Articles by Jarrod Brown
These tradie business tweaks will help you bring in more $$$ in 2025
Aussie tradies are changing the way they do business as tensions rise following a string of construction companies shutting up shop.
Can a zoning overhaul get more homes built?
Home builders could be facing a massive project influx if a proposal…
Construction costs hike higher as housing pressure heats up
Construction costs for the residential sector climbed higher last month, putting pressure…
Faulty formwork has concreters forking out over $125k in fines
Some faulty formwork has forced concreters to fork over $125k in fines…
Secure your home for under $70 with this budget smart home system
Amazon-owned Blink smart home security is bringing their popular range of budget…
TAFE’s top tradie’s-in-training treated to a night of glitz and glam
TAFE Queensland treated tradies to a red-carpet event to remember as they…
Surf’s up! Tradies hit the waves in WorkSafe challenge
Victorian tradies swapped belts for boards last weekend as workers battled it…
Breaking industry barriers: Female apprentices surge by 80%
The industry’s latest push to get more ladies on the tools looks…
Budget bathroom reno ideas for under $5000
With a budget of $5000 or less, you can freshen things up…
Buying used equipment is a no-brainer for construction businesses
If you're in the market for construction equipment, you've got more options…
The great Aussie LEGO dream home! We might be living in 3D-printed glass houses by 2030
Aussies could be living in 'LEGO-like' 3D-printed homes within the next decade…
Plumber fined after jobsite joyride with apprentice in the toolbox
A Victorian plumber has been slapped with a hefty fine this week…
Construction bosses willing to “pay a premium” for lower-emission steel and concrete
Nearly half of all global construction companies say they would fork out…
When will interest rates go down?
Mortgage holders are hoping today’s cash rate decision will put more money…
Builders say we need 130,000 more tradies before 2025
Australia’s peak construction group say the chronically shorthanded industry will need a…
40,000 tradies have credit card details leaked after major Total Tools hack
A major hack of Aussie hardware chain Total Tools has seen thousands…
Young tradies told to ‘play it safe’ after spike in worksite injuries
A series of electric shocks, finger amputations and numerous trips, slips and…
Australia’s biggest construction expo heads to Melbourne in 2025
The Build Expo is back and promising to be bigger, better and…
Imported engineered stone is banned, but the danger is far from over
Yesterday’s announcement that engineered stone would be banned from crossing Aussie borders…