Author: Casey McGuire
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MPA NSW warns of supply crisis as PVC price surge hits tradies
The Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW has warned that tradies and small construction businesses are being left exposed as global supply disruptions drive massive price ... -
Australian government launches Male Allies Challenge to back women in construction
Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles has launched the Male Allies Challenge at a construction site in Logan, calling on men across Australia’s construction sector ... -
Housing Industry Association calls for major overhaul of National Construction Code
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged a major submission calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the National Construction Code (NCC), warning that excessive regulation and ... -
Kennards Hire launches Temporary Fencing Solutions for major projects
Kennards Hire has unveiled its Temporary Fencing Solutions offering, expanding its Specialist Solutions capability to better support Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure projects. The service provides ... -
Celebrating World Plumbing Day: Recognising the heroes behind our water systems
Each year on 11 March, the plumbing community celebrates World Plumbing Day, recognising the essential work of plumbers in keeping our homes, workplaces and communities safe ... -
Narrowed shafts and wide-reaching risks
Undersized and inaccessible risers are a growing compliance issue in Australia’s multi-residential sector, creating costly remediation and long-term maintenance challenges. Casey McGuire explores the topic further. ... -
Women double construction trade enrolments in NSW as Port Macquarie apprentice leads local charge
Data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research shows female enrolments in construction trades courses in NSW have more than doubled in five years, underscoring ... -
National Building Products Coalition releases Good Practice Conformity Guide
The National Building Products Coalition (NBPC) has released the Building Product Information – Good Practice Conformity Guide, bringing together leading bodies from across Australia’s building supply ... -
Kennards Hire expands Specialist Solutions offering
Kennards Hire has expanded its Specialist Solutions capability to better support major infrastructure and complex projects across Australia and New Zealand. The enhanced service provides end-to-end ... -
Monash University research reveals faster-drying roads for construction
Engineers at Monash University have published research outlining a faster and more reliable way to dry road-base materials, a development that could help reduce weather-related construction ...
