Author: Staff Writer
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How did Australia’s tradies fare for the 2022-23 Budget?
Australia’s tradies are the backbone of the economy, playing a critical role in rebuilding our country in the wake of recent natural disasters. The industry has ... -
Building defects have become commonplace – how do we reach goal zero?
Defects are a global issue. Incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire in the UK, structural issues with the Opal and Mascot towers in Australia; and ... -
Probuild collapse – a tragedy that could have been avoided
Following the news that Australian construction industry giant Probuild has fallen into voluntary administration, leading credit reporting agency CreditorWatch assessed the warning signs that existed in ... -
More time and planning for tunnel projects is the key to functional cities
As traffic density continues to increase with population, keeping society from grinding to a halt often rests on our tunnel infrastructure. Tunnels help to alleviate congestion, ... -
“I wouldn’t be respected”: senior school girls explain why they aren’t interested in a construction career
Written by Natalie Galea, The University of Melbourne and Phillippa Carnemolla, University of Technology Sydney. Construction is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. It employs around ... -
Five incentive ideas (so your best staff never want to leave)
Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof. Nothing stings more than losing one of your standout ... -
A window into global aluminium demand and pricing
How supply shortages and rising LME is impacting Australian Aluminium suppliers to the window and door market If you’d sat behind the desks of the CEOs ... -
Truly ‘smart’ homes are essential to reducing energy use
Clipsal by Schneider Electric vice president of home & distribution Chris Kerr writes about what building professionals can do to help homeowners adopt true home automation and reap ... -
“Give us a fair go” report reveals women face discrimination in construction industry
The new survey by Randstad reveals barriers and discrimination still persist but progress is being made, with women leading the way in breaking the ‘concrete ceiling’ ... -
Sustainable materials are playing a bigger role in shaping our cities
Thanks to a heightened understanding of the relationship between the built and natural environment, sustainable ‘green’ building is no longer an innovative concept but a responsibility ...
