Research
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RACV urges tools protection following a spike in theft
RACV has urged tradies to protect their tools following a spike in thefts showing over $33 million worth of hand and power tools stolen from Victorian ... -
Five-day work week a “game-changer” for the construction industry
An average 50-hour week over five days has strong support and does not appear to adversely affect site productivity, according to interim results of pilot projects ... -
Advanced insulators promise to prevent power pole-top fires
Insulators developed by Australian engineers have found a way to make power pole insulators more resistant to fire and electrical sparking, preventing dangerous pole-top fires and ... -
Scottie urges sun protection for outdoor workers
TV host and SafetyCulture ambassador Scott Cam has urged outdoor workers to prioritise sun protection with new data revealing nearly half of Aussies who work outdoors ... -
Skilled trades “not recognised” despite slowing in building activity
Skilled trades in Australia’s residential sector have gone unrecognised on the federal government’s Skills Priority List despite a slowing in building activity, according to HIA senior ... -
MATES rolls out resilience training program
MATES in Construction has rolled out its Apprentice Resilience Training Program to boost resilience among apprentices and increase retention. The training program pilot, funded by Master ... -
Schneider Electric collaborates with NVIDIA on designs for AI data centres
Schneider Electric (SE) has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimise data centre infrastructure and pave the way for advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and ... -
Solar recycling report recommends establishing large waste facilities
A report on solar panel recycling has recommended a raft of measures including the establishment of large waste facilities in five big Australian cities by 2027. ... -
Report results aim to increase women in construction
A report making key recommendations to boost the number of women working in construction across NSW has been released. The Building Commission NSW Women in Construction ... -
ETU calls for mentoring and wages focus in apprenticeship review
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has called for a focus on mentoring and wages in the federal government’s review of apprenticeships. Australia needs an additional 32,000 ...
