New… On 9 October 2024, Fire and Rescue NSW published the following new position statements on their website. The Fire hydrant system – single vs multiple position statement “emphasises that the...
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… The NSW Government is investing $20.2 million over three years in the Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program to create inclusive workplace cultures, attract and retain women in the construction...
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2-year… A study on whether a five-day week will improve work-life balance in the building and construction industry has found workplace flexibility is a better approach than enforcing a shorter working...
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It… Master Builders Australia has today released new analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data which shows detached home and apartment building times continue to blow out. Fifteen years ago, it...
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Promote… Unsafe scaffolds can be fatal SafeWork NSW inspectors are targeting scaffold safety between October and December, as part of Scaff Safe 2024. What are the risks? Scaffolds that are poorly...
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2GB Radio… Brian Seidler, Executive Director of Master Builders NSW, discussed on 2GB recently how the opposition’s $5 billion infrastructure plan could better meet Australia’s housing needs. With 1.2 million homes planned...
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Builders… Peak building and construction industry association Master Builders Australia today backs new Federal Opposition housing policies to boost housing supply. As the only industry association representing the residential, commercial, and...
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Help… The NSW Government is conducting a major review of the Home Building Compensation (HBC) Scheme. This is a significant opportunity for the industry to provide crucial input to the scheme’s...
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Worst… Experts at Master Builders Australia have warned that low apprenticeship numbers will worsen the nation’s housing crisis if action is not taken immediately. The warning comes after new Australian Bureau...
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Loophole… Key points: License & Insurance = Essential: No license or HBCF insurance means no progress payments for residential work in NSW. Homeowner Protection: The amendment strengthens protection for homeowners by...
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