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From the CEOAndy Graham

From the National CEOChris Melham

2020 WA Infrastructure ReportSpecial Feature

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CCF WA was again pleased to collaborate with the Construction Contractors Association of WA on the annual WA Infrastructure Report, which was this year prepared for us by John Nicolaou and his team at ACIL Allen Consulting.

It was especially pleasing to see a sold-out crowd of 250-plus for the breakfast event held to launch the report.

We published the first WA Infrastructure Report back in 2015, which wasn’t great timing as engineering construction activity in WA was falling sharply and would continue to do so for a number of years. Happily it appears we have finally turned the corner and activity is forecast to grow by 7.7% per annum over the next four years.

With growth will come challenges, and a major policy challenge identified in the WA Infrastructure Report is ensuring we have enough skilled people to deliver the pipeline of infrastructure works.

It’s fair to say that skills development hasn’t been a strength of the civil construction industry over the years, though we are now working hard to do something about that. Traditionally, civil construction skills were taught informally, on the job. There was little or no structured training available, as it is in the building industry.

With the advent of Certificate III traineeships in Civil Construction and Plant Operations in 2003, that has begun to change. But there is still a long way to go before we see trade-level civil occupations such as Plant Operator, Pipelayer and Road Constructor being regarded with the same respect as more traditional jobs like Carpenter, Plumber and Cabinet Maker.

Achieving that level of respect and recognition is important as it will encourage more school leavers, and more talented young people in general, to consider a career in civil.

We believe that one of the key steps towards improving the standing of civil trades is to get Civil Construction Certificate III qualifications recognised as apprenticeships. The recently formed CCF WA Civil Construction Industry Training Committee is currently collaborating with the Construction Training Council on a proposal to do just that.

CCF WA will be seeking industry support for this proposal soon.

Of course, these sorts of fundamental reforms won’t help in the short term. And as the WA Infrastructure Report notes, Western Australia will be competing for skilled construction workers with the Eastern States, which are all experiencing high levels of civil construction activity, particularly in rail infrastructure. The industry in WA may need the flexibility to access skilled labour from overseas, so it’s important that civil construction trade-

level skills such as plant operators are adequately identified in the State Priority Occupation List – this is currently not the case, due to some issues around statistics and classifications.

The second big policy challenge covered in the WA Infrastructure Report is procurement reform – which was also a theme of last year’s report, and has been high on CCF WA’s policy agenda. Engagement is vital for achieving common understanding, and the report highlights Main Roads’ standing industry advisory committee WARCMIAG as a good model – a model that has been recently adopted by the Water Corporation.

The third policy theme in the report is unlocking the full scope of the State’s capital works program. According to ACIL Allen’s research, the State Government has underspent on its budgeted capital works program by an average of one billion dollars each year, for a cumulative underspend of approximately $5 billion (see page 16).

If that rate continues, the underspend will amount to $3.6 billion over the four-year forward estimates period – clearly, a huge missed opportunity for the Government, the community and our industry.

CCF WA is working with other industry groups on opposing the Government’s proposed Industrial Manslaughter legislation, introduced into Parliament in late November. One of CCF WA’s concerns is that the Industrial Manslaughter provisions are targeted at employers, which runs counter to the legislation’s overall theme of shared duty.

Under the proposed legislation, only employers or their senior managers can be charged with Industrial Manslaughter – as opposed to lesser offences, which can apply to both employers and workers.

A small business owner could be held liable for workplace manslaughter as a result of the individual and negligent actions of employees they have limited control over, yet those employees cannot be prosecuted for the offence. The focus seems to be on demonising bosses rather than improving safety outcomes.

David Della Bona CCF WA President

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FROM THE CEO

In the last issue of the Bulletin we highlighted CCF WA’s analysis of the Government transport infrastructure project pipeline, and the relatively low number of upcoming ‘mid-tier’ opportunities in the $10 million to $150 million contract range.

The announcement last month of about $200 million worth of new projects in that value range was great news and will help to address our concern. Credit must go to the State Government for addressing industry’s concerns and getting the Federal Government to agree to fast-track some smaller projects.

(It was also welcome news that the Federal Government had formally agreed to bring forward funding of major projects, including the Bunbury and Albany ring roads, to enable the State Government to meet its schedules for those projects.)

CCF WA will continue to push for consideration of unbundling major projects in the pipeline such as the Morley-Ellenbrook rail line and the Tonkin Highway improvements. We believe it’s in the State’s interest for the size of contracts to align with the capacity of the local industry; in fact it should be a guiding principle in Government procurement.

The State Government has sought to maximise local participation in major projects through the Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS), which requires head contractors to show they are providing fair opportunity to local subcontractors and suppliers.

While suppliers competing with foreign suppliers may benefit, the reality is WAIPS provides little or no benefit for the local construction contracting industry because the vast majority of subcontract construction works on State Government infrastructure projects are already delivered by local companies.

To achieve its stated commitment to building and diversifying Western Australia’s economy and creating a skilled local workforce, Government policy should focus on creating head contracting opportunities for local businesses. The local subcontracting and supply opportunities will then take care of themselves.

The local contractors that will benefit from a refocus on head contracting opportunities are the companies that have continually demonstrated their commitment over many years to developing, training and maintaining a local WA workforce – not just on-site construction workers but also permanent management, engineering, administration and support staff in many and varied roles.

Furthermore, because they are based locally, Western Australian mid-tier contractors have built up strong relationships with local suppliers and are more likely to include local WA businesses

in their supply chain. These businesses provide direct, flexible access to proven local services and a skilled WA workforce.

Let’s look at a hypothetical $600 million road project as an example. There are currently no WA-based contractors with the capacity to independently deliver a project of that size using their own local resources. Therefore, packaging a $600 million project into a single $600 million contract does not provide local industry full, fair and reasonable opportunity to participate; nor does it maximise the potential for local job creation. If, however, that $600 million project is unbundled into three or four contracts of varying sizes to align with the head contracting capacity of local civil contractors, then local jobs and participation outcomes will be significantly improved.

We understand that bundling of works may be regarded as necessary by Government agencies with limited resources to manage multiple contracts, but these resourcing issues need to be addressed, not allowed for. Agencies must be provided the resources that allow them to pursue the procurement strategies that will create the strongest benefit to the WA economy without compromising value for money.

Unsurprisingly, contract packaging is also a hot topic for CCF branches in other Australian states. I’ll leave the last word to my counterpart in South Australia, CCF SA CEO Phil Sutherland, who recently wrote:

Bundling may be expedient ... but it does not maximise the proven jobs growth and economic stimulus potential possible through public investment in infrastructure. Similarly, bundling does nothing to grow capacity in the civil construction sector.

On most metrics, any suggestion that bundling projects will be less expensive for the taxpayer cannot be sustained. Best price, defined by Government procurement protocols, is not necessarily best value. Government has the duty to leverage public investment to grow jobs, stimulate the economy, grow businesses, and allow businesses to gain experience, be creative and innovative, and improve their systems and processes. Public investment in transport and other infrastructure is a primary economic driver that must not be constrained or diluted — by any agency of Government.

Andy Graham CCF WA CEO

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Over recent months I travelled to several CCF functions at State and Territory level to provide a keynote address to members about the advocacy program of the CCF National Office which is based in Canberra. CCF members have shown a strong appetite for knowing what issues the National office is addressing and it therefore gives me great pleasure to provide the following update on the activities of the National Office.

The overriding mandate of the National Office is to advocate on National issues of significance to the civil construction industry. Prior to the 2019 Federal Government Election, the CCF National Board and State/Territory based CCF CEOs gathered in Canberra to workshop and define the CCF Federal Election Policy Platform. This exercise not only resulted in the development of the election platform, but also a clear and concise five-point ‘CCF Infrastructure Policy Plan’ that would serve as our policy mandate post federal election.

