Author: Sean Carroll
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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 ... -
Tradies turning to tech to get the industry back on track in 2021
The impact of COVID-19 has been far-reaching for many industries with the trade industries seeing a 19% decrease in activity in April 2020 compared to pre-COVID-19 ... -
Contractors reminded to declare $172 billion of income
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), using data from its Taxable Payments Reporting System (TPRS), has revealed that more than $172 billion of payments to contractors have ... -
Apprentices face high risk of drop out at end of JobSeeker, JobKeeper
The Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) wants apprentices who have lost their jobs to sign up to the Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Program (RATP) so they can ... -
Strong interest from industry for VBA virtual masterclasses
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has hosted its first session in an online education series which gives the building industry practical insights and useful resources. The ...
