96% of Construction Workers Exposed to Carcinogens: 2016 Report
The vast majority of construction industry workers are exposed to potentially cancer-causing agents, otherwise…
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Queensland construction jobs 2015/16. Training initiatives and project pipeline
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has released its 2015-2016 Annual Training Plan, outlining a targeted strategy…
What do tradies earn? A full analysis.
Victorian tradies are consistently charging the least out of any Australian state, according to research…
Tradies get the Ladies – Melbourne tradie becomes overnight sensation
It’s often joked that tradies get the ladies and most of you have probably had…
VET courses face Government crackdown
The government is cracking down on dodgy providers of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses…
Govt. investigating “rampant” insolvency in construction industry
Most subbies will have experienced the practice of phoenixing, where an insolvent company continues trading…
NSW Government simplifies tendering for tradies
Any business owner or contractor in the trade space who has invested the time to…
$60/hour average charge for renovation work. Sparkies, plumbers and concreters earn the most.
The highest paid tradies and contractors for home renovation jobs are plumbers, electricians and concreters…
Smart and Skilled: New government resource for NSW apprentices and employers
The NSW Government has released a new website providing resources and tools for students and employers…
How to fast-track your career with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have been or are working without specific training, it is likely you have…