According to the NSW government a boom in the construction industry, particularly in New South Wales Far South Coast has led to a labour shortage. Builders say the demand for construction and renovation work in the area is at an all…
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New South Wales Far South Coast Building Boom
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New App Helps QBCC Contractors
A new app released by the QBCC will help contractors access online services anytime of day, 7 days a week. Contractors will be able to submit forms online, track defects, view QBCC publications, use the licence checker and calculate insurance…
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Bootcamp Training Young Construction Workers
Two of NSW’s problems, growing unemployment among young people and a shortage of apprentices are being tackled by builder Paul Breen, who has developed a training program which he also funds for disaffected youth. Youth that are finding it difficult…
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Construction Activity Slows But Residential Remains High
Statistics show that construction nationally has slowed for the fourth month, particularly in the engineering construction sector. According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), the latest Performance of Construction Index rose 0.7 points in July to 47.1, still below the 50 point…
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New WorkSafe Health and Safety Executive Director for Victoria
Last week the new health and safety executive director, Marnie Williams joined the WorkSafe team. According to WorkSafe Victoria news she brings with her a strong background in “people leadership, regulation and stakeholder engagement”. She also has extensive knowledge of occupational health…
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“Promote a Culture of Safety” – Message Behind new Safe Work Video
Shane Webcke is the latest Queensland ambassador promoting safety in the workplace. A video has been released with the rugby legend and sports reporter where he shares his story of the loss of his father and the impact the death…
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Man Injured on Queensland Construction Site
A worker on a building site in southeastern Queensland was left with injuries to his back and neck after he apparently fell into a hole on the site on Tuesday. Emergency crews were called to the site around midday to…
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WorkSafe Victoria Campaign aims to Make Towns safer
Businesses in the Moe, Newborough and Trafalgar area should be prepared for a visit from WorkSafe Victoria inspectors who will begin some 100 inspections later this month as a part of the ongoing Safe Towns campaign. On its website WorkSafe…
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Is Inefficiency Costing our Construction Industry?
The recent revelation that Australia is the fifth most expensive country for construction has led some to question the efficiency of the industry. According to some experts the cost of construction may depend on a number of factors but…
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Unemployment Rate to Rise Slightly But Construction is Helping
The boom in housing construction is said to be offsetting the decline in employment in other sectors. Although we should be prepared for a slight decline in employment, economists warn, employment growth in the booming housing sector is helping keep the…
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