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Tonight’s Federal Budget has reinforced the urgent need to tackle the escalating costs of infrastructure nationwide or more projects will be put at risk. Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies says the $10.1 billion allocated to cover cost increases on existing projects, rather than new projects, is a wake-up call. “We can’t afford to continue … Continued
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The Construction, Forestry, Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has backed federal budget measures to help more apprentices and women forge careers in construction. Building and construction apprentices will have access to $5000 to help them complete training, while employers will be eligible for the same amount to subsidise costs. The Building Women’s Careers program will spend … Continued
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13 May 2024 Master Builders Association of New South Wales, in partnership with the NSW Government, has officially launched a digital one-stop shop to attract, support and promote women in the building and construction industry. The new website, Women Building NSW, marks a significant milestone in the industry’s efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity within … Continued
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11 May 2024 The Federal Government has today given new home building across the housing spectrum a much-needed funding boost said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “The key to solving the housing crisis: supply, supply, supply. “We know whether it’s social and community housing, rentals or owner-occupiers, there is not enough supply to house … Continued
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Housing is one of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and all eyes are on the anticipated packages in the Budget aimed at alleviating the housing crisis. Preannounced efforts to tackle labour shortages stemming from apprentices leaving the construction industry prematurely and regulatory barriers impeding access to skilled international tradespeople are useful, but they … Continued
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CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been selected to fit out a data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. The project is for an existing client – a multinational technology corporation – and is located within a data centre campus Leighton Asia successfully delivered in 2023. Work involves fitting-out the data centre with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire … Continued
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The CFMEU has strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s federal budget boost for apprenticeships and traineeships in the construction industry. As part of the package announced on Wednesday, the government will fund an additional 15,000 fee-free construction TAFE and VET places over two years from 2025. There is also new funding for industry training providers, including … Continued
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The Australian Government’s funding announcement which is designed boost the number of skilled workers in the construction and housing sectors. has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. This announcement includes an $88.8 million commitment for fee-free places in … Continued
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8 May 2024 Today, the Federal Government has taken meaningful steps to reduce barriers to growing the building and construction workforce, according to Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “Master Builders has long advocated that we must do more to boost our domestic capacity and make it easier for migrants to work in the … Continued
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Researchers have created a series of guides to support wellbeing for architects, after a survey found architecture workers had a lower-than-average quality of life compared with Australia’s general working population. Led by RMIT Professor Naomi Stead in collaboration with Monash University researchers and eleven architecture industry partners, including award-winning advocacy group Parlour, the … Continued
