Business Matters
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ABS data shows weakest quarter of building approvals in a decade
The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) latest monthly building approvals data has shown building approvals to be down across almost all the jurisdictions in the March ... -
Tradies can get future-proof, international experience through GAN
Australian apprentices are being offered scholarships to learn on the job around the world as the global demand for skilled workers intensifies. A new 4-week exchange ... -
Inflationary crisis continues to impact the construction industry
The construction industry has continued to feel the impact of the inflationary crisis according to the latest construction industry market sentiment report by Arcadis and the ... -
Builders welcome targeted support for apprentices
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has welcomed an announcement by the Albanese Government targeting the support and services available for apprentices. With around half of apprentices failing ... -
Construction flights rise by 29% on pre-COVID period
The number of trips for the construction industry jumped in the first quarter of 2023 with flights up 29% version the same pre-COVID time period in ... -
Standards Australia, OBC partner to improve fire safety in NSW
Standards Australia and the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner (OBC) have partnered in an effort to improve fire safety in the state’s residential apartment buildings. ... -
ICP Accreditation: The must-have for uPVC windows in Australia
The uPVC Window Alliance, an initiative of members of the Vinyl Council of Australia, aims to raise the profile of the uPVC window industry and its ... -
Standards Australia makes access easier and cheaper for tradies
Standards Australia has released a new mobile model, giving tradespeople, technicians and workers the ability to access standards on work sites in real time through their ... -
Sustainability Victoria: $4.8 million funding towards the circular economy
Sustainability Victoria is calling on those in the building and construction industries interested in supporting the reuse and repair economy to apply for $4.8 million in ... -
Master Builders welcome HomeBuilder extension
Master Builders Australia has welcomed the decision by the Albanese Government to extend the application deadline for the HomeBuilder scheme and appreciates the federal, state and ...
