Business Matters
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ITECA welcomes federal government construction skills training boost
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed federal government funding designed to boost the number of skilled workers in the construction and housing sectors. ... -
Five-day work week a “game-changer” for the construction industry
An average 50-hour week over five days has strong support and does not appear to adversely affect site productivity, according to interim results of pilot projects ... -
Skilled trades “not recognised” despite slowing in building activity
Skilled trades in Australia’s residential sector have gone unrecognised on the federal government’s Skills Priority List despite a slowing in building activity, according to HIA senior ... -
APB rolls out AI training to keep builders ahead curve
The Association of Professional Builders (APB) has rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) training to keep builders ahead of the tech-in-construction curve. As AI transforms the way ... -
Sole trader turnover at its worst in two years
Sole trader turnover has been found at its worst in two years following the latest report by Hnry Sole Trader Pulse. The nationwide survey of self-employed ... -
Latest Budget to help migrant workers
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released its supplementary Budget submission Finding Australia’s missing tradies: Harnessing our skilled migrant workforce to help migrants in the industry navigate ... -
Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024 finalists revealed
The finalists for the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024 have been revealed with 22 builders, 13 electrical businesses and 20 plumbing service businesses having ... -
Builder charged after fatal factory fall
A builder has been charged following the death of a worker at a construction site in Cheltenham. In February 2022, a 69-year-old man working in one ... -
Moisture management guide for builders, trades and architects
Insulation is still one of the most reliable ways to ensure our homes are healthy, comfortable, climate-friendly and more energy-efficient, and for professionals like builders and ... -
The best in health and safety highlighted at WorkSafe Awards
The inspiring stories of resilience, ingenuity and determination from individuals and workplaces across Victoria have been shared at the 2023 WorkSafe Awards. Eight winners representing the ...
