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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 ... -
MBA predicts a bumpy ride for residential building
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released an updated forecast of the residential building and civil construction industry, saying that there will be a bumpy ride ahead ... -
Pro-Vis AR App focuses on crystalline silica regulations with new safety guide
The new Pro-Visual AR Interactive – VIC Construction Site Safety Guide 2022/23, produced in tandem with the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF), has been released. The new ... -
SafeWork NSW targets Central Coast work sites
SafeWork NSW has cracked down on dangerous construction site work practices with a targeted operation on the Central Coast last week. The three-day operation focused on ... -
Exploring new ways to encourage more women in trades
The NSW Government is looking at new ways to encourage more women to consider getting into the trade and construction business. Deputy Secretary of Customer, Delivery ... -
Constrained land supply sees knock-down rebuild market grow
An unusually sharp rise in the price of residential land indicates the supply of land is not keeping up with new demand that has emerged during ...
