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04 From the PresidentDavid Della Bona

06 From the CEOJeff Miller

08 National CEO’s ReportChris Melham

10 State electionNew government, new agendaInfrastructure promises

16 Focus on healthSun protectionMATES in Construction

18 EventsPresident’s Gala DinnerWomen in Civil Breakfast

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20 CEO InterviewPhilip Davies

23 Women in CivilQ&A with Cheng Rolfe

24 ComplianceTransitioning to ISO 9001:2015Commonwealth Building Code

26 Industry & Training AwardsAll the winnersPresident’s Award

31 Member profiletim - The Invoice Market

32 Welcome new members

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Contents

4 CCF WA ONSITE Q2 2017

Western Australia elected a new State Government on March 11. CCF WA congratulates Premier Mark McGowan and his team on their resounding win.

As the voice of WA’s civil contracting industry, we have moved quickly to strengthen relationships with key figures in the new Government and highlight our key policy concerns. CCF WA has not secured a meeting with the Premier but we have already held constructive meetings with other key Ministers.

We are also pleased that Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has agreed to attend the CCWA Earth Awards Gala Dinner on August 11.

While CCF WA does not support the Government’s handling of the Roe 8 project (more about that over the page in Jeff ’s column), on many other issues our positions are more closely aligned with the new Government’s policies than with the previous Government’s.

For example, we wholeheartedly endorse the Labor Government’s strong stance on low bidding practices, and we welcome their promise to introduce “a more reliable process of pre-tender assessment for head contractors … to minimise the risk of underquoting on projects”.

Other states already have effective policies to discourage unsustainable low bidding and we believe a similar process is needed in WA.

Awarding a contract to an unreasonably low bidder causes nothing but pain all round – for the client, who often ends up paying a lot more than expected, and for the subcontractors and suppliers who are pressured to work for slim or non-existent margins.

As a key client of the civil industry, the government can be a driver for change in this area.

Another issue we appear to be closely aligned on is the need for a bipartisan, transparent pipeline of government projects.

CCF WA has long supported the establishment of an independent advisory body (‘Infrastructure WA’) to help achieve this. We support the Government’s aim to create such a body and have asked to be part of the consultative process as it is being established.

CCF WA has advised the new Government that we support their goal of reducing state debt by addressing recurrent spending, through public sector reform and other measures. But we have said that any debt reduction strategy must not result in reduced investment in vital economic infrastructure projects that are the building blocks of productivity and growth – and help underpin our quality of life.

During the election campaign, the Government promised more than $5 billion worth of infrastructure projects (see page 12). While these commitments are welcome, it is important to

remember that they are spread over the next five to six years.We believe WA needs at least $5 billion invested in public

sector infrastructure every single year, so in that context those election promises, and the new road projects recently announced as part of the Perth Freight Link funding reallocation package, are a good start.

If those commitments result in a substantial boost to the current (and inadequate) annual public infrastructure investment in WA of around $4 billion, we can look forward to a stronger contracting industry and a growing economy.

David Della Bona CCF WA President

From the President

CCF WA ready to work with new government on reforms


In the lead-up to the recent state election, CCF WA took the unusual step of mounting a media campaign in support of the Roe 8 project. Our aim was to debunk some of the myths circulating about the project and some broader

issues around freight planning. In the face of a high-profile and dishonest campaign by professional protestors to demonise the project, we thought it important to present the other side of the story.

More fundamentally, there was a principle at stake that CCF WA, as the industry group representing civil construction, felt we had to defend.

As the name suggests, a contract is at the very heart of contracting. We strongly support the right of elected governments to sign contracts while they are in office – in the case of Roe 8, nearly half a year before an election – and we strongly oppose the process being politicised through parties making promises to cancel contracts if elected.

As it happens, the contract was not cancelled, but suspended. This opened a whole new can of worms, causing widespread industry concern that the Government’s plan to renegotiate the Roe 8 contract and “bring forward alternative projects” for the Alliance partners would be in effect, robbing Peter to pay Paul.

The welcome announcement in early May that the State and Federal Governments have reached agreement on funding for the ‘WA Infrastructure Package’ will allay some of these concerns. In addition to the first stages of Metronet and some road projects already promised by Labor during the election, the package includes nearly $400 million in new road projects.

This is encouraging news for our industry, but in contracting, timing is everything and promises don’t pay the bills. That’s why it is vital that these projects are rolled out quickly to fill the void created by the cancellation of Roe 8.

When CCF WA met with Transport Minister Rita Saffioti recently, I made the point that if our infrastructure delivery agencies are to design and procure these projects quickly and manage them effectively, they must be adequately staffed and resourced. If the State Government wants to create sustainable local jobs from its infrastructure program, then it needs to ensure procurement processes that encourage a sustainable local contracting industry.

Decades of public service ‘efficiency dividends’ have severely reduced infrastructure delivery agencies’ ability to manage multiple projects.

Internal resourcing constraints can force agencies to ‘bundle’ projects into larger packages in an effort to manage the workload.

This is a false economy. In the past, we have seen that aggregating projects leads to reduced competition in the market. Deprived of opportunity, local contractors either downsize or go elsewhere in search of work. Ultimately, Governments pay more due to the loss of competitive tension.

CCF WA will be advocating on behalf of our members for a broad spread of government contracting opportunities in all infrastructure sectors including roads, rail, water, energy and communications.

Jeff MillerCCF WA CEO

Roe 8 campaign a matter of principle, not politics

From the CEO

If the State Government wants to create sustainable local jobs from its infrastructure program, then it needs to ensure procurement processes that encourage a sustainable local contracting industry.

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By Chris Melham, CCF National CEO

The CCF officially launched its National Infrastructure Policy program at a special breakfast

held in Canberra on February 16, 2017. A series of 14 recommendations were presented to over 50 delegates who attended from Government and Industry. These recommendations are contained within the first CCF National 2016 Australian Infrastructure Outlook Report that was commissioned to BIS Oxford Economics. Senior Economist, Mr Adrian Hart was the keynote speaker who presented a very detailed overview of the state of play for civil infrastructure, not only by State but at National and International levels.

Copies of the 2016 Australian Infrastructure Outlook Report can be obtained at a cost of $75.00 (incl GST) by contacting CCF National Office.

CCF NATIONAL MEETS WITH THE ATO ON R&D TAX CONCESSIONSOn April 1, 2017 I met with Australian Taxation Office Assistant Commissioner Martin Jacobs to discuss the ATO Taxpayer Alert TA2017/2 relating to the claiming of R&D tax concessions by civil contractors.

The purpose of the meeting was to seek a greater understanding of why the ATO has issued this and similar alerts in the IT and agricultural sectors, and how CCF National can assist its members to gain a better understanding of the criteria for claiming R&D tax concessions.

The positive outcome of the meeting was that both ATO and AusIndustry (as this is a joint program) have agreed to review the guidance materials and then to improve awareness of the R&D program in conjunction with CCF National for civil contractors.

Please visit “Checklist for claiming R&D tax incentive” at the ATO website to obtain additional information.

AUSTRALIA’S 100 MOST IMPORTANT INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSALSInfrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has identified 100 projects and initiatives as national priorities in a newly revised Infrastructure Priority List. The Infrastructure Priority List is the authoritative list of nationally-significant infrastructure investments Australia needs over the next 15 years. Based on data from the Australian Infrastructure Audit and extensive consultation with State and Territory Governments, the Priority List provides independent, evidence-based advice on the projects that will most benefit Australian communities.

2017 CCF AUSTRALIAN INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT & NATIONAL EARTH AWARDSI am proud to announce the dates of the 2017 Civil Contractors Federation Australian Infrastructure Summit and the National Earth Awards, these will be held in Canberra on Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st November. This year’s venues and program will incorporate four exciting events: Welcome Cocktail Mixer; 2017 Australian infrastructure Outlook Breakfast; 2017 Australian Infrastructure Summit; and 2017 National Earth Awards Gala Dinner.

This is an event not be missed, registrations now open – please visit our website: www.civilcontractors.com

THE BUILDING CODE 2016 CCF National has been liaising with the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) regarding the recently released Building Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (the Code) which commenced on 2 December 2016.

The Code amendments align the 2016 Code with those amendments to the Act and provide additional transitional exemptions to assist building contractors with the transition to compliance.

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The CCF continues to represent the civil construction industry before the Fair Work Commission for the

four-yearly review of the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 (BCGOA).

CCF is seeking to vary the industry-specific definition of redundant in the BCGOA stop payment of redundancy benefits to employees who terminate their employment of their own accord, for example to commence work with another company. The redundancy obligations in the Award impose an unreasonable financial burden on businesses, and discourage employment in the industry. It is contrary to common sense that an employee should be entitled to redundancy pay when leaving the employer entirely of their own accord.

Small businesses in the civil construction industry are hit particularly hard by these provisions, because the award’s definition of redundancy also overrides the redundancy concessions for small business in s.121 of the Fair Work

Act, so small businesses employers are also required to pay redundancy entitlements to employees who terminate their own employment for any reason.

CCF is also seeking the introduction of junior rates into the Award. The BCGOA’s predecessor, the National Building and Construction Award 1990, had junior rates but it appears they were lost in the Award modernisation process.

