Author: Sean Carroll
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Draft NCC 2022 provisions an important step change for energy efficient homes
The Australian Building Codes Board has released draft National Construction Code provisions on energy-efficient residential buildings for public consultation. The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) ... -
Construction workers at risk of developing occupational lung diseases
Safe Work Australia has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of occupational lung diseases and to educate persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on ... -
Building surveyors penalised for not complying with code
Four Victorian building surveyors were penalised a total of more than $30,000 for issuing permits for building work that would not comply with the Building Code ... -
CFMEU: NSW must stop discriminating against construction workers
The CFMEU has said that the NSW Government’s decision to deny construction workers from LGAs of concern being able to use rapid antigen testing as a ... -
RapidRidge roofing, the latest in eco-friendly, passive cooling for smarter homes
Australia’s residential electricity consumption worryingly rose by 56% from 1990 to 2020, with the bulk of the nation’s electricity still produced by fossil fuels. The RapidRidge ... -
From lockdown to supply chain strain – builders face new legal minefield
The building and construction industry has been battered by lockdowns. As Bartier Perry Lawyers predict, the new challenges of growing supply chain constraints mean they’re at ... -
Kubota partners with Holmesglen Institute for safety training
Kubota Australia has partnered with Holmesglen Institute to safely train the next generation of civil and building construction workers. With the Victorian Government committing to building ... -
Securely is putting an end to Aussie tradies’ $20 billion a year problem
Securely is a new app that helps tradies get paid for the work they complete. It aims to tackle a $20 billion issue in Australia of ... -
CCF SA supports multi-billion dollar path ahead for civil construction
The Civil Contractors Federation SA (CCF SA) supports the multi-billion dollar civil constriction industry path ahead that was unveiled at the Great Infrastructure Debate at Adelaide ... -
AfPA supports reopening of construction, urges government to maintain support
The Australian flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s move to reopen construction as scheduled, while noting that many projects will be impacted by ...