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CDU professor urges students to dig deeper into reasons behind building infrastructure
Termites have changed how buildings are structured to prevent the wood eating insects from deteriorating the infrastructure. Charles Darwin University (CDU) Professor of Architecture Lindy Burton ... -
NSW Government introduces digital applications for high-risk work license holders
The NSW Government is making is an easier process for construction workers, manufacturers and factory operators to apply for a High-Risk Work License. Customers can apply ... -
ResiLoop unveils collection network to protect landfills from floorcoverings
ResiLoop has unveiled a collection network scheme for the construction industry to divert floorcovering waste from landfills. As flooring contractors are now registered with the scheme ... -
Building Commission NSW launches Construct NSW course in Mandarin
The Building Commission NSW has launched its Construct NSW learning platform in Mandarin, to make the platform more accessible to the state’s increasingly multicultural construction sector. ... -
Industry bodies speak on impact of Albanese’s re-election on new housing projects
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has called upon the newly elected Federal Government to make housing a first-order priority from day ... -
Labor promises to fast-track formal qualifications of skilled tradies
The Australian Labor Party has promised, if re-elected, to fast-track the formal qualifications of skilled tradies in a $78 million pledge that aims to boost new ... -
Australia’s young tradies to shine at 2025 WorldSkills National Championships in Brisbane
More than 100 TAFE Queensland students will represent the state at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Brisbane, on 12–14 June. The event is the ... -
TAFE NSW Granville students are building better bricks and a better industry
Bricklaying students from TAFE NSW Granville are shaping the future of the construction industry, with an innovative testing program. In collaboration with the leading industry body, ... -
Stiebel Eltron to host ventilation and building event in Port Melbourne
Stiebel Eltron is set to host the ‘Building for the Future’ event in Port Melbourne on 14 May 2025. The event will explore the changes in ... -
GBCA welcomes Victorian Government’s insulation initiative
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s plan to include discounted ceiling insulation in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program from ...