The elimination of junior rates has had a profound effect on youth employment and training in the industry because it discourages employment of young people and school leavers by the industry.

Many young employees and school leavers would like to undertake a traineeship or apprenticeship after first serving a period of experience in the industry; however, since junior rates were removed there is little encouragement for employers to employ young employees with limited skills and experience.

New entrants to the industry start at the CW1 (a) classification regardless of age. The current rate of pay for a new entrant

is $743.68 per week, inclusive of Industry and Special Allowances for the first three months. In addition, an employee is entitled to a Daily Travel Allowance in accordance with Clause 25 of the award, currently $17.43 per day. Therefore, the real cost to employ a school leaver who is not a trainee or an apprentice to try the industry is $830.84 per week or $21.86 per hour. If casual employment is used for the trial period, 25% loading must be added to the hourly rate of the new employee.

If the probation period is successful and both the employer and the school leaver are willing to enter into a traineeship or apprenticeship arrangement, employees are unwilling to drop their wages back to traineeship or apprenticeship rates. Employers are very reluctant to enter into an apprenticeship arrangement with such high wages.

The lack of Junior Rates in this award has greatly contributed to the current skill shortage in the industry, and the very low number of apprenticeship and traineeships undertaken in the civil industry.

CCF seeks fairer Modern Award


ABORIGINAL PARTICIPATIONPromise: Adopt the Aboriginal Procurement Policy of awarding three per cent of all government contracts to Aboriginal owned businesses by 2020.Comment: This policy is similar to the Federal Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy, which requires all Commonwealth departments to achieve the same three per cent target by 2020. Under the previous State Government, agencies could award contracts worth $250,000 or less to Aboriginal businesses directly, without a competitive process.

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNINGEstablish Infrastructure WA, an independent advisory body of senior private and public sector representatives reporting directly to the Premier on all major infrastructure projects ($100 million+). Infrastructure WA will publish five-year infrastructure plans identifying short-term priorities; set medium and long-term goals for infrastructure; identify how these projects can be funded and financed and anticipate demand for infrastructure.Publish a State Infrastructure Strategy, which will establish priorities for infrastructure planning and investment across Western Australia for the next 20 years.This policy is welcomed by CCF WA, which has long advocated for the establishment of Infrastructure WA. We will continue to lobby for action on this promise and engage with the Government on the details.

For Infrastructure WA to fulfil its role

as an independent advisor, we believe its board should not be dominated by the public sector. The project value cut-off of $100 million is another concern; while this may be appropriate at the national level, a State-based body should have a lower assessment threshold – we believe $20 million or $30 million would be more appropriate.

JOBSCreate the Western Australian Industry Participation Plan Act to create the opportunities for local SMEs to compete for government contracts while still achieving value for money.The introduction of Western Australian Industry Participation Plans (WAIPPs) will ensure more work for local companies on WA Government construction projects, the Government says. All government agencies will need to include WAIPPs in their procurement processes and report annually on their success in creating jobs and supporting the local economy. It is not yet clear how WAIPPs will differ from the existing Industry Participation Plans for projects over $20 million, required under the previous government’s Building Local Industry Policy.

The Government’s signature Metronet rail plan will be declared a project of strategic significance, with tougher local content requirements.

The resources industry will be targeted through a Skilled Local Jobs Bill, which will require oil & gas and mining companies to demonstrate that local businesses receive equal opportunity to tender and compete for contracts on major resource projects.

LAND DEVELOPMENTEstablish the Industrial Lands Authority to remove barriers to investment and expansion and drive the development of future industry and technology parks in Western Australia.The Government believes there are too many agencies involved in the commercial development of Government land. It says the creation of a single agency responsible for the management and development of industry and technology parks such

as the Australian Marine Complex and Bentley Technology Park will streamline project approvals and lead to more job opportunities.

The Government has previously said development of the Meridian Park Industrial Estate at Neerabup, north of Wanneroo, would be speeded up if it was handed to a new Industrial Lands Authority. Meridian Park is currently being developed by LandCorp. The Government has also said the creation of a new authority would hasten industrial land developments at Shotts in Collie, Lumsden Point in Port Hedland and Kemerton Industrial Park near Bunbury.

RED TAPEFree business from the burden of poor regulations and establish a lead reform agency to ensure that all agencies of government are focused on making regulations more efficient and effective.CCF WA will continue to advocate to Government for real red tape reform, not just through addressing the ‘low hanging fruit’ of old regulations. We have long argued that greater standardisation of Government procurement, including contract forms and prequalification systems, will significantly reduce the red tape burden on contractors.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTMaximise the amount of local content in the regions in government purchasing and projects through the application of Western Australian Industry Participation Plans (WAIPPs) and the Buy Local Policy. The Government has said loopholes in the Buy Local Policy have meant regional businesses have not been getting their fair share of Royalties for Regions projects and other Government contracts. It has promised to close these loopholes to ensure the Buy Local guidelines are applied.

The Government has flagged its intentions to revamp the Royalties for Regions program. Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan has said that too much RFR funding has been spent on “beautification” projects and not enough on projects that would boost economic development and encourage

In the months leading up to the State Election, WA Labor published a range of policy documents outlining its position on many issues. We look at some of the commitments contained in those policies and the implications for the civil construction industry.

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population growth in regional centres.The Government has also committed to

all tenders, contracts and job vacancies on government funded projects in regional areas being advertised on Regional Development Commission websites, a move it says will help regional businesses to more easily identify opportunities in their area. The Government says Regional Development Commissions will be tasked with taking a more proactive role in maximising the value of local content delivered on RFR programs.

SUBCONTRACTOR PROTECTIONImplement protections for subcontractors, particularly in the event of non-payment and investigate greater industry reforms.Establish a ‘project trust account’ for government contracts to protect access to progress payments between head contractors and subcontractors. Ensure retention monies are held in a project trust account to protect subcontractors in the event of head contractor insolvency.Project trust accounts, also known as project bank accounts (PBAs), were introduced last August by the Barnett Government on some Building Management and Works (BMW) contracts. The new Government may extend PBAs to construction projects managed by other agencies. Establish a ‘security of payments’ mechanism for government and non-government contracts to provide more transparency and structure to progress payments between head contractors and subcontractors. Institute clearly defined procedures for calculating deductions from progress claims and examine the best method to ensure reimbursement payments are made within a 12-month period from completion of the subcontractor’s work.A security of payments mechanism

already exists in the form of the Construction Contracts Act (CCA). After Labor’s commitment was made in August 2016, the Barnett Government introduced major changes to the CCA, including allowing subcontractors much more time to lodge a claim for adjudication. Labor says amendments are needed to the CCA to “provide more transparency and structure to issues such as dates for payment claims, dates for issuing invoices, progress claim approval and payment day”. It has also foreshadowed penalties for head contractors that are slow to issue progress claim certificates. CCF WA is engaging with the Government to seek greater clarity on the scope of these changes.Work with industry and subcontractors on an accreditation process for subcontractors in various trades and task the Department of Commerce to establish a support mechanism to protect and assist subcontractors when dealing with head contractors.The Government believes that the lack of formal certification for many subcontracting trades contributes to subcontractors’ vulnerability when dealing with head contractors. CCF WA will be engaging with the Government to find out more, as any certification process will inevitably involve more red tape and it is not clear to us how accrediting subcontractors will help protect them.

TENDERINGInvestigate a more reliable process of pre-tender assessment for head contractors throughout the construction industry and throughout all state government departments to minimise the risk of underquoting on projects.Labor’s Protections for Subcontractors policy document says the practice of always awarding government contracts to the lowest bidder can lead to

subcontractors being pressured to work for “an incredibly low price”. CCF WA has also identified this as an issue and in conjunction with other industry groups is working with Main Roads to examine how an ‘unusually low bid’ mechanism might work.

TRAININGCreate jobs for apprentices and trainees on every major State Government funded construction project; expand Priority Start to apply to all major State Government funded construction investment including big maintenance contracts; and require all business cases for construction projects to outline how many jobs, including apprenticeships and traineeships, will be created.It is not yet clear how the proposed new Priority Start policy will differ from the existing Government Building Training Policy (GBT Policy). Currently the GBT Policy applies to all construction and maintenance projects with a labour component exceeding $2 million, and it is possible that threshold could be lowered.

CCF WA has been advised that the Department of Training and Workforce Development will be engaging with industry before making any major changes, so we look forward to the opportunity to represent the civil construction industry’s interests. We will certainly be advocating for the retention of the ‘exceptional circumstance’ provision in the GBT Policy, which gives agencies the power to set a lower target for civil and remote projects. We will also be seeking a mechanism in the policy that rewards companies with a highly-trained, stable workforce, that might struggle to meet inflexible training targets. More broadly, we want to see a straightforward policy that achieves the goal of encouraging training without imposing excessive red tape.

