In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of people living in apartments in Australia. Australia’s capital cities are squeezing 40 percent more people into the same area than they were in 2003. Melbourne has increased its housing density by 45 percent in the last two decades. The north end of Melbourne’s

Access to safe and comfortable housing is a fundamental human right. However, a new report has revealed that many Australian homes simply aren’t up to standard. The Australian Urban Housing Institute estimates that up to 70 percent of Australian homes have building quality problems. So, if you have experienced building quality problems with your home,

There’s nothing more important at work than safety. The harmful effects of silica dust on the body are increasingly being recognised, with new legislation aiming to provide additional protection to workers. The new legislation, which came into effect on 1 September 2024, provides added protection for workers across multiple industries exposed to respirable crystalline silica

For the many Australians working in the construction industry, a recent rise in insolvencies in the industry is a grave concern. One-quarter of all insolvency appointments so far this financial year have been related to construction. It is by far the largest category of insolvencies at the moment. In the last financial year, there was

Australian gold prices are currently at record highs, having risen by more than 20 percent in the last year and more than 40 percent since November 2022. The price is now above $3,700 an ounce and is only expected to increase. These higher prices are prompting many mining companies to scale up their future production

Australia’s construction industry is in the grips of a pressing productivity problem. Productivity in the building industry has seen a decline in seven of the last nine years. In the last decade, productivity has decreased by 18%. Failure to address productivity in the construction industry affects us all. Reduced productivity means that projects are delayed

There has been a significant drop in the number of school leavers deciding to take up apprenticeships. In the year to December 2023, building and construction apprenticeship commencements fell by 22 per cent. However, this comes as Australia is facing a dire shortage of construction workers. According to a study, 72% of employers in the

Australia’s Energy Market Operator (AEMO), has issued a stark warning of imminent electricity shortages in the next three or four years. This urgent situation has prompted the Federal Government to swiftly turn to gas as a solution to help Australia meet its electricity needs, especially as the country is in the process of gradually shutting

Have you noticed costs in the construction industry going up? You wouldn’t be the only one. Construction costs have increased on average by 32 per cent over the last four years. Experts warn that they won’t return to pre-pandemic levels anytime soon, posing a significant challenge for the construction industry. Thanks to the Australian Financial

Mental health is a pressing concern in our society, particularly within the construction industry. Research reveals that those in construction are at a significantly higher risk of mental health issues than the general population. The statistics are alarming, with construction workers having a suicide rate twice that of other professions, resulting in a tragic loss

The need for more housing in Australia is well understood. Australia currently has a chronic lack of housing, with 120,000 people experiencing homelessness. Waiting lists for social housing is at record levels.  In response, the Albanese government announced the National Housing Accord last year. The Housing Accord includes a plan to build 1.2 million new

The need for more housing in Australia is well understood. Australia currently has a chronic lack of housing, with 120,000 people experiencing homelessness. Waiting lists for social housing is at record levels.  In response, the Albanese government announced the National Housing Accord last year. The Housing Accord includes a plan to build 1.2 million new

Securing a job in the Mining & Construction industry is not as easy these days as it used to be. Twenty years or so ago, you used to be able to walk onto a site, have a chat with the Site Manager about your skills and experience, and if they liked the sound of you, you