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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.
Home Building Compensation Fund – better support for builders support
Who helps builders and contractors?
Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF). Home Owners Warranty. Home Warranty Insurance. Whichever term is used between builders and contractors it’s sure to result in an animated discussion. Tolerate it or loathe it, it’s a requirement for builders to obtain home building compensation (HBC) insurance before taking...
Working at heights safety blitz
SafeWork NSW has launched a state-wide working at heights safety blitz, aimed at reducing the number of heights-related fatalities and serious injuries in the construction industry.
Falls from heights is the number one cause of fatalities on NSW construction sites, with most serious and fatal falls being from roofs, ladders...
No Fault COVID-19 Indemnity Scheme
The Federal Government has finalised the details of a no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme following extensive consultation with the peak medical, healthcare, business and insurance sectors, to ensure a comprehensive National Scheme.
The Scheme will provide Australians with quick access to compensation for COVID-19 claims related to the administration of a Therapeutic Goods...
Covid-19 economic support measures extended
The Berejiklian Government today announced an additional $3.9 billion in funding, including $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth, as part of its COVID-19 economic support package providing ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions across the State.
This additional funding will extend the successful JobSaver program...
Cladding remediation program - Register your interest
Hansen Yuncken is delighted to announce our appointment as Managing Contractor for the NSW Government’s cladding remediation program, Project Remediate.
Registrations of Interest are now open for the following disciplines:
- Building Investigation Contractor
- Façade Consultant
- Surveyor
- Fire Engineer
- Architectural Service
- Structural Consultant
- Superintendent...
Project Remediate - Briefing for the building and construction industry
Representatives from the building and construction industry are invited to attend a briefing on Project Remediate, the NSW Government’s program to remediate combustible cladding on high-risk residential apartment buildings in NSW.
This briefing is your chance to hear from the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, The Hon. Kevin...
Skill Up From Home
Here is your opportunity to improve your business skills and be on the pathway to a qualification.
To better support people affected by the COVID-19 rules in the Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Illawarra, Central Coast, and Hunter, Training Services NSW has introduced the Skill Up From Home program, which...
Priority COVID-19 vaccination booking for 16 to 39 year-olds
The majority of people with COVID-19 in NSW are under 40. To reduce the spread of the virus, people aged 16 to 39 living in areas of concern can now access priority vaccination appointments.
Who can book
People aged 16 to 39 who are residents of the following local government...