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Education Metropolitan New Perth CBD school $45 million 2017-2021

Education Statewide New schools and upgrades $381 million 2017-2021

Energy Great Southern Albany wave farm $19.5 million commence 2018

Energy South West Biomass energy plant (Collie) $30 million 2017-2021

Energy South West Solar farm (Collie) $30 million 2017-2021

Health Goldfields Mental health facility $9 million 2017-2021

Health Metropolitan Medihotel and Family Birth Centre at Fiona Stanley Hospital $40 million 2017-2021

Health Metropolitan Osborne Park Hospital upgrade $28 million 2017-2021

Health Metropolitan Urgent Care Clinics at major hospital Emergency Depts $2 million 2017-2021

Health Metropolitan Joondalup Health Campus expansion $167 million 2017-2021

Health Mid West Geraldton Hospital Redevelopment $45 million 2017-2021

Health South West Upgrade Bunbury Hospital $20 million 2017-2021

Health South West Bunbury-Collie region drug rehabilitation centre $20 million 2017-2021

Health South West Upgrade Riverview Residence (Collie) $2 million 2017-2021

Health South West Collie Hospital Upgrade $12.2 million 2017-2021

Housing Statewide Improvements to Aboriginal Housing $152 million 2017-2021

Land Metropolitan Fremantle Port - South Quay redevelopment unknown long term

Land South West Capel Town Centre revitalisation $2.3 million 2017-2021

Land South West Donnybrook Town Centre revitalisation $2 million 2017-2021

Ports Metropolitan Intermodal facilities (four) unknown long term

Ports Metropolitan Planning for new Outer Harbour container terminal $20 million 2017-2021

Ports Mid West Geraldton Port - Shore Tension Hydraulic Dampening Units $1.5 million 2017-2021

Ports Pilbara Tom Price RFDS airstrip improvements $2.5 million 2017-2021

Ports South West Casuarina Harbour breakwater unknown unknown

Ports South West Core marine facility infrastructure at Bunbury Waterfront unknown unknown

Ports South West Repair and extend Koombana Bay groyne unknown unknown

Ports South West Cruise ship berth at Bunbury Port (move cargo facilities) unknown unknown

Rail Metropolitan Extend Midland Line to Bellevue unknown long term

Rail Metropolitan Morley-Ellenbrook line (Metronet) $863 million 2019-2022

Rail Metropolitan Thornlie-Cockburn Circle Line (Metronet) $474 million 2019-2021

Rail Metropolitan Rolling Stock (Metronet) $410 million 2017-2023

Rail Metropolitan Joondalup Line to Yanchep (Metronet) $386 million 2019-2021

Rail Metropolitan Byford Rail Extension (Metronet) $291 million 2021-2023

Rail Metropolitan New Train Stations and Upgrades - Bayswater, Midland, Karnup (Metronet)

$144 million 2017-2023

Rail Metropolitan Improved Signalling (Metronet) $120 million 2017-2023

Rail Peel Multistorey car park at Mandurah train station $20 million 2017-2021

Rail South West New Bunbury City train station unknown unknown

Rail South West Upgrade Australind service $30 million 2017-2021

Rail South West Rail access to Kemerton Industrial Park $10 million 2017-2021

Sector Region Project Value Timing (if known)

Infrastructure promisesWA Labor committed to more than $5 billion worth of infrastructure projects during the 2017 state election campaign – some that were already on agencies’ drawing boards, others that were new proposals. Transport projects dominated, with $2.75 billion promised for rail and $1.14 billion for road. The list below also includes additional projects worth around $400 million announced in early May.

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Recreation Goldfields Motorsport Precinct $2 million 2017-2021

Recreation Goldfields Norseman Visitor Centre $1.6 million 2017-2021

Recreation Great Southern Centennial Park Precinct $6.9 million 2017-2021

Recreation Great Southern Albany Motorplex complex $6 million 2017-2021

Recreation Great Southern Middleton Beach Artificial Surfing Reef $5 million 2017-2021

Recreation Kimberley Upgrade boating facilities in Broome $13.5 million 2017-2021

Recreation Metropolitan Ocean Reef Marina development $40 million 2017-2021

Recreation Peel Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Redevelopment $10 million 2017-2021

Recreation Pilbara Port Hedland Marina and Waterfront $112 million 2017-2021

Recreation South West Hay Park upgrade $4 million 2017-2021

Recreation South West Lake Kepwari development $3 million 2017-2021

Recreation South West Eaton Bowling Club upgrade $2 million 2017-2021

Recreation South West Indoor pool, Collie $2 million 2017-2021

Recreation South West Eaton boat ramps $1 million 2017-2021

Roads Goldfields Coolgardie-Esperance hwy upgrades $8 million 2017-2021

Roads Goldfields Outback Highway - seal priority sections $33 million 2017-2021

Roads Goldfields Great Eastern Hwy duplication (Anzac Dr - Gatacre Dr) $14 million 2017-2021

Roads Great Southern Complete Albany Ring Road $35 million 2017-2021

Roads Great Southern South Coast Hwy Upgrade (Albany-Jerramungup) $30 million 2017-2021

Roads Kimberley Seal the Tanami Road unknown unknown

Roads Kimberley Seal Cape Leveque Rd $65 million 2017-2021

Roads Kimberley Seal Bidyadanga Road $5 million 2017-2021

Roads Metropolitan Tonkin Hwy south of Roe Hwy - grade separations unknown unknown

Roads Metropolitan Anketell/Thomas and Rowley Rd upgrades unknown unknown

Roads Metropolitan Kalamunda Rd/Roe Hwy interchange $86 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Leach Highway (Carrington Street to Stirling Highway) $118 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Murdoch Dr connection to Kwinana Fwy and Roe Hwy $100 million commence 2017

Roads Metropolitan Reid Highway upgrade (Altone Road to West Swan Road) $70 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Stephenson Ave extension (Scarb Beach Rd - Mitchell Fwy) $60 million 2017-2021

Roads Metropolitan Wanneroo Rd/Joondalup Dr intersection upgrade $50 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Ocean Reef Rd/Wanneroo Rd intersection upgrade, bus lane $65 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Wanneroo Rd duplication (Flynn Dr- Joondalup Dr) $31 million commence 2017

Roads Metropolitan Kwinana Fwy widening northbound (Russell Rd - Roe Hwy) $49 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Kwinana Fwy - Implementing Smart Freeways ($47 million) $47 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Mitchell Fwy widening (Cedric Street to Vincent Street) $40 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Kwinana Freeway (Manning Road) - Freeway On-Ramp $35 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Karel Ave upgrade (Farrington Road to Berrigan Drive) $15 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Fix access issues caused by NorthLink WA $3 million 2017-2021

Roads Metropolitan Additional investment in cycling infrastructure (PSPs) $27 million 2017-2021

Roads Metropolitan Rail/road Grade Separations - Kelmscott, Maylands, Vic Pk, Queens Pk (Metronet)

$257 million 2019-2022

Roads Metropolitan Marmion Ave widening from Butler to Yanchep $23 million commence 2017/18

Roads Metropolitan Armadale Rd Bridge (to North Lake Rd) $237 million commence 2018

Roads Metropolitan Grants to councils for cycling infrastructure $15 million 2017-2021

Roads Metropolitan Armadale Rd duplication (Anstey Rd- Tapper Rd) $145 million commence 2017

Roads Metropolitan Bike Boulevard program $12 million 2017-2021

Roads Pilbara Karratha - Millstream Rd $50 million 2017-2021

Roads South West Complete Bunbury Outer Ring Rd unknown unknown

Roads South West Collie/Preston - road improvements $15 million 2017-2021

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CCF WA has welcomed a Federal Government initiative to clearly identify ‘good debt’ used for infrastructure investment and has suggested that the Western Australian Government take a similar approach.

CCF WA CEO Jeff Miller said with major asset sales off the agenda, debt financing of infrastructure can help build the vital infrastructure that will make WA more productive and competitive, and a better place to live. He said Canberra’s decision to assign the level of Government debt across individual areas of spending in this year’s Federal Budget was an important step towards educating taxpayers about where their dollars go.

“Governments need to demonstrate the difference between ‘good debt’, used to finance productive infrastructure, and ‘bad debt’ used for recurrent spending such as salaries and other operating expenses,” Mr Miller said.

“It’s accepted that governments should avoid incurring debt for recurrent expenditure, and we applaud the new State Government’s commitment to tackling debt. As a State, it’s vital we live within our means. What WA can’t afford to do in the September Budget is reduce infrastructure spending just so that the books look more attractive.

“On the contrary, we need to increase infrastructure spending to make WA more productive and competitive, and a better place to live.

“WA’s headline debt figure is substantial but some of that debt was incurred paying for roads, hospitals and other infrastructure that will serve the State well for decades to come.

“We shouldn’t shy away from paying for solid, long-term infrastructure using debt – as CCF WA’s WA Infrastructure Report 2017 points out, infrastructure benefits future generations so it is sensible that they share the costs. And with major asset sales off the agenda, debt financing of infrastructure is a sensible alternative.

“The WA Infrastructure Report 2017 demonstrated that debt-funded infrastructure provides the biggest bang for the buck in terms of economic stimulus. The ‘multiplier effect’ of infrastructure investment means every extra dollar spent on heavy and civil engineering construction boosts the broader economy by more than two dollars.

