Business Matters
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Australia’s roads set to become safer, more skilfully constructed
For the first time, the skills of Australian roadworkers will be formally recognised thanks to a new qualification developed by the Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) ... -
Tradies’ rates of pay increases rapidly
HIA senior economist Nicholas Ward says that as a result of a persistent, severe shortage, the price of skilled tradespeople rose sharply by 10.4% over the ... -
Three “big ticket” budget items to accelerate Australia’s net zero transition
The centrepiece of the Albanese Government’s Federal Budget – a plan to build one million energy-efficient homes by the end of the decade – has been ... -
Leading industry expert joins building regulator
A leading Victorian building surveyor with decades of experience in local government has been appointed as the Victorian Building Authority’s inaugural Deputy State Building Surveyor. Jo ... -
“You can’t be what you can’t see”: Shining a light on career pathways for women in trades
Construction firm Kapitol Group has partnered with Empowered Women In Trade (EWIT), a not-for-profit empowering women with the knowledge and skills to join the Australian construction ... -
Master Builders Australia: Step-up in housing tempered by industrial relations uncertainty
Following the 2022-23 Federal Budget, delivered on 25 October 2022, Master Builders Australia says that the building and construction industry should remain cautious about lifting productivity ... -
simPRO launches trade business workshop
simPRO has announced that it will be hosting a trade business success workshop on 26 October 2022 at Waterview Bicentennial Park, Homebush. The event is designed ... -
Construction industry calls for fair access to Standards
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has commended Master Electricians Australia (MEA) for hosting an important industry forum with the support of the Electrical Trades ... -
HIA: Support for trade training can make a real difference
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says that increased support for training in the building and construction industry can make a real difference. It adds that funding ... -
Australian PCI: Construction sector shrinks for fourth month
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) fell by 1.4 points to 46.5 in September, indicating a contraction in activity ...
