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Home builders use construction slowdown to train more apprentices

Residential builders hope to use a slowdown in the project pipeline to prepare the next generation of tradies for looming…

By Jarrod Brown
Home & Renovation

Energy-efficient social housing would slash millions off WA power bills

New analysis reveals the WA could wipe $50 mil a year off the energy bills of all social housing renters…

By Jarrod Brown
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Home & Renovation

Bathroom fans and sliding glass doors: new research shows how those cold draughts sneak into your home

Winter is now well upon us, and many of us – especially those living in old homes – are discovering…

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New construction simulation centre to transforms tradie training

Plans have been unveiled for a new cutting-edge trade innovation centre that will transform the future of trade training.

By Paul Eyers
Industry News

Northern Territory “closes the gap” with one hundred homes in one hundred days

One hundred homes have been built in one hundred days in the Northern Territory as part of the Labor Government's efforts to close the gap for First Nations peoples. 

By Jarrod Brown
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Weld Done! Weld Australia education tool sparks global recognition

Weld Australia’s new suite of forward-thinking digital education tools has sparked global recognition from one…

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Tools Down

REIWA brings the christmas cheer amid Australia’s cost of living crisis

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) is doing its part to bring some…

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Home & Renovation

Upgrade your out-dated fly screens in time for summer

Home renovators are closing the door on conventional fly screens as homeowners rush to finish their winter renovations in time…

By Paul Eyers
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Tools Down

Surf’s up! Tradies hit the waves in WorkSafe challenge 

Victorian tradies swapped belts for boards last weekend as workers battled it out on the waves in WorkSafe’s 2024 Tradie…

By Jarrod Brown
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Tradies

Campus construction paves way for international student and skilled worker boost

Darwin is set to build up its number of international students and skilled workers after the city’s new CBD campus…

By Paul Eyers
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Tech & Tools

You can win a DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 TOWER

End the year by giving your tools the home they deserve. One lucky subscriber to the free Build-it newsletter will win…

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Industry News

No savings? No plans? No Great Australian Dream. How housing is reshaping young people’s lives

Australia’s housing crisis is dramatically reshaping the lives and hopes of young people, highlighted in a new report launched today…

By Build-it
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Tradies

Breaking industry barriers: Female apprentices surge by 80%

The industry’s latest push to get more ladies on the tools looks like it’s finally bearing fruit after recent reports…

By Jarrod Brown
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Safety First

Worker loses hand in costly concreting mix-up

A Victorian construction worker has been left with permanent injuries after a concreting mix-up resulted in his hand being amputated. 

By Paul Eyers
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Tradies

Housing goals hit a brick wall as apprentice shortage worsens

Recently released apprentice statistics have built up concern among industry leaders after a massive decline in apprentice numbers was seen…

By Paul Eyers
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Home & Renovation

Budget bathroom reno ideas for under $5000

With a budget of $5000 or less, you can freshen things up in a big way—even if you're rolling up…

By Jarrod Brown
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Industry News

Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way

The Aussie building industry has long been facing a crisis of serious defects in apartment buildings, with alarming incidents such…

By Build-it
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Tech & Tools

Buying used equipment is a no-brainer for construction businesses

If you're in the market for construction equipment, you've got more options than just buying new from a dealership. 

By Jarrod Brown
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Safety First

Heads up! Must have app sparks change for powerline safety awareness

For tradies, gardening gurus or DIY novices, knowing the dangers of what’s above could mean the difference between life and…

By Paul Eyers