual Handling

2020-21 HIGHLIGHTS

87%

2X The number of civil contractors doubled onthis year’s program.

Of participants on women in tradesprogram completed.

Finalist at the ACT Training Awards for theACT Industry Collaboration Award forwomen in civil construction.

Women in trades program participated inthe first stage of the charity house project.

Outcome for women specific programs arefull times jobs in the industry post program.

PLANS FOR 2022MBA has four women specific programs to attract more diversity to thebuilding and construction industry planned over the next two years.

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INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE

MBA ACT IS INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE, TOENSURE WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OURMEMBERS WITH THE SERVICES THAT ARE NEEDED.

STO - In July 2021, MBA GT purchased Southern TrainingOrganisation. This allows the MBA Group to expand thetraining courses provided with a focus on high-risk training.

MBA Legal - MBA Legal was established in October 2020 inresponse to the many requests from members for us toprovide more than general advice. MBA Legal continues togrow.

NEW MBA WORKSHOP - MBA Invested in a new workshop tocontinue to deliver industry leading training.

Implemented the SIMPEL check in system forapprentices on worksites and to be rolled out for visitorsto the MBA office in early 2022Expanded our range of virtual training short coursesUpdated the MBA web siteProgressed a major upgrade of our CRM (planned forfull implementation in 2022)

IT INVESTMENTS - MBA continues to invest in our ITinfrastructure and will do so in the coming years.

Recently, we have:

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