Tradies

Breaking down ETAs: what builders need to know

As building projects become more complex and regulations stricter, understanding the tools and certifications underpinning structural integrity has become even more essential.One such certification, the European Technical Assessment (ETA), is…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read
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HIA’s 2025 Housing Policy Scoreboard — EVERY state ranked!

Australia’s housing crisis continues to be a towering challenge, with state governments…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 7 Min Read

50,000 tradies freed from red tape in construction overhaul

Thanks to a major overhaul of building regulations, thousands of self-employed builders…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Trump is now flagging tariffs on steel and aluminium. Can Albanese win an exemption for Australia?

The Albanese government is set to mount a major effort to win…

Build-it By Build-it 5 Min Read

Is your business on top of new construction rules?

As 2025 kicks off, construction firms across Australia are gearing up for…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

How to win back your work life by streamlining safety on site

Sick of your safety processes being stuck in the Stone Age? Well,…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Hidden danger still lurking beneath the surface for QLD flood victims

After weeks of torrential rain and widespread flooding, the dangers are sadly…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read
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Five times faster than a bricklayer? Perth’s first 3D-printed home is here

Imagine rocking up to a job site and seeing a robot laying…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

Apprentice incentive scheme called out for leaving key trades behind

Construction education leaders have warned the industry is still missing half the…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 3 Min Read

Construction crisis looms as Australia’s only float glass manufacturer goes bust

Australia’s construction industry just took another hit, with the country’s only architectural…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Investors dodge costly mistakes thanks to this property AI tool

Property development is a high-stakes game where knowledge is power, and one…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

WorkSafe Awards to shine a spotlight on safety

The Australian construction industry is no stranger to high-risk environments, but this…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 3 Min Read

How to stay safe on scorching worksites during this week’s heatwave

Australia is no stranger to extreme heat, but as heatwaves grip multiple…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read
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Aussie home builds still lagging behind despite December uptick

Australia’s big goal of building 1.2 million new homes by 2029 is…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 6 Min Read

Blueprints for a cleaner build as EPA releases new development standards

The construction industry is getting a new set of blueprints for tackling…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 3 Min Read

Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?

Written by Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong When you’re in a car,…

Build-it By Build-it 7 Min Read

Meet the newest robo-recruit set to revolutionise communication on Aussie job-sites

When some tradies arrive at the job site next week, they might…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 5 Min Read

“Just went at it”: Tradie boss busts the biggest myth about starting a business

Many aspiring tradies dream of breaking away from the nine-to-five grind and…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Albanese to promise $10,000 for apprentices in housing construction

Written by: Pi-Shen Seet, Edith Cowan University and Janice Jones, Flinders University…

Build-it By Build-it 6 Min Read
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