Research
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Calls intensify for ban on lethal engineered stone
Unions, along with medical professionals and health and safety experts, have amplified their call for a full ban on all engineered stone products that contain deadly ... -
RMIT students have designed gender-diverse tradie toolbelt
If you’re a woman working in trades and looking for a toolbelt, you can expect a slew of standard options in pink or if you’re lucky simply ... -
Building cladding with recycled glass scores high results in sustainability
A team of engineers from RMIT University has developed new fire-safe building claddings using recycled glass, creating a promising circular-economy solution to address a major waste ... -
HIA: Support for trade training can make a real difference
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says that increased support for training in the building and construction industry can make a real difference. It adds that funding ... -
Australian PCI: Construction sector shrinks for fourth month
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) fell by 1.4 points to 46.5 in September, indicating a contraction in activity ... -
3 in 5 construction businesses report digital solutions are hindering, not helping
Australia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are collectively investing $2.2bn each year on digital solutions to help improve business operations, however, three in five are finding ... -
Further drop in building approvals amid more challenging backdrop
There was a further drop in the number of new homes approved for building across Australia during April 2022 according to the latest ABS data. The ... -
NAWIC releases results of its inaugural ‘State of the Industry’ survey
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has released the results of its inaugural ‘State of the Industry’ survey, looking at the role of women ... -
From lab to slab: rubber concrete flexes into the residential market
Working with RMIT University, researchers demonstrated that crumb rubber concrete is a safe, green alternative for residential construction in Australia, proving a much-needed new market for ... -
MYOB data shows the need for a digital boost in the construction industry
New data from MYOB in its Small Business Health Index confirms the impact lockdowns have had on small businesses in the building and construction sector. It ...
