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Commercial construction forecast to suffer steep decline says Master Builders
The commercial construction sector is facing a devastating downturn due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic unless governments act to provide stimulus. Master Builders Australia ... -
Aussie construction relatively strong, Fergus data shows
Australian businesses saw around 7 to 8% reductions in project numbers throughout March and April according to job management software and trade service business Fergus. The ... -
Bosch secures global 3RT contract, transforming waste into sustainable hardwood
Bosch Manufacturing solutions will supply digital production units to 3RT to be turned into sustainable hardwood. Based in Melbourne and Adelaide, 3RT, in collaboration with Flinders ... -
Invoice2go announces Australian Tradie of the Year winners
Invoice2go has named the winners of its inaugural Australian Tradie of the Year Awards 2020, a nationwide campaign to celebrate inspiration and excellence in the trades ... -
Multiplex flies the flag for IDAHOBIT
On Sunday May 17, Multiplex raised rainbow flags across Australia to celebrate the 30th anniversary of International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This ... -
Industry bodies, unions join forces pushing for new stimulus packages
As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, a group of industry bodies and unions have joined forces to formally write to Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk calling ... -
COVID-19 side effects include a rise in suicides
Suicide prevention charity MATES in Construction (MATES) has welcomed the appointment of Dr Ruth Vine as the first deputy chief medical officer for mental health. This ... -
Innovative façade design battles the elements
Sydney’s 18 at Chatswood boutique residential building is an example of how smart façade design can protect buildings from all weather elements and finds a balance ... -
New recyclable material could revolutionise construction industry
A breakthrough in recyclable material that could revolutionise the construction industry, assist disaster-affected areas and be used in space exploration has been discovered by a global ... -
$150K instant asset write-off opportunity overlooked in lock-down
The opportunity to write-off $150,000 per asset this financial year is being overlooked by about 75% of small-to-medium-sized businesses in lock-down, despite it being five times ...
