Author: San Williams
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New home sales drop following regulatory changes
New home sales have fallen nationally after the draw forward in sales in April, according to HIA chief economist Tim Reardon. The HIA New Home Sales ... -
Test proves efficacy of real-time silica monitor
New test findings have confirmed the efficacy of a world-first real-time monitor for silica dust that could save thousands of Australian lives. The AIR XS Silica ... -
Mining company fined $400,000 for exposing workers to silica dust
A mining company has been convicted and fined for failing to protect workers from exposure to crystalline silica dust. Sibelco was sentenced in the Wonthaggi Magistrates’ ... -
Engineers Australia calls for NCC change
Engineers Australia has called for changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that could prevent the leading cause of defects in Australian apartments and commercial buildings. ... -
Construction tops most attractive sector to work
Construction has been named the most attractive sector to work for in Australia, according to Randstad’s Employer Brand Research. An independent survey by Employer Brand Research ... -
RACV urges tools protection following a spike in theft
RACV has urged tradies to protect their tools following a spike in thefts showing over $33 million worth of hand and power tools stolen from Victorian ... -
Milwaukee Tool delivers its latest cutting pliers and screwdriver range
Milwaukee Tool has delivered its latest cutting pliers and screwdriver range with a line-up of hand tools designed to eliminate trade-focused frustrations and provide exceptional performance. ... -
RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath
Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first ... -
Low-carbon concrete model reveals doubled coal ash recycling
Latest modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of ... -
Construction industry bodies back budget
The 2024 Federal Budget will deliver some significant outcomes to support building and construction, including workforce skilling, apprenticeships and women workers, to name a few. Several ...