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ABCC fine protects dodgy developers who withhold payments
The ABCC has fined a Perth subcontractor for unlawful picketing while ignoring the behaviour of the head contractor who withheld progress payments demonstrates how out of ... -
WorldSkills upskilling young Aussies
WorldSkills, with funding from the Western Australian Government, has been upskilling over 400 Australian apprentices in anticipation of the 2021 WorldSkills National Championships. To keep competitors ... -
ARBS looks to 2022
The ARBS, Australia’s largest HVAC&R and building services exhibition, has decided to once again postpone the exhibition previously scheduled for February 2021 in Melbourne, Victoria. The ... -
HIA: Reduction in red tape for trades a welcome step
The federal treasurer has announced that he and the state and territory treasurers have agreed to a process to recognise licensed trade qualifications across borders. The ... -
Builders call for building and construction stimulus to rebuild Australia
Master Builders Australia has released its pre-budget submission including a plan for rebuilding Australia with a program of fiscal and policy measures to boost economic growth. ... -
Medium density development dominates in QLD
COVID-19 is sparking a boom in medium density housing construction with Queensland’s largest steel framing company. Australian Framing Solutions (AFS) has reported a 20% lift in ... -
Young Multiplex workers inspiring women into construction
The National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC), in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), will host an inspirational session during National Science Week ... -
Updated safety guide for the Victorian construction industry
There have been 15 worker deaths in the construction industry as of 2 July 2020 according to Safe Work Australia’s preliminary worker deaths year-to-date. Working with ... -
Vinyl Council of Australia reviews best practice PVC scheme
The Vinyl Council of Australia is reviewing and updating the stringent criteria for its best environmental practice (BEP) PVC product verification scheme following discussions with the ... -
Wellbeing and nature: commercial buildings look to bring the outside in
Research has found that the built environment has a significant effect on overall wellbeing as the industry has seen a steady increase in the use of ...
