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Australian Institute of Building

Annual Report

For the year ending 31 March 2017

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The objectives of the Australian Institute of Building

• To promote excellence in the construction of buildings and just and honorable practices in the conduct of business;

• To advance the study of building and all kindred matters, arts and sciences; • To encourage the friendly exchange between members of knowledge in practical, technical • and ethical subjects; and • To uphold the dignity of the profession of building and the status of the Institute.

NATIONAL CORPORATE PARTNERS

Highlights • A new national Corporate Partners program developed to reflect a strategic move away from

traditional/transactional ‘sponsorship’ • A further strengthening of student engagement/membership with the Institute; • A significant review and refreshing of both current as well as the commissioning of new material for the

AIB’s online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program; • The drawing up of strategy regarding further engagement with potential membership internationally; • The scoping of and further development of both revenue and member generating initiatives with like -

minded organisations; • The review and refinement of numerous systems, processes and policies

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Membership

The membership results for the year ended 31 March 2017 showed a good result against the backdrop of continued difficult times in the building and construction industry and membership organisations in general.

Membership growth was seen mainly in the Overseas Chapter(62%) and Students (18%).

The AIB’s Young Builders Alliance continues to make significant advances in providing quality support to students and graduates in the building industry. The alliance is driven by dedicated and hardworking committees around the country which are linked closely with the established AIB Chapters.

Overall membership totals were steady with a significant increase of 307 in the student grade and a moderate -increase of 32 in the fellow grade.

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Education

The 2016-17 year was a productive period for the education portfolio. The Course Accreditation Committee continued its focus to strengthen relationships with the higher education sectors completing all the accreditations.

The Course Accreditation Committee’s objectives continued as in past years with the following course accreditations finalised in the 2016-17 year:

• Queensland University of Technology – Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management – honours)

AIB Course Accreditation Committee

The Course Accreditation Committee met on an as required basis to consider various panel recommendations:

As at 31 March 2017 the AIB accredited higher education program providers were as follows:

University of Canberra Bachelor of Building and Construction Management

University of Newcastle Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)

University of Technology Sydney Bachelor of Construction Project Management Course

Western Sydney University Bachelor of Construction Management

University of New South Wales Bachelor of Construction Management

Central Queensland University Bachelor of Construction Management

Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management)

Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management – Honours)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Deakin University Bachelor of Construction Management

University of Melbourne Bachelor of Environment and Master of Construction

Holmesglen Institute Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics

University of South Australia Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics

Curtin University Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management and Economics)

Adjunct Appointments

The AIB, in partnership with the various AIB accredited universities, has enlisted prominent Chartered Builders to participate in its Higher Education Adjunct program. This program facilitates these highly experienced builders being appointed to honorary academic positions with particular universities to provide a range of support including guest lecturing/tutoring and advice on the academic program. The following list is as of June 2017.

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Professor Peter Hansen OAM FAIB Conjoint Professor of Building and Construction - University of Newcastle

Doctor William Mansell AM FAIBCompIEAust DEng Doctor of Engineering (honoris causa) - University of Sydney Ambassador for TAFE NSW Industry Fellow – Western Sydney Institute TAFE NSW

Professor Jack Hutchinson AM FAIB FAIQS Honorary Professor of Building and Construction - Central Queensland University (tenure completed)

Professor Peter Fardoulys AM LFAIB (Vale) Honorary Professor of Building and Construction - Central Queensland University

Professor John Hindmarsh AM FAIB Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction - University of Canberra

Adjunct Fellow Robert Kell FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Construction - University of Western Sydney (tenure completed)

Professor Patrick Toomey FAIB Adjunct Professor of Building Construction and Property - University of Canberra (tenure completed)

Professor Thomas Morris OAM LFAIB Adjunct Professor of Building Construction - RMIT University

Professor Robin Fardoulys AM LFAIB Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction - Queensland University of Technology (tenure completed)

