Yearly Archives: 2025
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Industry leaders demand free Standards to alleviate costs for small businesses
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) and construction leaders have met with Standards Australia at Parliament House, demanding easier access to Australian Standards to help small businesses ... -
NCC 2022 Amendment 2 in full effect
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Amendment 2 has been published to align it with recent changes to the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards ... -
Seven delegation traps that keep Aussie builders stuck on the tools
Ever found yourself pulling into the site at 6am, even though you promised yourself you’d stop doing those small jobs? You know how it goes: ... -
Foton confirms return to Australia
Foton has confirmed that it will be returning later to Australia with two new super-sized utes after a six-year hiatus, but the local arrival of the ... -
The barriers to work-life balance for tradies and how to overcome them
Tradies in industries like plumbing, welding and carpentry have battled a poor work-life balance for ages. It’s possible to overcome it by collaborating with employers and ... -
RIDGID releases K-46 Cordless SinkSnake
RIDGID has released the K-46 Cordless SinkSnake to clear blockages in sinks, baths, showers and urinals. It’s powered by the 18V advanced lithium battery platform to ... -
RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups to receive facelift by year’s end
The move away from V8 power for its 1500 lineup isn’t the only big news for US pickup manufacturer RAM in 2025. The brand has confirmed ... -
How the toolbelt generation might save the trades
A serious skills shortage is plaguing Australia’s construction industry. Micro-builders feel the pinch most as they struggle to fill positions. Baby Boomers who once ran the ... -
Knauf launches permarock residential external cladding system in Australia
Knauf has launched the Permarock Residential External Cladding System in Australia. The system expands the Permarock range for a lightweight, water resistant and mould resistant solution ... -
MG to enter ute market with U9 pickup
It seems that not a quarter goes by without another ‘challenger’ brand throwing its hat into the ultra-competitive Aussie ute market, and this time around it’s ...
