Tag: Labour Shortages

Heavy machinery migrant visa snub leaves housing sector digging for answers

Industry experts have hammered the government’s long-awaited Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Construction sector eyes a bright beginning to 2025

After enduring skyrocketing costs and persistent tradie shortages, Australia’s construction industry is

By Jarrod Brown 3 Min Read

Cash Incentives won’t build the future, warns construction industry boss

Critics say WA's $10k relocation incentive is a band-aid solution for a

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

There’s “no sign” of construction costs easing until 2028

A new report has revealed there’s no end in sight for construction

By Jarrod Brown 7 Min Read

COVID-19 inquiry blames HomeBuilder for adding to housing crisis

A COVID-19 inquiry report has slammed Australia's HomeBuilder scheme, which it says

By Paul Eyers 5 Min Read

Builders face ‘zombie apocalypse’ as labour shortages bite back

Experts are warning that critical labour shortages and sky-high building costs have

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

Construction bosses handed $10k lifeline to lure in foreign tradies

A program offering up a $10,000 incentive to lure overseas tradies to

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Industry leaders ‘confident’ construction can weather the storm

Industry groups are hopeful the tide has turned for blown-out construction costs

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Sydney remains Australia’s most expensive city to build

The NSW capital remains Australia's most expensive city to build in with

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Looming timber shortage threatens to blow out construction costs

Experts are predicting a price hike for structural timber after a recent

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read