Author: Sean Carroll
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Kubota releases the R540 compact wheel loader
Kubota has released the R540, a compact wheel loader which comes to Australia with a range of features designed to improve operator comfort and useability. It ... -
Construction SMEs urged to adopt ‘hybrid’ marketing strategies as Google, Facebook laws create uncertainty
The recently mooted Google and Facebook legislation has created a cloud of uncertainty for business, with many investing heavily in Google AdWords and Facebook social ads. ... -
Half a million dollars back in the pockets of builders and plumbers
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA), through a fee relief scheme, has supported Victorian building and plumbing practitioners experiencing COVID-19-related financial hardship by waiving more than half ... -
Everybody’s Home: expand HomeBuilder to social housing
Everybody’s Home, a national campaign to end homelessness, has called on the federal government to capitalise on the “golden opportunity” to extend the HomeBuilder program to ... -
Calls for the construction sector to invest in wellbeing programs with employees reluctant to return to work
With just 12% of workers keen on returning to the office according to a recent report commissioned by business tech platform Slack, HR experts are urging ... -
Three common considerations when building on sloping or elevated building sites
With thousands of communities across Australia situated in areas with hills, slopes and embankments, home hunters relish the idea of living in a home taking in ... -
Australian PCI: construction industry hits record high in March
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association (HIA) Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) has climbed by 4.4 points to 61.8 in March, delivering the strongest ... -
NSW Government’s digital licensing continues, tradies added
The NSW Government’s digital licensing revolution has continued with trade licences to be added to the digital wallet within the Service NSW app. Minister for Better ... -
Gyprock promoting Aussie manufacturing
Gyprock, Australian plasterboard manufacturer, has announced its support of the Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) which promotes Australian manufacturers in the building and construction industry. A leader ... -
Building Surveyor Career Pathways Program: Real world experience for next generation
The Victoria Building Authority (VBA), Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) and Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) have joined forces and created the Building Surveyor Career ...
