Author: Sean Carroll
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Tradies’ mental health crisis sparks increase in targeted support for workforce
While many industries have been forced to halt for the better part of the past two years, Australia’s construction sector has powered through COVID-19 lockdowns and ... -
Introducing the Blundstone #322
Blundstone has launched the #322—the first boot of its kind in the brand’s safety range. It has an innovative microfibre upper—a non-leather material that provides optimum ... -
Australia’s construction sector: A ticking time bomb?
Demand for building works in Australia remains strong – but there are many challenges, and construction companies and subcontractors should recognise any warning signs and take ... -
Buildcorp completes $150m construction in record time using high volume prefabrication
Buildcorp has successfully handed over the $150 million Santa Sophia Catholic College at The Gables in Sydney’s Box Hill. The Catholic Education Diocese of Paramatta’s new ... -
Safe Work Australia launches the Clean Air. Clean Lungs campaign
Safe Work Australia has launched the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign which aims to raise awareness of occupational lung diseases in workplaces across Australia. Safe Work ... -
MYOB data shows the need for a digital boost in the construction industry
New data from MYOB in its Small Business Health Index confirms the impact lockdowns have had on small businesses in the building and construction sector. It ... -
Construction industry comes together to support ACT construction apprentice mental health
The CFMEU, Creative Safety Initiative (CSI) and Construction Charitable Works (CCW) have launched their mental health training and support program for ACT construction apprentices. CSI will ... -
HIA provides online access to Australian Standards
Standards Australia and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have entered into a new distribution agreement. HIA will now host and offer paid access to relevant Australian ... -
National Asbestos Awareness Month: Stop playing renovation roulette
Amid Australia’s multi-billion dollar home renovation boom, the National Asbestos Awareness Month campaign (1–30 November) aims to reduce asbestos-related diseases by urging renovators and tradies to ... -
Australia’s green buildings performing as promised: GBCA
A new report released today by Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) shows that modelled energy performance of Green Star certified buildings is being achieved in ...
