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Builders welcome targeted support for apprentices
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has welcomed an announcement by the Albanese Government targeting the support and services available for apprentices. With around half of apprentices failing ... -
New IR changes on the way?
The Right to Disconnect Bill and Protecting Worker Entitlements Bill have been introduced in Parliament over the past fortnight and may impact the way employers run ... -
Construction flights rise by 29% on pre-COVID period
The number of trips for the construction industry jumped in the first quarter of 2023 with flights up 29% version the same pre-COVID time period in ... -
Calls intensify for ban on lethal engineered stone
Unions, along with medical professionals and health and safety experts, have amplified their call for a full ban on all engineered stone products that contain deadly ... -
Blitz highlights safety issues on both sides of the border
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW visited 59 construction sites in Albury and Wodonga from 28-30 March as part of a joint operation to boost workplace safety. ... -
Standards Australia, OBC partner to improve fire safety in NSW
Standards Australia and the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner (OBC) have partnered in an effort to improve fire safety in the state’s residential apartment buildings. ... -
ICP Accreditation: The must-have for uPVC windows in Australia
The uPVC Window Alliance, an initiative of members of the Vinyl Council of Australia, aims to raise the profile of the uPVC window industry and its ... -
Standards Australia makes access easier and cheaper for tradies
Standards Australia has released a new mobile model, giving tradespeople, technicians and workers the ability to access standards on work sites in real time through their ... -
Sustainability Victoria: $4.8 million funding towards the circular economy
Sustainability Victoria is calling on those in the building and construction industries interested in supporting the reuse and repair economy to apply for $4.8 million in ... -
Master Builders welcome HomeBuilder extension
Master Builders Australia has welcomed the decision by the Albanese Government to extend the application deadline for the HomeBuilder scheme and appreciates the federal, state and ...
