The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 requires that a head contractor (the builder) must not serve a payment claim on a principal (the owner) unless the claim is accompanied by a supporting statement. The supporting statement is in a form that is prescribed by the regulations. 

The form...

Do you want to improve your career in construction? Update your trade qualification.

Do you want to upgrade your pay grade? Update your trade qualification.

Vocational Education and Training courses offer avenues to increase your employment opportunities.

A survey from almost 250,000 Vocational Education and Training (VET) students confirm the...

Restrictions will be eased across the Greater Sydney region following updated health advice from the Chief Health Officer.

From 28 January 2021, any RPA flown for work or on behalf of an employer must be registered with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)—no matter how much it weighs.

So far, more than 12,500 RPA have been registered with CASA and more than 1,300 organisations nationally have taken advantage...

The overwhelming success of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme in driving economic recovery is confirmed by new data. 

“It’s even more proof that a stronger building industry means a stronger economy,” Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia said. 

“HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government’s economic recovery plan...

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal NSW (IPART) has released its key recommendations in its review of the home building compensation scheme. The intent of these recommendations is to improve the scheme. 

The recommendations aim to:

• Reduce the average value of claims 
• Make it easier for new entrants to compete with the...

Dominic Perrottet blasts CFMEU over three-day weekend deal, Daily Telegraph, 14/12/2021

Reports that the NSW Treasurer has intervened in the NSW war of attrition over the CFMMEU EBA which imposes a three-day weekend every fortnight. 

The NSW Treasurer points to the hit to productivity that would result from the...

SafeWork Inspectors are visiting construction sites in Wollongong, targeting high-risk harms and the hygiene of site amenities including lunchrooms and toilets.

Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson, said as part of a regional crackdown on the construction industry, SafeWork Inspectors will be focussing on hygiene, height safety, moving plant operations...

Recently announced as part of the Australian Governments' Economic Recovery Plan, was a $1.2 billion Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy. 

Businesses or a group training organisation that engages an Australian Apprentice on or after 5 October 2020 may be eligible for a subsidy. This includes up to 50% of wages...