25
Jan 2021
It'll give you greater control, eliminate budget blowouts and enhance productivity. Here's Frank Feustel on the benefits of adopting a digital business management solution.
18
Jan 2021
Sole aims to make it simple for small business owners to manage their money from their smartphones.
08
Dec 2020
A new industry poll from Procore reveals how much time is dedicated to quality assurance in Australian construction.
24
Nov 2020
Grocon, the Australian construction empire that grew from the family concreting business started by Luigi Grollo in Melbourne in 1948, is on its last legs. But Grocon, the privately held property development empire headed by Luigi’s grandson Daniel Grollo, will continue to operate.
09
Nov 2020
Jane Betschel has some tips for tradies, to keep your money moving.
07
Oct 2020
The 2020 Federal Budget, delivered last night, does little to support apprentices in the long term and is a missed opportunity to spark a construction boom, says the CFMEU National Construction Division.
30
Sep 2020
A new poll commissioned by Procore Technologies has found that data is extremely important to the increasingly digital Australian construction industry.
08
Sep 2020
Construction Skills Queensland's Annual Training Plan features increased investment in apprenticeship pathways, small business know-how and a mental health program.
01
Sep 2020
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and his government are this week holding discussions with industry, unions and community groups prior to releasing a reopening roadmap this Sunday 6 September.
29
Jul 2020
Design professions like architecture and engineering are set to go over a cliff in September. Geoff Hanmer of the University of Adelaide says construction is set to follow them in 2021.
28
Jul 2020
Small businesses in Australia’s construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors are most confident about the state of their industry over the remainder of 2020, according to a new research report released today by Xero.
27
Jul 2020
Spence was a growing company when Tim Hassett joined, and it was soon decided a digital solution was needed to help manage the companies 90 workers on 18 sites in Victoria. Today he's the company's building manager. Here, he fills us in on how digitising construction management has enabled scaleable growth in times where remote management are more important than ever.
21
Jul 2020
When asked to reveal why they would present to work with headaches, a stuffy or runny nose, or a sore or tingly throat, 58 percent say the symptoms were not serious enough to justify time off work. Forty-two percent say it's because they have too much work to do with no replacement available, 29 percent believe their employer won't regard their symptoms as serious enough, while 24 percent don't want to use up their sick leave or say they will have pressure from their employer to present to work.
14
Jul 2020
The Victorian Building Authority is urging Victorians to take extra precautions when using builders and plumbers.
13
May 2020
Master Builders Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's move to amend its procurement and contracting arrangements to support businesses through COVID-19.
13
May 2020
To make the lockdown easier to bear for residents, air conditioning and heating jobs, electrical services jobs and painting jobs were some of the jobs to see in increase in April.
13
May 2020
A ServiceSeeking.com.au survey of more than 900 trades professionals explored the effect on jobs and income in these challenging times.
05
May 2020
It's unsurprising that business confidence has dropped considerably at this time. Sixty-nine percent of construction companies were confident about industry business conditions at the beginning of the year, compared to only 43 percent two months later. Small businesses are the hardest hit – only 30 percent working in businesses of 10 or fewer are confident about industry business conditions. Thirty-three percent of builders in the survey said they would need to close down if business doesn't improve over the next 12 months.
31
Mar 2020
A number of subcontractor representatives and peak bodies have issued a joint call to the Prime Minister and state Premiers to implement cascading statutory trusts.
26
Feb 2020
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has released its quarterly report on the housing market forecast for Australia, with an upswing in construction expected.
18
Feb 2020
According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) the first home buyer scheme has been particularly successful with specific areas, but this isn't necessarily great news for the construction industry, as there is a greater demand for existing homes than new builds.
17
Feb 2020
Australian building and construction businesses affected by the impact of the coronavirus should seek professional help immediately and not take a head-in-the-sand approach, says national insolvency and business recovery specialist Jirsch Sutherland.
17
Feb 2020
Dream Haven Glass will be rebranded as Cooling Brothers Glass Melbourne, following the acquisition of the Victoria-based company by the Cooling Brothers Group.
16
Jan 2020
Better Building talks with Lucas Piperides and David Hosking, the intergenerational duo taking HL Landscapes to new heights.
07
Jan 2020
TURLOUGH GUERIN raises six more questions for environmental and sustainability professionals to ask themselves before pitching a project.
06
Jan 2020
TURLOUGH GUERIN explains how environmental and sustainability professionals can lead projects in alignment with an organisation's development agenda.
10
Dec 2019
Innovative, responsible payment solutions can help alleviate 'bill shock' while ensuring builders can get to work faster and more effectively.
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.
