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First Prosecution Under Tougher Building Legislation
SSC Group Holdings Pty Ltd is the first developer in the State to be prosecuted under NSW’s Residential Apartment Buildings Act. Executive Director at Fair Trading NSW ... -
Crackdown on ‘Phoenix’ Building Companies
Building companies who deliberately and repeatedly go bust to avoid paying debts are being put on notice, with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) working as part ... -
New UniSA-Teamgage Initiative Tackles Workplace Bullying
World-first research is at the heart of a new workplace bullying prevention program, launched today by the University of South Australia and Australian software business, Teamgage. ... -
Water Damage Practitioner Webinar Educates Industry
The Victorian Building Authority’s (VBA) practitioner masterclasses continue to educate the building and plumbing industry while breaking new records, with more than 1300 people attending the ... -
Building Rollercoaster Continues
“A return to stable economic growth will not be achieved by putting the housing sector through boom-and-bust cycles,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon. “Lending for ... -
$10,000 Donation to Help Fight Against Asbestos
The Asbestos & HAZMAT Removal Contractors Association (AHRCA) has presented Advocacy Australia with a cheque for $10,000 at the Master Builders Association of NSW to support ... -
Suspended Surveyor Fined $50,000 for Issuing Illegal Permits
A former Victorian building surveyor has been convicted and ordered to pay over $50,000 after he pled guilty in the Ringwood Magistrate’s Court to multiple charges ... -
Expansion of Australian Apprenticeship Priority List Welcome
The expansion of the number of occupations covered by the Australian Apprenticeship Priority List is welcome news to builders around the country says Master Builders Acting ... -
SANIFOS: Making the impossible possible
Saniflo has introduced the SANIFOS range of in-ground pump stations, giving plumbing professionals a way to overcome several common issues. Sean Carroll finds out more. Rapid ... -
Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants for 2023
Rheem Australia is encouraging Australian apprentice plumbers and gas fitters to apply for a share of $30,000 in grants available from the 2023 Rheem Apprentice Plumber ...
