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Workers ‘fly the flag’ to address construction industry’s suicide crisis
Thousands of construction workers across Australia are flying flags on major projects today to highlight the suicide crisis facing the industry and promote efforts to save ... -
Residential building loans on the rise thanks to HomeBuilder
HomeBuilder has started to drive a recovery in loans for home building according to new ABS lending figures for July. “The 9% jump in the number ... -
Building resilience in Australia’s supply chain
In Australia’s largest cities, an estimated 43% of items used in households arrive via a shipping container. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting supply chains in Australia ... -
DecoDeck timber-look decking wins prestigious Good Design Award
DecoDeck, the timber-looking aluminium decking system from DECO Australia has won this year’s Good Design Award at the Australian Good Design Awards. The awards show celebrates ... -
$42 million training package to boost recovering construction industry
While the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Queensland’s construction industry remains to be seen, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has announced a $42 million workforce ... -
John Setka pens letter to Victorian premier and chief health officer
CFMMEU secretary John Setka has written a letter to the Victorian premier and chief health officer, demanding that the building and construction industry heads back to ... -
RUOK? Day – Prioritising mental health in the workplace
Fergus, job management software for trades businesses founder Dan Pollard shares tips for ensuring your prioritise your mental health. Thursday 10th September marks RUOK? Day which ... -
Fiverr: It’s time for small businesses to make ‘The Shift’ now
Fiverr International has launched a resource hub that features a website developer matching experience, inspiring case studies and expert advice for businesses in need of digital ... -
Revised steel standards to support industry
The updated AS 4100:2020, Steel Structures and amended AS/NZS 5131:2016, Fabrication and Erection of Steel Structures aims to provide the steel sector with minimum requirements when ... -
The next thousand years: an inconceivable idea?
Only its nose sticks out where it lies blanketed in thick, white snow: the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. Carved into virgin solid rock of ...
