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Building and construction authorities release carbon emission reduction guide
The emissions guide, released by Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and Lendlease, highlights that 25% of a typical building’s emissions occur because of the emissions ... -
Building industry voice concerns following rock bottom approvals
The Australian building industry has voiced concerns with building approvals hitting their lowest levels since April 2012. Master Builders Australia (MBA) acting chief executive officer Shaun ... -
Timber and hardware industries celebrate 2023 NTHA National Awards
Australian timber and hardware industries recently celebrated the 2023 NTHA National Awards event brought by the National Timber & Hardware Association (NTHA). Taking place at the ... -
Flooring industry releases design for nation’s first stewardship scheme
The Australian Resilient Flooring Association (ARFA) has released the proposed design for ResiLoop, Australia’s first national stewardship scheme for resilient flooring. Resilient floorcoverings such as sheet ... -
Research shows outsourced labour on the rise
Big business is outsourcing labour in Australia at rapidly rising rates, undermining wages, job security and conditions in all industries. The practice is rife in aviation, ... -
Builders bear the brunt of economic instability
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed the impact of fixed-price contracts, high inflation, supply chain disruptions and labour market shortages on the building and ... -
Australia-first study tests effectiveness of VR for construction worker training
An Australia-first study has tested the effectiveness of training delivered using virtual reality (VR) for construction worker training. Researchers tested the outcomes from a ‘Working safely ... -
AWU launches legal action against John Holland
With the AWU deeply concerned for the dangerous levels of silica exposure experienced by workers in the tunnelling industry, AWU NSW secretary Tony Callinana says that ... -
Modular buildings help reduce the impact of weather on building activity
Engineers from Aston University, Birmingham and the University of South Australia have produced a cost model that estimates the impact of weather by season on each ... -
Government proposal threatens employer option for tradies
A federal government proposal is threatening the freedom of choice for tradies to be their own boss according to Master Builders Australia (MBA) chief executive officer ...
