Author: Adelle King
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Non-conforming products prompting changes to the CodeMark certification scheme
The Australian building industry is highly regulated, yet incidents of non-conforming or non-compliant products being used on building sites still occur and have prompted changes to ... -
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training announce Skills Pathway Expo
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training have announced they will be partnering to deliver the Skills Pathway Expo as part of Skills Show Australia 2018. The skills and trade event ... -
Earthships set to gain attention
The ultimate in green building design, Earthships are zero waste, self-sufficient homes constructed using recycled and natural materials. As power prices and construction costs increase, these ... -
The NDIS has been rolled out and it heeds opportunities for all
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is being rolled out across Australia, representing a multi-billion dollar business opportunity for contractors to begin operating in the disability ... -
Apprentice shortage affecting traditional trades
Cuts to TAFE over the past five years have left Australia with a nation-wide apprentice shortage that is particularly affecting traditional trades, such as stonemasonry. Adelle ... -
NCC 2019 Regulation Impact Statements open for public consultation
The Australian Building Code Board (ABCB) has announced that the consultation period for changes proposed in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 is now open. The ABCB ... -
Information sessions on amendments to NCC and BCA available in regional WA
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has announced it will visit nine regional towns in Western Australia (WA) to update the local building and ... -
USG Boral helps build two houses in Indonesia with Habitat for Humanity Australia
USG Boral has announced 12 Australian-based USG Boral and Boral employees have helped to build two houses in Yogyakarta, Indonesia as part of a collaboration with ... -
Yenem Engineering Services announces altCONNECT
Yenem Engineering Services has introduced a connection known as altCONNECT that the company says could potentially save tens of millions of dollars in steelwork erection each ... -
CSR Gyprock launches industry-leading rewards program
CSR Gyprock has announced it is adding a new, tradie-only rewards program for its specialist distribution network of more than 55 Gyprock Trade and 38 Internal ...
