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Supplier Update Since our last Newsletter we have been trying to bring on board more suppliers in product categories where we feel we are light on or just need more suppliers to support you in your day to day business. Along with the new suppliers identi-fied last month the following new suppliers are now on trial with our group. Please support them where you can.

Andrews Light Up - Commercial / Residential Lighting specialist in 6 locations

Big River Group - Trade Only Timber and Hardware - (Meadowbrook)

Stacks Building Supplies - Trade Only Timber and Hardware - (Warana)

Blisswood Timber Floors - Solid Timber Floors and Floor Sanding - (Wavell Heights)

Factory Direct Fencing - Fencing Specialist Wholesalers - Glass, Aluminium, Colorbond and Privacy Screens - (Crestmead and Brendale)

Network Steel - Steel and Aluminium Fabricators - (Cleveland)

East Coast Frames and Trusses - Timber Frame and Truss Manufacturers, including Treated Pine and Cypress Pine - (Warana)

Civic Showerscreens and Wardrobes - Showerscreens, Wardrobe and Glass Splashback Manufactur-ers - (Stapylton)

Independent Business or Part of a Buying Group? Inside this issue:

Independent or

Buying Group?

Supplier Update

1

BSA Amnesty

QuoteFast

2

Block Special

Brick Special

3

New product from

Dowell Windows

4

Trojan Timbers 5

Just Balustrading 6

Mitre 10 Mega

Timberware

7

CSR Gyprock

Enviropest

8

Building the Trade

June 2013 Issue 05

DEFINITION OF A BUYING GROUP

A Buying Group is the coming together of similar inde-pendent businesses to leverage their combined purchasing power to receive better pricing and terms on the products they buy.

Successful Buying Groups bring efficiencies to the supply chain rather than simply flexing their “market power” to extract a better deal.

Efficiencies are created when Suppliers can rely on the Buying Group to perform functions more cost effectively for its Members as a group, than the current model of each Supplier dealing with each independent separately.

THE CHALLENGE OF BEING AN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS

Independents have a great advantage over their corporate competitors. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit that is difficult to match and they have the ability to react to local market conditions very quickly. However the nature of the supply chain within which Independents exist can often

lead to a competitive disadvantage compared to their much larger corporate rivals. Non Buying Group busi-nesses face and even tougher uphill struggle to compete in this market.

Multi-National or even National competitors can offer some of the same products that Independents provide for prices that are below their cost. New products or services are often available to these competitor’s months before the Supplier’s salesman calls on the independent. When a product is in short supply, often it is the corporate com-petitor that has stock, not the independent business. The result is lower margins at best and at worst, unmanage-able delivery times. If this situations persists many inde-pendents will find it difficult to sustain sufficient work to support their businesses.

We believe an effective, well managed Buying Group is the most effective tool the Independent can use to increase margins, grow market share and compete effectively with-out having to give up “independence.”

Craig Roberts

Trade Builders Buying

Group Contacts

Steven Pritchett

0403 467 784 South Brisbane / Gold Coast Rep

Les Patterson

0433 680 358 Nth Brisbane / Sunshine Coast Rep

Genevieve Bond

0430 181 155 Internal Rep - All Areas

Craig Roberts

0430 181 020 Business Development Manager

Ken McDonald

0403 467 780

Office

07 3289 6800 Donna

Debbie

Susanne

Robina

Logan

Indooroopilly

Jindalee

Aspley and,

Lighting Plus at Kawana

Issue 05 Building the Trade JUNE 2013

TBBG Members please contact:

Paul Moir 0414 571 148

[email protected]

A letter from QuoteFast Software P/L

BSA - Amnesty offer for Unpaid Premiums

Contractors who fail to pay the appropriate premiums under the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme have an unfair advan-tage over contractors complying with the law. Unpaid premiums also negatively impact the per-centage increase in premiums. When is a premium payable? If you are a licensed contractor carrying out residential construc-tion work that is valued in excess of $3,300 (materials, labour and GST), for a consumer in Queen-sland, you are required to pay an insurance premium to the BSA under the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme. The amount of the premium is based on the contract price and must be paid as soon as practica-ble after the contract has been executed.

