A free NSW Fair Trading Home Building Expo for licensed contractors and their partners is being held on Monday 15 August, from 5 to 8pm, at the Illawarra Master Builders Club, 61 Church Street, Wollongong.

Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts is encouraging local builders, 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.

Minister Roberts said the Expos offered licensed builders, tradespeople and their partners the opportunity to talk one-on-one with industry experts, receive practical business advice and keep up-to-date with any changes in the home building industry.

Fair Trading Expos help builders and 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.

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 also conduct a short presentation and provide confidential advice to builders experiencing tough financial circumstances.

CPD points apply to licence holders and their business partners.

Minister Roberts said the Expos are proving very popular with more than 770 licensees and their partners attending sessions so far this year.

“Expos are being held on a regular basis around the State so I encourage all licensed builders, tradespeople and their partners to find out about an Expo nearest you,” he said.

Attendance to date: Port Macquarie – 103; Lismore – 173; Campbelltown – 180; Sutherland – 240; and Tamworth – 78.

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

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