The Federal Election was held on 18th May 2019 and the Civil Contractors Federation continues to advocate on behalf of CCF Members and the broader civil construction industry in pushing for the adoption of our 5-point infrastructure policy plan which can be summarised as follows:

1. Infrastructure Investment and Funding

2. Efficient, Equitable & Competitive Procurement

3. Skill Development and Training

4. Industrial Relations

5. Protecting & Enhancing the Viability of Civil Industry Businesses

A full copy of the CCF Infrastructure plan can be downloaded from the CCF National website at: https://www.civilcontractors.com/2019-federal-election/

The CCF National Secretariat in Canberra led by myself is actively engaging with Federal Government Departments and MP’s to represent your interests and position CCF as a credible voice in the infrastructure agenda.

CCF is currently promoting the need to increase the level of infrastructure spend and to ensure a fair distribution of project allocation across all jurisdictions – particularly through rural, regional and remote Australia.

Of equal importance is the need to procure the services of contractors that can deliver this infrastructure in a balanced

way that provides reasonable access to small and medium sized businesses. This CCF position has been elevated to the Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon Michael McCormack MP.

A concerted effort is also being mounted on the training and education front to have many civil occupations formally recognised as trades. A comprehensive submission was forwarded to the Federal Government calling on a major overhaul of the National Skills Needs List.

The Government has committed to supporting up to 80,000 new apprentices over the next five years and the CCF is lobbying to ensure that the civil construction sector is a major beneficiary of the new incentives program for employers of apprentices and trainees. The program, called the Incentives for Australian Apprenticeships Program will into effect come 1 July 2020.

In addition to the advocacy agenda, your CCF National Board continues to support the retention and delivery of key business services not only to CCF members but the broader civil construction industry. These include:

• CivilTrain – a Registered Training Organisation owned by CCF National that provides a variety of training solutions to CCF members and civil contractors nationally; and

• System Certified Contractor - A Contractor Management System (CMS) that is a one-stop-shop where all company policies and procedures in regard to Quality, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management are stored and kept.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable festive season and look forward to keeping you informed of our progress throughout 2020.

Merry Christmas.

Chris Melham Chief Executive Officer, CCF National

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Enviro specialise in operating in high-risk, high-compliance environments and have significant operational experience within the electrified and heavy freight rail networks of Western Australia.

Enviro maintain an internal Rail Safety Division and offer rail safety management and track protection services across the state.

We pride ourselves on delivering services in line with our core values of safety, reliability, versatility and value.

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Enviro Infrastructure is a civil construction, infrastructure maintenance and steel fabrication company based in Bibra Lake, Western Australia, Port Hedland, Western Australia and The Waikato region, New Zealand.

Enviro specialise in operating in high-risk, high-compliance environments and have significant operational experience within the electrified and heavy freight rail networks of Western Australia.

Enviro maintain an internal Rail Safety Division and offer rail safety management and track protection services across the state.

We pride ourselves on delivering services in line with our core values of safety, reliability, versatility and value.

Formed in Port Hedland in 2010 and rebranded in 2015, Enviro Infrastructure are a dynamic construction company with a focus on safety, innovation, quality and sustainability. We are licensed builders and deliver services to state and local government entities across WA.

We are PTA and MRWA panel contractors with staff operating from multiple facilities in Perth, Port Hedland, WA’s South West and New Zealand; we offer our clients a “one stop shop” for project design, management and delivery. Enviro operate under an Integrated Management System externally certified to ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and AS/NZS4801:2001

RAIL SAFETY MANAGEMENTEnviro Infrastructure is fast becoming a market leader in the provision of rail safety management services in Perth, and Western Australia as a whole. Enviro Infrastructure offers the following railway safety services:• Development, review, and submission of Railway Safety Management Plans (RSMPs) for both

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Lead author of the report, ACIL Allen Executive Director John Nicolaou said infrastructure development was a key enabler of the State’s economy. “Targeted infrastructure investment can provide a significant stimulus in the short term through increased construction activity, but also over the longer term by driving productivity improvements throughout the economy,” he said.

“With engineering construction activity in WA forecast to grow at 7.7% per annum over the next four years, it’s imperative that the State Government focus its efforts on the sector’s human capital needs.”

Mr Nicolaou said vacancies for skilled construction workers in WA were on the rise, while the number of construction industry apprentices and trainees in training had fallen to historic lows.

“Current Government policy settings will limit the ability of international migration to address short-term skills needs where

the supply of local labour is inadequate,” he said. “The high competition from the Eastern States for skilled construction workers – particularly skills around rail construction – is another factor affecting local supply.”

CCA CEO Peter Moore said the construction sector’s capability could be further challenged in the light of recent moves by the Federal and State Governments to bring some infrastructure spending forward.

“We see an opportunity for the State Government to work collaboratively with the industry to ensure the works can be delivered efficiently and effectively, smoothing out the humps and ensuring the skills and resources are available to ensure value for money is achieved,” Mr Moore said.

The 2020 WA Infrastructure Report calls for deeper engagement by the State Government with industry to ensure the State’s approach to procurement is fit

for purpose and it remains as a ‘client of choice’ in an increasingly competitive market.

CCF WA CEO Andy Graham said the report highlighted Main Roads’ frequent and structured engagement with industry as a model that other infrastructure delivery agencies could adopt.

“Our industry has certainly seen the positive outcomes from that regular exchange of ideas, and we believe all Government agencies and corporations can only benefit from closer engagement,” he said.

Mr Nicolaou said a closer relationship with industry could help address an ongoing and substantial underspend on State Government infrastructure.

“Over the past five years, the State Government has underspent a total of $5 billion on its budgeted capital works program,” Mr Nicolaou said. “If that rate continues, the actual capital works spend projected in the 2019-20 State Budget

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Satisfying the growing demand for skilled employees will be the key challenge for Government and the industry as infrastructure construction activity increases in the coming years, according to the 2020 WA Infrastructure Report, released today by CCF WA and the Construction Contractors Association WA (CCA) in conjunction with ACIL Allen Consulting.

will be $3.6 billion lower over the forward estimates.

Mr Nicolaou said some of the factors influencing the actual volume of infrastructure spending versus planned infrastructure spending were outside the Government’s control. “It is therefore important for Government to ensure those things which are within its control are managed effectively, to ensure it meets its capital investment ambitions,” he said.

The 2020 WA Infrastructure Report says the preconditions for a return to trend growth in the WA economy have become

more evident over the past year. The resources sector continues to leverage from its most recent investments, which is realising significant export income for the State, while high commodity prices are also acting as a catalyst for the next wave of major investments in the sector.

At the same time, domestic conditions continue to improve, and the stronger financial position of the Commonwealth and State Governments provides the opportunity to progress important economic and social infrastructure priorities.

The improved investment outlook – both private and public – is reflected in the size of the current and future projects that exist in WA. Based on data sourced from the Business News Major Projects List and the Deloitte Access Economics Investment Monitor, it is estimated that there is approximately $160 billion in major projects that are either under construction or under active consideration in WA in 2019.

ACIL Allen expects that Western Australia’s GSP will expand by 3.1 per

cent per annum between 2019-20 and 2022-23, with both iron ore and LNG sectors likely to remain the State’s growth engines over the outlook period. Double digit growth rates are forecast in these sectors, fuelled by the combination of both increased production and the new expansion projects.

The preconditions for a return to trend growth in the WA economy have become more evident over the past year.

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ECONOMIC TRENDS, PROSPECTS AND POLICY PRIORITIES

Recent trends in the WA economy Further signs of Western Australia’s economic revival emerged during 2018-19, off the back of record levels of resources sector production and rising commodity prices.

At a headline level, ACIL Allen estimates that WA’s Gross State Product (GSP) expanded by two per cent in 2018-19, off the back of the strong export performance in the resources sector. The State’s domestic economy remained a drag on the economy over the year, with State Final Demand (SFD) contracting by 1.1 per cent in 2018-19.

The disconnect between the external and domestic economies reflects the broader labour market conditions that exist in Western Australia – where both short term cyclical factors associated with the decline in investment activity and longer term structural influences are shaping the future of work.

Combined, these forces have meant that the economic recovery in Western Australia has been more graduated

and generated fewer jobs relative to other periods in the State’s history. While labour market conditions are still fundamentally sound, there is still significant underemployment in the

State, which has had the effect of keep real wages growth low.

More limited job opportunities have also been the catalyst for the net migration out of Western Australia over the past few years, with a total of 8,000 residents departing for other States over the 12 months and over 45,600 over the past five years.

