Angela Masson has been touted as the person likely to take the helm at the QBCC

The embattled Queensland building regulator has been searching for a new commissioner for the past three months ... and they may have found one.

QBCC is looking for a new commissioner.

Queensland’s building regulator may soon have a new commissioner, for a short time at least.

At the start of the year then commissioner Anissa Levy was told her contract would not be renewed by the new LNP government.

However, we hear that Angela Masson may fill the breach either as an interim appointment – when Levy leaves the role at the end of the month – or take on the role for a longer period.

If the move does go ahead it would seem to be a logical appointment, with Masson having the been the chief building regulator at the Queensland Building and Construction Commission before leaving in January 2024.

With a 20-year career in government she then became deputy director-general at the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works.

Former QBCC Commissioner Anissa Levy.

Its been three months since a recruitment panel was set up comprising Public Sector Commissioner David Mackie, the Director-General of the Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) Mark Cridland and the then QBC Board Chair Michelle James.

In February James, who is also principal and director with law firm Maurice Blackburn, resigned from the Board as chair leaving only five members, with a significant workload and potential quorum issues

If Masson ends up taking the helm she will have to deal with plenty of dissatisfaction down at QBCC’s West End headquarters over the Productivity Commission’s review of the building and construction industry. Added to that is the Crisafulli government saying they want to set a new direction for the QBCC with a focus on making the organisation more “customer-friendly”.

A DHPW spokesperson says it would be inappropriate to comment while that process is ongoing.

Branding up

It’s taken 22 years but the BMD Group has unveiled a new brand identity in line with its diverse Australian and international operations.

The family-owned construction contractor which started over 45 years ago under Mick Power has launched its fourth logo with the mantra – “Powering futures and creating enduring legacies through commitment to collaboration.”

Scott Power, (illustrated) who took over as chief executive in 2020, says the Group’s new logo is part of the evolution of its brand “with our people and our partners at the very centre”.

“It has been a highly consultative process to land where we have, where we’ve deeply engaged with our teams to find that our people enjoy being part of a business with family-values, bringing growth and opportunity through a high-performance team mantra,” he says.

“We’re responsible for delivering some of the biggest and most diverse projects in Australia and the Philippines, and we’ve been growing into complex sectors, and expanding to new markets such as the UK.”

We hear also the company is eyeing a push into the US market as well.

BMD Group chief executive Scott Power at the company's North Shore Hamilton worksite.

Australia’s largest privately-owned civil contractor will progressively update its six businesses, more than 150 worksites and its 1500 vehicles and equipment in its fleet to reflect the new identity.

A big part of the rebranding will also cover BMD’s impressive commitment to hundreds of community, arts and sports groups some of which include the North Queensland Cowboys, Brisbane Lions, Northcliffe Surf Club, Wynnum Manly Seagulls, Brisbane Lions, Melbourne Vixens.

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