As someone actively involved, it might be wise to know a bit about the major Construction Organisations in Australia. These are organizations that play a key role in representing the interests of construction and building companies. In addition, they provide useful services to its members such as training, legal services, industrial relations and even international relations. You can certainly benefit by joining such organisations.
The biggest one by far is the Master Builders Association (MBA). They were established in the 1870s, and by the 1890s had offices in all Australian states and territories. According to the company website, 95% of all sectors of the building industry are represented by MBA. They clearly dominate the Australian construction landscape.
Other Construction Organisations that you should be aware of is the Housing Industry Association (HIA). This one focuses more on residential building compared to MBA and does not just represent builders. They also represent trade contractors, design professionals, manufacturers and suppliers. HIA might be more relevant to you than MBA or vice versa, but whatever the case, their size means that you cannot easily ignore them.
Another less-known organisation that may interest you is Ensafe Planning Solutions. They are an Australian-based company which specialises in providing Construction Safety Plans and environmental management plans to contractors in Australia. In particular, they cater for small and medium-sized contractors who have not got the financial capability nor the time to come up with their own plans. You might want to check them out if you are in need of such a solution.
At the end of the day, Construction Organisations cannot be ignored both for their influence and for the benefits that you can enjoy by becoming associated with them.
