This AI tool promises to slash the high death rates on Aussie construction sites
A groundbreaking automated job hazard analysis (JHA) tool developed by Aussie researchers is set to revolutionise safety in the construction industry, where 60,000 workers lose their lives globally each year. The team behind…
WorkSafe issues stern warning on barrier safety after worker crushed
WorkSafe has reinforced the importance of proper barrier safety after an incorrectly installed barrier left a worker with six broken ribs and two collapsed lungs. Last month, Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd was required…
PHOTO GALLERY: December’s biggest building blunders revealed!
Every tradie has an off day, but these December nightmares prove that some days are worse than others. Welcome to the latest edition of Build-it’s Building Blunders, where we spotlight Australia’s most cringe-worthy…
Lady tradies chiseling their way to the top of construction trades
The latest generation of female tradies is breaking barriers in the male-dominated construction world, proving that passion and determination can overcome any stereotype. South Australian stonemason and heritage restorer Bianca Taylor has been…
Tradie crisis takes its toll as worker shortages rage on
Australia's construction industry is grappling with a severe workforce shortage, with a loss of 27,000 tradespeople and construction workers in the past year alone. Experts are sounding alarms as the federal government’s ambitious…
These trends are shaping the Aussie construction industry in 2025
With the ups and downs of 2024 now firmly in the rearview mirror, experts have revealed critical trends set the shape the construction industry in the new year. Whether you’re looking to expand…
Coalition housing policy to build new life into regional Australia
For regional Aussies struggling to keep a roof over their heads, a new Coalition policy could lay the blueprint for fixing up the housing crisis. Part of the Coalition's $5 billion Housing Infrastructure…
These 3 simple actions can save you money and help make the most of your rooftop solar
Written by: Dani Alexander, UNSW Sydney; Baran Yildiz, UNSW Sydney; Michelle Vaqueiro-Contreras, UNSW Sydney, and Mike Roberts, UNSW Sydney Four million Australian households and businesses have rooftop solar installed, making us the world…
How late is your favourite home improvement store open ahead of Christmas?
With the Christmas countdown officially underway, hardware and home improvement stores nationwide are extending their trading hours to help Aussies complete their last-minute shopping lists. Whether it's snagging a DIY gift, upgrading your…
Bunnings wacky christmas inflatables you have to see to believe!
The inflatable Christmas decoration trend is once again blowing up Aussie front yards ahead of this holiday season. These larger-than-life, quirky displays have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years due to their affordability,…
Groundbreaking app rewrites the blueprint for future construction careers
Building a future in construction has never been easier, thanks to a groundbreaking new app helping women and young people lay the foundations for a career in the industry. While following traditional blueprints…
3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings
Written by Jay Sanjayan, Swinburne University of Technology Construction is one of the largest industries in the world economy – worth A$10 trillion globally (equivalent to 13% of GDP). But construction has suffered…
This tiny $25 toolbox is taking over TikTok for its storage potential
When it comes to storage, most of us have thought of toolboxes as the go-to for, well, tools. But what if we told you that these humble chests have found a chic new…
The winner of our DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5-in-1 tower giveaway! Did you win?
Another month, another lucky reader taking home an incredible prize thanks to Build-it’s monthly giveaway! Congrats to Build-it reader R. Mackie, who has scored DEWALT’s revolutionary TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 Tower.…
Homeowners urged to get bushfire ready in wake of LA fires
As bushfire season starts to heat up again, fire safety experts are urging Aussies to start preparing their properties for summer.