“The report further recommended that given the Commonwealth Government’s relatively stronger financial position, it should guarantee the debt of any expanded infrastructure program by our State Government – assuming of course the projects have a demonstrated benefit/cost advantage.

“Despite the narrative around excessive debt, the fact is public debt is fairly low in Australia – for the Federal Government, interest payments are only about three per cent of revenue. There is plenty of ‘fiscal space’ for a ramped-up infrastructure investment program.”

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Most of us associate sun protection with going to the beach, or being out on the boat.

But too often we either don’t realise or forget the importance of sun protection in the workplace.

You may be surprised to know it is estimated each year in Australia 34,000 non-melanoma and 200 melanoma skin cancers are caused by workplace overexposure to UV radiation. This is alarming, especially given that more people die of skin cancer each year in Australia than on the roads. And Western Australia has some of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

The facts are that overexposure to UV radiation has been identified as the cause of many skin cancers, and Australia experiences some of the highest UV levels in the world. For most people at UV level 3, sun protection is required to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Perth frequently

experiences UV levels of 13 or 14 during summer, many times higher than the safe limit of under 3.

However if you work outdoors for long periods, due to the cumulative nature of UV damage to the skin, it is recommended that you use sun protection at all times working outdoors, regardless of the UV level.

But sun protection doesn’t have to be hard. Just download the free SunSmart app to get your daily UV forecast or check www.uvdaily.com.au to find out when sun protection is required. Invest in a good sun protective long sleeved shirt, long pants, a broad-brimmed hat, eye protection and sunscreen.

If you find a broad-brimmed hat just gets in the way and you prefer to wear a cap, try a legionnaire style hat instead. It is just like a cap but protects the ears and the back of the neck too; areas that seem to be common for skin cancer.

SPF lip balm is also a great investment as the lips are another common location for skin cancers.

Protective glasses don’t need to be tinted, so you can wear clear or lightly tinted glasses outdoors provided they have UV protection. Workwear suppliers have a great range of inexpensive glasses with high levels of UV protection; a cheap way to protect your eyes which are vulnerable to UV radiation.

It is also worth noting that some surfaces like concrete or bitumen can reflect UV radiation, potentially increasing your exposure when working outdoors.

Sun protection can be easy and doesn’t have to cost a fortune, but could help save you from painful or life threatening skin cancer later in life. For more information about sun protection visit www.uvdaily.com.au or call Cancer Council on 13 11 20.

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MATES in Construction WA (MICWA) is an industry based, registered health promotion

charity specialising in raising awareness and prevention of suicide within the building and construction industry. Sadly building and construction workers are 6 times more likely to die from suicide than they are from a work place accident. From independent Australian research, we know that without a pro-active support network, only 7 workers out of every 100 will try to seek help by themselves.

Workers find themselves at risk of suicide when simply experiencing an insurmountable number of unpredictable life events, that when happening simultaneously e.g. relationship and family issues, financial worries, job security; their issues become totally overwhelming. Sometimes when this happens, some of our workmates, friends, and family members believe that their only option is to take their own life. When a worker is feeling overwhelmed

and isolated – solving problems without help, is difficult.

The MIC program is there to help bridge that gap and make getting help easy when someone is doing it tough and then connecting the worker to appropriate help. MIC does this by raising awareness in the General Awareness Training (GAT), then building capacity and confidence in the on-site workforce with the Connector and ASIST training. This training equips the mates to help their mates. Further support comes from MICWA Field Officers whose role it is to visit sites and engage with workers, employers and other industry associations. In addition, MICWA provides Monday to Friday case management to help workers unpack their issues and provide assistance while connecting them to specialist community support services e.g. relationship counselling, financial management, legal support and drug and alcohol, to name a few. Case Managers provide the ‘glue’ by walking the journey with

workers to keep them engaged in support services enabling them to get their life back on track and be back at work.

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The MIC program is FREE and confidential to workers (blue and white collar) and their immediate family. Being a registered charity, MICWA relies on funding gained through industry sponsorships, donations and partnerships. If your company or site would like to know more about the MIC program, and how we can assist you towards achieving your mental health and wellbeing goals for your workforce, please contact the office on 08 9463 6664 or email: [email protected]. For immediate help and support for a colleague who is doing it tough please contact MICs help & support line 1300 642 111.

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Women in Civil Breakfast 6 April – The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle

Top left: CCF WA CEO Jeff Miller with guest speaker Marion Fulker, CEO of the Committee for Perth. Bottom left: Bella

Wilkinson from Arthut J Gallagher introduces Marion Fulker. Top right: Jeff Miller presents CCF National President (and former

branch President) Mick Unger with a portrait.

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CEO Interview


Infrastructure Australia CEO Philip Davies visited Perth in April for discussions with the new State Government. He took some time out to speak with CCF WA CEO Jeff Miller.

Philip Davies

Philip Davies’ distinguished career has included a stint as London’s Director of Traffic Operations, where he developed a long

term integrated transport management strategy. Before becoming Infrastructure Australia (IA) CEO in 2015, he led AECOM’s Infrastructure Advisory arm, advising governments on major transport projects.

Under his leadership, IA has cemented its central role in Australian infrastructure planning. Last year IA released the first Australian Infrastructure Plan, which included 78 recommendations for reform to help Australia meet its infrastructure challenges.

Earlier this year IA released the Infrastructure Priority List 2017, which it described as “the reference point for the most important infrastructure investments Australia needs over the next 15 years.”Jeff Miller: Next month’s Federal Budget is likely to include some big infrastructure project announcements. What role has Infrastructure Australia played in ensuring the most worthy projects are funded?Philip Davies: IA doesn’t play a role in making funding decisions; that’s the role of the Federal and State Governments. But what we do is produce a rolling Infrastructure Priority List, which was just updated at the start of the year. There are 100 initiatives and projects on that list.

The States are required to provide a full business case if they are seeking Commonwealth funding and one of our jobs is to assess those business cases. Those assessments, which we publish on our website, form part of the evidence-

based advice that we provide to help governments make decisions.JM: So, while you don’t make funding decisions, by the nature of the Federal Government process you’re a key player in projects getting funded.PD: Governments have been very good at waiting for our assessments and advice on particular projects before making those funding commitments.JM: Of the eighteen priority national-building projects on IA’s current Infrastructure Priority List, just one is from WA. And that project, Perth Freight Link, has now been cancelled. That would suggest to me that WA has some work to do if we want our share of future Federal funding. There’s some hope for us in the second part of the Priority List, which comprises about 80 initiatives, with a number from WA including a couple related to urban congestion in Perth. How did those initiatives get on the list?PD: We undertook an audit of Australia’s future infrastructure needs back in 2014/15, which was released in early 2015. In WA, we were broadly seeing an increase in population from about 2.4 million to four million by 2031, and we focused on what that meant from a transport infrastructure point of view. We did some work modelling what the cost of congestion would be without further investment, and for WA we forecast the cost of congestion increasing from something around two billion dollars in 2011 to 16 billion in 2031. You could debate when those population numbers will be reached – it might be 2031, it might be a couple of years later – but clearly there is a problem to be solved.

So within the priority list we have a

number of fairly broad initiatives that we think will go a long way to helping to solve some of those congestion challenges.

What we’re looking forward to is the State Government coming forward with more fully defined projects to take up that challenge. And we are certainly ready to help with further advice.JM: We’ve seen criticism of governments in this state and other states for not publicly releasing business cases. Can there be good reasons for not making them public?PD: One of the strongest points we made in our 15-year Infrastructure Plan, released in February 2016, was that business cases should be routinely made publicly available, and published by project proponents. We think they should also be required to undertake post-completion reviews on projects, so we can all understand what outcomes the projects have actually delivered in practice and we can learn from that and feed the experience back into future projects. And we made the recommendation to the Federal Government that it should make those post-completion reviews mandatory for the projects it funds.

Obviously some business cases have components that are commercially sensitive as they form part of the negotiations with suppliers. Generally speaking though, that’s usually a pretty small part of the business case and would be easy to redact before publishing.

Our view is that publishing business cases and post-completion reviews is a good way of gaining the public’s confidence in projects and the investments being made on their behalf. It’s important to provide transparency to the community about the merits of proposals.

Our Priority List, which we’ve been publishing in its current form for the last two years, brings some transparency by providing details of the project proposals and describing what problem the particular project is solving.JM: Do you think that transparency is contributing to improving the quality of

Our view is that publishing business cases and post-completion reviews is a good way of gaining the public’s confidence in projects and the investments being made on their behalf.


the project submissions you receive? PD: Yes, very much so. I see this as an evolution. Only ten years ago, we didn’t really have business cases for projects. So I think we’ve moved forward in a very positive way.

