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FSA FIRECOAT awarded winner of Shaping Australia Awards
FSA FIRECOAT has been awarded the winner of this year’s Shaping Australia Awards, taking out first place under the ‘Problem Solver’ category it has been recognised ... -
GBCA to host a masterclass for electrifying existing buildings
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) will be running a masterclass that answer questions about electrifying existing buildings and more. Held on 10 April from 12:30pm ... -
Fine increased for roofer that failed to manage falls risk
A fine imposed on a roofing company that failed to protect a worker from a four-metre fall has been increased more than fivefold following an appeal. ... -
SafeWork NSW delivers $900K in fines during fall from heights blitz
Close to $1 million in fines have been issued at the halfway point of SafeWork NSW’s 12-month blitz on falls from heights. The Working at Heights ... -
Report results aim to increase women in construction
A report making key recommendations to boost the number of women working in construction across NSW has been released. The Building Commission NSW Women in Construction ... -
Nominations open for the 2024 Standards Awards
Nominations are now open for Standard Australia’s 2024 Standards Awards, in recognising Australian individuals, accredited Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) and committees who have made significant contributions ... -
HIA: Skilled tradespeople shortage hurting long-term building target
A pre-budget submission from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has reported the Federal Government’s target of building 1.2 million homes over the next five years will ... -
Standards tighten for welding fume safety
WorkSafe is urging Victorian employers to assess their control measures for managing welding fumes as nationwide exposure standards are tightened. Workers who are exposed to welding ... -
Kennards Hire acquires A1 Hire
Kennards Hire has acquired A1 Hire, stepping into the South Australian southern region in Victor Harbor. The most southern branch of the South Australian network, Victor ... -
Standards Australia updates its Proposal Portal
Standards Australia has completed the second phase of the Proposal Portal upgrade, taking onboard feedback from contributors and stakeholders. The Microsoft Word proposal forms will be ...