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Three “big ticket” budget items to accelerate Australia’s net zero transition
The centrepiece of the Albanese Government’s Federal Budget – a plan to build one million energy-efficient homes by the end of the decade – has been ... -
Leading industry expert joins building regulator
A leading Victorian building surveyor with decades of experience in local government has been appointed as the Victorian Building Authority’s inaugural Deputy State Building Surveyor. Jo ... -
“You can’t be what you can’t see”: Shining a light on career pathways for women in trades
Construction firm Kapitol Group has partnered with Empowered Women In Trade (EWIT), a not-for-profit empowering women with the knowledge and skills to join the Australian construction ... -
Master Builders Australia: Step-up in housing tempered by industrial relations uncertainty
Following the 2022-23 Federal Budget, delivered on 25 October 2022, Master Builders Australia says that the building and construction industry should remain cautious about lifting productivity ... -
simPRO launches trade business workshop
simPRO has announced that it will be hosting a trade business success workshop on 26 October 2022 at Waterview Bicentennial Park, Homebush. The event is designed ... -
Electrical hazards, asbestos to watch out for in Victorian flood clean-up
Victorians in flood-affected areas are urged to be alert for unexpected hazards in the workplace and fully assess the risks involved when commencing any clean-up activities. ... -
Construction industry calls for fair access to Standards
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has commended Master Electricians Australia (MEA) for hosting an important industry forum with the support of the Electrical Trades ... -
HIA: Support for trade training can make a real difference
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says that increased support for training in the building and construction industry can make a real difference. It adds that funding ... -
Australian PCI: Construction sector shrinks for fourth month
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) fell by 1.4 points to 46.5 in September, indicating a contraction in activity ... -
MBA: “Removing supply constraints is critical for affordable housing”
Removing supply constraints to make housing more affordable, a key recommendation of the Productivity Commission Report into the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA), has been ...