There’s still a long way to go in making our planning more sophisticated, particularly around the integration of planning for land use with planning for transport systems, but we have certainly come a long way. We’re seeing a lot more thought going into business cases, in the last year particularly. It’s a work in progress and will continue to evolve. JM: CCF WA and other industry groups say an independent infrastructure advisory body is needed to depoliticise project decision-making in this State. Has that been the outcome in other states which have created similar bodies and do you think this is an important step for WA in terms of developing a more consistent approach? PD: Do we support the creation of state infrastructure bodies? Absolutely, and in fact we enjoy a close working relationship with those infrastructure bodies that do exist. At the moment that includes Building Queensland, Infrastructure New South Wales, Infrastructure Victoria and Infrastructure Tasmania. The fascinating thing is that each of them is different in terms of structure.JM: Which structure works best?PD: There are strengths and weaknesses in all of them. Each has an independent board. We do believe it’s helpful to have strong private sector representation at board level – I believe IA has certainly benefitted from that.

Infrastructure New South Wales and Infrastructure Victoria are very strong on policy work, which we at IA find very helpful for sharing ideas.

Victoria is different to the others in that it doesn’t actually assess business cases. While an independent body that assesses business cases could be seen as adding an extra layer of red tape, I think it does give a higher level of comfort to state governments and can act as a sort of QA process.JM: What are the key benefits Infrastructure WA could bring to the state?PD: Number one is having an adviser to the government around long-term planning; one that sits above the traditional government agencies and provides independent overview and oversight.

But it’s also important to provide independent advice on issues of reform, as we do. Our infrastructure plan, released in February 2016, had 78 recommendations

on reform, and indeed most of those would have to be implemented by state and territory governments. So those state infrastructure bodies can play an important role there.

The last value-add to highlight is that those bodies can independently assess the business cases for the states. And that can be very useful and particularly useful for IA as it provides a single point of contact in that state that we can work with. JM: It’s unfortunate that WA has been slower to act than other states, but if there’s a silver lining it’s that we can take the best of their models – we could well and truly land on our feet.PD: Absolutely, Victoria learned from Queensland and New South Wales when

establishing Infrastructure Victoria. There is a very strong working relationship across that group of bodies, and I’m sure they will support WA in whatever the government is seeking to set up here.

I would say that in setting up any new organisation, it’s important to understand the problem you are trying to solve. WA has traditionally done a very good job of long-term land use planning and has a fairly sophisticated approach. It has also led the country in preserving transport corridors and land for future infrastructure. And in fact IA is right now doing some research on the importance of preserving transport corridors.

So with WA already leading the way in some aspects, the government needs to understand what the problem is that is seeking to solve through having an infrastructure body.

Again, I think the main opportunity is around providing independent advice on policy, assessing project business cases, and developing long-term integrated strategic plans.JM: We know that all state governments are under funding pressure. In our case, major asset sales are ruled out at the moment and WA has not embraced road tolling. Will we simply have to change our attitudes to project funding, and particularly roads, in order to keep up?PD: Funding infrastructure is our principal challenge right now both at the Federal and state level. And that’s not

getting any easier with the pressures of an aging population on health care and welfare spending.

In terms of having a market, transport is almost an unreformed sector. One of the major recommendations in our 15-year plan was for the Government to commission an inquiry to look at how we might bring reform to the road sector. Indeed, we reinforced that with a further recommendation to introduce heavy vehicle charging within five years and extend that to light vehicles within 10 years.

There is certainly a need to have a different funding model. That journey needs to start by engaging with the community so they are more aware that

there is a problem, and that they are aware there are only two sources of funding – one is taxpayers and the other is user charges.

Within the last year, I think for the first time, the amount of revenue available to maintain our roads is now less than we need to be spending, and that’s the first time we’ve been in that position. So there is a real problem emerging now and we have to find a sustainable way of funding roads.

That’s why we called for an inquiry, and we are pleased to say the government has backed the need for that inquiry and is considering how it approaches it right now. We understand there is a plan to appoint an eminent Australian to lead such an inquiry.

Project financing isn’t a problem. We’ve talked to financial institutions and superfunds and there’s no shortage of finance, but there is a shortage of well-conceived and developed projects with a revenue stream that makes the financing industry interested. That’s what we are focusing on.

We are really pleased that governments are now using our Infrastructure Priority List as a reference. We need to focus on improving the sophistication and the integration of these projects, and doing a better job of communicating them to the community, but also in having the hard conversations about how we fund these projects.

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Within the last year, I think for the first time, the amount of revenue available to maintain our roads is now less than we need to be spending ... there is a real problem emerging now and we have to find a sustainable way of funding roads.


Women in Civil Profile

CCF WA: What does it mean to you to be this year’s recipient of the Women in Civil award?Cheng Rolfe: It took me a while to be comfortable with the nomination, let alone winning the award. Being a woman has never prevented me from being able to establish my career in the industry. I’ve always been well supported and regarded. Then I realised that I’m the first to acknowledge and celebrate everyone else’s achievements but not my own. I am very proud of what I’ve achieved and this was great recognition that I have made some valid and consistent contributions over 18 years. More importantly, that I’m respected and valued by our company and industry peers.

Tell us about your career and how you progressed to become Human Resources Manager?I started on reception in my final year of university in 1999. I quickly got involved with other aspects of the business – tender submissions, accounts, wages etc. In 2004, there was a recognised need to introduce the Human Resource function. I expressed my interest and was offered the role given I had come to know many of our field employees and understood the culture and core principles we needed to

uphold. I commenced a part time postgrad diploma in HR and completed it in 2007. Implementing change is never easy, especially when it involves formalising policies and procedures away from “how we always do it.” Time, patience and having honest and open communication ensures employees accept that there’s mutual benefit in the change.

What is the best achievement in your career?I couldn’t name just one. The Women in Civil Award has been a highlight and being nominated last year to represent industry on the CTF Board has been a

real privilege. Memorable achievements for me are more about team successes.

Acceptance and evolution of all aspects of HR at DM Civil. Developing career pathways. Engaging employees to accept and protect our core principles. Our rebranding initiative a few years ago. They’ve all been collaborative achievements.

What changes have you noticed in terms of women working in the industry?The scope of career opportunities has increased as the industry has expanded and evolved. This has definitely increased attraction and retention of women. There’s also more acceptance, support and promotion for women to build their careers and network within industry.

How do you think we can encourage more women to join the industry?There’s no simple answer. You can’t improve what you don’t measure

so it will help initially to gauge how many women work in our industry and in what positions and proportions. Then we’ll be able to understand if new initiatives increase numbers.

The highest percentage of our industry work force would be blue collar and there are many external forces that impact female participation. Traditionally, girls aren’t encouraged to play with trucks and machines, let alone help dad with a trade. Schools weren’t promoting trades or manual work for girls as a career option. This has and is changing and more females are exploring this. The CTF’s new centre in Belmont to promote the building and construction industry will be beneficial too.

From my personal experience, the industry is so much more professional than it used to be. While it is male dominant, the negative ‘blokey’ perception of the industry has dissipated. There are financial and non-financial incentives and benefits for employers to engage women in non-traditional roles. Formalised training supports their career development. Flexible work practices are common. I’d like to see more women in the industry but realistically, a lot of women just aren’t interested in it.

What are some of the challenges that you have faced? How did you overcome these?Who doesn’t love a good challenge! Of course they’re stressful and frustrating but it’s so satisfying achieving positive outcomes. I have a terrible tendency to over analyse challenges before giving myself a reality check and remembering to keep perspective of how fortunate I am. There’s always someone doing it tougher than you! Break down the challenge and work through each issue. I’m not afraid of putting in time, effort and hard work. Collaborate with people and be prepared to listen to different opinions and take a measured approach when making decisions. Don’t underestimate the value of your contribution and always back yourself in.

Tell us a joke.Unfortunately joke telling skipped a generation in my family. Dad could recite jokes after hearing it once and captivate his audience by delivering it brilliantly every time. I only wish I had such talent.

Women in Civil Profile: Cheng Rolfe

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Compliance

I’ve had conversations and worked with contractors regarding either updating their quality systems from the ISO 9001:2008 Standard to the

2015 edition or developing a system from scratch to the 2015 edition of the Standard.

Two questions usually dominate:1. When do I have to update to ISO

9001:2015; and2. Where do I start; the Standard has

been revised and looks different?The answer to the first question is

straightforward - we have until September 2018 to adopt the 2015 edition of Standard.

The second question requires a bit more exploration – here’s my view of the world.

The above timeframe presents a great opportunity for a company to invest some energy into reviewing and re-focusing strategies for business performance and improvement through their Quality Management System (QMS); regardless of whether the QMS exists or is yet to be developed.

As a starting point, this commentary intends to focus on what I call the “GTRF” (Get These Right First) clauses rather than the new Standard as a whole.

However, I recommend reading the Standard, including the Introduction and Annexures, to gain an appreciation of the new concepts and revised quality management principles referred to in the Standard.

(Note: The concept of risk-based thinking presented in the Standard at Clause 0.3.3 in the Introduction and

Clause A.4 in Annexure A is worth examining.) The “GTRF” clauses referred to above are:

Clause 4: Context of the organisation

Clause 5: Leadership

Clause 6: Planning

A quick look at these clauses:

Clause 4: Context of the organisationSub-clause 4.1 requires an organisation to determine external and internal issues that are relevant to what it does, where it is heading and how their QMS could be affected.

Sub-clause 4.2 requires an organisation to identify and understand the needs and expectations of interested parties in relation to the organisation’s QMS.

