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QUOTES ONLY: Queensland experts and community voices on making housing more comfortable during heatwaves as locals rely on AC to keep cool.

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As Queenslanders try to recover from severe storms and floods, they are now enduring a scorching New Year’s weekend with the weather bureau forecasting heatwave conditions. There are concerns that the electricity grid will face increased demand as families rely on air-conditioning to cool their homes.  Architects, urban planners and home energy assessors from across … Continued

AGA Leads the Way in female representation in trades

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AGA, part of the IntoWork Group, is leading the way for women in trades, with 12.6 per cent of its building and construction apprentices being women compared to the industry average of less than 3 per cent1. With women in trades historically being underrepresented in the industry, AGA has delivered programs such as Solar Apprenticeships … Continued

ACA commends NSW progress and calls for National Construction Strategy

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The Australian Constructors Association welcomes the release of the NSW Government’s progress report on agency performance against the 10-point commitment to the construction sector. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the NSW should be commended for making good progress across the board and increasing collaboration with industry. “We have seen some great examples of best practices … Continued

Royal Opening For Boon Edam Headquarters

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His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inaugurated the new Royal Boon Edam International B.V. building in Edam. Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the family-owned company is a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, with extensive operations Down Under through its Boon Edam Australia subsidiary.   Boon Edam has recently invested in the … Continued

Back To Work With Compliant Safety Workwear

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Back To Work With Compliant Safety Workwear Ensuring Workplace Safety: Total Image Group’s Guide to Designing Compliant Workwear SYDNEY December 2023: In the pursuit of workplace safety, ensuring compliance with hi-vis workwear standards is paramount. Employers bear a moral and legal responsibility to safeguard their workforce, with adherence to these standards being not only imperative … Continued

Survey shows serious defects down in newer apartment buildings

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A 2023 survey on serious building defects in NSW strata communities found a steady decline in serious common property defects since 2020, giving confidence to buyers of new apartments.   Building Commission NSW, in partnership with Strata Community Association NSW (SCA), conducted research into the prevalence of serious defects in class 2 residential apartment buildings … Continued

ACA applauds Victorian Government’s commitment to North East Link Project amidst cost challenges

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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of the latest contracts under the North East Link project, despite cost pressures. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the Eastern Freeway Upgrade and M80 Ring Road Upgrade are critical projects and contractors are geared up and ready to deliver. “Project certainty is paramount for a … Continued

Victorian Government move to ban new gas appliances in existing homes is divorced from reality

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Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government foreshadowing a ban on new gas appliances in existing homes is divorced from reality, says Master Plumbers.  As part of the updated Gas Substitution Roadmap launched today, the Victorian Government will investigate a ban on new gas appliances not only in new builds, existing homes and some commercial buildings, … Continued

MYEFO maintains commitment to boosting housing supply

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13 December 2023 Master Builders Australia applauds the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling inflation and boosting housing supply in today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) but stresses all policy levers to tackle the housing crisis must be pulling in the same direction.   CEO Denita Wawn said: “A strong building industry means a strong … Continued