MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION "GREEN LIVING" PROGRAM

The Master Builders Association has created the Green Living Program to provide builders with the necessary tools to pursue sustainability options in their constructions. Builders who complete the training and adopt sustainable innovations in their operations will be able to identify themselves as Master Builders Green Living builders. The brand will enable builders to market their services as businesses that are skilled in the design, construction and maintenance of high quality structures that adopt industry best practice for sustainability in the built environment.

The aim of the Program is to provide builders with:

• the necessary skills to understand the scope and application of the energy provisions in the BCA and broad sustainability innovations (5 Star);
• the skills and ongoing support to enable builders to comply with these provisions;
• improved management and business skills to enable builders to pursue energy innovations;
• the necessary tools and information to design and construct energy efficient structures that not only meet minimum standards but set a new benchmark in the housing sector for energy innovation.
• the ability to improve their customer service and business by providing informative advice to clients about sustainable solutions in the design and construction of their dwelling.

The Program goes beyond the mandatory provisions required through the BCA or state/territory or local government regulation. The Program is aimed and structured to be delivered to businesses in the building and construction industry involved in the residential sector of the markets covering single lot residences, medium sized residential developments, apartments and units.

Further information see Master Builders Website