News
-
Improving fall safety in 2025: Case studies for innovation
While falls from height can happen in seconds, the consequences can last a lifetime. Falling several meters can easily lead to lifelong injuries or death. Trade ... -
Five must-know tax tips for tradies
The end of the financial year is fast approaching and for small trade and construction businesses including family-run operations, tax time can be a stressful period ... -
HIA: Support for tradies and apprentices critical to housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the coalition’s budget reply proposal to provide $12,000 in financial support for small businesses and tradies taking on apprentices, ... -
SPONSORED BY
Innova innovating the fibre cement industry
Innova is slowly but surely making their mark as a fibre cement specialist. Casey McGuire looks at how Innova operate to become industry frontrunners Along the ... -
Standards Australia adopt over 35 respiratory standards
In a world-first, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand has adopted an overhaul of respiratory standards from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), two of which ... -
GBCA launches guide to drive circular procurement
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has launched ‘A practical guide to circular procurement for new buildings and major refurbishments.’ The purpose is to provide ... -
Boral launches Australian first asphalt mix from heavy-duty tyres
Boral has launched an Australian first crumbed rubber asphalt mix from heavy-duty industrial vehicle tyres. This is set to replace common crumbed rubber from Off the ... -
Builder fined $65,000 for ignoring safety protocols on Elwood construction site
A builder from Willoworks Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $65,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after metal scaffolding was assembled within 10cm of a ... -
Review of the NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001
The NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 (A&T Act) supports the development of a skilled workforce by providing a regulatory framework for apprenticeships and traineeships. The ... -
SMEs continue to struggle with late payments, hurting the construction industry
Data from CreditorWatch’s Business Risk Index indicates that late payments have reached their highest rate since March 2021 as overdue business-to-business payments continue to rise. Insolvencies ...
