Many builders across NSW are facing economic challenges, and seeking the right advice and support is crucial for their survival and growth. According to research from CPA Australia, many business owners tend to disengage and avoid seeking advice when they encounter financial difficulty[1]. In these tough times, it...

If you are working or operating equipment near powerlines or electricity network equipment, your safety and the safety of others working with you is important

Before you start any work near electrical infrastructure, you need to consider:

• What clearances need to be maintained for structures, activities or objects within electricity...

Design and Building Practitioners Act and Regulation: New Insurance Requirements from 1 July 2024

On and from 1 July 2024 a registered building practitioner under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (the Act) will need to be adequately insured to perform building work.

Registered building practitioners will...

Annual inflation rate has dropped to 6.0 per cent in the June 2023 quarter, compared with the previous quarter’s 7.0 per cent rate. However, the rental market has passed another grim milestone and shows no signs of easing said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.

“While still well above the...

Today, knowledge of Australian Standards relevant to the project you are building is an essential part of any builder’s toolkit. With the establishment of the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner and the appointment of the Commissioner, a builder’s accountability has never been more important. 

With the introduction of the...

The Department of Customer Service is seeking input as they continue to co-design the licensing framework and develop the supporting Regulations to the Building Bill. 

You are invited to review the following documents:

1.    Licensing Paper – outlines and explains the proposed future licensing framework.
2.    Attachment Paper –...

The NSW Government has amended the Building Legislation Regulation 2023. The aims of this regulation include amending the Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020. The amendment extends the Regulation to 30 June 2024. It also amends the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021. This amendment enables a body corporate without...

We're thrilled to announce the total revamp of eContracts, your go-to digital platform for contract management, going live next week. With a complete system rebuild, we've incorporated a range of new features and improvements to make your contract creation and management experience even more efficient and user-friendly.

Here's what's new...

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The end of financial year is one of the busiest times for business owners as they rush to get their financial affairs in order. Cbus want to make sure you stay on top of your super obligations.

Here are some important deadlines to keep in mind:

16 June 2023

Superannuation...

Minister for Work Health and Safety, The Hon Sophie Cotsis, has announced that SafeWork inspectors will be targeting work at heights safety on construction sites over the next 12 months.

Falls from heights are the number one cause of traumatic fatalities on NSW construction sites – with most serious falls...