Author: Sean Carroll
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Weld Australia: Government must mandate local procurement for national infrastructure projects
On Thursday, the Federal Government introduced legislation that will pave the way for construction of Australia’s first offshore wind farms. In the wake of this legislation, ... -
Australian PCI: COVID-19 lockdowns plunge construction into steep contraction
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) contracted by a further 10.3 points to 38.4 in August – a second ... -
Digital insights to improve building quality
Boosting industry capability to implement the NSW Government’s building reforms has required targeted research to understand the current state of digital use among designers and contractors. ... -
Australia’s construction industry has second largest pay gap – and it’s widening
August 31, is Equal Pay Day, a date representing the additional 61 days a female must work to earn the same amount as a male colleague ... -
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 ...
