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Digitisation of the trade sector the way forward, according to studies
New studies by market research company EY Sweeney and business consulting firm L.E.K have revealed the potential for growth in the residential trade sector as tradies ... -
Construction Industry recognises MATES Fly the Flag Day
More than 1,000 construction and business sites across the country are today taking part in the annual MATES In Construction ‘Fly the Flag Day’ raising awareness ... -
The Australian kitchen evolution – two is better than one
Having two kitchens is the latest household trend, according to some home designers. Rivergum Homes design director John Eckert said during his 35 years in the ... -
Australia introduces hotline to help protect small businesses from phoenixing
The Australian Government has announced the introduction of a new Phoenixing Hotline that will help to protect the incomes of employees and small businesses. Phoenixing is ... -
Westpac releases Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index
Westpac has announced the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index has slipped into negative territory in June 2018 and is down 4.7% to 98.3. The Index, ... -
ATO announces Single Touch Payroll system will be introduced in July
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced that Single Touch Payroll will be starting from 1 July 2018 for employers with 20 or more employees. Single ... -
The 2018 Trades Industry Conference
The plumbing, fire, gas, mechanical and hydraulic trades and professions have joined together to bring one of the most unique joint trades based conferences in Australia; ... -
Frame Australia key speaker has one clear message
The key speaker at this year’s Frame Australia conference, Nick Milestone, has a clear message: offsite construction is a game-changer for the construction industry. “Offsite manufacture ... -
Why re-stumping is important
House foundations repairs, such as re-stumping, are crucial to ensuring the safety and stability of buildings because, as with any physical support, foundations are bound to ... -
Deakin University construction expert says BIM education strategy critical to meet construction skills shortage
Deakin University construction expert Dr. M Reza Hosseini is calling for Australia to introduce a common tertiary education strategy to meet increasing industry demands for expertise ...