Business Matters
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Buildxact: micro building industry healthy despite COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has not had a significant impact on small builders in the residential housing sector over the June quarter according to construction software company ... -
HIA: Reduction in red tape for trades a welcome step
The federal treasurer has announced that he and the state and territory treasurers have agreed to a process to recognise licensed trade qualifications across borders. The ... -
Builders call for building and construction stimulus to rebuild Australia
Master Builders Australia has released its pre-budget submission including a plan for rebuilding Australia with a program of fiscal and policy measures to boost economic growth. ... -
Medium density development dominates in QLD
COVID-19 is sparking a boom in medium density housing construction with Queensland’s largest steel framing company. Australian Framing Solutions (AFS) has reported a 20% lift in ... -
Young Multiplex workers inspiring women into construction
The National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC), in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), will host an inspirational session during National Science Week ... -
New research triggers crane compliance blitz
Crane operators are being put on notice with SafeWork inspectors conducting a compliance blitz across NSW next month. Minister for better regulation and innovation Kevin Anderson ... -
Research shows what keeps business owners awake at night
New research from national business recovery and insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland reveals cashflow issues – not JobKeeper – is what’s keeping Aussie business owners awake at night. And ... -
Procore launches the Construction Career Board, supporting construction hiring
Procore Technologies has announced the launch of the Construction Career Board, an industry-specific resource to recruit talent and find job opportunities. In partnership with Arcoro, provider ... -
JobTrainer package will keep apprentices in jobs and new opportunities
The $2 billion JobTrainer package announced by the federal government aims to keep young women and men in the building and construction industry working and give ... -
ACT Government wins global award for approach to building inspections
The ACT Government has received an award for developing a revolutionary app that integrates building project information and building standards – to streamline and support the auditing ...