This net outflow of a productive

potential workforce has not only had implications for businesses searching for talent, but it has also reduced levels of current and future consumption and investment in the State.

Global growth has slowed over the past 12 months across most major advanced economies, with global GDP expected to expand by three per cent in 2019, the slowest rate of growth since the Global Financial Crisis in 2009. However, WA has been immune to these broader trends given high commodity prices, which is helping to stimulate expansion projects and further exploration across the State’s resources sector.

Prospects for the Future The preconditions for a return to trend growth in the WA economy have become more evident over the past year. The resources sector continues to leverage from its most recent investments, which is realising significant export income for the State, while high commodity prices are also acting as a catalyst for the next wave of major investments in the sector.

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The State’s domestic economy remained a drag on the economy over the year, with State Final Demand contracting by 1.1 per cent in 2018-19.


Policy priorities to support growth through a sustainable construction sectorSince coming to power in March 2017, the McGowan Government has been committed to repairing the State’s finances and developing policies that support jobs and growth in the WA economy and across its regions.

With the State now in its strongest fiscal position since coming to power, and armed with a projected budget surplus of

$1 billion in 2019-20, there is now the opportunity to implement a long term infrastructure plan for the State through the creation of Infrastructure WA. In this context, the three policy priorities presented in this report are targeted at ensuring the construction sector has the capacity, capability and opportunities to grow their pipeline of activity and develop the enabling infrastructure that will support the growth and development of the State.

Addressing the human capital needs of industryIt is important that the State Government align the State’s human capital policy settings to the needs of WA industry

given that the medium-term outlook is increasingly more prospective. There are emerging signs of a substantial uptick in demand for infrastructure-related skills in Western Australia, with vacancies for skilled construction workers at their highest levels since November 2012, yet the number of construction industry apprentices and trainees in training in the State has fallen to historic lows, as has the levels of interstate and international migration. The State Government’s State Priority Occupation List (SPOL) was pared back significantly in mid-2017, and currently does not include any of the engineering construction skilled occupations, limiting the ability of international migration to address short-term skills needs where the supply of

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Policy priorities to support growth through a sustainable construction sector

Since coming to power in March 2017, the McGowan Government has been committed to repairing the State’s finances and developing policies that support jobs and growth in the WA economy and across its regions.

With the State now in its strongest fiscal position since coming to power, and armed with a projected budget surplus of $1 billion in 2019-20, there is now the opportunity to implement a long term infrastructure plan for the State through the creation of Infrastructure WA. In this context, the three policy priorities presented in this report are targeted at ensuring the construction sector has the capacity, capability and opportunities to grow their pipeline of activity and develop the enabling infrastructure that will support the growth and development of the State.

Addressing the human capital needs of industry

It is important that the State Government align the State’s human capital policy settings to the needs of WA industry given that the medium-term outlook is increasingly more prospective. There are emerging signs of a substantial uptick in demand for infrastructure-related skills in Western Australia, with vacancies for skilled construction workers at their highest levels since November 2012, yet the number of construction industry apprentices and trainees in training in the State has fallen to historic lows, as has the levels of interstate and international migration. The State Government’s State Priority Occupation List (SPOL) was pared back significantly in mid-2017, and currently does not include any of the engineering construction skilled occupations, limiting the ability of international migration to address short-term skills needs where the supply of local labour is found to be inadequate for industry’s needs.

Human capital is a constant policy priority for the State. However, it is important for the State Government to focus its efforts on the human capital needs of the engineering construction sector, particularly as the sector is a key enabler for the State’s economy at large given its role in building new infrastructure.

At the same time, domestic conditions continue to improve, and the stronger financial position of the Commonwealth and State Governments provides the opportunity to progress important economic and social infrastructure priorities. Infrastructure investment by governments, if well targeted, has the potential to provide a significant stimulus in the short term through increased construction activity, but also over the longer term by driving productivity improvements throughout the economy.

The improved investment outlook – both private and public – is reflected in the size of the current and future projects that exist in WA.

Based on data sourced from the Business News Major Projects List and the Deloitte Access Economics Investment Monitor, it is estimated that there is approximately $160 billion in major projects that are either under construction or under active consideration in WA in 2019.

The scale and breadth of these investment opportunities highlights that there is potential upside to WA’s economic outlook beyond official estimates presented in the 2019-20 State Budget. To put the scale of future investment in WA into perspective, the total value of major projects not currently under construction is almost four times the total level of business investment undertaken in Western Australia last financial year, and almost twice the record level of business investment recorded at the peak of the resources investment boom in 2012-13.

ACIL Allen expects that Western Australia’s GSP will expand by 3.1 per cent per annum between 2019-20 and 2022-23, with both iron ore and LNG sectors likely to remain the State’s growth engines over the outlook period. Double digit growth rates are forecast in these sectors, fuelled by the combination of both increased production and the new expansion projects.

For the construction industry, the major projects on the horizon across all sectors of the economy will translate to a significant pipeline of activity over the medium term, with the Australian Construction Industry Forecasting Council estimating total construction activity in WA will increase by an average of 6.2 per cent per annum over the next four years to $39.1 billion by 2022-23.

The growth in construction activity is expected to be driven by engineering construction activity, which is forecast to grow by 7.7 per cent per annum over this period, accounting for almost two-thirds of all construction activity.

Importantly, the rebalancing of the State’s growth profile towards investment activity will provide critical support for key consumer sectors of the economy, principally the retail, hospitality and housing sectors which have struggled in an environment where consumers have been unwilling or unable to spend.

ACIL Allen estimates that the broader services sector will grow by 3.6 per cent over the forecast period, after contracting over the four years between 2015-16 and 2018-19.

Source: ACILAllen Consulting

The growth in construction activity is expected to be driven by engineering construction activity, which is forecast to grow by 7.7 per cent per annum over this period, accounting for almost two-thirds of all construction activity.

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Human capital is a constant policy priority for the State. However, it is important for the State Government to focus its efforts on the human capital needs of the engineering construction sector, particularly as the sector is a key enabler for the State’s economy at large given its role in building new infrastructure.

Ensuring the State’s approach to procurement is fit for purposeThe construction industry believes a fresh approach is needed to State Government infrastructure project procurement and delivery. Over time, agencies in Western Australia (and other Australian states) have tended to move away from collaborative, risk-sharing approaches to the procurement and delivery of major infrastructure works.

Over the past two years, challenging economic conditions in the State have led to a reduction in the number of active players in the construction and infrastructure sector. The number of construction related businesses with an annual turnover of more than $5 million has fallen from 632 in 2015-16 to 539 in 2017-18 – a reduction of 15 per cent in just two years. This has in turn led to a reduction in the number of bidders

available to tender for government works.

The NSW Government recently recognised the importance of collaboration and engagement with construction contractors, having experienced its own construction and infrastructure boom over the past five years. The NSW Government signalled its commitment to fostering a positive working relationship with contractors through the release of an action plan, the centrepiece of which was an objective to be a “best in class client” for the construction industry and its clients.

The Western Australian Government should consider a similar process of deep engagement with construction contractors, as a competitive and sustainable construction sector will be critical to ensuring the long term objectives in the proposed State Infrastructure Strategy are met.

Unlocking the full scope of the State’s capital works programThe State Government has historically underspent on its capital works budget each year. Over the past five years, the State Government has underspent on its budgeted capital works program by an average of one billion dollars each year, for a cumulative underspend of approximately $5 billion.

While there are likely to be a range of factors which influence the actual volume of infrastructure spending versus planned infrastructure spending, it is important for the State Government to ensure those things which are within its control are managed effectively, to ensure it meets its capital investment ambitions.

Ultimately, this level of underspend can have a significant impact on the construction sector, particularly in periods where construction activity is weak. The sector looks to the State Government’s budget as a guide for the level of work it can reasonably expect to be available over the forward estimates period. If the State’s underspend continues at the current rate, the actual capital works spend projected in the 2019-20 State Budget will be $3.6 billion lower over the forward estimates – equivalent to the construction activity associated with three Perth Stadiums and the associated transport infrastructure.

