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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 ... -
Home building lending hits record low
Home building levels of lending have hit a record low, resulting in the commencing of new home construction continuing to decline. The record comes with the ... -
AIQS calls for the return of BoQs
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) is calling for the return of bill of quantities (BoQs) as a way to improve efficiency and transparency and ... -
CEFC loans $80 million for lower-energy apartments
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has loaned $80 million to lower energy bills in two new energy-efficient apartment towers in Sydney’s Hills Shire. The dual apartment ...
