Welcome to the December 2025 edition of the SAFCEC Newsletter. As we approach the festive season, we reflect on a year of significant achievements, industry developments, and continued commitment to excellence in civil engineering.

Newsletter Highlights

What’s Inside

• Bargaining Council News (BCCEI) – Roadshow topics, national negotiations update
• Membership & Events – New members, meetings held, golf days recap
• Golf Day Sponsorship – Complete list of sponsors and winners from all regions
• Industry News – Minister’s statement on construction sector growth
• Safety Updates – SHERQ legislative updates and incident trends
• Office Information – Shutdown dates and festive season wishes

Key Announcements

The BCCEI stakeholders reached a historic three-year settlement after 4 rounds of negotiations. The agreements include 6% wage increase in year one, followed by 5.5% in years two and three. Current agreements have been extended until 28 February 2026 or the promulgation date, whichever occurs first.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our golf day sponsors and members who participated in our regional events. Your continued support makes these networking opportunities possible and strengthens our industry relationships.

BCCEI Roadshow Information

The bargaining council held their roadshow on 29 August 2025, covering critical topics including:

• Wage Negotiations
• Latest Developments of the Dispute Resolutions Centre
• Case Law Update
• Changes to the Conditions of Employment
• Wages & Task Grade Collective Agreement
• Exemption Processes
• Initiatives to Combat Extortion