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CCF WA says five new road projects announced by the State and Federal Governments will provide a much-needed boost for Western Australian businesses and help address the State’s infrastructure deficit.

CCF WA CEO Andy Graham said projects such as the widening of Mitchell Freeway southbound from Hodges Drive to Hepburn Avenue, the Apple Street-Great Northern Highway and Wanneroo Road-Morley Drive intersection upgrades, and three regional corridor upgrades would provide opportunities for many Western Australian contractors and suppliers.

“We’ve been calling for more contracting opportunities in the $10 million to $100 million range to put some balance into the mix, and these projects fit the bill,” he said.

Mr Graham also welcomed the Federal Government confirming its support for bringing forward the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, Albany Ring Road, Karratha to Tom

Price Corridor and Tonkin Gap projects.

“The State Government has been working hard fast-tracking the planning and procurement of these important projects to get them all up and running within the next year, and it’s great to know the Federal Government is on board to support the accelerated timelines,” he said.

Mr Graham said that today’s announcements would give confidence to the local industry and boost job prospects for Western Australians. “There’s a lot more to do, though,” he said. “Australia has consistently under-invested in productive infrastructure over past decades. Our infrastructure deficit is massive and growing.

“With interest rates at historical lows, we must seize the opportunity to tackle that deficit through debt funding of productive infrastructure.

“We agree that ‘cash splash’ stimulus

is not the way to go – the best economic bang for the buck will come from investment in infrastructure that will boost productivity and improve the quality of life for this and future generations.”

The new infrastructure projects announced were:

• Mitchell Freeway (Hodges Drive to Hepburn Avenue) Widening southbound – $76 million

• Lakelands Station (Mandurah Line) – $80 million

• Great Northern Highway (Apple Street) Intersection Upgrade – $14 million

• Wanneroo Road (Morley Drive) Intersection Upgrade – $15 million

• Great Eastern Highway (Old Northam Road) upgrade two intersections at Wooroloo and at Sawyers Valley – $14.375 million

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CCF WA Members have helped raise more than $5000 for MATES in Construction at the annual CCF WA-Hanson Golf Day.

Ten dollars from every ticket to the Golf Day went to MATES, while Golf Day host The Vines Resort also pitched in $1000 and another $1800 was raised on the day.

CCF WA CEO Andy Graham said raising money for such a worthy charity added an exciting new dimension to the Golf Day. “We look forward to this becoming an annual tradition,” he said. “And of course like all fundraisers we hope to beat the tally next year.”

“The work Brad Geatches and his team at MATES are doing in WA is just incredible and we’re thrilled to be helping.”

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CCF WA was delighted to welcome Main Roads Project Director Mark Hazebroek to our South West Sundowner in Bunbury on October 9. Mr Hazebroek presented an update on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road (BORR) project. The scope of the project is impressive, with 27km of four lane dual carriageway, 24 bridges (road, rail, river) and seven grade separated interchanges, along with many significant upgrades to connecting roads. CCF WA strongly supports Main Roads industry sustainability strategies on BORR, which will include:

• Preference for Tier 2 or Tier 3 prequalified contractors as joint venture partners

• Targets for lower level prequalified subcontractors

• Targets for local business procurement

Further initiatives being considered to encourage local content and increase capability include:

• Discrete packages of work• Fair risk allocation• Reasonable payment termsThese are all themes that have been advocated for by CCF WA in our representations to Main Roads, both broadly and at the BORR procurement methodology workshops.

Preference for mid-tier contractors as JV partnersCCF WA strongly supports Main Roads’ stated preference for a Tier 2 or Tier 3 prequalified contractor to be included in the Alliance in a meaningful way as a Non-Owner Participant. This is creating opportunities for local mid-tier contractors to broaden their capabilities and increase their experience in a major project environment.

Lower level prequalified subcontractorsCCF WA strongly supports Main Roads’ proposal to involve R1-R2 prequalified subcontractors. The BORR project scope includes a number of local road upgrades that can be separated from the major

works and tendered to prequalified subcontractors as discrete packages.

Where possible, suitably capable non-prequalified contractors could also be given the opportunity to bid for discrete packages, e.g. service relocations, noise walls, PSPs.

In all cases, CCF WA advocates for fair risk allocation down the supply chain, where lower tier subcontractors are less likely to be able to influence or manage those risks that are transferred to them, particularly when their services are procured in a competitively tendered environment.

Local business procurementCCF strongly supports Main Roads’ proposal to maximise local business procurement. Ideally local businesses would receive some form of price preference when bidding for subcontract packages and supply opportunities in recognition of the whole-of-life benefit beyond this single project in developing a vibrant and experienced local market. The Alliance should make every attempt to engage with local businesses and identify and prioritise competitive subcontractors/suppliers in the region.

Where practical, CCF WA recommends that larger BORR subcontract and supply opportunities (e.g. packages of work for prequalified contractors) are tendered and assessed openly to ensure full, fair and reasonable opportunity.

Fair risk allocation, reasonable payment termsCCF WA strongly supports these proposed initiatives. Achieving fair risk allocation requires a subcontract that:

• Does not transfer excessive and onerous risk (including design risk)

• Is not too large or overly complex (i.e. requiring advanced contract management skills)

• Has reasonable compliance, record-keeping and notification requirements considering the value of the subcontract.

• Does not unfairly transfer “interface risk” between discrete subcontract packages to those discrete subcontractors who, generally speaking, are required to work under a Head Contract construction program they are unable to influence.

In our submission to the Fiocco Report, CCF WA recommended to Government that it take action to ensure head contractors are not incentivised to benefit from a strategy of onerous risk transfer and adversarial contract management to reduce subcontractor payments. We proposed that a simple, standard and fair subcontract is mandated for all public works. Accordingly, CCF WA has suggested it would be appropriate for subcontractors to be engaged under a standard, industry-recognised subcontract with fair risk allocation and a transparent and timely payment mechanism.

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Main Roads Project Director Mark Hazebroek (left) and CCF WA CEO Andy Graham at the

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When you’ve been born into a family whose name is synonymous with Bunbury and grown up in a family company that has had a significant role in developing Western Australia’s South West region, it’s not surprising that Teresa Malatesta-Burton has dedicated her adult life to her role as general manager of Malatesta Road Paving and Hot Mix.

Robin and Maxine Malatesta first set up the company in 1978 with the aim of bringing local asphalt production to the South West, playing a hand in regional development by providing quality road sealing and surfacing applications and associated services.

At the time they had just a single sealing crew, with a fleet that featured two prime movers and tippers. The company had to survive many challenges before it eventually started to win the rewards of persistence and commitment to service.

“My first memory was my parents owning the company,” Teresa says. “The times were very hard starting out in this industry.”

But as people in the civil construction sector are fond of saying: when times get tough, tough people get going.

Malatesta grew to be the preferred supplier of bituminous surfacing and asphalt services to many clients in the region, including the Bunbury and Busselton councils.

Despite growing up with the company, becoming an employee was not Teresa’s first career choice.

She began her working life selling cosmetics in a Bunbury pharmacy and in reception at the Lighthouse Inn before returning to a more industrial environment in the laboratories at the Telfer gold mine in the Great Sandy Desert.

But, she says, “this business does get in your blood. Being exposed to it my whole life, I think now it was meant to be for me and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Five years after Robin Malatesta’s sad passing, the company maintains the founders’ principles, taking pride in its ability to deliver cost-effective, long-lasting sealed roads for customers

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Malatesta’s growthTeresa Malatesta-Burton in the company’s large depot, workshops and bulk storage site on the South Western Highway in Bunbury.

including local governments and major contractors.

One of its key principles is building and maintaining a team of long-term employees who provide the stability and repeatability of performance that are the drivers of high-quality service delivery.

“My father Robin has and will continue to be my inspiration in all aspects of not just my work life but my personal life as well,” Teresa said.

“I’m very proud of the family atmosphere we maintain at Malatesta. I like to be approachable to everyone who is employed; they are a very important part of the company.”

Despite the progress being made within CCF to give full recognition to the significant contributions made by women in civil contracting, Teresa still finds a large number of her customers and consumers are quite surprised to find a woman in charge of civil business and operations.