Professor Gregory McLean FAIB Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction - Queensland University of Technology (tenure completed)

Official ‘Friend of the University of South Australia’ Graham Fricker AM LFAIB and the late Colonel Les Thompson AM RFD ED LFAIB (Vale)

Professor Clay Anderson FAIB FAIBS (Vale) Conjoint Professor of Building Certification and Regulation University of Newcastle (Vale)

Professor Murray Coleman OAM FAIB Professorial Fellow (Building and Construction) - University of Melbourne Adjunct Professor Building and Construction at the University New South Wales

Professor Kim Lovegrove FAIB MNZIOB Conjoint Professor of Building Certification and Regulation University of Newcastle (tenure completed)

Professor Michael Wynn-Jones FAIB MAIBS NBPR1 Conjoint Professor of Building Certification and Regulation University of Newcastle (tenure completed) Honorary Associate of Building Certification and Regulation – University of Technology Sydney

Professor Alan JearyAO FAIB FRMetS(UK) FIStructE(UK) CEng DSc PhD Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction University of Canberra (tenure completed) Visiting Professor of Building and Construction – Tokyo Polytechnic University (tenure completed)

Professor (Past Conjoint Fellow) Fellow John Smolders FAIB Senior Conjoint Professor of Building and Construction University of Newcastle (tenure completed); Conjoint Professor of Building and Construction – University of Newcastle

Conjoint Senior Fellow Ross Smith FAIB Senior Conjoint Fellow of Building and Construction University of Newcastle (tenure completed)

Visiting Fellow Christopher Bulmer FAIB Visiting Fellow of Building and Construction - University of Technology Sydney

Visiting Fellow Matthew Bourne FAIB Visiting Fellow of Building and Construction - University of Technology Sydney

Visiting Fellow Ric Wang FAIB Visiting Fellow of Building and Construction - University of Technology Sydney

Honorary Fellow Norman Faifer FAIB FAIQS ICECA FIAMA FRI(Adj) Honorary Fellow of Building, Construction and Quantity Surveying- Deakin University

Honorary Associate David Beslich FAIB Honorary Associate of Building and Construction - University of Technology Sydney

Adjunct Fellow Alan Pizzey AM LFAIB FAICD FAIM Adjunct Fellow of Building and Construction – Holmesglen

Adjunct Fellow Ron Beslich OAM LFAIB FAICD Adjunct Fellow of Building - Holmesglen

Adjunct Fellow Jeremy Whitehead FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Building and Construction - Holmesglen

Adjunct Fellow Efy Karagiannis FAIB MAICD Adjunct Fellow of Building and Construction – Holmesglen

Professor Paul Heather AM FAIB Senior Adjunct Fellow – Built Environment and Construction Management- Western Sydney University and Adjunct Professor of Cosntruction Management – Central Queensland University

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Adjunct Fellow George Bardas FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Building, Engineering and Construction - University of Western Sydney

Adjunct Fellow Bill Stavrinos FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Building, Engineering and Construction - Western SydneyUniversity

Professor John Woollett FAIB PhD Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction – University of New South Wales and Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction – University of Technology Sydney

Professor Medy Hassan FAIB Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction Management - RMIT University

Adjunct Fellow Frank Farina FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Building and Construction –Western SydneyUniversity

Associate Professor Robert Wildermuth FAIB FAIQS MAICD ICECA NPBR-1 Adjunct Associate Professor of Quantity Surveying and Construction - University of Southern Queensland

Adjunct Fellow Andrew Marshall FAIB FAICD Adjunct Fellow of Building and Construction – University of South Australia

Adjunct Fellow Brenton Trenorden FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Building and Construction – University of South Australia

Adjunct Fellow Stuart White FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Building and Construction – University of South Australia

Associate Professor Anthony Avsec FAIB Adjunct Associate Professor of Quantity Surveying

and Construction - Queensland University of Technology

Associate Professor Penelope Galbraith FAIB PhD Conjoint Associate Professor of Construction Management and Building Surveying – University of Newcastle

