COVID-19
-
The four Cs of post-pandemic construction: complex challenges, culture and climate
As somewhat of a double-edged sword, the construction industry’s ability to operate throughout Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions has presented its own unique challenges. In 2022, the sector ... -
Australia’s worst timber, steel shortage in four decades leaves builders on their own
Pandemic-related international supply chain issues have left Australia with a debilitating downside to its earlier than anticipated economic revival: the country now faces its worst material ... -
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 ... -
Melbourne construction sites shut following anti-vax protests at CFMEU Vic
The Victorian government has shut down all construction sites in metropolitan Melbourne and all other locked down local government areas following violent protests on Monday. It ... -
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 ... -
ARBS moves to August 2022
With consideration to the ongoing implications of COVID-19, and after discussions with the MCEC, ARBS Exhibitions have made the decision to move the event, scheduled for ... -
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, ... -
Australian PCI: COVID-19 lockdowns plunge construction into steep contraction
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) contracted by a further 10.3 points to 38.4 in August – a second ... -
CFMEU: NSW must stop discriminating against construction workers
The CFMEU has said that the NSW Government’s decision to deny construction workers from LGAs of concern being able to use rapid antigen testing as a ... -
From lockdown to supply chain strain – builders face new legal minefield
The building and construction industry has been battered by lockdowns. As Bartier Perry Lawyers predict, the new challenges of growing supply chain constraints mean they’re at ...
