Skill shortage warnings as apprenticeship commencements fall to 1990s levels Construction & Engineering, Coronavirus, Economy Matthew Elmas 23 September 2020 Apprenticeship commencements have fallen 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking warnings skill shortages could hamper economic recovery.
Union urges construction trusts to protect sub-contractors from COVID-19 pay delays Cashflow, Construction & Engineering Matthew Elmas 17 September 2020 The CMFEU is urging the Berejiklian government to introduce statutory trusts to protect sub-contractors from extended payment times.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank Construction & Engineering, Coronavirus, Training & Development Matthew Elmas 8 September 2020 The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
‘You’re looking in the wrong places, at the wrong faces’: A recap of the government’s Women’s Job Creation Forum Construction & Engineering, Politics Kristine Scheul 27 August 2020 Kristine Scheul reflects on the virtual Women’s Job Creation Forum hosted by Minister for Women Marise Payne.
As we approach the fiscal cliff, could social housing and construction-tech be Australia’s bungee cord? Construction & Engineering, Coronavirus, Property Simon Elliott 18 August 2020 There is a post-pandemic economic recovery opportunity staring us in the face. It’s construction-tech and social housing.
‘Automatic recognition’: Frydenberg floats cutting border red tape for tradies Construction & Engineering, Coronavirus, Politics Michelle Grattan 17 August 2020 Tradespeople and others in licensed occupations could find it easier to work across state and territory borders next year.
“We punch well above our weight for innovation”: Fireproof building wrap ignites growth for South Australian business Construction & Engineering, Innovation, Manufacturing Andrew Spence 6 August 2020 South Australian manufacturer Ametalin is preparing for boosted growth, after launching its fireproof and waterproof building wrap CeaseFire.
Morrison unveils $680 million ‘HomeBuilder’ construction stimulus… but there’s a catch Construction & Engineering, Coronavirus, Stimulus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 4 June 2020 The government has revealed the details of its $680 million HomeBuilder stimulus package, designed to support tradies and SMEs in the construction industry.
Building a stronger future for all: The key to construction stimulus is social housing, not home-buyer grants Construction & Engineering, Coronavirus, Politics, Property Brendan Coates 2 June 2020 The federal government is set to announce new home-buyer grants to stimulate construction, but spending on social housing makes better economic sense.
COVID-19 stimulus: Fourth package to offer targeted support to tradies Construction & Engineering, Property, Stimulus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 1 June 2020 The Federal government is today expected to unveil a fourth COVID-19 economic stimulus package, this time offering tailored support to tradies.
