CFMEU fallout: Opposition promises to bring back construction watchdog
This comes as the CFMEU's construction division has been accused of taking kickbacks, being linked to organised crime and employing standover tactics on worksites.
“We don’t dilute our focus”: HammerTech nails $105 million raise
Construction software startup HammerTech has secured a $105 million raise led by Riverwood Capital at an undisclosed valuation.
Dog handlers make skilled priority migration list, some tradies left out
The federal government has excluded construction trades from its draft skills priority list for migrants, despite a growing shortfall of workers needed to meet Australia’s housing targets.
Federal budget: $91 million tradie training pledge to help Australia hit ambitious housing target
The upcoming federal budget will fund 20,000 new fee-free training positions in housing and construction sector, as industry leaders warn Australia is falling behind its goal of building 1.2 million new homes by 2029.
Master Builders Australia CEO shares budget wishlist and hopes for small business
Master Builders Australia has made several recommendations in its pre-budget submission that provide short and longer-term solutions to the challenges faced by the construction industry.
Toxic work culture in the construction industry continues to be a barrier for women
Many women apprentices are choosing not to work in the construction sector, and it's not hard to see why, writes Sonia McDonald.
NSW government procurement practices ‘killing’ small businesses
A $367 billion infrastructure pipeline is at risk due to government practices that are "killing" small to medium businesses, civil contractors representing 40,000 workers say.
Where are the women tradies? Boosting representation can help fill the industry’s 90,000 shortfall
The representation of women in skilled trades stands at a mere 3%, meaning there is a vast reservoir of talent and capability that remains untapped.
Industry fears tradies will face higher ute prices under government emission reduction plan
Commercial vehicles should be excluded from the federal government's emission reduction plans, the HIA says, claiming tradespeople could face significant premiums when upgrading their vehicles under the reforms.
Construction industry’s 31.8% gender pay gap highlights “urgent need to change”
The gender imbalance in Australia's construction sector shows an "urgent need to change" as new WGEA data shows a median total remuneration gap of 31.8% between men and women.
Construction businesses seeking bigger margins to guard against uncertainty
The rate of inflation may be slowing but price increases across hard-to-avoid expenses, such as insurance and housing, are keeping pressure on hip pockets.
Construction businesses a grim standout in insolvency data, as experts seek silver linings
The number of business insolvencies boomed in late 2023 and is poised to accelerate in 2024, official data shows, but industry leaders professionals say the growing use of the small business restructuring scheme is a silver lining.
