The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System will provide financial support to eligible employers in priority occupations from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024. Priority occupations are those on the Australian Apprenticeships Priorities List. There will be a Hiring Incentive for businesses that hire apprentices to train for jobs that aren't on the Australian Government's... read more →
Industry News and Updates
Jul
08
Jan
17
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management got a make-over! There's been a new and exciting refresh to the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management after being part of a huge rollout on multiple updated courses across the construction industry last year. If you are looking to do a diploma of project... read more →
Dec
06
5 Reasons why you should sign up an Apprentice now and DONT wait until after Christmas to put on an Apprentice or Trainee 1- Many of the AASN's (Australian Apprentice Support Networks) are booked out for weeks to complete signups. 2- Once sign-ups are complete contracts are taking anywhere between... read more →
Nov
08
Advancements in any role that puts people at risk is an exciting topic and when you pair it with leading-edge technology that takes form as a dog.....you have our attention. Spot by Boston Dynamics is the latest and most talked about artificial intelligence to hit the Civil and Building and... read more →
Oct
25
Our very own Client Development Manager superstar Kayla talks about Qleave, what it is and how they can help you! "It's crazy how many people I meet out onsite that have no idea what QLeave is or how they are here to help you when their own money & entitlements... read more →
Aug
04
South East Queensland has been thrown into another lockdown over the weekend with the comment made this is the strictest lockdown we’ve had. A lot of people are unsure if they are meant to stay open and go to work so we’ve taken the list and removed the fluff. YOU... read more →
Jun
18
Minimum wages in the construction industry modern awards are increasing by 2.5% starting from the first full pay period on or after July 1 2021. These awards include Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020’ Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 Joinery and... read more →
Jun
08
The safety of your employees at work is at the forefront of all organizations minds. With Queensland being the first state to introduce the industrial manslaughter law to the resources industry in 2020, it is clear the Queensland government stands firmly on the strict consequences of poor management when it... read more →
May
27
A new Women in Beekeeping entrepreneurship programme has been launched by UNESCO and Guerlain. Focusing on local and native bees, their welfare and maintenance, as well as education on bees. The program aims to enable women’s empowerment through an expertise-driven, sustainable professional activity. It also aims to contribute to raising... read more →
May
19
The investment in infrastructure budget breakdown, here are the facts! A record investment in infrastructure has been introduced as part of the 2021-22 Budget, with a goal to support and secure jobs, drive growth and help rebuild Australia’s economy from the COVID-19 pandemic. This $110 billion, 10-year infrastructure pipeline forms... read more →
May
13
The Australian Government is providing support to all eligible employers who engage a new Australian Apprentice. The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy supports any business or Group Training Organisation that engages an Australian Apprentice between the 5th of October 2020 and 31st March 2022 may be eligible for a subsidy... read more →
Apr
27
Sustainability is at the forefront of everyone’s mind these days, as we become increasingly aware of the way we live and how we do things can have an influence and impact on the world we live in. ‘Sustainable infrastructure refers to the network and system, equipment and assets designed to... read more →
Aug
04
The Queensland Government has unveiled a $200 million catalytic infrastructure initiative, the Building Acceleration Fund, to help recover economically and create jobs. The Building Acceleration Fund will work in partnership with councils, property developers and industry to accelerate projects that unlock development, increasing construction activity and supporting long-term jobs. Treasurer... read more →
Aug
04
$2 billion will be invested by the government to give hundreds of thousands of Australians access to new skills by retraining and upskilling them into sectors with job opportunities, as the economy recovers from COVID-19. The JobTrainer skills package will also guarantee support for thousands of apprentices in jobs across... read more →
Jul
21
The government has announced $2 billion – to be augmented by another $500 million from the states – for a skills package to boost training and job creation. A $1 billion JobTrainer program will provide training or re-skilling for up to 340,700 school leavers and job seekers. Places for courses... read more →
Jun
30
Who is the first person construction team members go to when they have a problem? Right. The Project Manager. But handling the team’s questions and concerns is only a small part of a construction Project Manager’s duties. Broadly speaking, a PM takes the construction project from A to Z. You... read more →
Jun
18
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has called for civil construction skills to be listed as essential on the Federal Government’s National Skills Needs List to help the sector attract new workers and upskill the existing workforce. CCF National Chief Executive Officer Chris Melham said by updating the list with the... read more →
