Author: Staff Writer
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Council Fined $0.75m After Fatality
Camden Council in NSW has been fined $750,000 after a member of a local Men’s Shed was killed installing irrigation pipe at the Camden Bicentennial Equestrian ... -
Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2022
Rheem Australia is encouraging Australian apprentice plumbers and gas fitters to apply for a share of $30,000 in grants available from the 2022 Rheem Apprentice Plumber ... -
New Building Permit Records Set in 2021
Victoria’s building industry has recorded another year of substantial growth, with new data released by the building regulator highlighting near $4 billion increase in the value ... -
Pandemic Drives ‘Super Cycle’ of Housing Demand
“Sales of new detached homes increased by a further 11.3 per cent in December,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt. The HIA New Home Sales report – ... -
Backing Excellence in Research to Improve the Built Environment
Innovators and creative thinkers at Australia’s education institutions can apply for the latest round of research grants offered by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). Following a ... -
Big Fine in WA
Defects at eight homes cost WA builder and supervisor $40,000 – Ventura Home Group Pty Ltd and Justayn James Bean Many areas of non-compliant building ... -
Targeted Approach to Proactive Inspections
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) continues to enhance its intelligence-based approach to proactive building inspections, to address compliance risks on worksites across Victoria. Analysis of quarter ... -
Hire Experts to Keep Cool This Summer
Victorians wanting to install and connect refrigerated air conditioning units need to play it safe and only use licensed plumbers and electricians. The joint warning comes ... -
Workplace Health & Safety Show Returns
Top industry leaders and pioneering innovators will come together at Workplace Health & Safety Show 2022, sharing the latest news and research, technology and products shaking ... -
New research highlights need to re-prioritise safety, wellbeing in construction
Procore Technologies has released new industry research that reveals low rates of safety training and mental healthy initiatives within Australian construction organisations. The survey also showed ...