Sub-clause 4.3 relates to determining the scope of an organisation’s QMS. This allows a company to draw a line around what activities will be covered by the QMS. Determination of the scope requires consideration of 4.1 and 4.2.

Sub-clause 4.4 refers to the processes and various interactions required for the QMS to be effective for organisational goals.

Clause 5: LeadershipClause 5 is about leadership and

commitment. The sub-clauses in this section use

the term “Top management shall…” no less than five times. The various sections of Clause 5 deal with top management’s role for accountability, integration, communication, support (et al); customer focus; establishment and communication of the quality policy; roles and responsibilities.

Clause 6: PlanningClause 6 defines planning scenarios, an essential part of any endeavour.

Sub-clause 6.1 refers back to 4.1 and 4.2 and relates to actions to address risks and opportunities that may have been identified.

Sub-clause 6.2 talks about the establishment of quality objectives (derived from the quality policy) and promotes a what, who, when and how approach to achieving these objectives.

Sub-clause 6.3 is about the management of change and consequence and refers back to 4.4.

These sub-clauses use the term “the organisation shall…”

Relationship of these foundation clausesIn can be seen that these three clauses are interrelated and provide a strong foundation for establishing an effective QMS.

The requirements of these clauses give an organisation the opportunity to have a serious look at their purpose, direction, relationships and goals through:

• Reviewing issues from several directions that may impact performance.

• Identifying interested parties that may impact on or be impacted by the QMS.

• Determining a scope for the QMS that is relevant to what the company actually needs and does and only to what it needs and does.

• Identifying the organisational processes required and their various internal relationships to ensure the QMS will be effective.

• Ensuring top management adopts and maintains a leadership and commitment environment.

• Ensuring the organisation addresses risk and opportunities, establishes quality objectives and manages change and consequence.

My experience working with clients indicates that when clauses 4, 5 and 6 are addressed and developed as they relate to their organisation, development of the remaining clauses is relatively straightforward.

A few parting reminders in relation to a QMS is:

• Say what you do (and only what you do) – no need to embellish.

• Do what you say – walk the walk.• Nobody knows your business like you

do!• I would suggest that, where companies

are having 2008 audits during the next 12 months or so, auditors would expect to note some progress towards transition to the 2015 edition.

For those seeking to transition from ISO 9001:2008 to 2015 edition or wishing to develop a QMS from scratch to ISO 9001:2015, I am happy to discuss your requirements and provide assistance to help you reach your end goal.

When transitioning from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015, focus on the ‘GTRF’ clauses, says Mike Morris from Liquid Limit Strategic Consulting.

GTRF for a smooth transition

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In November 2016, the Turnbull Government introduced legislation to remove the Fair Work Building

Industry Inspectorate (FWBII) and re-introduce the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) as watchdog for the building industry.

The same legislation gave effect to the Commonwealth Building Code 2016 (Code), outlining the criteria businesses must meet before they can tender for Commonwealth funded building work.

Transition PeriodOriginally, businesses were to be given a grace period up until 29 November 2018 to ensure that their enterprise agreements were compliant with the Code. However, after further cross-Bench negotiations, on 15 February 2017 the Senate brought forward the expiry of the Code transition period to 31 August 2017.

The effect of reducing the transition period for contractors is that unless specific circumstances apply (e.g. a contractor tendered for Commonwealth funded building work in the period from 2 December 2016 to 16 February 2017 and was subsequently awarded a contract for that work), a contractor cannot tender for, or commence work on, Commonwealth building work from 31 August 2017 unless their enterprise agreement complies with the Code.

What effect does the Code have on enterprise agreements?The Code prohibits a range of content from being included in a contractor’s enterprise agreement. Among the extensive list, prohibited content includes any clauses which:

• prescribe the number of employees or subcontractors that may be employed or engaged on a particular site, in a particular

work area, or at a particular time; • require, or result in, discrimination

between classes of employees because of the basis on which they are lawfully entitled to work in Australia;

• prescribe the terms and conditions on which subcontractors are engaged (including the terms and conditions of employees of a subcontractor);

• prescribe the scope of work or tasks that may be performed by employees or subcontractors;

• limit, or have the effect of limiting, the right of an employer to make decisions about redundancy, demobilisation or redeployment of employees based on operational

requirements;• prohibit the payment of a loaded rate

of pay;• require, or have the effect of

requiring, the allocation of particular work to individual employees only if that allocation is extended to all other employees in the class of employees to which the individual employee belongs;

• include requirements to apply building association logos, mottos or indicia to company supplied property or equipment;

• directly or indirectly require a person to indicate support, or lack of support, for persons being members of a building association, or any other measure that suggests that membership is anything other than a matter for individual choice; and

• provide for the establishment or maintenance of an area which is intended to be designated to be used by members, officers, delegates or other representatives of a building association in that capacity.

The Code further requires a dispute settlement term to be included in the enterprise agreement, and for any decision by an arbitrator or other binding outcome in relation to the dispute to be consistent with the Code.

Drug TestingThe Code includes a requirement to have in place a Code-compliant Workplace Relations Management Plan and comprehensive fitness for work policy on all sites. Importantly, this policy must provide for drug and alcohol testing, and address how those on site will be required to comply with the relevant fitness for work policy.

The fitness for work policy must:• require the use of an objective medical

testing method to detect the presence of

drugs or alcohol in a worker’s system;• outline which detecting method/s is

to be used (urine testing and saliva testing are both permitted);

• outline the processes in place if a positive test is returned;

• outline the procedures in place for the selection of personnel to be tested;

• provide for the testing of alcohol, opiates, THC, cocaine, benzodiazepines, amphetamines and methamphetamines; and

• provide for random drug and alcohol testing to occur at least once per month.

The Code provides for a minimum number of workers to be tested per month as follows:

• if there are less than 30 workers on site, at least 10% of the workforce must be tested;

• where there are 30 to 100 workers on site, a minimum of five workers per month must be tested; or

• where there are more than 100 workers on site, a minimum of 10 workers per month must be tested.

What does this mean for businesses?From 31 August 2017, the ABCC will be assessing enterprise agreements to check for consistency with the requirements of the Code.

If an employer’s enterprise agreement is not compliant with the Code, they only have until the end of August 2017 to re-negotiate the agreement.

If the non-compliant enterprise agreement is not re-negotiated, the employer will not be able to complete any Commonwealth work after August 2017 until such time that a compliant agreement is in place.

It is an uncertain time for businesses in the construction industry. With the reduction of the exemption time for the application of the Code, it is imperative that businesses take steps now to review their processes and enterprise agreements to determine what updates are required if they wish to continue performing work on Commonwealth funded building projects.

With the limited amount of time businesses have to comply with the Code, it is highly advisable to begin planning the process for negotiating a new enterprise agreement, and seeking the necessary advice, so that there is little or no impact on your business’ ability to tender for Commonwealth work.

With the reduction of the exemption time for the application of the new Commonwealth Building Code, it is imperative that businesses take steps now to review their processes and enterprise agreements. By Lavan Partner Charmaine Tsang.

Time to act on Code is now


Aboriginal Engagement Award – Central EarthmovingFinalists: Brierty, Georgiou.

Centrals has established a credibility with Aboriginal People and to have demonstrated a real commitment in providing commercial and work opportunities that make a real difference to the lives of their families and people. Centrals’ over 25-year commitment has included actively providing contracting opportunities for Aboriginal Businesses in the projects Centrals undertakes, and increasing the percentage of Aboriginal People employed at Central in the last 10 years from 9% to 17%. Managing Director Craig Patterson’s leadership, through demonstrated genuine commitment and passion to recruit, train and empower Aboriginal people, has recently led to him being the only WA Non-Indigenous Business leader that was invited to attend the Prime Minister & Cabinet roundtable on Indigenous Business Sector Strategy. L to R: Jeff Jackson (Total Rockbreaking Solutions), Craig

Patterson (Central Earthmoving).


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Individual Safety Contribution Award – Ryan Knight, DM Civil Finalists: Adina Backlund-Bellviken - Brierty, Matt Farmer – WBHO Infrastructure, Niall Walsh – Monford Group

Ryan’s ability to communicate succinctly and with authentic passion about all SEQ matters has been fundamental in DM Civil’s drive to reduce and ultimately eliminate risk of injury and incident. His improvements in communication forums, consultation with employees about procedures affecting their work and identifying staff training has seen an optimistic and constructive trend in all key measures. Keen to deliver transparency across the business, Ryan enhanced internal training by ensuring all leadership personnel received comprehensive SEQ management systems training. This resulted in much greater acceptance and engagement of frontline personnel, who are encouraged to be involved and raise issues to continually improve system policies, procedures and processes. L to R: Ryan Knight (DM Civil), Graeme Godwin (Hitachi).

Workplace Health & Safety Award – Fulton HoganFinalists: Brierty, Buckby Contracting, DM Civil, Georgiou, Rockingham Drainers.

