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How to use your tax return to get ahead this EOFY
With tax time right around the corner, hipages co-founder and chief executive, Roby Sharon-Zipser shares his top tips for the tradies this end of the financial ... -
Digital innovation: The future of Australian construction industry
The pandemic and, more recently, international sanctions against Russia have been a rude awakening to many Australian businesses who had been delaying the uptake of digital. ... -
A guide to efficient materials for residential building façades
External cladding can have a significant impact on the longevity and maintenance of a building, with the use of efficient facade materials playing a critical role ... -
Are cool roofs the future for Australian cities?
Outdoor air temperature and cooling energy consumption can be significantly reduced by solar reflective material, research finds. A UNSW Sydney research team’s technological and cost-benefit analyses ... -
Maintaining culverts – Australia’s vital hidden infrastructure
Culverts are the hidden heroes of the infrastructure sector and while they are often not as prominent as bridges, tunnels and road networks, they are an ... -
How did Australia’s tradies fare for the 2022-23 Budget?
Australia’s tradies are the backbone of the economy, playing a critical role in rebuilding our country in the wake of recent natural disasters. The industry has ... -
A Charge (pod) will do you good…
Construction sites are busy places and one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that workers can charge their tools safely and efficiently. A new invention, the ... -
Building defects have become commonplace – how do we reach goal zero?
Defects are a global issue. Incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire in the UK, structural issues with the Opal and Mascot towers in Australia; and ... -
More time and planning for tunnel projects is the key to functional cities
As traffic density continues to increase with population, keeping society from grinding to a halt often rests on our tunnel infrastructure. Tunnels help to alleviate congestion, ... -
“I wouldn’t be respected”: senior school girls explain why they aren’t interested in a construction career
Written by Natalie Galea, The University of Melbourne and Phillippa Carnemolla, University of Technology Sydney. Construction is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. It employs around ...
