Council approvals to build new apartments and houses have declined to their lowest level in five years. According to the latest monthly figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the approvals plunged by 24.7 … about Building Approvals Hit 5-Year Low
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Building a Career in Construction From the Ground Up
Calling all future industry leaders. A graduate or cadet program could be the first step to opening a whole world of opportunity. These programs offer the ability to work alongside global leaders that have an … about Building a Career in Construction From the Ground Up
Infrastructure Driving Economy in Victoria and NSW
CommSec has released the State of States report, and it shows construction playing a major role in the success of the top two players, New South Wales and Victoria. The quarterly report analyses eight key indicators: economic … about Infrastructure Driving Economy in Victoria and NSW
Building Ministers Prepare for Industry-Wide Reforms
Federal, state and territory building ministers have promised to deliver a joint implementation plan for progressing reforms recommended by the Shergold Weir “Building Confidence” report within the next few weeks. The recent issues with Opal … about Building Ministers Prepare for Industry-Wide Reforms
Technology Helps Keep Workers Safe from Heat Stress
While the kind of extreme heat Australia experienced through January is a risk to construction projects and the industry workforce, those challenges can often be managed with some foresight. Christine Killip, Managing Director of Katestone … about Technology Helps Keep Workers Safe from Heat Stress
Research into Heat Stress of Mine Workers Could Benefit Construction Industry
Menzies School of Health Research has teamed up with Charles Darwin University to measure and assess the impacts of heat stress of mine workers at the McArthur River Mine (MRM).
Climate Change Could Alter the Construction Industry and Here’s How
Climate change has impacted everyone in different ways. Even skeptics are seeing record temperatures, disastrous storm cells and enormous glacial masses breaking off the Antarctic shelf.
Government Guarantee Will Open Investment in Affordable Housing
In a move that will accelerate investment in affordable housing in Australia, the Australian Government has announced a government guarantee to back bonds issued by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation.
Aptitude is key in soaring construction jobs market: Adzuna CEO
According to a recent report released by Adzuna, an Australian search engine for job advertisements used by over two million visitors per month, the construction jobs market is experiencing a boom.
WA Government Supports MATES In Construction
The Western Australian Government has marked this week’s R U OK? Day by flying the MATES in Construction flag at WA Parliament House and announcing a $310,000 grant to the organisation. The money will be … about WA Government Supports MATES In Construction