But the spirit that has sustained Malatesta through more than 40 years is strong in her. “It only gives me more reason to continue and thrive,” she says.

While most of her time is taken up with management roles,

leaving the operational roles largely in the hands of Works Manager Chris Sutton, Assistant Manager Ben Burton and Operations Manager Kim Beard, she sees herself as an all-rounder. “I like to go on site and see first-hand the works being carried out.”

Malatesta now has a workforce of 65 local people with broad skill sets, two dedicated asphalt teams and all the machinery and equipment needed to provide all types of asphalt paving applications.

It also has a bitumen spray sealing division that operates throughout the state, and offers bitumen emulsion sealing and emulsion supply from its South Western Highway depot. The large site also gives the company the capacity for bulk storage not found elsewhere outside Perth.

Malatesta is still committed to expanding its business base, most recently with the purchase of a new Benninghoven hot mix plant from German construction equipment manufacturer Wirtgen.

“I’m always thinking ahead of which path this industry will take,” Teresa says. “Every day there is always something new or changes occurring, and Malatesta wants to be up to the challenge.”

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CCF WA Member Fulton Hogan is proud to have recently launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan. Fulton Hogan’s vision for reconciliation is to build and connect communities for all Australians – through the delivery of vital infrastructure projects that encourages inclusion of all races, and creating long lasting outcomes for the benefit of all communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Fulton Hogan’s Reflect RAP is the company’s commitment to reconciliation, based on supporting the three pillars

of a RAP – relationships, respect and opportunities. It is the beginning of a long-term commitment to reconciliation and will be continually refined based on lessons learnt and consultation with stakeholders. Fulton Hogan is committed to working together by increasing employment opportunities, by providing greater educational experiences, by increasing the cultural awareness and intelligence of our workforce and to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to reach and fulfill their potential.

Fulton Hogan General Manager Hardus Van Aswegen speaks at an event held in Perth to launch the company’s first Reconciliation Action Plan.

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The first below ground pits have been successfully installed at Peet’s Shorehaven development in Alkimos, which is beng delivered by CCF WA Member RJV.

TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants said it was proud to have been involved in the design, technical consultation and initial trial of the recently approved below ground Channell power pits in residential subdivision.

For narrow lot product the pits remove potential trip hazards in the stair landings whilst ensuring the pit is readily visible and directly accessible.

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CCF WA Member West Coast Profilers has launched its latest safety initiative – a new profiling sweeping broom that replaces suction sweepers and reduces the need for bobcat sweeping dramatically.

“Our commitment to our employees and our clients employees safety on site is very important to us,” West Coast Profilers Managing Director Chad Komarnyckyj said. “We have led the profiling industry with safety, quality and performance and have achieved as a company multiple awards for safety.

“Within our profiling and asphalt industry we found that suction and bobcat sweepers were needed but also the most dangerous pieces of plant on site.” West Coast Profilers’ Wirtgen profiler with sweeping broom.

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CCF WA Member Conplant is now the Australian distributor for an expanded range of Wacker Neuson compaction equipment.

In a world first which is unique to Australia, Conplant distributes a comprehensive range of Wacker Neuson branded rollers, manufactured in Germany by Hamm. The move will see an additional world class compaction equipment brand being distributed by Australia’s largest compaction specialist.

Under the agreement with Wacker Neuson, Conplant will also distribute Wacker Neuson’s market-leading light compaction equipment, excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers, telehandlers and general equipment.

As part of its multi-brand strategy, Conplant is also expanding its new Intelligent Integrated Collision Avoidance System (IICAS) across all of its brands which will become commercially available during 2019.

Conplant takes on Wacker dealershipConplant’s Sam Caruso (left) and Keith Platt at the company’s Malaga facility

Work fatalities, injuries still trending downSafe Work Australia’s latest data, published in Key WHS statistics Australia 2019, shows the number and rate of worker fatalities have continued to decline in line with long-term trends. In the construction industry, there were 24 fatalities in 2018 at a rate of 2.0 per 100,000 workers, and 13,855 serious workers compensation claims in 2017/18 at a rate of 15 per 1000 employees. Both rates are historic lows.

HHG poised for growthCCF WA Member HHG Legal Group has announced that as of 1 December 2019, Simon Creek, the firm’s long-term Managing Director, will become HHG’s Executive Chairman. At the same time, HHG Legal Group is opening a new branch office in Joondalup and is moving to brand new Perth offices in the Cloisters building. This will provide room for further growth and enable better service to all clients across WA.

Fed govt moving to e-invoicingThe Federal Government has announced that Commonwealth agencies will start paying e-invoices within five days or pay interest on any late payments. The five day e-invoicing payment policy will apply to contracts valued up to $1 million, where a supplier and a Commonwealth agency both use the internationally established framework (PEPPOL) for delivering and receiving invoices in an electronic form. The Australian Taxation Office became a PEPPOL Authority on behalf of the Australian Government on 31 October 2019.

Award amended re days offThe Building and Construction General On-site Award 2010 has been amended. From October 4, all employees must now agree to an alternative day off being taken in place of a designated public holiday. Previously the Modern Award only required the agreement of a majority of employees.

Traineeship course fees reduced for 2020-21The State Government has announced major fee reductions for ‘new entrant’ employees undertaking Civil Construction traineeships (Cert II and Cert III) and other priority qualifications. Course fees will be halved for eligible trainees, with annual course fees for trainees under 25 capped at $400 per annum and fees for older employees capped at $1200 p.a.

Frank Marra to head DevelopmentWAThe merger of LandCorp and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority has taken another step forward with the announcement that the new body will be known as DevelopmentWA. LandCorp CEO Frank Marra will be the inaugural CEO of DevelopmentWA.

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Civil Train WA has welcomed a new Trainer/Assessor. Jamie Bendall has more than 22 years’ experience in construction, traffic management and mining.

Mr Bendall recently took delivery of a new Toyota HiLux from CCF WA Member New Town Toyota. Civil Train plans to expand its operations in 2020 and deliver more Civil Construction traineeships, so the HiLux will be ideal for delivering training onsite.

“Knowing New Town Toyota was a CCF WA member, we contacted them for a quote, sent through our requirements and they looked after us with no fuss,” Mr Bendall said.

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CCF WA Member AFGRI Equipment hosted customers, suppliers, special guests and employees at the grand opening of its new South Guildford premises in September.

The 11,000 square metre facility is the perfect platform to showcase the full range of John Deere products.

AFGRI Equipment Australia operations director Gollie Coetzee said the new premises were the new standard that clients could expect.

“We are a dealership that has reached an agreement for all the product lines John Deere supply,” Mr Coetzee said. “We are very proud to have accomplished

this because we are still, in the southern hemisphere, the only company that has all the franchises that Deere has to offer.”

With the red carpet rolled out, guests were able to tour the new facilities in full and meet our employees and special guests who had travelled from around the world to view and discuss the benefits the new premises would provide.

After the opening tour, guests were ushered into one of the facility’s construction workshops which, for the evening, had been converted into an impressive venue space for presentations and product range reveals supported by live music, light displays and smoke machines.

AFGRI Equipment Australia is part of the AFGRI Holdings Group network, a company that has a footprint in 14 countries around the world.

AFGRI Holdings Group chief executive officer Chris Venter said he was excited to further invest in Australia and the latest venture was a great opportunity. “If you stand still, you are going backwards,” he said. “We can see the team has done really well and can see things grow.”

AFGRI Equipment Australia chairman of the board Patrick Roux said the new facility was “just the tips of the ears of the hippo” when it comes to AFGRI’s approach behind the scenes and continued investment.

“If you touch that facility, it makes people believe in it,” Patrick said. “We believe in Western Australia and we believe in the future of agriculture and construction in Western Australia, so we need to show our customers that we are going to create a better experience for them by reinvesting.”

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The plant hire arm of CCF WA Member Power On Cabling has been reborn as Power On Plant Hire, with the Pilbara market being a key focus.

Experienced equipment hire professional Craig Warnes is the Operations Manager of the new business.

