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Builders respond to December building approvals
Builders hope to see a sustained increase in high-density dwelling construction which is driving early signs of a rebound in building approvals according to Master Builders ... -
Applications open for Women Building Australia mentor program
Master Builders Australia has invited women with up to five years of experience in the building and construction industry to apply for the 2023 Women Building ... -
Timber and hardware industry to strengthen with merge
TABMA Australia and Hardware Australia have announced their intention to join forces into a merged entity and create a single Association to represent the timber and ... -
Revised document to help industry prepare for earthquakes
A revised Commentary document complementing the Australian Standard, AS 3600, Concrete Structures Standard provides additional industry guidance on the design and construction of concrete structures. The ... -
Sovereign Steel brings colour, competition to Australian fabricators
Sovereign Steel, a new Australian-owned steel coil supplier, is bringing custom colour tinting and competition to the Australian fabrication industry. Founded by two well-known building and ... -
Flood-affected Victorians warned to check practitioner registration
Victorians who are beginning the process of rebuilding or repairing homes damaged by the recent flooding in Central and Northern parts of the state need to ... -
MBA: Building approvals reflect economic pressures in industry
Master Builders Australia (MBA) chief executive, Denita Wawn, says that the November quarter building approval numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reflect the latest string ... -
MBA: More must be done to address supply challenges in building and construction
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed today the need for governments to focus on tackling supply-side challenges in the building and construction industry. The ... -
Bunnings, MATES in Construction fundraise with limited edition hoodies
It took under four weeks for the trade and construction community to help raise $500,000 for mental health and suicide prevention, with the sell-out of MATES ... -
Australian Government partners with councils to combat illegal asbestos disposal
The Australian Government has developed a new guide in conjunction with councils to combat illegal asbestos disposal. The publication of the guide coincides with National Asbestos ...
