Review of model WHS Laws Report
Master Builders Australia welcomes the release of the Report of the review of model WHS laws conducted by Marie Boland which has examined model WHS Laws to ensure they are working effectively.
Tag: building
University students build ‘A House For Life’
Competing in the Solar Decathlon in the Middle East in 2018, The University of Wollongong (UOW) teamed up with TAFE NSW to create the ‘Desert Rose’ house, a net-zero energy home specifically designed for people living with dementia and other age-related diseases.
How to buy and sell your home with real confidence
In SOLD! How to buy and sell your home with real confidence, one of Australia’s leading property experts and buyer’s advocate for The Block, Nicole Jacobs, shares her extensive experience on how to buy and sell your home.
LGNSW welcomes much-needed building reform
Moves to improve community protection against shonky developers, builders and certifiers is a welcome development after years of inaction at a state level, the local government sector said.
More work needed by governments to eliminate non-conforming building products
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), which represents construction products and materials manufacturers and suppliers, congratulated the NSW Government for announcing a major shake-up of compliance responsibilities in the building and construction industry.
South East Queensland City Deal
The proposed South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal is a game-changer for this booming region and a vital momentum builder towards a national network of city deals that will shape the future of Australia’s urban landscape.
Budget should back builders for a strong economy
The voice of the nation’s second largest industry is calling on the Government to support growth in the $222 billion building and construction in the Federal Budget.
Construction and dredging tender announced for $127 mil Cairns port upgrade
Cairns’ $127 million port upgrade is one step closer after the tender was announced for major dredging and construction.
Recognising business success and best practice
Master Builders Australia has announced the establishment of new national excellence awards to celebrate and encourage business success and best practice.
Creating jobs and delivering an election commitment
A key Territory election commitment has supported more than 800 local construction jobs in the past two years while delivering infrastructure projects in NT schools.
New apartments see weakest result since mid-2012
“The volume of new apartment building is smaller than at any time since July 2012,” according to Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett.
Building approvals lowest in 5 years
“Building approval data released shows that the slowdown in building activity accelerated at the end of 2018,” stated HIA Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.