Power On Plant Hire’s main office is at 1103 Lambden Road, Karratha. There’s also a Perth office at 138 Wattleup Road, Wattleup. Equipment for hire includes excavators, excavator attachments, water carts, tipper trucks, vacuum trucks, loaders, tracked loaders and various small plant and equipment.

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Caterpillar put its latest wheel loaders, articulated trucks and a range of other equipment to the test at a showcase event at the WA Bluemetal Quarry, south of Perth, operated by CCF WA Member WA Limestone.

The 2019 national Load and Haul Event was centred around Caterpillar’s new XE range including the Cat 988K XE and 972M XE wheel loaders.

The new Cat 988K XE is the first large wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a high-efficiency electric drive system, delivering 25% greater overall efficiency and up to 10% more productivity in load-and-carry applications than the industry leading 988K loader. Delivering high-production in all loading applications, the 988K XE is recommended for demanding job sites where fuel efficiency makes a

difference in the machine’s total cost of operation. The Cat C18 ACERT engine, mechanical dropbox, driveline and axles from the legacy of the 988K remain in the electric drive machine.

Cat says the 972M XE wheel loader features a continuous variable transmission that results in smooth shifts, fast acceleration, and speed on grade, whilst also delivering exceptional fuel economy. While designed with the construction sector demands in mind, these characteristics will make the 972M XE a popular choice in quarry and mining operations with the need to deal with steeper grades, tighter loading areas, and greater pressure on cost per tonne.

A range of Cat’s other recent additions was also on display including the 986K Wheel Loader, 6015B Hydraulic Shovel,

and the 745 and 740 GC Articulated Trucks.

Westrac CEO Jarvas Croome said industry would welcome the further refinement of this popular range of construction and earthmoving equipment. “We are delighted to be able to host such an important event on behalf of Caterpillar and welcome the interest and input of industry,” he said.

“Activity is increasing across Australia with a large number of infrastructure and major construction projects underway, while there’s also a lot of movement in mining. The highly versatile Cat XE range is going to be a popular choice for fast, efficient operations across all sectors, not to mention providing improved environmental performance for operators.”

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Paying Super Are you paying your employees compulsory super on time and the correct amount? Under Superannuation Guarantee legislation, the current super contribution rate payable to your employees is 9.5% of ordinary time earnings (OTE). However, this rate may be higher if there is an Industrial or Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) in place. You don’t have to make super contributions for:

• employees who earn less than $450 (before tax) per calendar month

• employees who are under 18 years old, and work 30 hours or less per week

‘Choice’ Of Super Are you offering your employees ‘choice’ of super fund? When a new employee is eligible to choose their own super fund, you need to provide them with a Standard Choice Form within 28 days from their employment start date. If the new employee doesn’t nominate a fund, you must pay their super contributions into your nominated ‘default’ fund.

Your Default Fund Have you chosen a default fund for your business? A default super fund is the fund that your business nominates as the best fit to take care of the superannuation needs for all your employees. It’s important to choose a fund that acts in the best interests of your business, and your employees.

Record Keeping What are the records you need to keep? How long do you keep them for? As a business, you need to keep these records (paper or electronic) in English for five years:

• records showing the Standard Choice Form has been provided to all eligible employees

• documents issued by the super fund showing you have made super contributions to an employee’s chosen fund (e.g. annual record of contributions statement)

• records confirming that your chosen default super fund is a complying fund. This is usually found online, on the super fund’s website

For more information on employer super obligations and keeping records visit www.ato.gov.au

Tax File Numbers (Tfn)Have you supplied your employees’ TFNs to their super fund? When an employee provides you with their TFN, by law as their employer - you’re required to provide this information to their super fund within 14 days or when you make the first contribution on their behalf. If a TFN is not provided, your employee will be unable to make any additional personal contributions and they may pay more tax on their super as a result.

Superstream SuperStream is a Government reform aimed at improving the efficiency of the super system that a business uses to make super contributions to their employees. Under SuperStream legislation, all businesses should now be making super contributions on behalf of their employees online by submitting data and payments electronically. Cbus offers online payment systems for businesses to pay super and meet your obligations as an employer under SuperStream. Visit www.cbussuper.com.au/employers/payment-options for more details.

Cbus makes super easy for businesses.Cbus is the national industry super fund for the Australian building, construction and allied industries. Established in 1984, the fund helps more than 150,000 businesses stay on top of their super obligations today. The fund is also unique in that we invest back through Cbus Property*, creating thousands of jobs and business opportunities in your industry.

At Cbus, we make super simpler for you with excellent service and easy online payment options so you can focus on what you do best – building your business.

For help on any of the above items, contact your local Cbus representative, James Moore at [email protected] or 0437 688 538.

To learn more about super contributions, visit www.cbussuper.com.au/employers

*Cbus Property Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cbus and has responsibility for the strategic performance and management of Cbus direct property developments and investments. This information is about Cbus and figures are correct as at 30 September 2019. It doesn’t take into account your specific needs, so you should look at your business needs, objectives and requirements before making any financial decisions. Read the Cbus Employer Handbook and the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement to decide whether Cbus is right for you. Call 1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com.au for a copy. Cbus’ Trustee: United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 Cbus ABN 75 493 363 262

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COMMENT

The development of all-weather road infrastructure across the whole of Northern Australia is both strategically and economically important. Nonetheless, the North West of Australia should receive priority attention given the sheer scale and importance of the multi-billion dollar economic infrastructure throughout the region, which is a significant contributor to Australia’s economic prosperity.

Defence would also benefit significantly from the development of such infrastructure.

Defence of the NorthAlmost everything in North West Australia (the Pilbara, the Kimberley and Victoria River Districts) is supplied by road transport from food, fuel, medical and retail items, mining equipment, building materials, spare parts and all the other goods required to support towns, remote communities, mines and stations. Indeed, the WA and Northern Territory transport industry supplies freight to sustain communities throughout the year, regardless of season, weather or terrain.

In 2016, the ADF deployed over 1000 personnel to Derby at short notice to test security response arrangements as part of Exercise Northern Shield 2016. The exercise was conducted in the dry season, reportedly for seven days.

The 1000 personnel inserted into the area reportedly increased the population of Derby by 25%. Post operation reports indicate that shortages of food, fuel and even water towards the end of the exercise were readily supplied by the WA and Northern Territory road transport industry.

Had Defence conducted the exercise in the wet season however, they know that sustaining such a large deployed force comes with a far higher risk profile and greater logistical challenges. In both the

2017-2018 wet seasons, the only sealed road connecting Port Hedland in WA to Katherine in the NT, a distance stretching 2100km, was routinely made impassable, and required the use of alternative unsealed routes, which also remained impassable for up to 50 days per year.

At the time, the gravity of the situation was reported by The West Australian: “Coles in Broome was flying in supplies in a desperate bid to replenish stocks while Woolworths has hired a barge to deliver essentials from Dampier to the town. Centurion also plans to take road freight via Port Augusta and Katherine — adding 2095km to the normal route”.

As this example illustrates, the event of an emergency military operations in the North West of Australia would create a major logistical demand for food, fuel, spare parts, ammunition and the myriad of supplies required to support Defence bases and deployed forces.

Inevitably this task will fall primarily on road transport to deliver the required provisions. That is why the question the road transport industry is asking Defence remains ’If we cannot supply communities in the North West all year round, given the current road infrastructure, how is it possible that Defence could sustain operations for weeks or months round the clock?’

Investing in Road InfrastructureThe 2016 Defence White Paper and 2016 Integrated Investment Program identified a significant investment in Defence infrastructure facilities and capability, much of it aimed at Northern Australia. However, notably absent was any reference to identifying and upgrading strategic road corridors.

If sustained operations are to be adequately supported, then Defence must identify the development and maintenance of national road

infrastructure, particularly in the North West, as a strategic priority. If nothing else, Defence must take a more proactive role in supporting the business cases put forward by industry to develop and upgrade the major freight routes of Northern Australia, given Defence would also benefit from such initiatives.

As the peak road transport industry bodies for WA and the Northern Territory replete with around 74,600 heavy vehicles owned and operated by over 8000 companies, the Western Roads Federation and the Northern Territory Road Transport Association have developed a comprehensive road freight network plan for Northern Australia.

