News Articles for Master Builders Association of WA

Western Australia's top building industry lobby group has given a lukewarm response to the capital works commitment in last week's state budget, saying the reduction in spending will only create mo

The government appears to have reacted to pre-budget industry fears by declaring only modest cuts to new housing market entrants' stamp duty concessions, however it still earned the wrath of some industry players.

A Scarborough-based paving business and its sole director have been fined a total of $20,000 for falsely claiming it was a member of the Master Builders Association.

SPECIAL REPORT: The Economic Regulation Authority has dismissed calls from several industry bodies for the creation of an independent infrastructure advisory body, saying it is an added cost unlikely to contribute much.

SPECIAL REPORT: The state's mid-tier builders are sharpening their focus on specialised areas to ensure they fend off growing interest in local construction projects from eastern states-based companies.

The Economic Regulation Authority has called for an end to the Royalties for Regions program and the abolishment of domestic gas reservation and the Keystart housing scheme, while also pushing for major payroll tax, land tax and stamp duty reforms.

Western Australian magnate Len Buckeridge has died of a heart attack at his home at the age of 77 – leaving one of the nation's biggest construction and building materials businesses in the hands of his children.

Industry groups have welcomed the federal government's announcement of an independent review into the 457 visa scheme.

The Pilbara Cities program has provided a major boost for builders in the north-west, but high land and housing costs threaten to put a damper on the plan.

Professional associations in WA have recorded significant growth in membership over the past five years.

The Master Builders Association says proposed changes to the state's home warranty insurance scheme do not address the industry's fundamental concerns and have the potential to lead to higher costs

Western Australia's residential property market is set for further growth in the year ahead but commercial construction is expected to soften, industry experts say.

The traditional tender process for construction procurement may be exacerbating problems associated with the tight construction market.

Labour costs are putting pressure on builders as they try to keep up with demand for new homes.

Mining contractor Redpath has painted a 60-tonne truck blue to raise awareness about depression and anxiety in the mining industry.

Questions around the safety of recycled construction and demolition waste could derail the state government's plans to reduce landfill.

The construction industry wants miners to pay to help maintain apprentice subsidies in the state.

The growing skills shortage is forcing more and more WA employers to look overseas to secure skilled workers.

Climate action groups have hailed parliament's approval of a carbon tax, but the passage of the emissions legislation through the Senate has riled the mining and property sectors, which have questi

The Satterley Property Group and 17 of the state's leading builders are set to combine resources in a partnering arrangement to deliver more affordable housing.

RESIDENTIAL property developers and builders were big winners from state and federal budget initiatives, which will provide much-needed stimulus to the property industry.

PEAK building and construction industry group Master Builders Australia has called on the federal government to provide compensation and tax concessions to offset the cost of bringing Australian build

PEAK building and construction industry group Master Builders Australia has called on the federal government to provide compensation and tax concessions to offset the cost of bringing Australian build

Australia's peak building industry body has reiterated calls for both sides of politics to be mindful of inflationary pressures when considering economic policy.