Author: Sean Carroll
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Building Ministers support new home energy efficiency standards
Federal, state and territory Building Ministers have agreed to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes by updating the National Construction Code (NCC). Following ... -
UNSW launches workplace learning business to meet future skills gaps
UNSW Sydney has formally launched its new workplace learning offer, Mentem by UNSW, offering contextualised education programs to industry and government organisations to help them meet ... -
Tradies targeted in VET teacher recruitment campaign
An ongoing shortage of VET teachers continues to limit the availability and take-up of VET subjects in Australian secondary schools. This impacts the number of Certificate ... -
Corromount: An Aussie invention for Aussie homes
Previously a pain point for all different kinds of tradies, corrugated iron is now easier to work with thanks to Corromount. Sean Carroll writes. Colorbond corrugated ... -
CBA launches new dedicated support for tradies
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has announced new support to help tradies who are looking to start or grow their own business. It aims to give tradespeople ... -
Steel Blue kicks off TreadLightly initiative to recycle old work boots
Safety footwear manufacturer, Steel Blue, is stepping up to help reduce its environmental footprint. Together with TreadLightly, a new national recycling program – powered by the ... -
Construction boom sees increase in upskilling tradespeople
Former TAFE Queensland carpentry apprentice, Calum Moore, 32, has risen up the ranks of Brisbane’s construction world rapidly thanks to his commitment to continued training with ... -
Protecting Australian from asbestos and knowing your obligations
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign informing residential property buyers, sellers, renters and landlords of their responsibilities and rights when ... -
Blundstone Australia launches RotoFlex Range
Global icon in innovative safety footwear, Blundstone launches its most dynamic range yet with the arrival of RotoFlex. RotoFlex is an all-new, design-driven range of composite ... -
Level, Workable aims to help address the skilled trades’ talent gap
The difficulty of hiring skilled electricians and plumbers in Australia is well understood. To address this issue, Level Group has joined forces with Workable to help ...