Adjunct Professor Robert Whittaker AM FAIB NPBR-1 Adjunct Professor of Construction Management, Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying University of Canberra,Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction Management –Western SydneyUniversity,Professor of Practice, Construction Management – University of Newcastle

Honorary Associate David Alessi FAIB Honorary Associate of Building and Construction – University of Technology Sydney and Adjunct Senior Visiting Fellow – Western Sydney University

Conjoint Fellow Trevor Nye FAIB Conjoint Fellow of Building and Construction – University of Newcastle

Conjoint Fellow Mark Hocking FAIB FAIQS Conjoint Fellow of Building and Construction – University of Newcastle

Professor Glenn Palin FAIB Conjoint Professor of Building and Construction – University of Newcastle

Adjunct Fellow Brian Seidler FAIB Adjunct Fellow of Built Environment and Construction Management – Western Sydney University

Professor Thomas Catalovski FAIB Conjoint Fellow of Building and Construction – University of Newcastle

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AIB Significant Events The following events were held during the year:

State Project Name Date

ACT Site Bus Tour 29/03/2017

ACT Meyer V Networking Function 26/01/2017

ACT Christmas Networking Function 09/12/2016

ACT Preeminent Speaker 08/11/2016

ACT 2016 ACT Chapter Annual General Meeting 13/07/2016

ACT CPD Seminar – Ross Taylor 12/10/2016

ACT Hays CV Writing Seminar 15/09/2016

ACT 2016 Professional Excellence in Building Awards 29/04/2016

VIC CPS Student Member’s Factory Tour 07/03/2017

VIC CPD Breakfast Presentation 29/03/2017

VIC CPD Afternoon Seminar 27/04/2017

VIC Technical Breakfast 24/05/2017

VIC Mason Square Student Site Visit 23/02/2017

VIC AIB Member’s Christmas Drinks 08/12/2016

VIC Meet the Winners and Leaders 10/11/2016

VIC Graduate Social Events @ Reece Plumbing Showroom 21/07/2016

VIC Atrium Apartments Site Visit 25/07/2016

VIC 2016 Annual General Meeting 14/07/2016

VIC 2016 Professional Excellence in Building Awards 03/06/2016

NSW Building Knowledge Information Research Forum 05/10/2016

NSW Spire Apartments Site Visits 26/08/2016

NSW Practice Matters Lecture Series 07/08/2016

NSW 2016 Annual General Meeting 25/07/2016

NSW 2016 Professional Excellence in Building Awards 24/06/2016

SA Meeting with SA Governor, Government House 02/03/2017

SA Modbury Hospital Site Visit 01/2017

SA UniSA Student Open Day 02/2017

SA Unleash the Power of BIM 22/02/2017

SA 2016 Sundowner Christmas Drinks 30/11/2016

SA Understanding Energy Assessment Reports 13/10/2016

SA SA Construction and Built Environment Forum – AIB partner with UniSA 06/10/2016

