Business Matters
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Women taking up tools at record rates Queensland sets new national record
The number of women turning to construction has hit a new record, with Queensland leading the country for enrolments of female construction apprentices according to data ... -
New research highlights need to re-prioritise safety, wellbeing in construction
Procore Technologies has released new industry research that reveals low rates of safety training and mental healthy initiatives within Australian construction organisations. The survey also showed ... -
Asbestos warning issued on some USG Boral board products
Plasterboard manufacturer USG Boral has issued a warning to customers that some of their fire-rated plasterboard products may be contaminated with asbestos. The contamination affects fire-rated ... -
Federal government expands support for apprentices
The federal government has expanded support to help apprentices finish their training, protecting the skills pipeline delivered under the government’s successful Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program. The ... -
NSW aims to build confidence in defect fixes
The NSW Government is ramping up its commitment to restoring consumer confidence in the residential building industry with an investment in defect rectification, as new research ... -
Federal Government called upon to lead construction industry reform
The Australian Constructors Association gave evidence today at the Commonwealth House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities’ Inquiry into procurement practices for government-funded ... -
Government aims to alleviate timber crisis
The Prime Minister’s announcement of the federal government’s $15 million investment to alleviate the acute timber shortage aims to safeguard the viability of builder and tradie ... -
Three in five Australian construction leaders say data analysis helps reduce project defects
Procore Technologies has released new industry research showing a growing appreciation for the role of data in reducing potential defects and improving project quality outcomes. More ... -
Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccination badge for tradies announced
Australia’s largest online tradie marketplace, hipages, has announced the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccination badge. It lets home owners know if that the tradie coming to ... -
Weld Australia: Government must mandate local procurement for national infrastructure projects
On Thursday, the Federal Government introduced legislation that will pave the way for construction of Australia’s first offshore wind farms. In the wake of this legislation, ...
