Discover the latest updates and essential insights in the building and construction industry. For all significant news and developments, this is your go-to source.
Unlocking timber for 10,000 new homes
The Australia Government is injecting $15.1 million to help address timber shortages for the construction industry, unlocking vital materials for 10,000 new homes to be built.
The new program will target timber on Kangaroo Island and support the transportation of bushfire‑salvaged softwood to timber mills.
Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing...
50% cap on construction sites removed from Monday
From Monday 27 September, construction in Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains and Wollongong, can resume with 100% of workers on site.
Technical and regulatory changes
Key technical and regulatory matters currently confronting the building and construction industry include:
- Review of the Draft 2022 National Construction Code
- Changes required under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2021 (D & BP Act 2021)
- Other Current Technical Matters
Review Draft 2022 National Construction Code
The Australian Building...
Staged lodgement - transitional period extended
Staged lodgement set to continue under NSW design and building practitioner scheme.
Your Future, Your Super legislation – What employers need to know about stapling
On 17 June 2021, the Government passed the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) legislation which introduced three major reforms.
NSW CFMMEU officials charged after allegedly accepting bribes from construction company
Union boss Darren Greenfield allegedly received four $5000 bribes at meetings that were caught on camera, texted about in WeChat messages and spoken about in tapped phone calls, a court has heard.
Strong and gusty winds in construction
Employers and principal contractors must proactively manage the risks associated with high winds on construction sites, to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities.
The risk
Construction sites can have varying levels of risk from strong or gusty winds, depending on the stage of the build, the associated plant...
Have your say on digital survey plans
The Office of the Registrar General is seeking your feedback on the transition from paper survey plans to digital.
Digital survey plans will benefit industry through lower holding costs for property development. They will also allow property purchasers to settle on, and move into, their new homes sooner.
The proposed...
NSW to replace 400 timber bridges
The NSW Government will replace more than 400 timber bridges through its $500 million Fixing Country Bridges program.
Member concessions update
Member concessions for the month of August have been well received by our members, we will extend these savings throughout September and October.