Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has celebrated NAIDOC Week as the organisation prepares to launch its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

NAIDOC Week offers the building and construction industry an opportunity to learn about and participate in celebrations and activities of the oldest, continuous living culture on earth.

Victoria's building and construction sector has urged industry participants to seek mental health support when needed.  

While the building and construction industry is booming, it continues to bear the brunt of a mental health crisis. On average, a building or construction worker takes their own life every two days.

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) CEO Rebecca Casson has been appointed as Chairperson of the Victorian Government’s Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC) in another first for women in the State’s building and construction industry.

The BICC was established in 2001 as a high-level forum for discussion between employers, industry associations, unions and government on significant economic and industrial relations issues affecting the State’s building and construction industry.

The Master Builders Associations in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and New South Wales have paid tribute to Metricon founder and CEO Mario Biasin.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr Biasin, who died unexpectedly on May 16, aged 71, will be held at Flemington Racecourse tomorrow (June 2).

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) CEO Rebecca Casson has been appointed to the Board of Master Builders Insurance Brokers (MBIB) – the first female Director in the organisation’s 18-year history.

MBV President Mark Little congratulated Ms Casson on her appointment to the MBIB Board.

“This is another watershed moment for MBV as we are the first MBIB shareholder to appoint a woman to that position,” Mr Little said.

“Rebecca was the first female CEO in MBV’s 147-year history, and she will now be MBIB’s first female Director.

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) congratulates the Australian Labor Party on its weekend election win and looks forward to working with the new Albanese Government over the next three years.

MBV CEO Rebecca Casson also congratulated Victorian-based Corio MP Richard Marles on his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister.

“Our industry is facing a critical time as it experiences unprecedented supply chain issues, skill shortages and ongoing price increases,” Ms Casson said.