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Construction and Engineering news and insights for Australia’s small and medium business owners and entrepreneurs. Read the latest construction and engineering news, trends and features and entrepreneur interviews about the construction and engineering industry. Or search for construction and engineering on SmartCompany. |
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Construction pain continues as St Hilliers placed in voluntary administration after funding failure Patrick Stafford Sydney-based construction group St Hilliers has joined a string of companies in the industry that have recently gone into administration. | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 |
ACCC warns construction industry on cartel behaviour Patrick Stafford The competition watchdog has contacted 2,500 building industry executives in the past few weeks, warning them of the potential consequences of engaging in price cartel behaviour. | Monday, 7 May 2012 |
Construction company in administration with 300 jobs on the line Cara Waters Administrators say a liquidation is “not inevitable” after being appointed to the Western Australian construction company S&N Civil Constructions. | Thursday, 19 April 2012 |
Lights out for solar energy firm after ATO chases GST debt Madeleine Heffernan Solar energy company Beyond Building Systems has collapsed on the back of a $1 million debt to the Australian Taxation Office and problems with its solar panel machinery. | Tuesday, 27 March 2012 |
Construction carnage: More than 80 firms collapse in a month as building industries suffer through 2012 Madeleine Heffernan The building and construction industries have had a poor start to the year, with more than 80 firms entering administration, liquidation or being hit by a winding up notice over the past month on the east coast alone. | Monday, 19 March 2012 |
Economists suggest next rate move a while away despite complaints from retail, construction industries Patrick Stafford The construction and retail industries may be trashing the Reserve Bank, but economists say it’ll be a while before they see any official rate cuts. | Tuesday, 6 March 2012 |
Construction company Kell & Rigby stops work as financial talks collapse Madeleine Heffernan The 102-year-old construction company Kell & Rigby has stopped work at its sites across the eastern seaboard and is reportedly scrambling for a solution to stave off collapse, after losses from apartment projects weighed on the family-run business. | Friday, 10 February 2012 |
Builders welcome proposal for students studying trade to be offered HECS-style Govt loan Madeleine Heffernan A Federal Government plan to offer HECS-style loans to students studying a trade or technical skill has been welcomed by building groups. | Monday, 23 January 2012 |
Tools chain Glenfords placed in voluntary administration Patrick Stafford The shocking year for Australian corporate collapses has continued, with discount tools chain Glenfords now up for sale after being placed in voluntary administration last week. | Thursday, 15 December 2011 |
Construction group Candetti Constructions placed in administration Patrick Stafford South Australian construction firm Candetti Constructions has been placed in administration as the industry continues to suffer a downturn. | Tuesday, 13 December 2011 |
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Google Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer as the world’s most popular browser Andrew Sadauskas Google Chrome is now the world’s most popular browser, but Microsoft’s Internet Explorer remains the dominant browser in Australia, according to new figures. | Wednesday, 23 May 2012 |
Nokia rapidly burning through cash reserves as marketshare collapses Andrew Sadauskas Nokia, Microsoft, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 7, Google, Apple, Android, iOS, Credit Default Swaps, Standard & Poor's, Information Technology | Tuesday, 22 May 2012 |
Harvey Norman scoops Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to secure Sony Xperia Sola Andrew Sadauskas Harvey Norman has secured an exclusive Australian distribution agreement for the Sony Xperia Sola, scooping Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. | Monday, 21 May 2012 |
New tax reporting system for builders makes for more red tape Terry Hayes There might not be a lot of work in the building industry at the moment, but builders and contractors will have a little more red tape to keep them busy courtesy of the Tax Office. | Thursday, 17 May 2012 |
The building industry gets ready for changes to tax reporting Terry Hayes A new tax regime for the building industry commences on 1 July 2012. Here's what you need to know about it. | Wednesday, 7 March 2012 |
Your sector-by-sector guide to 2012 Madeleine Heffernan The only certainty is uncertainty: chances are the Australian economy is headed for another topsy-turvy year. | Tuesday, 17 January 2012 |
Building solid foundations IBISWorld A strong demand for home ownership is helping increase residential building market revenue. | Tuesday, 22 November 2011 |
On solid ground Robert Bryant, IBISWorld An increased demand for minerals is driving revenue growth for mining service firms. | Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
How I became too reliant on one client – and recovered Patrick Stafford Aqualogical's Doug Neufeld explains how he introduced a policy limiting the effect any one client would have on overall revenue. | Thursday, 26 May 2011 |
Safe as houses Robert Bryant, IBISWorld While rocky in the short-term, solid foundations allow the residential building industry to rebuild. | Tuesday, 8 February 2011 |
New inquiry targets sham contracting Terry Hayes SMEs who use contractors need to carefully watch a new inquiry into so-called sham contracting. | Wednesday, 19 January 2011 |
Engineering more business Patrick Stafford The engineering sector has powered through a volatile period, with companies evolving to offer a broad range of services. | Tuesday, 24 August 2010 |
How I used my military experience to grow my business Patrick Stafford Co-founder of Point Project Management, Brendan Bilston places a high emphasis on military-like precision to get things done. | Thursday, 5 August 2010 |
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Les Katz Patrick Stafford  Lift Shop founder Les Katz had plenty of start-up problems, but is now finding his feet. | Thursday, 15 October 2009
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Recruiter rides the outsourcing wave Amanda Gome Andrew Banks heads the winning HR firm Talent2, and has built a highly successful and lucrative career from making canny calls on recruitment trends. He tells AMANDA GOME about his strategies and predictions. | Tuesday, 14 October 2008 |
Aussie’s strong growth plan Amanda Gome John Symond’s Aussie Home Loans has continued to grow despite ructions in the mortgage market. His advice? Don’t be a victim, especially as circumstances change and customer needs evolve. He tells AMANDA GOME how he positioned Aussie as an organisation th | Monday, 29 September 2008 |
Digital directions Amanda Gome John O’Neill, the chair of online strategy and digital agency Komosion, talks to AMANDA GOME about shaking the status quo in the face of the changing online space. | Thursday, 18 September 2008 |
A start-up with style Amanda Gome The brainchild behind Swap My Style is 29-year-old Shaughla Ahmad, who has brought like-minded fashionistas a new concept that combines clothes, champagne and canapes with a night out. She tells AMANDA GOME how it all came about. | Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
Aussie’s strong growth plan Amanda Gome John Symond’s Aussie Home Loans has continued to grow despite ructions in the mortgage market. His advice? Don’t be a victim, especially as circumstances change and customer needs evolve. He tells AMANDA GOME how he positioned Aussie as an organisation th | Tuesday, 2 September 2008 |
Digital directions Amanda Gome John O’Neill, the chair of online strategy and digital agency Komosion, talks to AMANDA GOME about shaking the status quo in the face of the changing online space. | Tuesday, 26 August 2008 |
Life after Destra, and the digital future Amanda Gome Dominic Carosa, 33, was until two months ago, the founder and chief executive of digital media and entertainment company Destra Corporation. He talks to AMANDA GOME about life after Destra, the lessons he learnt, his new plans and how the digital world is | Monday, 23 June 2008 |
Building online traffic with Vroom Jacqui Walker The founders of fast growth online car hire business Vroom Vroom Vroom, Peter Thornhill and Richard Eastes, tell JACQUI WALKER how they built traffic with search engine marketing, created an innovative culture, and are planning global expansion. | Tuesday, 18 March 2008 |
Online job giant SEEKs to adapt Amanda Gome Seek founder Paul Bassat speaks to AMANDA GOME about the direction his business must take to continue on its enviable growth path. | Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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