May
27
Peak construction groups from across Australia are calling for renewed stimulus packages to prop up the hard hit property sector which has contracted sharply in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has proposed a $66 billion action plan which it says will galvanise building... read more →
Mar
26
We are a family, we are strong, and together we can conquer this. CONSTRUCTION IS ESSENTIAL AND WILL REMAIN IN FULL OPERATION - IT'S YOUR TIME TO BE A PART OF IT It isn’t a train at the end of the tunnel – it’s definitely... read more →
Mar
18
Coronavirus has plunged the world into uncertainty and the constant news about the pandemic can feel relentless. All of this is taking its toll on people's mental health, work schedules, finances and personal connections. Being at home sounds like a great way to set your own schedule, do whatever you... read more →
Nov
05
Have you heard the latest radio announcements? TV ads and articles about Apprenticeships for under 21s? The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training’s latest campaigns are spruking “Free apprenticeships for under 21s.”1* The Palaszczuk Government is backing business and giving young Queenslanders access to gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification... read more →
Oct
11
$41.3 Billion project pipeline. 5 years. Supporting 11,900 workers on average each year.[1] Statistics from the 2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline report. The Queensland Major Project Pipeline report has been released by BIS Oxford Economics, Queensland Major Contractors Association and Infrastructure Association of Queensland. The report is a definitive guide... read more →
Oct
10
The Gold Coast’s construction scene is looking pretty healthy with an estimated $5.5 billion in construction activity projected over the next 12 months.[1] 200 construction projects have already been confirmed for delivery over the next 2-3 years and gives Tradies strong positivity for continued demand providing for the industry. [1]... read more →
Jun
24
The Federal Government has announced a commitment of over $525 million in a bid to boost Apprentices in skills shortage occupations and ensure Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector delivers real and future-focussed results. These results are critical to the economy. This investment in vocational training comes with a... read more →
Jan
29
Trade skills in demand Recruitment company, Hays, has released their Hotspots of skills in demand: Jan – June 2019 report and there’s smiles all round in the building and construction industry. As mentioned in our last blog, Infrastructure development has boosted the job market across the Nation and South-East QLD... read more →
Jan
29
The Queensland Government has entrusted $495,000 to four Australian organisations in an effort to boost the number of Apprentices across the state. Traineeship and Apprenticeship programs provide a foot in the door for longstanding careers in the industry and they are critical for growing a skilled workforce into the future.... read more →
Jan
29
Australia’s booming civil infrastructure sector is expected to create plenty of building and construction jobs in the first half of 2019, according to Hays Recruitment company. The Federal Government has promised $75 billion for transport infrastructure, as one of the major drivers behind the industries demand. Notwithstanding, the nation’s growing... read more →
Jan
29
Could cracks in Sydney’s Opal Tower be a forewarning of times to come? Less than 6 months after residents of the Opal Tower moved in, the building started showing cracks on the 10th floor. Engineers have since ruled out issues with the prefabricated concrete panels and now fingers are pointing... read more →
Jan
11
Changes to the general construction course (QLD White Card) effective 1 February 2019 Amidst industry concerns for the quality of general construction induction courses, The Queensland State Government has introduced changes to the QLD White Card course delivery from 1 February 2019. Given the course is a requirement for anyone... read more →
Nov
07
The minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education, Michael Cash, has announced support for rural and regional businesses with an Apprentice wage subsidy trial starting 1 January 2019. What is the Australian Apprentice Wage subsidy? By offering financial support to employers, the Australian Apprentice Wage subsidy aims... read more →
Oct
29
$200 Million Fund Committed to Infrastructure Development, Now Open The Australian Government has committed $200million in the 2018-19 budget for round three of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF)1. The BBRF aims to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities through infrastructure investment. The fund invests in... read more →
Oct
17
Industry Update The Queensland government has made amendments to the Building Regulation 2006 (The Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018 (QLD)). The new laws came into effect in Queensland from 1 October 2018, which now require building owners to register their building and complete a combustible cladding checklist.... read more →
Oct
17
Australia’s building boom is no secret and as the latest figures show employment in the industry has reached yet another high. Over the last four years, the industry has seen 156,000 construction jobs added to its headcount.1 No mean feat when you compare this to other industries. In fact, the... read more →
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