Fulton Hogan has set a goal of Zero Harm. Its people care for the wellbeing of each other and have a number of policies, procedures and practices to try and meet that goal. Fulton Hogan has a number of in-house compulsory training sessions for all employees. This includes: StaySafe, which focuses on how to stay safe in the workplace; EnviroWise, which looks at environmental safety in the workplace; and First-Move, which looks to reduce the number of soft tissue and manual handling injuries. Fulton Hogan has placed a greater emphasis on elimination and substitution as control options for hazard reduction, resulting in safer work practices. Workers are empowered to say “no” by calling for work to cease if they believe the risk is unacceptable.

L to R: Pat Tinnelly (Fulton Hogan), Graeme Godwin (Hitachi).

CCF WA Industry & Training Awards


Project Manager of the Year – Toby Taylor, Georgiou Finalist: Brendan Tigchelaar, Buckby Contracting

Toby commenced at Georgiou in 2003 as a

Project Engineer where he demonstrated excellent leadership skills and willingness to be part of new endeavours. Two years later, Toby was promoted to Project Manager for Georgiou’s biggest land developments project at the time – the $6 million Midland Workshops Redevelopment. His ability to effectively lead teams and deliver projects on time and budget saw Toby become Georgiou’s first Project Manager to manage a project in the North West, Queensland and Victoria. In his Georgiou career to date, Toby has been instrumental in the award, planning and delivery of several integral projects. Even though Toby is only 39, the level of contribution he displays within Georgiou, the industry and the community cements his role as a leader within our company and the civil construction and engineering industry. L to R: Shane Pentony (Lavan), Toby Taylor (Georgiou).

CCF WA’s Industry & Training Awards, announced at the President’s Gala Dinner in February, recognised individual and corporate excellence in training, safety, Aboriginal engagement and other fields.

L to R: Justin Scotchbrook (DBYD), Cheng Rolfe (DM Civil).

Women in Civil Award – Cheng Rolfe, DM CivilFinalists: Linda Foten – Brierty, Sue Wood – Iplex Pipelines

Under Cheng Rolfe’s stewardship, DM Civil’s human resource management is now held in the highest regard. Cheng instigated the process for formalising DM’s core principles which now guide its business practice and company culture. She has been at the forefront of DM Civil establishing its own in-house trainer, mentoring and supporting one of its long-term operational employees. In 2013 Cheng was one of only 12 employees invited to be an inaugural member of DM Civil’s Management Team. Cheng is a highly valued member and brings a high level of professionalism, commercial acumen and balance to what is a heavily male dominated group. In 2016, Cheng was endorsed as the civil construction industry’s representative on the Building & Construction Industry Training (BCIT) Board, becoming the first woman to represent our industry on the Board.

L to R: Irfan Majeed and Domenic Cappelluti (Brierty).

Engineer of the Year – Irfan Majeed, BriertyFinalist: Declan Cawley, Tracc Civil

Irfan Majeed joined Brierty in October 2010 as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer. He breezed through the Graduate Development program with great ease. During the many development camps and seminars, Majeed would always take the lead and inspire others to work together to succeed. Majeed has been assigned the responsibility of mentoring new Graduates within Brierty over the last few years. With his guidance, all graduates have been successful in their fields and are in high demand by projects as they will get the job done with a work ethic that has been instilled in them by their mentor. Majeed has undertaken the lead role in asset administration and has been instrumental in redesigning the processes and forms associated with plant management.


CCF WA INDUSTRY & TRAINING AWARDS

Training Employer of the Year – Georgiou Finalists: Fulton Hogan; Monford Group.

Georgiou makes sure that all employees are qualified

in their field and provides them with opportunities to continue to improve their skills to further their career. The Georgiou traineeship program commenced by identifying employees that had skills and experience but not the formal qualification in their field of work. The first intake of Civil Train trainees saw over 20 Georgiou employees sign up for this program. Since then Georgiou has provided a Civil Train traineeship opportunity to 174 employees. Trainees range from experienced operators, drainers or supervisors that are just lacking final skills or the qualification, whereas others are new to the construction industry but have the potential to become experts in their field of work. This program has become a foundation of the development for Infrastructure employees onsite.

Plant Operator of the Year - Vince Greco, WA LimestoneFinalists: Neil Brown, Densford Civil; Colin Fitzgerald, Buckby Contracting

Vince Greco has over 10 years’ experience in the civil construction

industry working for various companies. He worked his way up to a machine operator before joining WA Limestone in 2012. Vince was made supervisor for the quarry operations at our Hurst Road limestone quarry. He is a reliable and dedicated worker who will regularly go beyond the call of duty to ensure that the quarry is functioning at its utmost capacity, and works very hard at making sure all trucks are loaded as quickly as possible, while ensuring that the quarry’s crushers are operating at full capacity. Vince stands out as a superior plant operator having many years of experience, which gives him a competitive advantage when it comes to planning, implementation and execution of jobs in and around the quarry. Vince regularly liaises with the owners of the quarry, Cockburn Cement, to ensure that their requirements are met.

L to R: Keith Shugar (CJD), Vince Greco, Jeff Miller (CCF WA).

Site Supervisor of the Year - Steven Carbone, Carbone BrosFinalist: George Dragicevich, WA Limestone.

Whether it’s formulating a precise and efficient construction methodology or dealing with a challenging employee, Steven is able to methodically drive a desired outcome. Steven’s leadership skills are best demonstrated by the fact that he has managed to train his plant operators in such a precise and engaging way that Carbone Bros experiences almost zero reworks and defects at completion of projects. The experience and technique that he has developed over his years in the industry, initially as a final trim grader operator, are all passed on to the company’s plant operators with time and care to ensure that the client receives the highest quality product.As a result of this, Carbone Bros has ceased budgeting allowances for defects/ reworks.

L to R: John Elder (Hays), Steven Carbone, Jeff Miller.

L to R: Georgiou’s Robert Blaze, Kay Patel and Jason Stern.


Certificate II Trainee of the Year - Danika Alexander, Southern River CollegeFinalist: Jimmy, Balga Senior High School

Danika is a proactive individual with a can do attitude. She is efficient with her time and a team player. Her perseverance and positive attitude held her in good stead as the only female in the Civil Construction Program at Southern River College. Her commitment to her traineeship showed a focused attitude and work ethic, with Danika achieving strong results and leading teams throughout. Her commitment to learning new things and applying this in a proactive manner attained Danika recognition in her final graduation.

L to R: Cheng Rolfe (CTF Board member), Danika Alexander, Adrian Kent (Civil Train).

Certificate III Trainee of the Year - Simon Partridge, Buckby ContractingFinalists: Tytus Aragu-Hunter, Downer; Paul

Argiropoulos, Georgiou; Jesse Charles, Shire of Narrogin; Brenton Clements, Georgiou; Damien Duffy, Monford Group; David McGowan, Monford Group.

Since undertaking a Cert III Pipelaying, Simon has shown significant improvement in skill application. He is a fast learner allowing him to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to everyday situations with ease. He has gained significant knowledge in workplace health and safety. Simon always shows leadership, involving his crew each morning in the participation and completion of JHAs. Simon communicates very effectively with the HSE team by observing onsite safety hazards and bringing it to others’ attention and reporting when needed. L to R: Cheng Rolfe (CTF Board member), Simon Partridge,

Adrian Kent (Civil Train).

29 CCF WA ONSITE Autumn 2016L to R: Cheng Rolfe (CTF Board member), Tim Baines, Adrian

Kent (Civil Train).

Certificate IV Trainee of the Year – Tim Baines, Densford CivilFinalists: Lindsay Clyne, Fulton Hogan Services;

Michael Crump, Georgiou; Shaun McGlenchy, Georgiou.

Tim has been very keen to take on the responsibility of being a Site Supervisor. He has easily been the most enthusiastic of Densford’s trainees, and was grateful for the opportunity to complete the Cert IV traineeship. As a result of this training, he has been given the role of Site Supervisor at a project Densford is undertaking in Baldivis, and has really stepped up to the challenge. The training he received during his Cert IV has prepared him well for this role, and he is always striving to improve.

CCF WA INDUSTRY & TRAINING AWARDS

L to R: David Della Bona, Jim Giumelli and Jeff Miller.

Paul Francis

L to R: Jeff Miller, Paul Francis, David Della Bona.

President’s Award

The CCF WA President’s Award recognises an exceptional person who has made an excellent and sustained industry wide contribution

over many years. This year’s President’s Award honours one of CCF WA’s most loyal servants, a man who gave his time selflessly over nearly two decades in the service of the Federation and the industry. Paul Francis is Managing Director at CCF WA member Challenge Brick Paving. An automotive electrician by trade, Paul established Challenge Brick Paving in 1986. Paul took on the role of Honorary Treasurer of CCF WA in 1998 and served for 17 years, retiring from the CCF WA board in 2015. Paul was a constant through a time of great change at CCF WA. He served under seven different branch presidents and was always a reliable source of sensible advice.


