Business Matters
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Research shows commercial construction industry under immense pressure
The commercial construction industry is undergoing immense pressure with unprecedented demand and worker shortages amid nationwide residential construction drive according to a study by E1. The ... -
Report reveals construction demand growing but lacks trust
A recent report based on consumer research by Equifax has revealed that the construction demand is growing but is still impacted by a lack of trust. Half of ... -
Quarterly data reveals decline in apprentices and trainees in training
The latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has revealed a decline in the total number of apprentices and trainees in-training ... -
Sustainable building leaders commend the latest NCC standard
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has commended the recent updates to the National Construction Code (NCC) noting the significant improvements in energy efficiency across ... -
Builder report shows the way forward for solving workforce shortages
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released its Future of the Workforce report, which forecasts the building and construction industry needing 130,000 additional workers this year to ... -
Trolex warns of worker health risks despite engineered stone ban
Australia will lead the world in banning the importation of engineered stone as another positive move in the fight to protect workers from silicosis, but research ... -
Gyprock celebrates 2024 Gyprocker of the Year winners
Gyprock is celebrating winners of the 2024 Gyprocker of the Year Awards, as it continues recognising the talent and creativity of Gyprock’s customers in various categories. ... -
Industry awaits first step of CFMEU bill
The building and construction industry is awaiting the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) bill’s first step forward after its passing by the federal government ... -
New RMIT program to improve sustainability in building design and construction
RMIT has launched a one-of-a-kind suite of vocational education skill sets to prepare the local building design and construction workforces for a clean economy future. The ... -
BuildSkills Australia: More young women working in construction than ever before
There are more young women working in the construction industry than ever before, but it’s still not enough according to national industry Jobs and Skills Council, ...
