Business Matters
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“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 ... -
MBA predicts a bumpy ride for residential building
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released an updated forecast of the residential building and civil construction industry, saying that there will be a bumpy ride ahead ... -
Exploring new ways to encourage more women in trades
The NSW Government is looking at new ways to encourage more women to consider getting into the trade and construction business. Deputy Secretary of Customer, Delivery ... -
UNSW launches workplace learning business to meet future skills gaps
UNSW Sydney has formally launched its new workplace learning offer, Mentem by UNSW, offering contextualised education programs to industry and government organisations to help them meet ... -
Tradies targeted in VET teacher recruitment campaign
An ongoing shortage of VET teachers continues to limit the availability and take-up of VET subjects in Australian secondary schools. This impacts the number of Certificate ...
