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QLD leads the way on construction changes
The roll-out of Project Trust Accounts in Queensland will force major changes in the building and construction industry in that state, and building and construction fair ... -
8 signs your family business should invest in a new website
First impressions count, and this is especially true online. As your business’ virtual home on the internet, your website helps potential customers discover your products, learn ... -
It was a challenging 2019 for building approvals
According to recently-released Australian Bureau of Statistics monthly building approvals data for all states and territories, building approvals in the 2019 calendar were 18.5% lower compared ... -
Buildxact launches in the United States
Construction tech company Buildxact has announced it has expanded operations into the United States to meet the growing customer demand. The US becomes the company’s third ... -
Building an inclusive industry
There’s long been a ‘blokey’ stigma associated with the property and construction industry. And if you’ve ever worked on or visited a building site, it’s fairly ... -
1 in 3 organisations admit they miss errors in employee payslips survey finds
More than a third (36%) of Australian organisations are not confident that they have identified and corrected all payslip errors according to a survey of more ... -
Bernie Banton Foundation to close as Karen Banton retires
Karen Banton, asbestos-related disease campaigner and widow of Bernie Banton, has announced that she is retiring from her role as chief executive of the Bernie Banton ... -
Blundstone celebrates 150 years
Australian footwear brand celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Established in Tasmania in 1870, the family-owned company started with the idea of making fit-for-purpose footwear that ... -
Home building begins dip in September quarter
Housing Industry Australia has announced that the September quarter of 2019 signalled the start of a dip in the new home market. “While we saw confidence ... -
Key tradies in short supply this year
Despite a downturn in local residential building, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has identified that there will be a demand for additional electricians, plasterers and tilers across ...
