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Recycled plastics to be incorporated into Vic roads
Recycled plastics will be mixed into Victorian roads at ten sites, with experts from RMIT University saying the project will demonstrate a viable circular-economy solution to ... -
ACA report reveals key to lifting national productivity
An Australian Constructors Association (ACA) report has revealed improving the performance of the construction industry is key to lifting national productivity as the urgency for increased ... -
Construction business leaders confident despite national insolvency crisis
Survey results revealing an industry outlook have shown the majority of construction business leaders, at 83%, view the industry as ‘stable’ and able to withstand pressures ... -
Report shows skilled trades shortage eased with returned workers
A recent HIA Trades Report has shown an easing in acute skilled shortages following its June Quarter 2023 release. The report provides a quarterly review of ... -
Trades Small Business Champion Awards make last call for nominees
Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards is making a last call for nominees with entries closing on 27 July 2023. The national callout for tradies to ... -
Construction report reveals urgent action needed for building industry
A construction report, drawn by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), has revealed poor health in the building industry and the need for urgent action. ACA chief ... -
CFMEU warns ‘black cladding’ raking millions on Vic building projects
CFMEU Koori construction division has warned of businesses claiming to be Aboriginal to win work, known as ‘black cladding’, are raking in millions of dollars on ... -
Tool thefts costing Vic tradies $20 million a year
Tool thefts have been costing Victorian tradies $20 million a year with over 29,000 tools stolen in 12 months to March 2023, according to the Crime ... -
Company to pay close to $250,000 for multiple building offences
Tradesman Alan Benjamin Dickson and his company The Carport Co has been ordered to pay almost $250,000 in fines, compensation and costs after four property owners ... -
ACTU welcomes interest rate pause
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has welcomed the decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to pause the interest rate, holding the cash ...
