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Should new homes require a 7-star energy rating? The ACT says yes

The ACT is leading the charge for national energy efficiency standards and Rebecca Vassarotti will be encouraging new homes built across Australia to increase to a seven-star energy rating, but the MBA say they need a "transitional period".

ACT carpentry recruitment event attracts over 100

More than 100 people and 10 employers attended a Master Builders ACT Careers in Carpentry event last week, with the aim of recruiting carpentry apprentices to address skills shortages in the ACT construction sector.

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ACT government to review home warranty system

The ACT’s home warranty system is set to be reviewed by the ACT Government and the local construction sector is on board.

ACT builders win top gongs at national awards

In a first for the ACT, Master Builders ACT member, Manteena Residential has been named the National Residential Master Builder of the Year for their stunning four-wing home in Forrest, which was last year awarded the Master Builders ACT 2021 House of the Year.

Building tenderers urged to report suspicious procurement processes

The ACT Integrity Commission has called on building and construction tenderers to come forward with information about suspected improper conduct in ACT Government procurement processes, following the Auditor-General’s report in December that the procurement for the Campbell Primary School Modernisation Project lacked probity.

Two sites shut down in Taylor following death last week

After a devastating fatality of a road worker in Taylor last week, WorkSafe ACT has shut down two unsafe construction sites today.

Constitution Place awarded 2021 Project of the Year

An impressive feat of engineering with curved corners and mega beam roof structure, Constitution Place, developed by Construction Control Australia, has been awarded the Master Builders ACT and Asset Construction Hire’s 2021 Project of the Year.

Four-wing Forrest home named 2021 House of the Year

A stunning home in Forrest created by Manteena Residential, Architects Ring & Associates, and The Dept. of Design has been named the Master Builders ACT and Asset Construction Hire 2021 House of the Year.

Federal boost prompts call for local apprenticeship funding

With the Federal Government this week expanding support for apprentices, Master Builders ACT is calling for increased local funding for apprenticeships ahead of the 2021-22 ACT Budget being delivered next week.   The...

ACT construction industry needs interstate workers to return

Construction in the ACT resumed a fortnight ago after a month-long hiatus, but the industry relies on interstate workers – many of whom cannot enter the ACT to complete projects.

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