Master Builders Victoria kicks off post-covid research project.
A delegation from Master Builders Victoria tours projects in Brussels. Image credit: Master Builders Association of Victoria
Master Builders Victoria has launched an Australian-first research project to support Victoria’s post-Covid building and construction industry.
A delegation has embarked on a three-week study tour of Europe, Canada, and the United States to investigate a raft of measures, including:
- Emerging trends in alternative supply chains and materials
- The circular economy
- Net zero buildings
- Regulatory reform
- Innovation in sustainable building practices
- Best practice skills, training, and migration
MBV CEO Rebecca Casson believes the project is timely – and much needed.
“If we want to lead a future-ready industry that builds a better world, we cannot do this whilst focusing solely on Victoria. It is vital to have a global perspective.”
Several benefits from the research trip have been identified, such as collecting first-hand practical insights on how issues in the building and construction industry are solved in other competitive markets and opportunities for engagement with critical international policymakers and policy entrepreneurs.
Ms. Casson has elaborated on the project benefits, stating:
“The upcoming research project and study tour will showcase Victoria internationally as a great place to live and work as we gather knowledge and real-world experience to ensure that Victoria’s building and construction industry continues to be a global leader.
“It will also provide first-hand insights into how key overseas counterparts in the building and construction industry are solving some of the current critical issues, such as supply chain constraints and skills and labour shortages.”
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