Yearly Archives: 2025
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CSR launches eco-friendly wall panels to improve home acoustics
CSR has introduced a range of high-performance decorative wall panels for residential use. Soundstyle by Woven Image provides an environmentally responsible solution designed to improve acoustic ... -
Virtual reality, real skills: How VR is reshaping construction training
Virtual reality is changing how apprentices learn, and it might just be the future of construction training. Daniel Williamson finds out how the technology is shaping ... -
RMIT and Bristile Roofing create roof tiles from recycled coal ash and glass
A collaboration between RMIT University and Bristile Roofing has produced new sustainable roof tiles made with coal ash and recycled glass, cutting CO₂ emissions by 13% ... -
Defect claims defence: How contractors can properly work to defend against future claims
Defect claims can, unfortunately, be unavoidable in some cases. Chloe Ellis explains what tradies can do to ensure they’re prepared for future claims. As construction defect ... -
Skilled trades shortages worsen as home building rebounds
The availability of skilled tradespeople has deteriorated across Australia as home building activity strengthens, according to the latest HIA Trades Report. HIA senior economist Tom Devitt ... -
The turnover trap: Why construction firms are stuck in a cycle of hiring
Construction employees are the lifeline of any project. Thus, their resignation or removal are a disruption to operations. Most companies simply replace their workers, but this ... -
Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
Lung Foundation Australia is continuing its work to fight the threat that silica dust poses to Australian workers this National Safe Work Month. Chief executive Paige ... -
Cruisin’ into the weekend in your work vehicle?
If you or your crew use a work vehicle for personal purposes, your business might be liable for fringe benefits tax (FBT). The Australian Taxation Office ... -
BPC reforms to ensure builders “get it right the first time” in Victoria
Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will soon have the power to order builders to fix serious defects after homeowners occupy their properties, a move aimed ... -
Allianz research reveals mounting burnout and stress among Australian workers
Research from Allianz Australia has revealed that mental health support in the workplace remains a challenge, with managers and employees feeling distressed due to the workload. ...
