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Tradies can get future-proof, international experience through GAN
Australian apprentices are being offered scholarships to learn on the job around the world as the global demand for skilled workers intensifies. A new 4-week exchange ... -
Inflationary crisis continues to impact the construction industry
The construction industry has continued to feel the impact of the inflationary crisis according to the latest construction industry market sentiment report by Arcadis and the ... -
Report highlights benefits of recycled roads
Standards Australia, in collaboration with the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), has released a new report that steers industry and government towards the increase of recycled ... -
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 ...
