The Division Information Night brings industry experts to the region and allows members to stay up to date with local industry issues and legislation. It enables members to have a strong voice on local issues and provides an avenue to influence industry and government decisions.

MASTER BUILDERS UPDATE 

Matthew Pollock, Executive Director, Master Builders Association of NSW

• Introductions and a brief history
• Industry forecasts
• The year ahead for the MBA

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: CHALLENGES AND TRENDS

Ben Carter, Head of Government Relations, Marketing & Corporate Affairs, 
Master Builders Association of NSW

• Regulatory environment - impacts of red tape and government oversight
• Sector productivity - pressures affecting industry efficiency
• Home warranty reforms - Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) changes and icare transition

THE PROCESS OF COSTING A PROJECT

Matt Saunderson, Director, QS Plus

• How big is too big to quote yourself
• Levels of estimating – from preliminary budget to a detailed estimate and doing it with confidence
• Required documentation and realistic time/cost expectations
• Quoting supervision, admin and overheads
• When to say no to tenders and charge for your time

PANEL DISCUSSION - SELLING, PRESENTING AND INTERPRETING BUILDING QUOTES

• Matt Saunderson, Director, QS Plus - Quantity surveyor perspective
• Matt Pollock, Executive Director, MBA - Industry perspective
• Matt Elkin, Architect, Incidental Architecture - Architectural view on the costing and documentation process
• Peter Robinson, Principal, LJ Hooker Palm Beach & Avalon - Sales and client perspective on pricing and value

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RSVP TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2026