Author: Sean Carroll
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Timber and hardware industry to strengthen with merge
TABMA Australia and Hardware Australia have announced their intention to join forces into a merged entity and create a single Association to represent the timber and ... -
Revised document to help industry prepare for earthquakes
A revised Commentary document complementing the Australian Standard, AS 3600, Concrete Structures Standard provides additional industry guidance on the design and construction of concrete structures. The ... -
Sovereign Steel brings colour, competition to Australian fabricators
Sovereign Steel, a new Australian-owned steel coil supplier, is bringing custom colour tinting and competition to the Australian fabrication industry. Founded by two well-known building and ... -
Flood-affected Victorians warned to check practitioner registration
Victorians who are beginning the process of rebuilding or repairing homes damaged by the recent flooding in Central and Northern parts of the state need to ... -
Mutual recognition: Tradies hit the road under new scheme
Tradespeople can now move easier between states and territories with the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme. Sean Carroll finds out how it works. From 1 February 2022, ... -
MBA: Building approvals reflect economic pressures in industry
Master Builders Australia (MBA) chief executive, Denita Wawn, says that the November quarter building approval numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reflect the latest string ... -
Hardie Oblique cladding solution brings a fresh slant on modern home design
The Hardie Oblique classing system gives home builders an uncomplicated cladding solution for modern builds. Transforming Australian modern home design and complementing the increasing trend of ... -
MBA: More must be done to address supply challenges in building and construction
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed today the need for governments to focus on tackling supply-side challenges in the building and construction industry. The ... -
Crystal clear: licensing scheme for silica saves lives
As we learn more about crystalline silica and its ill effects on tradespeople across the country, moves are being made to increase safety. Sean Carroll writes ... -
Bunnings, MATES in Construction fundraise with limited edition hoodies
It took under four weeks for the trade and construction community to help raise $500,000 for mental health and suicide prevention, with the sell-out of MATES ...
