05
Dec 2019
Subcontractors concerned about delayed or non-payments may find relief in a recent push for builders to establish project bank accounts.
24
Nov 2019
In acknowledgement of the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we look at ways employers can address domestic violence in the workplace.
21
Nov 2019
The importance of effective leadership in the building industry is often overlooked, but that needs to change to ensure greater accountability and success.
07
Nov 2019
High-rise developments are proving bad business for builders, with lenders reluctant to lend and buyers not wanting to buy.
06
Nov 2019
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is celebrating the positive conclusion of a campaign designed to streamline Building Award allowances.
10
Oct 2019
The High Court's milestone judgement on Mann v. Paterson Constructions clarifies contractor rights to quantum meruit in cases of contract repudiation.
18
Sep 2019
Looking for a way to boost your business? Start by overcoming the challenges of the quoting process, writes MICHAEL REID.
17
Sep 2019
Doric celebrates thirty years of business by reflecting on its greatest accomplishments and the unique approach that helped it reach such a rare milestone.
10
Sep 2019
It's one of the most common frustrations for business owners of all kinds, but CHRIS STRODE has some tips to help builders get paid on time, every time.
01
Sep 2019
flexigroup's LIBBY MINOGUE shares four tips on how building business owners can give their customers what they want and keep them coming back for more.
28
Aug 2019
A recent survey from ServiceSeeking.com.au examines the current climate for Australian tradespeople, and the results are sure to surprise.
19
Aug 2019
The Impact Accelerator is designed to fast-track innovation in environmental and social change to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
15
Aug 2019
Developers who fixate on delivering a project a certain way risk losing perspective of the project's purpose, resulting in a loss of value.
14
Aug 2019
A mental health crisis is unfolding on the site of the UK's largest post-war construction project, refuelling discussion about a tragic issue felt across the industry on a global scale.
12
Aug 2019
A new benchmark report on email marketing reveals some interesting and potentially revenue-driving results for professionals in the built environment industry.
05
Aug 2019
The merge means CASA now provides end-to-end solutions to architects and builders by adding non-ferrous materials like zinc and aluminium to its offerings.
11
Jul 2019
Digital marketing offers a cost-effective way for builders to find and nurture future clients. Here SABRI SUBY explains how builders can grow their client base online.
21
Jun 2019
Buying a finished house and building a property are two completely different options and require a different approach when applying for finance, writes Jason Arnold.
22
May 2019
Construction professionals can expect a pay rise this year, according to a survey recently released by global professional recruitment group, Hays.
06
May 2019
Over 75 percent of Australians working in the construction sector are currently working on a side project as they look to turn their passion into a reality, according to new research from the AMP Foundation.
26
Mar 2019
Lotus CEO Liz Jones has been named Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year and also Victorian Medium and Large Business Winner, crediting the accolade to the “tremendous progress” for women in the building and construction industry.
18
Mar 2019
Considerable money, time and effort are invested into constructing buildings, but what happens after they are built? PRABHU RAMACHANDRAN looks at how the next 10 years will change the way we think about buildings.
15
Mar 2019
Australian small businesses are concerned about the impact of the impending Federal Election and are delaying critical business decisions, which could impact job growth and investment.
13
Mar 2019
Whether mandatory or recommended, insurance is a topic every builder needs to be across. The possible consequences if you’re not properly covered simply don’t bear thinking about. MADELEINE SWAIN investigates.
07
Mar 2019
After our first article, "Getting started with marketing for builders and developers", SABRI SUBY, founder of digital marketing agency, King Kong, further explains how builders can grow their client base online.
25
Feb 2019
“If you've got minimal marketing spend, digital is the way to go,” Cashman asserts. “A hundred times over I would spend the money on digital before I wasted money on business cards, brochures or press advertising in the local paper.”
04
Feb 2019
To optimise productivity in any industry, it is essential that communication is clear and efficient. But collaboration technology hasn’t been supporting the building and construction industry as well as it could, leading to less than optimal productivity.
18
Dec 2018
The builder won the award for its construction of Perth's Optus Stadium.
18
Dec 2018
Hansen Yuncken has won the Liberty National Education Facility Award for its construction of the University of Newcastle’s NeW Space at November's National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.
18
Dec 2018
The home renovations industry may be the beneficiary of tougher lending policies, according to MBA's chief economist.
18
Dec 2018
The Australian Building Codes Board has published some key changes to the 2019 NCC.
18
Dec 2018
A new report concludes SMBs in the construction industry face increased pressures at this time of year.
03
Dec 2018
In this era of increasingly intricate construction protocols, the growing chasm between site, office and the client can swallow fragile project profits. Don’t we owe it to both boots and suits to build a new collaborative model?
22
Nov 2018
At the Housing Institute Association (HIA) Victoria's gala ceremony on Friday 9 November, Porter Davis was announced as the winner of the 'Major Builder of the Year' for a 12th time in its 19-year history.
22
Nov 2018
Pre-Cycle recycles and repurposes the offcuts from new home construction sites, saving construction companies waste removal bills and keeping unused building materials from ending up in landfill.
24
Oct 2018
Industry group Master Builders Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to fast track tax relief for SMEs, noting that more than 370,000 building businesses will benefit from the move.
03
Oct 2018
Victorian Building Authority (VBA) data shows that a record 114,803 building permits, for building work valued at $38.4 billion, were reported across the state in the 2017-18 financial year.
20
Sep 2018
Kenny Ingram, Global Industry Director of IFS shares his thoughts on how the Australian construction companies can best manage labour shortages.
06
Jun 2018
The ACCC (has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from home builder Wisdom Properties Group Pty Ltd (Wisdom) to remove contract terms contained in its standard home building agreements that are unfair under the Australian Consumer Law.
14
May 2018
Industry leaders discussed how to tackle Australia's housing affordability crisis at the recent event.
01
May 2018
In March this year Villawood Properties launched what it is describing as the world’s first virtual display village. The company's executive director, Rory Costelloe and the project’s facilitator Jamie Hogwood elaborate...
01
May 2018
Banks and builders, they hardly go together like a horse and carriage, but every builder and property developer will need funding at some point. How do banks decide who to back and how can you make sure you secure that loan when you need to?
24
Apr 2018
Many businesses in the building sector feel that they should have a social media presence, but find it daunting or are unable to dedicate the time and resources to it. The key is knowing if your business will benefit from having a social media presence or not.
