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Research shows commercial construction industry under immense pressure
The commercial construction industry is undergoing immense pressure with unprecedented demand and worker shortages amid nationwide residential construction drive according to a study by E1. The ... -
New Green Star Pathway for Apartments
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released technical guidance for the new Green Star Buildings -Apartments Pathway, designed to provide verification of the apartments ... -
Tradies Notoriously Late Filing Tax Returns
New data from tax and accounting service Hnry reveals nearly half (45%) of independent tradies have yet to file their tax return – despite the threat of a $313 failure ... -
Online Searches for “Electricians” Outnumber “Plumbers” By 70:1
BizCover, the online business insurance company, has conducted a ‘Most In-Demand Trades’ study, analysing Google search data for over 165 trades, including the phrase “[trade] near me,” to identify ... -
Boost in home batteries: good news for heat pumps
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has welcomed moves to boost household battery adoption that will make it more affordable for Australians to access electrification technology in the ... -
Quarterly data reveals decline in apprentices and trainees in training
The latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has revealed a decline in the total number of apprentices and trainees in-training ... -
Rebates for Hot Water, HVAC, Upgrades in Victorian Businesses
Victorian businesses can reduce overhead costs while shrinking their carbon footprints thanks to the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. What is the VEU, you might be wondering, ... -
EWPA Launches Digital Yellow Card
The Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) has launched its Digital Yellow Card Operator Licence, a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and competency of workers operating elevating ... -
Experts Say Sydney Water Still Safe
Sydney Water’s Head of Laboratory Services, Julia Bartlett, has confirmed that Sydney’s drinking water remains well within the stringent safety standards set by the Australian Drinking ... -
Call to Make Safety-Related Standards Cost-Free
As small businesses continue to struggle with high operational and living costs, there are calls to make at least one running cost free with concerns safety ...