Residential construction work covers a broad range of work, including sheds, garages, car-ports, decks, kitchens, bath-rooms, roof replacements and may other renovation works. How to take advantage of the Amnesty: The BSA is about to commence a compliance program which will detect contractors who have not paid premiums. The BSA is offer-ing an amnesty until 31 July 2013 regarding unpaid premiums. Any premium paid before 31 July 2013, no matter how long ago the job was completed, will not attract a fine or demerit points. Anyone detected from 1 August 2013 will be dealt with under legislation. If you would like to take advan-tage of the amnesty, please en-

sure that you check your records and identify any unpaid premi-ums. Payment must be made prior to 31 July 2013. Premiums can be paid to BSA online, by telephone, mail or over the counter at a BSA office. Avoid fines and loss of licence: Each unpaid premium detected after the amnesty period will attract a fine of up to $11,000 and two demerit points. If a contractor accumulates 30 de-merit points within a three year period, the contractor will be disqualified from holding a BSA licence for three years. A life disqualification applies for repeat offenders. The BSA would like to see all contractors meeting their legisla-tive obligations, thus ensuring a level playing filed for all.

Dear Valued Builder,

This letter is to advise that we have been alerted to a new company on the QLD Sunshine Coast going under the name of Quotefast Estimating.

We have asked the owner to change their name as QuoteFast Software has been registered and suc-cessfully trading for many, many years but to no avail.

All of us here at QuoteFast Software have spent many many years and much effort to gain our good name within the building industry, and we are keen to retain it.

We have been alerted to this by one of our builders on the Sunshine Coast and also the Queensland Master Builders.

We wish to advise that QuoteFast Software has ABSOLUTELY NO ASSOCIATION with QuoteFast Esti-mating.

If you would, could you please pass this advice on to anyone who you may feel could be confused between the two companies.

Many thanks,

God Bless you and your families

Paul Moir CEO

“Each unpaid

premium detected

after the amnesty

period will attract a

fine of up to $11,000

and two demerit

points.”

Courtesy of BSA

“THE BSA IS ABOUT TO COMMENCE A COMPLIANCE PROGRAM WHICH WILL DETECT CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE NOT PAID PREMIUMS. THE BSA IS OFFERING AN AMNESTY

UNTIL 31ST JULY 2013 REGARDING UNPAID PREMIUMS.”

We are happy to advise for

the months of June and July

we are able to offer the

12.789 Speed - E block at a

special price.

The 12.789 is a non load-

bearing Double Height Block

weighing 5.6kgs a unit.

There are 250 blocks to the

pallet and are sold in full

pallets only.

Normally selling for:

$810 + Gst per thousand

delivered Brisbane Metro,

for orders placed for delivery

in the months of June and

July we will be selling them

for:


delivered Brisbane Metro.

Please note that if under 2

pallet there will be a further

$80 + Gst delivery fee.

To place your order please

call Susanne on:

(07) 3289 6800 or email

your order to:

[email protected]

National Masonry Block Special

Boral Masonry Brick Special

If you are after a great deal

on some bricks then look no

further.

We have a discontinued

brick called the “Kingsley”

which we are able to offer at

a great price!

There are only 200,000

bricks left and as they are no

longer made, this offer will

only be available while

stocks last!

Building the Trade JUNE 2013

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR TRADE BUILDERS BUYING GROUP MEMBERS


Steven Pritchett

0403 467 784 South Brisbane / Gold Coast

Les Patterson

0433 680 358 Nth Brisbane / Sunshine Coast

Genevieve Bond

0430 181 155 Internal Rep - All Areas

“TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EITHER OF THESE SPECIALS CONTACT YOUR TRADE BUILDERS BUYING

GROUP MEMBER REP OR CONTACT THE TRADE BUILDERS BUYING GROUP OFFICE ON (07) 3289 6800 OR EMAIL YOUR ORDER TO [email protected]”


TBBG Office 07 3289 6800

[email protected]

12.789 BLOCK SPECIAL JUNE / JULY 2013

JUNE 2013 BRICK SPECIAL KINGSLEY

110

162

230

12.789

Speed - E (non-loadbearing)

5.6kg

250 per pallet


TBBG Office 07 3289 6800

[email protected]

Delivered Brisbane Metro:


Delivered Gold Coast North:


Delivered Gold Coast South:


Delivered Sunshine Coast:



“These products are

available in all eight

standard colours!”


