Author: Sean Carroll
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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 ... -
Federal government scraps Building Code
The federal government has announced, through Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Tony Burke, that it will strip back the Building Code to the bare minimum ... -
Steel Blue kicks off TreadLightly initiative to recycle old work boots
Safety footwear manufacturer, Steel Blue, is stepping up to help reduce its environmental footprint. Together with TreadLightly, a new national recycling program – powered by the ... -
Procore launches Workforce Management, a new end-to-end solution for the construction industry
Procore Technologies, a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced the launch of a new solution, Procore Workforce Management, which features two key products — ... -
CFMEU Vic/Tas merges with SA branch
The largest branch of the CFMEU construction division, the Vic/Tas branch, has announced its merger with the South Australian branch. The Vic/Tas branch has the largest ... -
Australian PCI: Construction falls into contraction in June
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) fell by 4.2 points to 46.2 in June, indicating a contraction in activity ... -
Construction boom sees increase in upskilling tradespeople
Former TAFE Queensland carpentry apprentice, Calum Moore, 32, has risen up the ranks of Brisbane’s construction world rapidly thanks to his commitment to continued training with ... -
Protecting Australian from asbestos and knowing your obligations
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign informing residential property buyers, sellers, renters and landlords of their responsibilities and rights when ...
