Discover the latest updates and essential insights in the building and construction industry. For all significant news and developments, this is your go-to source.

Covid-19 economic support measures extended

02/09/2021

The Berejiklian Government today announced an additional $3.9 billion in funding, including $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth, as part of its COVID-19 economic support package providing ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions across the State.
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This additional funding will extend the successful JobSaver program...

Cladding remediation program - Register your interest

24/08/2021

Hansen Yuncken is delighted to announce our appointment as Managing Contractor for the NSW Government’s cladding remediation program, Project Remediate.Ìý

Registrations of Interest are now open for the following disciplines:
-ÌýÌý ÌýBuilding Investigation Contractor
-ÌýÌý ÌýFaçade ConsultantÌý
-ÌýÌý ÌýSurveyor
-ÌýÌý ÌýFire EngineerÌý
-ÌýÌý ÌýArchitectural Service
-ÌýÌý ÌýStructural Consultant
-ÌýÌý ÌýSuperintendent...

Project Remediate - Briefing for the building and construction industry

23/08/2021

Representatives from the building and construction industry are invited to attend a briefing on , the NSW Government’s program to remediate combustible cladding on high-risk residential apartment buildings in NSW.Ìý

This briefing is your chance to hear from the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, The Hon. Kevin...

Skill Up From Home

19/08/2021

Here is your opportunity to improve your business skills and be on the pathway to a qualification.

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To better support people affected by the COVID-19 rules in the Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Illawarra, Central Coast, and Hunter, Training Services NSW has introduced the Skill Up From Home program, which...

Priority COVID-19 vaccination booking for 16 to 39 year-olds

19/08/2021

The majority of people with COVID-19 in NSW are under 40. To reduce the spread of the virus, people aged 16 to 39 living in areas of concern can now access priority vaccination appointments.

Who can book

People aged 16 to 39 who are residents of the following local government...

Test and Isolate support payment

18/08/2021

If youÌýneed to self-isolate and are unable to work while waiting for your coronavirus (COVID-19) test result, you may be eligible for the COVID-19 Test andÌýIsolate support payment.

NSW workers can apply for the $320 payment if they:

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  • agree to followÌýÌýwhile...

VACCINATION SUPER SUNDAY FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS - 15 AUGUST

12/08/2021

NSW Health has released details inviting construction workers residingÌýin specific Local Government Areas (LGAs) to take part in a Vaccination Super Sunday located atÌý1 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday 15 August 2021.

Bookings will only be given to construction workers from the LGAsÌýof Blacktown, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield...

Changes from Wednesday 11 August 2021

10/08/2021

All sites in Greater Sydney can reopen

  • This includes sites within the eight affected local government areas: Blacktown, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Liverpool and Parramatta.
  • Construction sites (unoccupied) will be capped at 50% of their maximum daily project workforce to reduce contacts and mobility.
  • It will be up...

Procurement guide for tower cranes

10/08/2021

SafeWork NSW Engineering team has undertaken a technical review during the development of a Tower Crane Procurement Guideline.

This Guideline was developed as part of an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) between Lendlease Building Pty Ltd and SafeWork NSW. The EU is the outcome of an incident involving a Stiff Legged Derrick...

Impact of insolvency on home owners warranty

10/08/2021

HBCF: Beware the unintended consequences of insolvency

COVID restrictions during July saw most Sydney construction sites shutdown for two weeks. During that time, much of the media coverage warned of the increased risk of insolvency for those builders affected by the shutdown.

Where a company is facing significant financial hardship...