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Storage & housekeeping

Identifies poor storage and housekeeping as a common work health and safety hazard in the building and construction industry. Explains what planning and risk assessment to undertake and various controls that could be implemented to manage risks.

Repair work contracts

A written contract should always be in place before you start any work. You can easily amend a Master Builders contract to operate as a repair contract. Here's how.

Queensland housing approvals: positive policy steps, but numbers fall short

Headway is being made on policy to boost housing supply in Queensland – but the latest regional building approvals numbers confirm there is still much work to be done.

Queensland builders enjoy view from the top at national awards

The Sunshine State dominated at the Master Builders National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards 2023.

Queensland builders redefine excellence at 2022 Awards

A 3 level waterfront home, luxury city residential towers & modern golf course family home scored top marks at the 2022 Master Builders Queensland Awards.

Master Builders Hot Topic Survey increasing the 5% deposit Master Builders surveyed members to understand whether there is a case for increasing the 5% deposit allowed on domestic building contracts1. The deposit payment that can be taken under a

Builders take top honours with innovative projects at 2023 Brisbane Awards

Local builders and tradies took top honours at this year’s Master Builders 2023 Brisbane Housing & Construction Awards.

Spotlight remains on greater productivity as building approvals trend upwards

Industry is pointing to improved productivity as key to boosting construction and hitting housing targets, as most Queensland regions performed strongly in the latest building approvals.

Hierarchy of Controls

Using the Hierarchy of Controls helps you decide the control measures needed to manage a risk.

Industry backs focus on productivity as housing target shortfall endures

New figures showing Queensland housing approvals are heading in the wrong direction highlight the importance of a regulatory review of industry to help boost productivity.