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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 ... -
Registration now open for the Plumbing Supply Forum 2026
Registration is now open for the Plumbing Supply Forum (PSF) 2026, one of Australia’s leading events for the plumbing sector. It takes place on 2 June ... -
Why one-time construction safety training isn’t enough in 2026
Companies should remind workers about construction safety and emphasise that saving lives is more important than risking them. Unfortunately, many teams opt for a one-and-done training ... -
HIA hails growth in Key Apprenticeship Program as critical for skilled trades
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed data showing steady uptake of the Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which supports apprentices training in the home building sector. ... -
VTA calls for $2.5 billion TAFE infrastructure boost to grow apprenticeships
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) is calling for a $2.5 billion investment in TAFE campus infrastructure over the next decade to attract more young people into ... -
Rheem Australia opens apprentice plumber grants for 2026
Rheem Australia has opened applications for its 2026 Apprentice Plumber Grants, offering a record 25 grants in the program’s largest intake since launching in 2012. Each ... -
Instant Products Group recycles disused portable toilets to cut landfill waste
Instant Products Group has introduced a recycling and reuse program for its disused portable toilet facilities, diverting tonnes of material from landfill and supporting its broader ... -
HIA urges increased apprentice training to support housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is using National Apprentice Week to highlight the urgent need for more apprentice training, warning that workforce shortages are limiting Australia’s ...
