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Construction workers typically work six days a week but research tracking a five-day work week in the industry shows flexibility is key to improving worker wellbeing, with minimal perceived impact on productivity. The interim report, led by RMIT University in collaboration with the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT), tracked five pilot infrastructure projects trialling a … Continued
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3 May 2024 Despite government investment in housing, 80 per cent of the additional new homes that could have been built will never see a shovel hit the ground said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. Master Builders Australia has released The Cost of Letting Productivity Slip today, which assesses the cumulative impact of positive … Continued
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2 May 2024 New building approvals data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today has once again painted a concerning picture of the nation’s housing crisis. Master Builders Australia Chief Economist Shane Garrett said March was the worst month for new detached house approvals since July 2012 – almost 12 years ago. “There was … Continued
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An average 50-hour week over five days has strong support and does not appear to adversely affect site productivity, according to interim results of pilot projects run under a new draft Culture Standard, aimed at improving the infrastructure construction industry. The Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT), led by the governments of NSW and Victoria along … Continued
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The CFMEU has warned employers across Australia that workers will not be intimidated by corporate thuggery after a company failed to stop a lawful strike in Brisbane. Hired muscle from labour hire firm Matrix Unlimited approached protesters at the Dutton Park Cross River Rail Site on Wednesday. CFMEU members were undertaking protected industrial action in … Continued
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The housing affordability crisis in Australia is reaching alarming levels. Based on projections from the State of the Nation’s Housing Report 2022-23, over 1.8 million new households are expected to form across Australia between 2023 and 2033. This growth is set to worsen the existing housing deficit, with an estimated cumulative shortfall of approximately 106,300 … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Patterson Construction Steps Up to Complete Unfinished Homes in Perth Amidst Industry Crisis Perth, WA —29th April 2024 — In response to the ongoing turmoil in the building industry that has seen many construction firms in Perth go under, Patterson Construction has emerged as a beacon of hope for distressed homeowners. As … Continued
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By Michael Fisher, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia The entrance of a building plays an important role in maintaining a comfortable indoor climate, conserving energy and protecting against the broad range of cold or hot outdoor temperatures encountered throughout Australia and New Zealand. When designing an entrance, it is important to consider the … Continued
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Melbourne, Victoria – Plastics that would otherwise go to landfill can now be repurposed into building materials at Australia’s first RESIN8 production facility that opened in Melbourne today. CRDC Australia, in partnership with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP), are proud to officially open the state-of-the-art facility, located in Tottenham. The opening marks … Continued
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Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill. RMIT University engineers collaborated with Visy – Australia’s largest recycling company – to make bricks with a minimum of 15% waste glass and 20% combusted solid waste (ash), as substitutes for clay. Test results indicate that using these bricks … Continued