Tim Anderson 0401 894 409

[email protected]

We have two (2) Facefix

adaptors which are compati-

ble with our sliding window,

sliding door and fixed win-

dows suites.

The extruded aluminium

internal trims, comfortably

suit 50mm right through to

150mm wall thicknesses.

These products are available

in all eight (8) of our stan-

dard colours at our standard

lead time.

Dowell Windows - New Product FACEFIX SLIDING WINDOWS & DOORS

FLOOR engineered timber

flooring and Harvest Planta-

tion Shutters are synony-

mous with quality and have

been included in a number

of prestige landmark devel-

opments throughout QLD.

Trojan Timbers are leading

importers and a core sup-

plier of engineered timber

flooring, plantation shutters,

solid joinery doors and dou-

ble hung windows. Our

brands which include PRO-

Please ring Susanne on :

(07) 3289 6800 to place your

order or for further info.

[email protected]

Trojan Timber Pty Ltd


STRAND WOVEN BAMBOO FLOOR “TROJAN TIMBERS ARE NOW SELLING STRAND-WOVEN BAMBOO FLOOR, WITH THE GENUINE UNILIN

UNICLIC LOCKING SYSTEM” - STOCK ARRIVES ON 20TH JUNE 2013

AVAILABLE IN THREE COLOURS:


TBBG OFFICE 07 3289 6800

[email protected]

ANGLING

SNAPPING

IF YOU ARE QUOTING ANY PROJECTS REQUIRING BAMBOO FLOOR, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US FOR A SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE

CARBONIZED STRAND WOVEN BAMBOO FLOOR

Just Balustrading Pty Ltd


PRE SWAGED WIRES - DELIVERED TO YOUR SITE FREE OF CHARGE* (WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS MAX)

WE SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CUSTOM MADE:

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAILS & GRABRAILS & POSTS STAINLESS STEEL WIRES

GLASS BALUSTRADE ALUMINIUM BALUSTRADE

ALUMINIUM PRIVACY SCREENS

CALL DON OR KYLIE TODAY FOR A FREE SITE MEASURE AND QUOTE OR EMAIL / FAX US YOUR PLANS

AND DRAWINGS FOR US TO QUOTE


Don Newell

0423 609 240

[email protected]

Just Balustrading is all about old fashion customer service, we go out of our way to ensure your satisfac-tion.

We specialise in the Design, Supply and Installation of Stainless Steel wire #316, Glass Balustrading and customised handrail systems. Leaving you with a quality, profes-sional job that will surpass your ex-pectations.

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR TRADE BUILDERS BUYING GROUP MEMBERS Building the Trade JUNE 2013


Tony Gray 0402 470 296

[email protected]


Lindsay Hart

0418 730 142

trademanager

@bnl.mitre10mega.com.au

Timberware are the custom made specialists. We can make virtually any timber door or win-dow you can dream of from an intricate stately arch to an extra-wide minimalist pivot.

Timberware combines the perfect blend of flair and precision and has invested heavily in the latest computerized joinery technology while simultaneously building a team of QLD’s top craftsmen.

So when you choose a door or window by Timberware, you know it’s been made to last a life-time and crafted by local tradesmen to the highest possible standards.

See Timberware for:

Mitre 10 Mega

Mighty Helpful

Timberware

For your customised Joinery requirements

Pivot or hinge entry doors Multi-fold doors and windows Timber Gates Timber framed security Timber Windows Arches Louvre sets Privacy screens Timber framed flyscreens

Choose from a wide range of joinery timbers including: Red Cedar (Surian)

Rosewood

Western Red Cedar Australian Hardwoods

www.timberware.com.au

CSR Gyprock

Everything else is just plasterboard

Issue 05


TBBG Members please

contact:

Richard Metcalfe 0419 476 411

[email protected]


Matt Doherty 0419 647 483

[email protected]

Enviropest

For all your Pest control Requirements

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