Draft:Master Builders Queensland

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Queensland Master Builders Association
Company typeAssociation
IndustryBuilding
Headquarters417 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Area served
Queensland
Websitewww.mbqld.com.au

The Queensland Master Builders Association Industrial Organisation Of Employers (Master Builders Queensland) is an industry organisation[1][2] that represents the interests of the building and construction sector in the Australian state of Queensland.[3]

In 2018 Master Builders Queensland was named Association of the Year at the Association Awards, held by the Associations Forum.[4]

History[edit]

Founded in 1882 as the Builders and Contractors Association of Queensland, the association was formed in an attempt to counter the highs and lows of economic conditions for builders.[5] During this period, Queensland was experiencing growth and development, and the need for a united industry representation became increasingly evident.[5]

In a 1922 report, Master Builders Queensland’s member numbers were reported as a total of 131.[6]

Membership numbers in the 1951 Annual Report stated 300 total members, and noted branches in Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville and Mackay, along with the main Brisbane branch.[7]

Notable presidents have included Manuel Hornibrook[5]: 69 , Jack Hutchinson[5]: 82  and John Pidgeon[5]: 142 .

Membership numbers as of 2023 were reported to be 9,800.[8]

Awards[edit]

Master Builders Queensland hosts annual awards named the Housing & Construction Awards. The awards span housing categories, including residential new builds and renovation, display houses and multi-residential builds, and construction categories.

Some notable Queensland buildings have been winners of awards, including:

  • Brisbane Skytower – Queensland 2020 Project of the Year and Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $20 million[9]
  • 1 William Street – Queensland 2017 Commercial Building over $50 million, Brisbane 2020 Project of the Year [10]
  • North Queensland Stadium – North Queensland 2020 Project of the Year, Sporting Facilities, and Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety awards[11]
  • Cairns Aquarium – Queensland 2018 Project of the Year [12]
  • Queensland Children’s Hospital – Queensland 2015 Project of the Year[13]
  • Translational Research Institute (Australia) – Queensland 2014 Health & Education Facilities $20 million[14]

    • Master Builder magazine[edit]

    Master Builders Queensland publishes a magazine, called Master Builder, quarterly.[15] Master Builders’ first edition was published on 15 August 1963 and was “widely anticipated, with welcome messages from the Queensland Premier Frank Nicklin, Brisbane Lord Mayor Clem Jones and State Treasurer ad Minister for Housing Thomas Hiley”.[16]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Industry Organisations". www.qirc.gov.au. Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
    2. ^ Bates, Cameron (27 September 2020). "Master Builders North Queensland support expansion of First Buyers' Grant". Townsville Bulletin. Retrieved 2 April 2024. Queensland's peak building body has thrown its support behind a Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce proposal to expand the First Buyers' Grant in regional areas.
    3. ^ Horn, Alison (15 June 2017). "Apartment residents at risk of fire from dodgy building materials, Master Builders Queensland says". ABC News. Retrieved 27 October 2023. ...the state's peak building and construction group Master Builders Queensland has said.
    4. ^ "Association Awards & Associations Hall of Fame". Associations Forum Awards. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
    5. ^ a b c d e 1882 - 2007 Master Builders Queensland 125th Anniversary Limited Edition: Historic Chronology of Master Builders Queensland 1882 - 2007. Queensland State Library, John Oxley Library: Bookmen Publishers Pty Ltd. 2008. p. 10: Master Builders Queensland, then known as Builders and Contractors Association Queensland. p. 69 Manuel Hornibrook. p. 82 Jack Hutchinson. p. 142 John Pidgeon.
    6. ^ Building: the magazine for the architect, builder, property owner and merchant. Sydney: Building Publishing Co. 1907. p. 144. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
    7. ^ Building, lighting and engineering. Sydney: Building Publishing Co. 1952. p. 68. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
    8. ^ "Annual Report 2023". National Library of Australia. Master Builders Queensland. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
    9. ^ "Hutchies makes history at Qld Master Builders 2020 Housing & Construction State Awards". Hutchinson Builders. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
    10. ^ "Excellence in Building 2017 Housing & Construction Awards". ISSUU. Master Builders Queensland. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
    11. ^ "Awarded for Queensland Country Bank Stadium". Besix Watpac. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
    12. ^ Wivell, Daniella (14 October 2018). "Work pays off for Cairns Aquarium". Cairns Post. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
    13. ^ Atfield, Cameron (10 July 2015). "Master Builders home of the year made to entertain". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
    14. ^ "TRI Building Awards". Translational Research Institute. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
    15. ^ "Master Builder Magazine". ISSUU. Master Builders Queensland. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
    16. ^ "Master Builder magazine - August-September 2013". ISSUU. Master Builders Queensland. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2023. ...widely anticipated, with welcome messages from the Queensland Premier Frank Nicklin, Brisbane Lord Mayor Clem Jones and State Treasurer ad Minister for Housing Thomas Hiley.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Draft:Master_Builders_Queensland&oldid=1216998379"