If implemented, the plan would unlock economic opportunity and promote growth, whilst making a major contribution towards strengthening the defence and security of the North. The road transport industry has expert knowledge in providing road-based logistics support to develop, maintain and sustain operations across Northern Australia, and we remain committed to working with Defence to realise this untapped potential.

This commentary was first published in WA DEFENCE REVIEW 2019. wadefencereview.com.au

Northern Australian infrastructure investment crucial to national securityUpgrading key North West road corridors must be a strategic priority, says Cam Dumesny, CEO of the Western Roads Federation

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Help us celebrate civil’s top achieversNominations are now open for the CCF WA Industry & Training Awards, our annual awards that recognise excellence by people and companies in the WA civil construction industry.

From humble beginnings in 2010, when two industry awards and four training awards were presented, the Industry & Training Awards have grown to become a highlight on the calendar.

Over the years we have broadened the scope of the awards to provide more opportunities to recognise the ‘stars’ in our industry, in whatever field they work in.

On the training side, we recently introduced an award for high-achieving apprentices – we know that many of our Contractor and Associate Members employ apprentices in the mechanical, electrical and other trades, so here’s your chance to enter someone deserving

of recognition. The award categories are (individual unless noted):

• Aboriginal Engagement Award (corporate)

• Admin Coordinator of the Year

• Engineer of the Year• Environmental Achievement Award

(NEW - corporate)• Plant Operator of the Year• Project Manager of the Year• Safety Coordinator of the Year• Safety Program of the Year (corporate)• Site Supervisor of the Year• Women in Civil Award• Workplace Health & Safety Award

(corporate)• Apprentice of the Year• Cert III Trainee of the Year

• Cert IV Trainee of the Year• Training Coordinator of the Year• Training Employer of the Year

(corporate)Award nominations close March 13 and winners will be announced at the Industry & Training Awards gala dinner on March 27, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency (all finalists for individual awards receive a complimentary ticket).

As always the awards will be a great night out. This year the presentation gala dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Perth. Our MC and guest speaker is the very funny Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann.


WorkSafe has issued a reminder on the safe movement of vehicles on worksites after the results of a Coronial Inquest into the death of a postal worker in 2015 were released.

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said employers needed to ensure safe systems of work were developed and implemented in workplaces where vehicles and workers were present in the same area.

“Wherever vehicles and people occupy the same workspace, strict rules need to be in place to ensure the work

environment is kept as safe as possible,” Mr Kavanagh said. “There’s been a number of serious incidents over recent years involving vehicles and mobile plant operating in the same area as pedestrians, and the results can be devastating.”

An Australia Post postal worker was struck and killed by a reversing front-end loader that was clearing a residential construction site in Huntingdale in June 2015.

Late last year there were two separate fatal incidents in which vehicles were bogged and workers were crushed between the vehicle and another trying to recover it. In both cases, the worker was either connecting or disconnecting the chain between the stranded vehicle and the recovery vehicle. A short time later, a man was fatally injured when a tractor moved unexpectedly while he was investigating an oil leak underneath the vehicle.

“It’s evident by the number of injuries and deaths that have occurred over recent years that the focus has not been on the personnel/machine interface where vehicles and workers interact,” Mr Kavanagh said. “In the case of the Australia Post worker, the Coroner commented on the many hazards faced by postal workers every day in the course of their work.

“The Coroner said the hazards of operating heavy plant and equipment on worksites where there was a possibility of coming into contact with the public were also well known at the time of

this incident. We’re very concerned about incidents involving mobile plant and workers. There are a number of contributing factors to these incidents, but a lack of safe work procedures and a lack of segregation of workers and vehicles is the common thread.

“I urge employers to ensure movement and speed of vehicles is managed to minimise the risk of injury and that workplaces are designed and maintained to ensure the safety of operators and others.

“In addition, safe systems of work, communication systems and signage need to be in place, and everyone at the workplace needs to be adequately trained in these safe systems.

“Lastly, where possible, workers should not be in close proximity to moving plant or underneath vehicles or plant that is not adequately supported.

“A Guidance Note is available on the safe movement of vehicles at workplaces, and all relevant workplaces should ensure they are familiar with the contents of this publication. A self-assessment tool is also available on the WorkSafe website so workplaces that contain vehicles or other mobile plant can actually assess themselves for compliance with workplace safety laws.”

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I urge employers to ensure movement and speed of vehicles is managed to minimise the risk of injury and that workplaces are designed and maintained to ensure the safety of operators and others. – WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh

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The Federal Court has ruled that union officials must hold and show a valid federal right of entry permit upon request when visiting construction sites for safety reasons.

The decision follows the ABCC commencing legal action against the CFMMEU and a number of officials for unlawfully entering a Queeensland road construction site in early 2018, causing work delays and requiring Queensland Police to attend.

The $812 million project involved a major upgrade of the Bruce Highway on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Between 8 March and 17 April 2018, CFMMEU officials entered the Commonwealth and Queensland government-funded project site on nine separate occasions, each time refusing to show their federal right of entry permits.

On each occasion, the CFMMEU officials told site managers they were entering the site under State Work Health and Safety legislation and as a result weren’t required to show their federal right of entry permits.

Employers unsure about right of entry requirements can download the ABCC’s On Site app for step-by-step instructions on right of entry requirements.

Unions must comply with Federal right-of-entry rules, says court

SAFETY

Underground pipes and cables carry vital services such as water, electricity, communications and gas. It is essential to identify existing underground services prior to commencing a job to save time and ensure a safe work environment.

Identifying and locating underground services requires the work to be well planned and safely carried out according to site procedures and State or Territory legislative requirements, including obtaining necessary permits, approvals and DBYD plans.

Safety is of prime concern to all working in identifying and locating underground services. Workers must at all times during operations be aware of their responsibilities for worker safety and to protect the environment.

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Working in trenches is arguably one of the most dangerous tasks undertaken in the civil construction industry. The primary function of any trench support method is to protect people from caving ground. The secondary function is to provide support to nearby structures and allow equipment access to the work.

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Dealing with silica dust hazards

Exposure to silica dust is highly hazardous and can result in injury, illness and disease. We typically associate Black Lung Disease with coal mining and much has been researched and written about this disease. However, exposure to silica dust and asbestos can result in silicosis. The symptoms are very similar. Silica is silicon dioxide that you can find in many rocks and soils, for example, sand or quartz.

Exposure to silica dust can lead to several immediate symptoms and long term health problems including eye irritation and damage over time, breathing problems, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer and silicosis.

The problem is that silicosis is irreversible, and symptoms may not appear for years after the initial exposure. Silicosis is a severe health problem for workers. It is also a concern for organisations because health claims from past employees can develop years after they left the business. Prevention and health monitoring are critical.

Workplace processes such as crushing, cutting, drilling, grinding, sanding, sawing or polishing of natural stone or man-made silica-containing products, generate silica dust. Respirable silica dust particles are those that are small enough to breathe in and penetrate deep into the lungs causing permanent damage that can lead to serious illness. Dust particles can hang in the air for a long time, even after we finish the work.

What You Should Do to Control Silica Dust HazardsBecause it’s hard to see respirable silica dust, it is critical that you monitor the air. Keep under the workplace exposure standard of 0.1 mg/m3. You should also keep all records of air monitoring for 30 years. If there is a risk of exposure to silica dust for your employees, you must regularly monitor their health, and it is the onus of the organisation to pay for health monitoring. From the time

that your employees begin work with your organisation, you should monitor their health so that you get a baseline. A starting point helps to track any changes in the future.

Working according to the hierarchy of controls. Whenever possible, you should eliminate the need to work with silica dust emitting products or substitute for alternatives. However, you can’t always achieve the higher-level controls of elimination and substitution. For example, when you are working on infrastructure projects that are moving sand.

Isolating workers from high-dust areas is an effective way of protecting them from exposure. Physical barriers, exclusion zones, providing dedicated rooms or areas or using water mists can shield workers from silica dust.

Engineering controls include using wet cutting methods, providing ventilation, vacuuming up dust as soon as possible, and using heavy mobile equipment with enclosed cabs. Effective housekeeping measures come into play here because dust is not only a health hazard; it is also abrasive and can damage equipment and machinery.