SA O-Bahn City Access Project Site Visit 07/09/2016

SA 2016 Annual General Meeting 07/07/2016

SA 2016 Professional Excellence in Building Awards 13/05/2016

WA AIB Member’s Sundowner 30/03/2017

WA AIB Member’s Sundowner 01/06/2017

WA Station Street Retail Development Site Visit 17/05/2017

WA Aubin Grove Railway Station Site Visit 10/01/2017

WA Fremantle Dockers Training Complex Site Visit 13/12/2016

WA AIB Member's Christmas Sundowner 13/12/2016

WA Modular Design & Construction Methods 09/11/2016

WA Capital Square Site Visit 07/09/2016

WA AIB Member’s Sundowner 22/09/2016

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State Project Name Date

WA Innovation in the Building & Construction Industry 12/08/2016

WA 2016 Annual General Meeting 13/07/2016

WA 2016 Professional Excellence in Building Awards 11/06/2016

QLD CPD Breakfast Presentation 08/03/2017

QLD President’s Christmas Drinks 23/11/2016

QLD CPD Breakfast 13/10/2016

QLD Mates in Construction Charity Night 21/07/2016

QLD 2016 Annual General Meeting 19/07/2016

QLD 2016 Professional Excellence in Building Awards 27/05/2016

TAS Networking Event 04/04/2017

TAS BIMHub: Building Information Modelling 17/11/2016

TAS Site Visit Parliament Square, Hobart 04/10/2016

TAS 2016 Tasmanian Chapter Annual General Meeting 13/07/2016

TAS Building Regulatory Reform Presentation 13/07/2016

TAS Site Visit Mac01 with Minister for Building and Construction 16/05/2016 HK Joint Seminar “Building for Better Living: Sustainable Use & Carbon Footprint of

Construction Materials (Rock Products & Concrete) 29/03/2017

HK Joint Seminar “The New Experience Learning of HK Heritiage” 09/02/2017

HK Seminar “Water Treatment in Rural Area” 16/01/2017

HK Joint Technical Visit to Glass Factory 10-11/12/2016

HK Joint Precast Factory Visit – Winstand Group Ltd 05/11/2016

HK Joint Workshop “Creating a Smarter Future Using GIS” 03/11/2016

HK Joint Seminar “Fire Related Period Shutter” 25/10/2016 HK Seminar “Innovation & Safety Solutions for Better Construction & Building

Management” 22/10/2016

HK Joint Seminar “Sharing of Experiences in Civil Engineering Claims Management” 17/10/2016 HK Joint Seminar “Special Site Reality for Construction Works and How it Related to

Safety” 27/09/2016

HK Joint Seminar “Too Detail to Survey – UAV, Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing for Building Projects

20/09/2016

HK Seminar “The Latest Mobile Technology Innovation for Quality Assurance, Safety & Inspections

24/08/2016

HK 2016 Annual General Meeting 11/07/2016

HK Seminar “Trends & Challenges in the Use of Construction Technology since 1990s” 06/07/2016

HK Joint Seminar “Geo-Spatial 3D Modelling for Smart City” 05/05/2016

NAT Time Management Fundamentals for the Construction Industry 15/02/2017

NAT Time Management Fundamentals for the Construction Industry 31/01/2017

NAT Time Management Fundamentals for the Construction Industry 07/12/2016

NAT 2016 National Professional Excellence in Building Awards 03/09/2016

NAT 2016 Annual General Meeting 03/09/2016

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ACT Chapter Young Builders Alliance (YBA) Bus Tour 2017

SA Chapter 2016-17 Events in Review

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Industry and Government Liaison MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENTS released on behalf of AIB members:

• AIB announces National Professional Excellence in Building Awards (across six states and territories) as well as the 2016 AIB Building Professional of the Year which was announced at the National Awards held in Melbourne

LIAISON WITH EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS undertaken on behalf of the AIB

• Australian Institute of Architects • Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors • Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

• The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors • New Zealand Institute of Building • Singapore Institute of Building Ltd

• Master Builders Australia • Housing Industry Association • Australian Construction Industry Forum • Standards Australia • NATSPEC National Building Specification • Australian Certification Authority for Reinforced Steel • Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Victorian Building Commission • WA Building Commission • QLD Building Commission • NSW Office of Fair Trading

• Senator Nick Xenophon • Hon Craig Laundy (Assist. Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science) • Senator Hon Simon Birmingham’s office (Minister for Education and Training)

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Professional Excellence in Building

The Professional Excellence in Building Awards is a highlight on the AIB calendar and in 2016, there wasa large number of entries for Jury’s to consider around the country. The calibre of entry again remained high with judges committing a not insignificant amount of time to what is an increasingly difficult job, given the quality/standard of the nominations. Below is a break-down of nominations for each state/territory:

