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Industry welcomes engineered stone ban but highlights more work needed
Industry has welcomed the engineered stone ban following an announcement by the federal government. Sadly, it will not end the scourge of silicosis among Australian workers. ... -
Tradies must plan safety strategies for the summer months
SafeWork NSW is urging workers and businesses to start planning for how they will stay safe with predictions for a scorching summer to soon set in. ... -
Report reveals serious defects for over half of strata buildings
More than half (53%) of all strata buildings have serious defects between 2016 to 2022, with an estimated $79 million being spent by owners’ corporations to ... -
Melbourne’s tallest mass timber office building completes construction
Hines, a global real estate investment, development and property manager, has announced the practical completion of the firm’s mass timber office building in Melbourne. The iconic ... -
Building approvals remain short despite hitting five-month high
A temporary pause in interest rate hikes has seen building approvals rise to a five-month high but remain at their lowest levels since 2013 by year-to-date ... -
Green Star required for government-buildings
Green Star and electrification requirements will now be required for government-owned buildings as part of the federal government’s Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy. The strategy ... -
Stronger powers proposed for the VBA to protect home builders
New laws have been introduced that will give the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) more powers to act if builders are found to have done the wrong ... -
Retention solutions needed for the future of Australian apprenticeships
The construction industry in Australia has always been a vital sector, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP and economic growth. Similarly, the Australian Apprenticeship System has ... -
Trade industry leaders weigh in on Closing Loopholes Bill
Trade industry leaders have weighed in on the Closing Loopholes Bill with support and criticism for the 2023 Fair Work Legislation Amendment. With reports that Australians ... -
Entries open for the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards
Entries have officially opened to the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, the nation’s pinnacle recognition awards program that celebrates the achievements and considerable economic, social ...
