Business matters
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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 ... -
Rheem Announces Season 5 – Aussie Plumbers Hidden Talents
For the fifth year, Rheem is on the hunt for Australia’s most talented plumbers – so if you’re a singer, a painter, a rapper – in ... -
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 ... -
Startup ‘Superyard’ Aims to Share Construction Materials
Superyard was launched in early August 2022 with the aim of making it easy to share and trade unused building materials stock sitting in yards all ... -
New Security of Payment Laws Rolled Out
Participants at all levels of WA’s building and construction industry are reminded that new legislation is now in effect to help subcontractors and suppliers receive timely ... -
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 ... -
Social Enterprise Offers Touch-Free Soap Dispensers
Two Good Co and Charter Hall have begun installing 3,000 touch-free soap dispensers in offices around the country, made with recycled ocean waste by vulnerable women ... -
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 ...
