Author: Casey McGuire
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Standards Australia release new guidelines for giant slides
Standards Australia has released the SA HB 244:2025, Supplementary guide to AS 4685.3:2021 – Giant Tube slides to help councils, builders and parents keep kids safe. ... -
Alpha Tools releases Onsite+ range with eight drill bits
Alpha Tools has released the Onsite+ range, designed specifically for tradespeople. The Onsite+ range includes the impact step tip drill, step tip step cutter, step tip ... -
Australian first study highlights rapid rise of silicosis in artificial stone work
An Australian first Monash study shows the rapid rise of silicosis linked to artificial stonework. Australia is the first country to ban artificial stone in January ... -
Albanese Government addresses ongoing tradie shortage
The Albanese Government has addressed the ongoing tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. From 1 July 2025, eligible apprentices in the residential construction sector will ... -
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW was notified of a section of a multi-storey commercial property collapsing at 52 – 56 Railway Parade during a demolition process at around midday ... -
DEWALT launches two pressure washers for trade professionals
DEWALT has launched the DXPW3400SC and DXPW4415 pressure washers for light and heavy weight duty. The pressure washer delivers 3,400 PSI at 9.4LPM (CETA certified) from ... -
New home construction rates show positive signs, still require vast increase
Australia started construction on 43,247 new homes during the first three months of the National Housing Accord according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. These figures ... -
University of South Australia develop automated tool to predict construction site hazards
The research team from the University of South Australia has constructed a “knowledge graph” that predicts construction site hazards. Construction sites account for approximately 20% of ... -
Gold Coast construction company: Infrastructure projects to help underpin 2025 growth
Gold Coast-based construction company Red Dog Group says numerous infrastructure jobs are currently underway to help underpin economic growth into 2025. Red Dog Group managing director ... -
VBA suspends, fines builder over public safety risk
Andrew Little has been suspended and issued a significant fine for risking public safety and causing serious financial and emotional harm to consumers. The ADL Home ...
