Author: Sean Carroll
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Construction sector forecast to have more than 100,000 unfilled roles by 2023
National Skills Week chairman Brian Wexham notes that a severe shortage of skilled construction workers is slowing delivery and increasing the cost of home builds, major ... -
Master Lock releases maximum-security padlocks
Master Lock has released a range of high-quality, maximum-security Magnum padlocks with longer shackles to ensure greater flexibility of use. The new Magnum range from Master ... -
New security of payment laws rolled out across WA
Participants at all levels of WA’s building and construction industry are reminded that new legislation is now in effect to help subcontractors and suppliers receive timely ... -
MATES in Construction, Bunnings Trade join forces to support better mental health
MATES in Construction and Bunnings Trade Australia have partnered to help raise awareness around better mental health and work towards suicide prevention in the construction industry. ... -
Concrete using recycled tyre rubber hits the road to a circular economy
Engineers in Melbourne have discovered a way to replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete – such as gravel and crushed rock – with rubber from ... -
Knauf delivers simplicity with SHEETROCK ONE
Knauf takes simplicity to the next level with the launch of SHEETROCK ONE, designed for seamless use across walls and ceilings, expanding the SHEETROCK range of ... -
Detecting cracks in concrete using AI
Refining how new technologies detect cracks in concrete could prove a game changer for the building industry and it all came about from a university student ... -
Australian PMI: Manufacturing slows in July
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) dropped by 1.5 points to 52.5 in July, indicating a weaker rate of expansion compared ... -
CBA launches new dedicated support for tradies
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has announced new support to help tradies who are looking to start or grow their own business. It aims to give tradespeople ... -
Standards Australia publishes fifth edition of AS 1796 for welding industry
The Standards Australia Committee ME-001 has recently published the fifth edition of AS 1796 Pressure equipment — Qualification of welders, welding supervisors and welding inspectors. This ...
