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Fair Work Comission announces changes to flexible work arrangements
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced important changes to flexible work arrangements. From 1 December 2018, employers will need to make a genuine attempt to ... -
USG Boral duo seek new challenges with Rock the House project
As part of its ongoing commitment to the Rock the House program with Habitat for Humanity, two USG Boral and 10 Boral employees, spent a week ... -
ATFA releases new installation requirements for timber flooring
The Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) has released two new up to date specifications guides on both the use of incorporating solid timber flooring as well ... -
Australian subcontractors in crisis unless governments act now
An industry association for subcontractors has called for urgent intervention from the Federal Government to address the regular forced insolvency thousands of Australian subbies experience when ... -
New standards to assist with energy efficient residential air conditioning
The installation and design of energy efficient residential air conditioning will be assisted by the publication of a new standard, according to a press release from ... -
Home Warranty Assurance Australia launched in response to NSW Government call for fit-for-purpose scheme
From January 2019, Home Warranty Assurance Australia (HWAA) is preparing to become the first public unlisted company outside iCare to offer home building compensation products to ... -
AccessEAP advocates for better mental health in trade industries
The rate of suicide among men in the trades industry, especially lower-skilled employees, is approximately double that of the general male working population. It’s this trend ... -
Victoria building smarter, more energy efficient homes
The Victorian Government has announced three building companies will develop energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne’s high-growth suburbs. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio has ... -
USG Boral creates modular bathroom pods
In partnership with Australian Modular Fabrication (AMF) and Lendlease, USG Boral has created factory built bathroom pods to be ‘craned in’ to high rise residential apartment ... -
Tradies urged to protect their hearing against risk of permanent hearing loss from industrial noise
Tradies across the country are at risk of developing permanent hearing loss due to noise hazards on the job. Tradies are being urged to listen to ...
