Yearly Archives: 2025
-
Standards Australia updates AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract
Standards Australia has published the revised AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract, reflecting legislative and industry changes over the past 28 years. This comprehensive contract standard ... -
Milwaukee unveils next-gen heated gear
Milwaukee Tools has unveiled its next-generation M12 Heated Gear, powered by HEXON Heat Technology. The gear features a redesigned, technologically advanced power source delivering smarter warmth, ... -
A modular movement: Can prefab homes tackle the housing crisis?
As Australia’s housing crisis continues, modular and prefab construction is emerging as a potential solution. Daniel Williamson talks to industry professionals and academics to understand its ... -
Four major legal changes in the construction sector
As we move into 2025, a series of significant developments and reforms are unfolding in the construction industry. It is crucial for stakeholders in construction to ... -
Australia’s apprenticeship system at risk without an urgent reform, new report warns
Australia’s skills shortage is getting worse, with the nation’s apprenticeship and traineeship system struggling to meet the needs of employees and the broader economy. Described as ... -
Where to find tailored tax tips for tradies
Need a hand with your deductions this tax time? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a suite of tailored guides for (*almost) every occupation. Use them ... -
Planning to claim work-related expenses this year?
Remember, to claim a deduction for any work expense: you must have spent the money yourself and you weren’t reimbursed the expense must directly relate to ... -
Research from NCVER promotes pre-apprenticeship training
Research from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) highlights the role pre-apprenticeship training can have in supporting student success. Future Workforce predicts that out ... -
Strengthen your cybersecurity habits to stay safe this tax time
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reported more than a 300% increase in email impersonation scams in the last year. ATO impersonation scams are generally at ... -
Low-grade clay could transform the future of low-carbon concrete
Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement. This has the potential to open a new market in sustainable construction materials. ...
