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EV sales hit record highs, but industry warns incentives remain vital
Australia has posted its strongest quarter on record for electric vehicles (EVs) sales, with new figures highlighting both the momentum of the market and the risks ... -
MSDs remains most common injury among Victorian construction industry
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the most common injury among Victorian construction workers, often caused by hazardous manual handling such as lifting, carrying and repetitive movement. Since ... -
Sharing power could boost solar returns, research finds
Australian researchers have found that households with solar panels could boost their returns by selling surplus power directly to their neighbours. A University of South Australia ... -
Tradies urged to ask R U OK?, any day
R U OK? is urging tradies to ask the question any day, with new research revealing a confidence gap when it comes to having meaningful conversations ... -
Standards Australia addresses access to Australian standards
Standards Australia has met with Parliament House in Canberra to address access to Australian standards. They identified accessibility to standards being a critical issue impacting safety, ... -
Kennards Hire reveals confidence remains high in 2025 report
Kennards Hire has released findings from its Construction Confidence Check, revealing that confidence remains high even as rising costs, productivity challenges and global pressures reshape day-to-day ... -
BUILD.com.au: Guiding home owners on safe, efficient electrical installations
When home owners start planning a renovation or new build, their first questions about electrical work often go unanswered until it’s too late to make changes ... -
ACCC demands that solar retailers and installers act responsibly
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging battery and solar suppliers and electricity retailers to act responsibly towards consumers. This response is in line ... -
CHINT appoints Legend Corporation as master distributor of LV products
CHINT has appointed Legend Corporation as its master distributor of low voltage (LV) products. Legend’s electrical business, primarily through CABAC, will launch the CHINT LV product ... -
CreditorWatch launches guide to support subcontractors and suppliers
CreditorWatch has launched a practical guide to help subcontractors and suppliers reduce their risk exposure to credit risk and get paid faster. The Build Smart: A ...
