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The Treasurer handed down his second ‘pandemic Budget’ to wide acclaim yesterday evening. "The Budget is coming back" was his refrain in the Parliament. 

Master Builders Australia is firmly of the view that the Treasurer has done the right thing in standing firm and resisting the temptation to withdraw public sector...

Recovery will continue riding on ute’s back. Builders and tradies back budget.

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Key point from this article: Extended construction site hours Order is revoked on and from 18 May 2021.

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Members will recall that the NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes issued the Environmental Planning and Assessment (COVID-19 Development Construction Work Days) Order 2020 (the Order).

The Order, which became effective...

Construction sites across northern Sydney can expect a visit from SafeWork Inspectors this week.

The CFMEU has been hit with more than $1 million in penalties

A new report specifies four safe and non-flammable product categories. This is the first tranche to replace high-risk cladding.

The federal government has extended the deadline to begin construction under the HomeBuilder grants program by an additional 12 months.

The requirement for union officials to hold a valid federal right of entry permit when entering work sites has been upheld in a High Court determination.

Valuable company assets such as Coca-Cola’s secret formula, KFC’s 11 herbs and spices, or drones on construction sites, are what sets businesses apart from their competitors. We can clearly see the significant financial returns when a company has this kind of competitive advantage. 

Behind these valuable assets are the talents...

The latest building and construction economic update for NSW is now available. Download PDF here

The State's economy remains upbeat, with indicators showing the extraordinary success of the HomeBuilder grants scheme.