Improving COVID safety on NSW construction sites
The NSW Government has launched a new suite of guidance materials to help all types of businesses manage the risk of COVID-19.
Month: June 2020
Billion dollar boost to building and construction
The Victorian Government has paved the way for more than $1 billion worth of job-creating building projects to get started and help kickstart the economy.
Stringline apps
Specifically developed for the fencing industry, Stringline is a dashboard and mobile app suite designed to streamline your quoting, simplify your job management and improve your teams productivity.
Stylish gate systems from Knotwood
A gate is a common feature in any home. Whether it’s for a driveway, front entrance, side of the house or pool, it needs to not only look good, but also perform repeatedly.
WA home building to recover in 2020/21
Western Australia’s home building sector will recover over the coming twelve months, according to a new forecast, said HIA WA Executive Director Cath Hart.
Final touches add certainty to HomeBuilder scheme
HIA welcomes the release of crucial final touches to the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme. “The addition of this extra detail will clarify questions builders and home buyers have been asking since the scheme was announced on 4 June (2020),” said Kristin Brookfield, HIA Chief Executive…
Building defects in strata schemes
There is some confusion among strata mangers about responsibilities on fixing building defects.
Strata building bond and inspections scheme
Here is a reminder about the strata building bond and inspections scheme, which started on 1 January 2018.
Reducing machine guarding injuries in manufacturing
Incidents from unguarded or poorly guarded machines have cost the manufacturing industry $28 million in claims over a three-year period.
New Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020
The Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020 was finalised on 4 March 2020.
Fee relief for businesses and licence holders affected by COVID-19
As part of the NSW Government’s economic stimulus package we are waiving a range of licence and permit fees for 12 months.
Building efficiency for jobs and growth
An advocacy agenda released by a coalition of industry bodies is calling on governments to make every building count in Australia’s economic recovery.