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CONTRACTORS

Enviro Infrastructure36 Miguel Rd, Bibra Lake, WA, 6163Contact: Dave SchlueterPhone: 08 9336 [email protected] Infrastructure is a general construction and infrastructure maintenance company specialising in the construction and maintenance of state owned infrastructure throughout WA. Specializing in high risk works, our trade teams hold qualifications and accreditations that allow us to offer a professional, independent and safe 24/7 response capability to key clients._______________________________

GMF Civil306 Victoria Toad, Malaga WA 6090Contact: Anthony TsalikisPhone: 08 9249 [email protected] its foundation over 30 years ago with two machines, GMF has grown from strength to strength into one of Perth’s leading earthmoving and excavation contractors for small to large civil construction projects. We provide a range of services, including but not limited to: Bulk earthworks; Road construction; Underground services; Subdivisions; Kerbing; and Mining services._______________________________ Karlayura Civils3/437 Yangebup Road, Cockburn Central, WA, 6164Contact: Paul GatopuloszPhone: 08 9414 [email protected]/karlayura-civilsKarlayura is a proudly 100% Aboriginal owned profit-for-purpose business. Our highly skilled team can complete a variety of civil construction or mining infrastructure projects, or provide any level of labour for civil and mining companies, while reinvesting 100% of our profits into local communities and capacity building to provide better long-term living for Indigenous Australians._______________________________

Norwest Contracting8 Wilson Way, Wickham 6720Contact: David Ness08 9187 [email protected] Contracting has been operating in the Pilbara for over 25 years as Norwest Sand & Gravel. Norwest specialise in bulk earthworks, road construction, rail construction & maintenance, drainage, underground service installation, bulk haulage, equipment transport, crushing & screening and materials supply._______________________________

Red Dust Holdings62 Edward Road Utakarra WA 6530Contact: Tanya JohnsonPhone: 08 9965 [email protected] Dust Holdings is a Geraldton based business, offering late model, well maintained heavy machinery and equipment hire in Geraldton, Karratha, Kalgoorlie and across WA. We offer wet and dry hire, specialising in crews of final trim operators and culvert crews. _______________________________

WCP Civil9 Townsons Rd, Floreat WA 6014Contact: Chad KomarnyckyjPhone: 08 9473 0031chad@westcoastprofilers.com.auwww.westcoastprofilers.com.auWCP Civil have the resources and expertise to deliver a wide array of civil and infrastructure works. We service a wide range of clients including Main Roads WA, local government authorities, utility and service providers, building companies, developers and other civil contractors. We have a reputation for delivering quality products – safely, on time and budget and exceeding our customers’ expectations._______________________________

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APE Mobile 228 Carr Place, Leederville WA 6007Contact: Kevin ReecePhone:08 6558 [email protected] Mobile replaces site paperwork by magically rolling all your form templates, checklists & drawings into a low cost paperless app. Saves a ton of time on site and with zero data entry back in the office. Go paperless and simplify data capture and compliance – because doing paperwork sucks._______________________________

Arrowsmith Finance97 Dundas Rd, Inglewood WA 6052Contact: Simon Munrowd-HarrisPhone: 0433 771 [email protected]://www.arrowsmithfinance.com.au/Arrowsmith Finance is a finance brokerage formed specifically to service all of their clients financing needs. Our expertise is in all forms of financing and we have a range of products and lenders that can help you and your business. With over 20 years experience in the finance industry, we have all the knowledge and contacts to handle all of your financing needs._______________________________


Cardno WA11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth WA 6005Contact: Andrew NathanPhone: 08 9273 [email protected] www.cardno.com Cardno is an ASX-listed professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world._______________________________

Fennell Tyres International 169 Kewdale Road, Kewdale WA 6105Contact: Aldo GismondiPhone: 08 9353 [email protected] http://www.fennelltyres.com.au/ Fennell Tyres International’s business is built on our tradition of providing quality service and products for all our customers with a personalised approach to tyre and servicing requirements. FTI stocks a diverse range of tyres including Michelin, Hankook, Maxam and Kumho._______________________________

Fluiconnecto13 Da Vinci Way Forrestdale, WA 6112Contact: Quentin KorffPhone: 08 9493 4241quentin.korff@fluiconnecto.com.auwww.fluiconnecto.com.auFluiconnecto offers a wide range of superior hose assemblies & other quality products from leading industrial suppliers. We are your one-stop-shop for high-pressure hydraulics and a wide variety of fluid conveying products._______________________________

Just Entitlements Suite 18, 11 Preston Street, Como, WA 6152Contact: Chris [email protected]://www.justentitlements.com.auJust Entitlements funds litigation, backed by the best available funders, lawyers, and claims experts. Our access to the best possible experts coupled with our industry expertise enables us to have the capacity, and the capability to take on large, complex and challenging disputes._______________________________

McIntosh & Son 547 Great Eastern Hwy, Redcliffe WA 6104Contact: Paul DaviesPhone: 08 9475 [email protected] www.mcintoshandson.com.au McIntosh & Son is a leading Australian machinery dealership for the agricultural, construction, earthmoving and grounds care/turf maintenance industries. We are committed to providing you with comprehensive and exceptional service so you can do more._______________________________

Schrole Cover 142 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017Contact: Michael KirkwoodPhone: 08 9230 7000 [email protected] Schrole Cover app lets you contact your staff and fill your vacancies in minutes. Just upload a job to the dashboard, select your staff group and the app does the rest._______________________________

The Invoice Market PO Box 3110 Broadway Nedlands WA 6009Contact: Andrew BellPhone: 0439 844 [email protected] At The Invoice Market (or ‘tim’ as we’re more fondly known), we’re the cash flow specialists, helping you turn tomorrow’s cash flow into today’s funds. We offer fast, flexible and fair cash flow solutions, helping you find better ways of using your own cash to avoid the pitfalls of borrowed money. _______________________________

Vogt Graham Lawyers Suite 1, Level 5, 102 James St, Northbridge, WA, 6003Contact: Will VogtPhone: 08 9328 5999 [email protected] Graham Lawyers specalise in civil and commercial litigation. We give detailed advice so you have confidence in the decisions about your case. Our years of experience have given us the problem solving skills to, for the most part, reach settlement before your case goes to trial or even gets into Court. _______________________________

Warp Training Australia 122 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104Contact: Jacob GliddonPhone: 9477 [email protected]://www.wta.edu.au/Warp Training Australia is a registered training organisation (RTO 51972). WTA’s origins grew out of a need to provide Main Roads-approved traffic management accreditations for our sister company, but that was just the start. Today we are much more, and courses on scope are constantly growing and evolving to meet the needs of industry._______________________________

CCF WA member Roadline Civil Contractors is meeting client expectations and pursuing new opportunities following successful certification of its Occupational Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems. Roadline, a Broome-based contractor with an administrative office in Perth, achieved full certification to AS4801 (OHS), ISO9001 (Quality) and AS14001 (Environment) in just six months, thanks to a fast-tracked implementation of the CCF-IMS Contractor Management System with help from consultant AN Computer Systems.Roadline CFO Patrick Bennison said the company’s management team identified the need for triple certification early in 2016. “We could see significant challenges ahead, with government agencies and private clients increasingly requiring tenderers to have accredited management systems,” Mr Bennison said. “Doing nothing would have reduced our access to ongoing government work and limited our ability to grow.” Roadline’s timeline for certification was tight; to meet critical deadlines, the company needed to be fully certified by the end of September 2016. Roadline sought advice from CCF WA, which recommended implementation of the proven CCF-IMS Contractor Management System. CCF WA CEO Jeff Miller said the CCF-IMS was unique as it was designed by contractors, for civil contractors. “CCF contributed to the design and content of the system, so we are confident it meets the needs of civil contractors,” Mr Miller said. To help achieve certification by the deadline, Roadline engaged AN Computer Systems (ANCS) to consult on the CCF-IMS implementation. The team at ANCS know the CCF-IMS software intimately and have extensive experience implementing management systems.“Roadline knew that the short timelines, and amount of effort required to meet them, meant that external consultants would be required,” ANCS Consultant Andrew Fisher said. “This is where the ANCS team came in. “From experience, we know that it is not uncommon for projects such as these to take between six and twelve months. We also know that with commitment and resources from the client,

the timeline can be significantly condensed. Using the inbuilt templates from the CCF-IMS and mapping existing systems and processes, we were able to make the required changes, implement them and prepare for the compliance audit in just four months.”Roadline HSEQ manager Greg Hunt was initially sceptical that the tight schedule for implementation could be met. “When I first saw the timeline, I thought: no way,” Mr Hunt said. “From my experience in previous companies, it had taken over a year to get to certification audit. Once we got started, though, things moved pretty quickly.“I would not say it was easy. We had to go through everything we do and assess it against the standards. There were some substantial changes in some parts of the business. The working relationship between ANCS and Roadline made sure that everything went smoothly. We knew what we needed to do and when it was required.”With the CCF-IMS implemented and operating, Roadline undertook its external audit in mid-September.“The audit went really smoothly.” Mr Hunt said. “Having been through a few audits in the past, I was looking forward to any non-conformity discovered. I see them as gifts to the improvement process. In the end, we had a handful of minor corrective actions and a certified system. We were even complimented on the completeness of the implementation. The auditor made special mention of the CCF-IMS and how useful it is for managing civil projects.” To find out more about the CCF-IMS Contractor Management System, contact CCF WA on (08) 9414 1486 or [email protected].

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