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Covid-19 extended construction site hours to cease
Key point from this article: Extended construction site hours Order is revoked on and from 18 May 2021.
Members will recall that the NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes issued the Environmental Planning and Assessment (COVID-19 Development Construction Work Days) Order 2020 (the Order).
The Order, which became effective...
Northern Sydney building sites under safety scrutiny
Construction sites across northern Sydney can expect a visit from SafeWork Inspectors this week.
NSW CFMEU & officials hit with $1million penalty
The CFMEU has been hit with more than $1 million in penalties
Safe cladding products endorsed by expert panel
A new report specifies four safe and non-flammable product categories. This is the first tranche to replace high-risk cladding.
HomeBuilder construction deadline extended
The federal government has extended the deadline to begin construction under the HomeBuilder grants program by an additional 12 months.
High Court determination settles right of entry permit
The requirement for union officials to hold a valid federal right of entry permit when entering work sites has been upheld in a High Court determination.
The importance of investing in employee development.
Valuable company assets such as Coca-Cola’s secret formula, KFC’s 11 herbs and spices, or drones on construction sites, are what sets businesses apart from their competitors. We can clearly see the significant financial returns when a company has this kind of competitive advantage.
Behind these valuable assets are the talents...
Building and Construction Economic Update - March 2021
The latest building and construction economic update for NSW is now available. Download PDF here
The State's economy remains upbeat, with indicators showing the extraordinary success of the HomeBuilder grants scheme.
"The builder can’t be brought into this..."
A Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed that the builder is not liable for combustible cladding installed on the Lacrosse tower.
State's scaffolds under scrutiny
SafeWork inspectors will be visiting construction sites across NSW to inspect scaffold structures, issuing on-the-spot fines and stop-work notices for failure to comply with NSW’s safety standards.