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Government allowing deadly asbestos history to repeat on silicosis epidemic
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has accused the Federal Government of bowing to industry pressure by leaving thousands of workers at risk of developing the deadly ... -
Systemic change needed to increase women in construction: report
A new report for the Victorian Government has found women in trades and semi-skilled roles in construction experience high rates of discrimination and lack workplace support. ... -
NAWIC 2020 International Women’s Day scholarship is now open
The 12th National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) International Women’s Day (IWD) Scholarship is now open, with the $20,000 prize to be awarded to any ... -
Safe Work Australia re-opens workplace exposure standards review
Safe Work Australia has re-opened the workplace exposure standards for public feedback from 1 February 2021. It’s reviewing the workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (WES) ... -
Vic gov bans high-risk cladding for new multi-storey buildings
The Victorian Government has introduced a world-first ban on cladding deemed to be high risk in an effort to reduce fire hazards. When announcing the aluminium ... -
Cleaner, stronger, harder: New tech improves sustainable concrete
Researchers from RMIT University, Victoria have developed a new technology to manufacture concrete made from recycled materials that is stronger and more durable than the traditional ... -
Australia Day reminds us to all Buy Aussie Timber First
The national push by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) to Buy Aussie Timber First will continue to play a role in retaining demand for renewable ... -
ARBS Seminar Series online reveals its line-up
The ARBS Seminar Series online has revealed its line-up of sessions for 2021. The schedule brings together some of Australia’s leading experts to present the latest ... -
Master Builders commends the HomeBuilder scheme, $50 billion boost to economy
Master Builders Australia has commended the HomeBuilder scheme, calling it “the star of economic recovery” following recent statistics being released. The scheme also saw a 91% ... -
Boards, directors must get ‘hands on’ to avoid falling foul of new industrial manslaughter laws
SAI Global has warned that delegating accountability for workplace safety will not be sufficient defence for board members and C-Suite executives under new industrial manslaughter laws ...
