A free NSW Fair Trading Home Building Expo for licensed contractors and their partners is being held on Tuesday 26 July, from 5 to 8pm, at the Sutherland District Trade Union Club, 57 Manchester Road Gymea.

Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is encouraging builders and tradespeople and their partners to attend.

“All are welcome,” he said.

“Refreshments will be provided.”

To register go to http://www.events.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ or call 13 36 79.

Mr Stowe said Fair Trading expos help builders and other contractors learn more about business skills, green energy solutions, compliance with regulatory requirements, building contractual obligations, dispute resolution, business management, protecting assets, health and safety requirements, licensing issues and employment conditions.

“Licensed builders, tradespeople and their partners can talk one-on-one to industry experts and get practical business advice,” he said.

NSW Fair Trading staff will be joined by representatives from WorkCover NSW, Long Service Corporation and Industrial Relations, as well as major industry associations, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and the Master Builders’ Association (MBA).

Private sector partners specialising in business management advice will conduct a short presentation and provide confidential advice to builders experiencing tough financial circumstances.

CPD points apply to licence holders and their business partners.

Fair Trading Building Expos are planned for Tamworth, Hornsby, Wollongong, Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan, Penrith, Kingsford, Newcastle, Dee Why, Merrylands, Wyong and Windsor.

For more information go to the Fair Trading events register or call 13 32 20.

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