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Safety Culture in Building and Construction Industry
By on June 30, 2010  |  Comments 0

Safety Culture in Building and Construction Industry

We came across a QUT study recently entitled “A Construction Safety Competency Framework: Improving OH&S Performance by Creating and Maintaining a Safety Culture …

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CPD for Builders
By on May 21, 2010  |  Comments 0

CPD for Builders

What is CPD?
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for builders and pool builders.

The situation with CPD for builders in NSW and Tasmania is quite clear …

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Security of Payment Legislation (SOPA)
By on April 12, 2010  |  Comments 0

Security of Payment Legislation (SOPA)

The Building and Construction Industry is now impacted by SOPA across Australia. Whether you are an employee / employer, contractor …

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Changes to Home Warranty Insurance in NSW
By on March 15, 2010  |  Comments 0

Changes to Home Warranty Insurance in NSW

The NSW Government has announced major structural reforms to the states Home Warranty Insurance Scheme. The reforms will have a major impact …

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Desperate Call for Skilled Trades

Desperate Call for Skilled Trades

The Building and Construction Industry remains under pressure due the onset of a debilitating skills shortage in coming years. This shortage …

March 15, 2010 | | Comments 0
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Customers Expectations of Builders

Customers Expectations of Builders

What do customers expect from a licensed builder or tradesperson?

It’s always good to know what’s going on in the mind of your customer. If you are a licensed builder …

February 04, 2010 | | Comments 0
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Major Changes to Industrial Relations

Major Changes to Industrial Relations

In Janaury 2010 major changes were introduced to the Workplace Relations System across Australia. Like every other industry the Building and Construction Industry …

January 07, 2010 | | Comments 0
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Swimming in Concrete

Swimming in Concrete

Laugh Or Cry

Do you think they had boots with them?

Now to the naked eye you might think, ‘How stupid is that!’ But if you look closely …

January 05, 2010 | | Comments 0
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New Apprenticeship Kickstart Program

New Apprenticeship Kickstart Program

The Building and Construction Industry will benefit from the New Apprenticeship Kickstart Program.

An extra $100 million will be invested by …

November 23, 2009 | | Comments 0
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Government Grant May Fund Your Qualification

Government Grant May Fund Your Qualification

NSW Productivity Places Program (PPP) Now Available

Back to Basics Training has been appointed as one of the registered …

October 30, 2009 | | Comments 0
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