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ITECA welcomes federal government construction skills training boost
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed federal government funding designed to boost the number of skilled workers in the construction and housing sectors. ... -
Five-day work week a “game-changer” for the construction industry
An average 50-hour week over five days has strong support and does not appear to adversely affect site productivity, according to interim results of pilot projects ... -
Scottie urges sun protection for outdoor workers
TV host and SafetyCulture ambassador Scott Cam has urged outdoor workers to prioritise sun protection with new data revealing nearly half of Aussies who work outdoors ... -
Skilled trades “not recognised” despite slowing in building activity
Skilled trades in Australia’s residential sector have gone unrecognised on the federal government’s Skills Priority List despite a slowing in building activity, according to HIA senior ... -
MATES rolls out resilience training program
MATES in Construction has rolled out its Apprentice Resilience Training Program to boost resilience among apprentices and increase retention. The training program pilot, funded by Master ... -
APB rolls out AI training to keep builders ahead curve
The Association of Professional Builders (APB) has rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) training to keep builders ahead of the tech-in-construction curve. As AI transforms the way ... -
Sole trader turnover at its worst in two years
Sole trader turnover has been found at its worst in two years following the latest report by Hnry Sole Trader Pulse. The nationwide survey of self-employed ... -
Latest Budget to help migrant workers
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released its supplementary Budget submission Finding Australia’s missing tradies: Harnessing our skilled migrant workforce to help migrants in the industry navigate ... -
NSW VET Review releases its Interim Report
The NSW VET Review Panel of Experts has released its Interim Report in a commitment by the NSW Government to rebuild TAFE NSW and reskill the ... -
Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024 finalists revealed
The finalists for the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024 have been revealed with 22 builders, 13 electrical businesses and 20 plumbing service businesses having ...
