Business Matters
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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 ... -
Construction sector forecast to have more than 100,000 unfilled roles by 2023
National Skills Week chairman Brian Wexham notes that a severe shortage of skilled construction workers is slowing delivery and increasing the cost of home builds, major ... -
New security of payment laws rolled out across WA
Participants at all levels of WA’s building and construction industry are reminded that new legislation is now in effect to help subcontractors and suppliers receive timely ... -
MATES in Construction, Bunnings Trade join forces to support better mental health
MATES in Construction and Bunnings Trade Australia have partnered to help raise awareness around better mental health and work towards suicide prevention in the construction industry. ... -
Australian PMI: Manufacturing slows in July
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) dropped by 1.5 points to 52.5 in July, indicating a weaker rate of expansion compared ... -
CBA launches new dedicated support for tradies
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has announced new support to help tradies who are looking to start or grow their own business. It aims to give tradespeople ...
