NU-STEEL HOMES: Innovators of Steel Kit Frame Homes

Master Builders Association of Victoria
The Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV) was established in 1875 by a group of distinguished builders intent on raising standards within the industry.
Since that time the organisation has grown to become a pre-eminent industry voice with members universally renowned for their reliability, skill and professionalism.
Being a Master Builder clearly identifies are real point of difference from other builders- one that is highly regarded by consumers reflecting high standards and importantly professionalism.

Registered Building Practitioner
"Are you a Registered Building Practitioner?" The first question you should ask.
Why use a Registered Building Practitioner?
Every building project, no matter how big or small, carries some sort of risk. By using a Registered Building Practitioner, you are engaging a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced professional. Generally, if you undertake building work over $5,000, the first question you should always ask is "Are you a Registered Building Practitioner?"

Registered Building Practitioners are:
• Qualified
• Knowledgeable
• Experienced
• Registered with the Building Practitioners Board
• Covered by appropriate insurance where applicable

Bluescope Steel
COLORBOND® is one of the worlds most advanced pre-painted steel products in the Building and Construction industry.
The superior oven-baked finish ensures it stands the test of time, and makes a tough barrier for wind, hail, falling branches and flying debris. It resists chipping, peeling and cracking - and because it's steel, COLORBOND® is non-combustible and termite resistant.
Since COLORBOND® introduction in 1966, BlueScope Steel Limited has consistently marketed COLORBOND® as a premium building material.
A product of intensive research and design, COLORBOND® is one of the most versatile building materials available.
Australia's leading architects attest to its virtually limitless design possibilities, using it for everything from award-winning homes to faithful renovations of heritage style homes. Its lightweight provides maximum flexibility in locating interior walls and floor plan design. And its extensive range of colours and profiles ensures truly individual solutions for your home.
BlueScope Steel has monitored the performance of COLORBOND® for decades using exposure testing sites across a wide range of Australian conditions. Beneath the painted surface finish, world-class technology is hard at work delivering long life and excellent anti-corrosion performance.
ZINCALUME® steel is the brand name BlueScope Steel Limited applies to its premium metallic coated steel product.
Typical applications featuring ZINCALUME® steel include roofing, wall cladding, gutters and steel framing. The zinc/aluminium alloy coating on ZINCALUME® steel imparts corrosion resistance of up to four times the life of galvanised steel.
BlueScope Steel Limited introduced ZINCALUME® steel to the Australian domestic market in 1976. The significance of this new product cannot be understated.
With the introduction of ZINCALUME® steel, roofing now had a life at least commensurate with building life and therefore delivered real savings to the building owner.
Since its introduction, ZINCALUME® steel has been consistently positioned as a quality, technically proven, corrosion resistant product from a company with a strong reputation for technology and product excellence.
As with COLORBOND® steel, BlueScope Steel has promoted ZINCALUME® steel over the years with particular focus on supporting ZINCALUME® steel through the supply channel. As a result the levels of brand awareness throughout the trade remain at exceedingly high levels.

Five Star Energy
What does the 5 Star standard mean for you?
The 5 Star standard benefits the environment, drives innovation in design and product development and provides savings for consumers. It ensures that all new homes offer improved energy and water saving features by way of a home rating system similar to that used for domestic appliances.
The 5 Star standard is performance-based rather than prescriptive, allowing designers, builders and home-owners flexibility and choice on how to design and construct a 5 Star house. At the same time, this encourages innovation, helps minimise costs and, importantly, benefits the environment.
With appropriate design and attention to details, the cost of complying with the 5 Star standard is minimised.
5 Star homes are cheaper to run
An independent report has revealed that 5 Star adds only around two per cent to the average upfront cost of building, and this is offset by reduced household energy and water bills over the life of a home. Average annual savings from 5 Star homes:
• $200 on household heating and cooling bills
• $100 saving on hot water for installing a solar hot water system and
• $50 saving on water bills for installing a rainwater tank - and the potential for even more if used wisely.
5 Star homes also need smaller heating and cooling systems that cost less to buy and to operate.
5 Star homes are more comfortable
Even without using the heating or cooling systems, 5 Star homes are up to 5 degrees warmer in winter and 10 degrees cooler in summer than the typical 2 Star new home built prior to the introduction of the 5 Star standard.
5 Star homes are good for Victoria's economy
Annual energy savings in Victoria are estimated to be worth $30-40 million within five years of the introduction of 5 Star. Over the next 20 years the 5 Star standard will result in:
• Increased economic growth in Victoria of up to $570 million.
• 1,100 new jobs in the energy-efficient product manufacturing sector.
• More money on energy-efficient building products and services.
• Lower energy bills as 5 Star houses consume less energy for heating and cooling.
Star homes benefit the environment
Within five years, energy-efficient homes will save Victoria more than 200,000 tonnes of greenhouses gases annually. This is equivalent to removing 45,000 cars from our roads, or planting 750,000 trees. With the extension of 5 Star energy-efficiency measures to home renovations, even greater benefits will be realised.
Homes that require less cooling will help reduce pressure on Victoria's power supplies during high-use summer periods.

Master Builders Green Living What is Master Builders Green Living?
The Master Builders Association has created the Green Living training to provide builders with the necessary tools to pursue sustainability options in their constructions. Builders who complete the training and adopt sustainable innovations in their operations will be able to identify themselves as Master Builders Green Living builders. The brand will enable builders to market their services as businesses that are skilled in the design, construction and maintenance of high quality structures that adopt industry best practice for sustainability in the built environment.
The new training will provide competencies in designing, building, installing and maintaining environmental innovations and will be linked to branding the service provided by accredited builders under the banner of Master Builders Green Living.
The aim of the training is to provide builders with:
• the necessary skills to understand the scope and application of the energy provisions in the BCA and
broad sustainability innovations (5 Star);
• the skills and ongoing support to enable builders to comply with these provisions;
• improved management and business skills to enable builders to pursue energy innovations;
• the necessary tools and information to design and construct energy efficient structures that not only meet minimum standards but set a new benchmark in the housing sector for energy innovation;
• the ability to improve their customer service and business by providing informative advice to clients about sustainable solutions in the design and construction of their dwelling.
The training goes beyond the mandatory provisions required through the BCA or state/territory or local government regulation. The training is aimed and structured to be delivered to businesses in the building and construction industry involved in the residential sector of the markets covering single lot residences, medium sized residential developments, apartments and units.
Benefits for clients
• Clients will have access to builders who are recognized for their leadership in the delivery of high quality sustainable solutions.
• Clients will reap the personal and financial rewards of pursuing sustainable options that will make their home more comfortable and efficient.
• Clients will have information available to them through the project and supporting initiatives like "Your Home"
information so they can make an informed decision on the selection of design and construction features of their home as well as material selection, installation and maintenance options.