Yearly Archives: 2025
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Industry bodies speak on impact of Albanese’s re-election on new housing projects
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has called upon the newly elected Federal Government to make housing a first-order priority from day ... -
Improving fall safety in 2025: Case studies for innovation
While falls from a height can happen in seconds, the consequences can last a lifetime. Falling several meters can easily lead to lifelong injuries or death. ... -
Labor promises to fast-track formal qualifications of skilled tradies
The Australian Labor Party has promised, if re-elected, to fast-track the formal qualifications of skilled tradies in a $78 million pledge that aims to boost new ... -
Australia’s young tradies to shine at 2025 WorldSkills National Championships in Brisbane
More than 100 TAFE Queensland students will represent the state at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Brisbane, on 12–14 June. The event is the ... -
ATG introduces impact gloves for high cut environments
ATG has introduced the 52-6745FI MaxiCut Ultra Impact Gloves for professionals in high-cut and demanding work environments. The gloves are designed for cut protection, comfort and ... -
TAFE NSW Granville students are building better bricks and a better industry
Bricklaying students from TAFE NSW Granville are shaping the future of the construction industry, with an innovative testing program. In collaboration with the leading industry body, ... -
Hardox releases the 500 Tuf structural wear steel for excavator buckets
Hardox, part of the SSAB metal manufacturing brand, has released the 500 Tuf, the brand’s next generation of wear plates designed for the building and construction ... -
CSR Gyprock launches Glasroc X Sheathing Board
CSR Gyprock has launched the Glasroc X Sheathing Board, a high-performance Class 4 vapour permeable rigid air barrier board. The board provides up to six months ... -
Stiebel Eltron to host ventilation and building event in Port Melbourne
Stiebel Eltron is set to host the ‘Building for the Future’ event in Port Melbourne on 14 May 2025. The event will explore the changes in ... -
GBCA welcomes Victorian Government’s insulation initiative
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s plan to include discounted ceiling insulation in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program from ...