You should use the lower-level controls of administrative controls and PPE, in conjunction with the four measures we have discussed. Administrative controls include job rotation, ensuring cutting tasks are planned to use the minimum number to get the job done, and restricting access to high-dust areas that are clearly signed. You should provide PPE including dust masks, breathing apparatus, gloves and eye protection. Dusty PPE should not be taken home; it should be placed in designated areas and sent off for cleaning. Facial hair can interfere with respirators and employees should be clean-shaven.

Training is a Critical StepIf your organisation conducts activities that produce silica dust, you need to train your employees about the hazards.

Training starts at the induction and should continue with ongoing refresher training. Employees need to learn about the most effective dust mitigation strategies – how to protect themselves and the symptoms of silica dust exposure.

Training should include how to wear and correctly fit their PPE to ensure that it provides the best protection to dust exposure. Because every person’s face is a different shape, correct fit becomes especially important when fitting respirators. PPE should be clean, in good working order and regularly replaced.

Exposure to silica dust has both immediate and long-term consequences. The problem is respirable dust particles that can lead to most harm are often undetectable by the naked eye and hang around in the air for long periods. Organisations that perform work that creates dust including mining, construction and infrastructure work must recognise, address and train about silica dust hazards. The hierarchy of controls is the best way to manage silica dust hazards and to reduce exposure.

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From the time that your employees begin work with your organisation, you should monitor their health so that you get a baseline.

In Australia, we are developing large tracts of land, building major infrastructure road projects, mining, and have a love for stone benchtops in our homes. All of these activities expose workers to silica dust hazards. Dr Susanne Bahn, Founder/CEO of Tap Into Safety, takes a look at Safe Work Australia’s National Guidance Material to outline silica dust hazards and provide some mitigation strategies.

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CCF WA Members gathered for the President's Breakfast/AGM hosted by CCF WA President David Della Bona. Guest speaker Alan Langford from BankWest updated attendees on some of the key factors influencing the WA economy, both broadly and for the civil construction sector. Long-serving CCF WA board member John Hovey, who has stepped down from the board, was honoured for his contribution. Thanks to our sponsor TFI Tyres.

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South West Civil SundownerThe CCF WA South West Sundowner was held in Bunbury on October 9. Main Roads WA Project Manager Mark Hazebroek delivered a presentation at the sundowner on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project. Thank you to our sponsor Bunbury Machinery.


CCF WA - Hanson Golf DayThe annual CCF WA - Hanson Golf Day was held on November 8 at The Vines Resort. This year was the largest year yet, with just over 260 players. Thanks to major sponsor

Hanson, post-game function sponsor Brooks Hire, cart sponsor JCB, and all of our hole sponsors. (See story page 18)

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WA Infrastructure Report launchMore than 250 attendees heard guest speaker John Nicolaou from ACIL Allen present highlights from the 2020 WA Infrastructure Report. The event was jointly hosted by CCF WA and the Construction Contractors Association of WA. Thanks to our sponsors Coates Hire, Abaxa and New Town Toyota/Kalamunda Toyota.

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For more than 25 years, SRF has provided a number of services to the Western Australian mining and construction industries. This means we have a long history of success with a broad spectrum of clients such as quarrying companies, demolition companies, road crews and civil construction companies. After starting out with earthmoving and recycling services, SRF has added specialised transport services to the mix. This came about after noticing an increase in demand for transport to complement our existing work. As a result, transport services have become an essential part of what we do and a range of vehicles are available for jobs throughout the Perth metro area, and all corners of the country. We also offer a wide range of vehicles and machinery to get the job done and our services can adapt to any conditions. Because of this, we’ve been involved in numerous projects, each with different requirements. This gives us the experience to quickly find solutions to problems using not just our reliable equipment, but our experience and know how.

SRF has built a strong reputation on getting the job done right, and on time, and this also applies to our transport services. Our in-house mechanics ensure vehicles are regularly serviced and in top working order. These guys are also on hand for any repairs and travel to fix vehicles on-site. One phone call to SRF is all it takes to organise a whole range of on-site jobs – hassle free. Transport is a big part of any construction or mining job. SRF

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SRF has a long and solid history of doing a reliable job. All of our operators have at least five years’ experience and we place an emphasis on communication, safety and top-notch work skills. Speaking of safety, SRF has an excellent safety record and operates under the Main Roads Accreditation system. By building on the loyalty of our satisfied and steadily growing group of clients, SRF is proud of the work we do. We have the experience, we have the intelligence, we have the best vehicles and equipment — let us show you how.

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The primary purpose of the CCF Code is to assist contractor businesses in achieving and maintaining

compliance to the relevant industry standards and regulations, required by Federal and/or State Authorities.

Developed for comprehensive compliance, the Code draws together elements of quality, workplace health and safety, and environmental management, in one system. It is used by service providers as a practical, easy to interpret Standard, enabling them to demonstrate that their services meet the industry benchmark and relevant regulatory requirements – and by procurers of such services to assure high levels of SEQ compliance in their delivery.

Accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) for third party certification, the Code is designed to be used in isolation of, or in combination with, other certification standards such as;

n AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

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n AS/NZS ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System

Version 10 - Release Date: 1st Feb 2019In lockstep with recent changes to the Quality and Environmental ISO Standards, and in response to the requirements of industry stakeholders, a major review and upgrade of the CCF Code was recently implemented, resulting in the creation of the new Version 10.

The development of v10 was grounded on feedback from existing CCF Code users and compliance experts, to ensure its requirements were sensible, practical and usable to best meet the operational needs of its users - whilst providing additions and improvements that would be of greatest value to contractor businesses.

Designed to replace v9 of the Code, the advanced elements of v10 include:

n Improvements to overall integration, increased simplification and decreased areas of duplication.

n A more modern approach to the demonstration of required outputs and less focus on the requirement for documented procedures.

n Increased focus on the requirement for clear designation of business/ systems scope.

n A simpler, total risk management approach, with an ‘all of systems’ (combined SEQ) requirement.

n Increased focus on the demonstration of leadership, involvement and support by leaders in systems aspects.

n Enhanced customer and community focus. n Increased focus on operations, endorsing

a total risk management approach that includes a thorough assessment of SEQ risks and opportunities on a project by project basis.

n Former non-conformance preventative/corrective action and improvement provisions upgraded to integrated improvement management requirements.

n Updated requirements for information management and record control, incorporating modern electronic systems, data control, communications protocols and controls, information security, etc.

n Consolidation and simplification of the requirements for communications and consultation into a unified SEQ approach.

n Consolidation and simplification of the requirements for competence and awareness into a unified SEQ approach, with additional focus on proving appropriate qualification and competency, demonstrating a level of understanding and maintaining legislative ‘Duty of Care’ aspects.

n The addition of requirements for incident management and emergency preparedness.

Management System Document Suite (MSDS) Contractors are able to achieve CCF Certified (accredited) Contractor status, by implementing management systems developed using the CCF Code, and undergoing an audit by a JAS-ANZ accredited, third party Certification Body. This audit should be repeated on an annual basis.

CCF Code v10 specifies the management system requirements that will allow a contractor to demonstrate that an appropriate system is in place to direct the delivery of services required to meet customer expectations and applicable SEQ legislative requirements. Similarly, the Code requires that the contractor’s system generate objective evidence to demonstrate the management of business and project risks.

To facilitate this, CCF has developed a Management System Document Suite (MSDS) that enables contractors to achieve and maintain ongoing compliance with the CCF Code. This MSDS comprises over 80 documents, including; plans, guidelines, forms/templates, registers and reports, each an effective support tool for operations management and record keeping. n

CCF also offers options for online software solutions developed to host and support the MSDS, providing contractors with instant access to view and manage their records. These systems are particularly valuable to efficient record management, significantly decreasing the time required by manual handling, and making the time of an audit less stressful.

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Tickets are on sale soon for the tenth annual CCF WA Industry & Training Awards Gala Dinner.

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There are sixteen different categories, with five corporate awards for excellent achievement in safety, training and Aboriginal engagement, and

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