Author: Sean Carroll
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Louder for the people in the back: Noise-related injuries in the construction industry
More than 1.1 million workers in Australia are exposed to harmful levels of noise in the workplace. Sean Carroll finds out how the building and construction ... -
Builders respond to December building approvals
Builders hope to see a sustained increase in high-density dwelling construction which is driving early signs of a rebound in building approvals according to Master Builders ... -
Applications open for Women Building Australia mentor program
Master Builders Australia has invited women with up to five years of experience in the building and construction industry to apply for the 2023 Women Building ... -
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 ...
