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AECOM and Infrastructure Sustainability Council call for paradigm shift in infrastructure sector to achieve climate positive Brisbane 2032

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Brisbane (June 5, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council today released recommendations to guide the industry in preparing for a climate positive Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   According to AECOM and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, the Olympics and Paralympic Games provide an opportunity to revolutionise … Continued

Business unites to oppose destructive IR changes

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Joint statement from:Australian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Petroleum Production & Exploration AssociationBusiness Council of AustraliaCouncil of Small Business Organisations AustraliaMaster Builders AustraliaMinerals Council of AustraliaNational Farmers FederationRecruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association  The Australian business community today stands as one with the launch of a national media campaign to raise public awareness of the risks … Continued

CFMEU HAVE NO FAITH IN BUILDER AFTER WEST GATE TUNNEL COLLAPSE.

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The collapse of an underground cross passage on the West Gate tunnel construction project this morning has endangered workers and puts builder, CPB Contractors’ ability in doubt. Fortunately, no injuries were reported when the cross passage, which connects the two main tunnels, gave way causing soil to rapidly flood into the main tunnel at an … Continued

Building approvals lowest since 2012

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Concerns are mounting in the building community with building approvals hitting their lowest levels since April 2012, impacting Australia’s ability to meet its housing targets says Master Builders Australia Acting CEO Shaun Schmitke.   “According to the ABS, new home building approvals sank by 8.1 per cent over the month with a total of 11,594 … Continued

Don’t Get Stuck with a Failed Builder: Investor Partner Group Discusses How to Spot Builders with Financial Issues and Protect Yourself in the Building Crisis

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To address this issue, Moxin Reza, a CEO and Founder of Investor Partner Group shares insights on the current state of the Australian building sector. His team specialises in assisting homeowners in navigating the property market and safeguarding their investments by offering professional guidance on protecting customers from insolvent builders.   In 2020, the Australian … Continued

Builders bearing the brunt of economic instability

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The release of Australian industry performance data 2021-22 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms the impact of fixed-price contracts, high inflation, supply chain disruptions and labour market shortages on the building and construction sector viability.   Building and construction industry net profits dropped by 9.3 per cent during 2021-22, despite a 10 per cent … Continued

Industrial relations changes risk bulldozing tradies

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22 May 2023   The freedom of choice for tradies to be their own boss is under threat, with the Federal Government proposing to force independent contractors to give up their business to become an employee, says Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.   Master Builders Australia has today released its response to the Department … Continued