Construction education leaders have warned the industry is still missing half the blueprint to fix the tradie shortage, despite the government’s $10,000 apprentice incentive scheme. The plan, designed to hammer two nails with…
Australia’s construction industry just took another hit, with the country’s only architectural float glass manufacturer, Oceania Glass, entering voluntary administration. The Dandenong-based company, which employs 260 people and produces 165,000 tonnes of flat…
Property development is a high-stakes game where knowledge is power, and one wrong move can cost you millions.With property markets in constant flux and regulations always evolving, having the right tools can mean…
The Australian construction industry is no stranger to high-risk environments, but this year’s WorkSafe Awards are proving that innovation and dedication are paving the way for safer workplaces. With 21 finalists across six…
Australia is no stranger to extreme heat, but as heatwaves grip multiple states, construction workers face some of the toughest conditions on the job. With the mercury soaring as high as 40°C in…
Australia’s big goal of building 1.2 million new homes by 2029 is looking more and more like a long shot as falling housing approvals put builders even further behind schedule. Fresh data from…
The construction industry is getting a new set of blueprints for tackling emissions in a bid to demolish the sector's high carbon footprint. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its NSW…
When some tradies arrive at the job site next week, they might be in for a surprise as they welcome their newest colleague for the first time. Under a foot tall, unable to…
We are all familiar with the feeling of getting old. But no one feels the harsh realities of ageing quite like those working in construction. Being left with sore backs, dodgy knees, and…
Entering the job site to see someone wearing the NaVis VLX 3 and you’ll be mistaken for thinking you’ve accidentally walked onto a Star Wars movie set instead. The futuristic-looking surveyancing tool has…
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…
Written by Heidi Norman, UNSW Sydney Australia is on the cusp of a once-in-a-generation transformation as our energy systems shift to clean, renewable forms of power. First Nations peoples, the original custodians of…
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…
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,…
Written by Kazi Mizanur Rahman, Bond University Parts of North Queensland have received almost two metres of rain since the weekend, causing flash and riverine flooding that claimed the lives of two women…
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