WA developer Pindan collapses into administration leaving 900 subcontractors up to $80 million out of pocket
A large construction company Pindan has collapsed into voluntary administration, leaving hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors out of pocket by up to $80 million.
‘A red tape buster’: Small business ombudsman backs the government’s streamlined licensing scheme for skilled trades workers
The small business ombudsman is backing the federal government’s efforts to streamline licensing requirements for trades workers and their employers.
“Prepared to escalate”: What China’s suspension of its Strategic Economic Dialogue with Australia means
Last week the Chinese government “indefinitely suspended all activities” with Australia under the framework. So what now?
“It’s been a tough decision”: Family-run Beaumont Tiles franchise acquired by Bunnings
Hardware giant Bunnings has acquired the 61-year-old family-run tile and bathroomware business Beaumont Tiles.
Car-free development on George Street will see ‘European-style boulevard’ for Sydney
The development hopes to see businesses inspired to explore new opportunities in the area, with the ‘European-style boulevard’ set to increase local foot traffic.
Vic government launches Apprenticeships Victoria for the construction industry
Under the program, Victorian apprentices and trainees will receive 1,500 opportunities each year for four years to work on some of the state’s largest construction projects.
ATO warns 60,000 businesses to file overdue taxable payments reports or risk penalties
The Australian Tax Office says businesses who have not yet lodged their annual reports need to lodge them as soon as possible.
TradieSpec secures $500,000 in seed funding, after pulling the plug on its raise last year
Sydney startup TradieSpec has closed a $500,000 seed round, 12 months after the COVID-19 pandemic put its funding plans on hold.
HomeBuilder leads to spike in material and labour costs, hitting smaller builders where it hurts
The price of building materials shot up after HomeBuilder was announced in June, says Builders Collective of Australia head Phil Dwyer.
Why did the government block the China-led Probuild sale? What does this mean for mergers and acquisitions?
Since the government will not explain why the sale of Probuild was rejected, it's left to the business community to draw its own conclusions.
Time is money: How spatial technology is revolutionising planning, construction and development
Spatial technology is rapidly changing the way we plan and manage our businesses, communities, cities and natural resources.
In the wake of Grocon’s collapse, executives will be left standing, and subcontractors will be ruined
Grocon is more than a construction business, having found better money-making opportunities in property development and being a landlord.
