Master Builders' Association of Tasmania Inc. (Master Builders - MBT) is the State's peak building and construction industry association. Over its 127 years, the movement has expanded to greater than 650 businesses and Master Builders' members represent all segments of the building and construction industry in Tasmania, including the largest commercial and civil construction firms, small and medium sized businesses, building industry service providers and regional and remote business operators. Around 45 per cent of all residential construction undertaken by accredited builders in the State is undertaken by MBT members.MBT provides a wide range of services for members covering industrial relations, contractual, legal, legislative, educational and technical matters. In addition, Master Builders is widely represented on many industry and government bodies and provides on-going assistance to both industry participants and members of the public on all matters relating to the building and construction industry. As part of our mission, MBT seeks to lead the development and professional standards of the industry to further the interests of its members and the Tasmanian community.The building and construction industry is an extremely important part of, and contributor to, the Tasmanian economy and community. We build the roads, schools and hospitals used by Tasmanian families, and the buildings and infrastructure for business to provided products and services and jobs to the community. A strong and confident building and construction industry is essential for the ongoing prosperity of the Tasmanian community.