Author: Danny Williamson
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Building Commission NSW launches Construct NSW course in Mandarin
The Building Commission NSW has launched its Construct NSW learning platform in Mandarin, to make the platform more accessible to the state’s increasingly multicultural construction sector. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Mapei launches Mapecube to reduce CO2 emissions in concrete industry
Mapei has officially launched Mapecube, an industry-first liquid admixture designed to increase strength and reduce CO2 emissions. Cement manufacturing and production contributes up to 1.56 billion ... -
HIA: Support for tradies and apprentices critical to housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the coalition’s budget reply proposal to provide $12,000 in financial support for small businesses and tradies taking on apprentices, ... -
Standards Australia adopt over 35 respiratory standards
In a world-first, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand has adopted an overhaul of respiratory standards from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), two of which ...
