Construction industry “culture” is keeping small businesses from stepping forward with complaints: Victorian Small Business Commission
Construction sector complaints are underrepresented as a share of calls for assistance, the Victorian small business commissioner says.
Tradies are anxious about fuel costs, underpayment and job security, report finds
Optus Business' State of Tradies survey also found two-thirds of construction workers are doing it tough mentally, with long working hours and work/life balance taking a mental and emotional toll.
Sunday lie-in could become a thing of the past as NSW government eyes seven-day construction
NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts revealed that construction hours were under review to a room full of developers at the Property Council lunch yesterday.
Sydney-based Next the latest builder to enter voluntary administration as price pressures reach record highs
Sydney construction firm Next has reportedly entered voluntary administration, as its owner seeks a deal with creditors to avoid total collapse.
Material price hikes and labour shortages a major concern for WA homebuilders after two businesses collapse
Industry leaders in Western Australia are sounding the alarm over future business insolvencies after the collapse of two home builders.
Seek job listings are up 50% in two years as demand for tradies outpaces applications
Jobs website Seek recorded its highest-ever month of job listings in March — for the third consecutive month.
Albanese binning the construction watchdog like “committing economic self-harm”, MBA says
Master Builders Australia says small builders and tradies are suffering "a severe cost and cashflow crunch" and it is urging the major parties to make an economic plan for the flailing construction industry.
The real reason why construction giants Condev and Probuild collapsed
Why did major Australian construction firms Condev and Probuild collapse? The truth lies in the numbers, writes Adam Merlehan.
Construction company Condev latest causality amid rising cost of materials
Condev Construction has become the latest casualty in the flailing construction industry, following a string of high-profile collapses.
Why small builders need government financial support in the face of consistent price hikes
Builders are not provided with any financial government backing or support as they face price hike after price hike, writes TCON director Tim Walker.
JobPass expansion to open interstate opportunities for 44,000 skilled workers
Changes to the government’s JobPass scheme are set to reduce red tape for more people in licensed occupations to work in different states.
Tradie awarded $8,000 after being unfairly dismissed for running over boss’ pet galah
Queenslander Blake O'Keeffe brought the application to the Fair Work Commission, who found he deserved no more than a written warning for the tragic accident.
