Discover the latest updates and essential insights in the building and construction industry. For all significant news and developments, this is your go-to source.

The importance of investing in employee development.

09/04/2021

Valuable company assets such as Coca-Cola’s secret formula, KFC’s 11 herbs and spices, or drones on construction sites, are what sets businesses apart from their competitors. We can clearly see the significant financial returns when a company has this kind of competitive advantage. 

Behind these valuable assets are the talents...

State's scaffolds under scrutiny

25/03/2021
SafeWork inspectors will be visiting construction sites across NSW to inspect scaffold structures, issuing on-the-spot fines and stop-work notices for failure to comply with NSW’s safety standards.

NSW Floods

23/03/2021
The flood crisis gripping much of NSW is another impediment that will test our entire community.

Latest construction industry jobs data

23/03/2021

Consistent with Master Builders warnings during the severity of the pandemic lockdowns last year, employment along with business investment is proving to be one of the stubborn indicators in showing recovery. 

In our industry jobs remain down across the country except in South Australia compared to March 2020. However, things...

Staged claims for ABIC contracts

23/03/2021

From 1 March 2021 staged claims are no longer compulsory for fixed price residential contracts. It is proposed that the ABIC Simple Works contract return to the periodic claim regime.

We are seeking MBA Members feedback.

When using the ABIC Simple Works contract, please advise if you would like staged...