Articles by Jarrod Brown
Are you lacing up your work boots the right way?
For tradies tackling the rugged terrain and demanding challenges of Australia's worksites, a reliable pair of work boots is worth their weight in gold.
Builders urged to ‘Get the Site Right’ to protect waterways
Builders and developers are being urged to safeguard their materials from wild…
Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s Construction Code changes
Changes to Australia's Construction Codes are hitting worksites tomorrow as the country prepares to hit Net…
Finding skilled tradies isn’t a priority?
Despite the ongoing worker shortage across the country, the government still hasn't recognised trades on…
“Who the f*** is buying that?” Ford’s $$$$ electric ute slammed
Ford’s latest horse in the EV ute race, the F-150 Lightning, has sparked…
Millennials become Australia’s most active property investors
Millennials have become the country's most active property investors in an attempt…
Construction boom sparks confidence in home building
Experts say the future looks bright for Australia's home-building industry after a…
Can “smart buildings” drive down power prices?
Experts say changing how and when buildings use their energy throughout the…
Energy-smart bricks slash power bills and construction costs
Engineers are helping homeowners and builders cut costs with their newest invention…
Apartment construction plummets under foreign tax burden
NSW apartment construction has nose-dived in the years following the state's tax…
Sydney crowned Australia’s most expensive city for construction
The harbour city has taken the top spot as Australia's most expensive…
Concrete advice for staying safe around cement
Tradies are being told to remain on high alert for one of…
Unpaid tradies outraged over dodgy builder back in business
Tradies still owed thousands from unpaid public housing construction in 2022 are…
Lady tradies looking to land jobs forced to change their names
Women looking to land a job on the tools have been forced…
Housing affordability set to plummet after record-low building approvals
This month's dwelling approvals continue the industry's downward spiral, worsening the nation's…
Home builders argue against wage hike to boost apprentice numbers
Builders want annual wage bargaining to take the steep cost of training…
Buyers want energy-efficient homes, but are stuck on price
Energy-saving devices are among the most wanted for property buyers, but steep…
Asian migrant tradies flood into Aussie worksites
Researchers say there's been a whopping 56 per cent increase in Asian…
Homeowners tap into new plumbing rules
Everyday Aussies can now legally carry out certain basic plumbing tasks at…