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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 ... -
Protecting your water post COVID-19
As the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease, it is important that business owners ensure the safety of their building’s water systems before occupancy resumes. Master Plumbers’ Association ... -
ReBuild Australia: protect payments to subbies.
Some of Australia’s leading peak industry bodies representing building and construction industry subcontractors which make up over 82% of the building and construction industry have joined ... -
Construction industry calls for digital check-ins to bring the industry back
Desperate to return to work in its full capacity, construction and property development companies are embracing a digital solution for its on-site workers to replace time-consuming ... -
Five things trade business owners should focus on during COVID-19
There’s no denying it’s not business as usual for most industries, including the trades and services industry. The trades industry contributes demonstrably to the health of ... -
Nearly half the Australian construction sector turns to technology for risk management
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing businesses to rely on technology much more, Procore Technologies has released the first findings of its second annual Australian construction industry ...