• ACT –8 nominations • NSW –19 nominations • QLD –18 nominations • SA/NT –13 nominations • TAS –1 nomination • VIC –22 nominations • WA –20 nominations

The number of people that attended the 2016 Professional Excellence Awards Dinners in each state:

• ACT – 95 attendees • NSW – 184 attendees • QLD – 167 attendees • SA – 130 attendees • VIC – 158 attendees • WA – 219 attendees • National (Melbourne)– 187

The 2016 AIB Building Professional of the Year was awarded to David Purcell MAIB from Kane Constructions for his work on the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre.

Norman Faifer FAIB, David Purcell MAIB and Pat Clements MAIB Photography: Lisa Cartmer, Loysh Photography

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Partnerships

The AIB’s events and activities are often fueled by the very strong relationships that are developed with our commercial partners across the country as well as at a national level.

National Partnerships Cbus OneSteel Reinforcing Pty Limited Lahey Constructions Exactal Solid Support CSR

Chapter Sponsorship Aluline Aston Recruitment CSR Building Products Limited CSSP Pty Ltd FREDON WA Hansen Yuncken Hays

Instant Waste Management Italsteel John Holland WA Kennards Hire Kleenit Pty Ltd Leighton Contractors Mechanical Project Management (MPM) Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers

O'Neill & Brown Plumbing Company Pty Ltd Probuild Constructions Pyramid Constructions Reomart Rosenlund Contractors Samaras Group Sarah Constructions Solid Support Stramit Building Products Tracey Brunstrom& Hammond Pty Ltd The Elvin Group Wiseworking

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Overview of the Financial Performance

The Financial Statements of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) for the 12 months ended 31 March 2017 are presented on the following pages for the information of members. These statements have been audited by the AIB’s auditors, MCS Audit Pty Ltd and the audit report is unqualified.The AIB’s operations for the reporting year resulted in a deficit of $14,717.

This was a significant achievement and was achieved by means of significant fiscal constraint exercised by the Council and Management. Total Income decreased by 4.2% ($50,114) with the variance related to membership income. Expenditure was contained with a decrease in operational expenditure of 2% ($16,576) on the previous year.

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AIB National Council (From September 2016)

Paul Heather National President

Ron Webber National Senior Vice President

Graham Teede National Vice President

John Gaskin National Vice President

Norman Faifer Immediate Past National President

Peter Henden Australian Capital Territory Chapter Representative

William Mansell New South Wales Chapter Representative

Jeffrey Palmer Queensland Chapter Representative

Andrew Marshall South Australia Chapter Representative

Peter Overton Tasmania Chapter President

David Burnell Victoria Chapter Representative

Jason Thomson Western Australia Chapter Representative

Norman Faifer Overseas Chapter Representative

Lap Wa Lam Hong Kong Chapter Representative

Courses Assessment Committee (AIB-CAC) Chair – Dr Ron Webber

Education Committee (AIB-EDU) Vacant

Industry & Government Liaison Committee (AIB-IGL) Chair – Mr John Gaskin

External Appointments and Awards Committee (AIB-EAA) Chair – Mr Greg McLean

Membership Services Committee (AIB-MSC) Chair – Mr Graham Teede

Finance and Investments Committee (AIB-FIC) Chair – Mr Paul Heather

Events and Sponsorship Committee (AIB-ESC) Chair – Mr Damian Rogers

Governance and Risk Committee (AIB-GRC) Chair – Mr David Burnell

National Building Professionals Register Registrar – Mr Ian Cumming

Street Address

Unit 10, Building C Trevor Pearcey House Traeger Court 28-34 Thynne Street BRUCE ACT 2617

Postal Address

PO Box 705 JAMISON ACT 2614

Contact details

Email: accounts@aib.org.au Phone: 02 6253 1100 Fax: 02 6253 4411