8 July - Build Better Webinar - What you need to know about Award Rates
Stay ahead of annual wage changes and what they mean for your business.
Each year, the Fair Work Commission reviews and determines increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages, with changes taking effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. Understanding these updates, and how they flow through to your operations, is critical for maintaining compliance and managing costs.
Join the Master Builders ACT Workplace Relations team for an informative webinar where we’ll break down the latest wage increases and explore their practical implications for employers in the building and construction sector.
In this session, we’ll cover:
• Award rate increases and what’s changing this year
• How wage adjustments may impact enterprise agreements and site allowances
• Key considerations for compliance with the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT)
This is an essential update for employers and those key individuals responsible for workforce management in the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity, ask questions, and ensure your business is prepared for the changes ahead.
12 August - Build Better Webinar - Tackling Common Build Issues
In this Build Better technical workshop, Master Builders ACT Building Advisor Alex Mueller will take you through some of the most common and recurring construction issues that crop up in building projects across the ACT.
The workshop will cover some of the most common and costly defect areas, including:
• non-compliant and failed waterproofing
• non-compliant and failed roofing, including valleys, gutters and associated detailing
• external cladding installation and compliance issues
• steel framing and non-structural defects, including noise generation
• non-compliant approved designs, and practical steps to take before starting construction.
9 September - Build Better Webinar - Managing Employees in 2026
One of the key responsibilities of an employer is to manage the performance of its employees, be it an annual exercise in line with company policies, or as required by substandard employee performance.
In this webinar we will discuss the performance management process to address concerns with the standard of work or unbecoming conduct of employees, as well as common pitfalls to look out for.
Topics for discussion will include:
• What is performance management, and when is it required;
• Steps to conduct the performance management process;
• The role of company policies during performance management;
• Recent caselaw that distinguishes between instances of time theft and performance management concerns; and
Performance management vs serious misconduct
