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HomeBuilder propels detached house approvals to 20-year high
Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett says the month of October 2020 was the best month for new detached house approvals in almost 21 years. ... -
Master Builders: the HomeBuilder extension a leap toward recovery
Master Builders Australia has praised the federal government’s decision to extend the HomeBuilder scheme. The federal government announced a three-month extension of the package yesterday which ... -
Engineering sector launches InterEngineer, supporting LGBTQIA+ professionals
Organisations across the engineering sector have formally launched a new network called InterEngineer which aims to support LGBTQIA+ professionals and allies in the industry through networking, ... -
Work continues to surge for small residential builders amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Small residential builders in Australia continued to experience strong demand for new builds and renovations in the September quarter (Q3) of 2020 despite a COVID-19-related slowdown ... -
Jirsch Sutherland: don’t ignore insolvency warning signs
Business recovery and insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland has pointed out that 12 November 2020 marks just 50 days until a number of key stimulus measures come ... -
Construction company successfully trials 5G for high-tech application
Taylor Construction has witnesses the 20-times performance of 4G with 5G provided by Cradlepoint and Telstra which has enabled a range of in-field applications as they ... -
CFMEU: budget a missed opportunity for social housing and apprentices
Following the 2020 federal budget, the CFMEU national construction division says that the government missed an opportunity to spark a construction boom in the social and ... -
$42 million training package to boost recovering construction industry
While the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Queensland’s construction industry remains to be seen, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has announced a $42 million workforce ... -
Fiverr: It’s time for small businesses to make ‘The Shift’ now
Fiverr International has launched a resource hub that features a website developer matching experience, inspiring case studies and expert advice for businesses in need of digital ... -
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 ...