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MBA hosting tradie vaccination day

Master Builders ACT will hold a tradie vaccination day this Saturday open to construction workers across Canberra in support of the government’s focus on increasing vaccination rates as small-scale construction recommences on...

MBA seeking government support for workers mental health

With R U OK? Day this week, Master Builders ACT is hoping to shine a spotlight on the impacts of lockdown on building and construction industry workers who are struggling with their...

Australian home building costs through the roof

The cost of building a home is set to rise, with the Housing Industry Association's chief economist expecting the squeeze on Australia's construction industry to last well into next year.

ACT falling behind on apprenticeships?

Apprenticeship and trainee numbers soared in Australia last year – except in the ACT, according to a report published this week.

Campbell’s The Parade tops out

Canberra developer JWLand has celebrated the topping out of the fifth and final instalment of the Campbell5 precinct, The Parade. The topping out ceremony held today (Thursday 15 October) marked the completion of...

WorkSafe ACT shuts down 11 building sites

WorkSafe ACT has today shut down 11 building sites belonging to one local construction company. In a statement, the independent regulator said inspectors attended 13 residential construction sites belonging to the company, which...

Iconic Hotels announce opening of Abode in Belconnen

Iconic Hotels have announced the 152-room Abode Hotel in Belconnen is set to open in September.

WorkSafe now independent

WorkSafe ACT is now operating as an independent regulator, under the direction of new ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner, Jacqueline Agius.

Builders call for stimulus action

Master Builders Australia (MBA) is calling on the National Cabinet to implement $13.2 billion in economic stimulus for the building and construction industry.

Master Builders ACT questions new labour hire licensing scheme

A new labour hire licensing scheme will go ahead in the ACT despite a peak body for construction holding “serious concerns” about the new law.

Castle Construction Supplies is your one-stop brickwork shop

Specialising in brick and block work materials, Castle Construction Supplies can take the legwork and stress out of your next construction job. Owner Tom Castle is a bricklayer by trade and has known...

Take 5: Shannon Battisson

CW takes 5 with Shannon Battisson, new ACT President of the Australian Institute of Architects and Director of The Mill Architecture + Design.

Building laws pushback

Master Builders ACT (MBA) continues to push back on the ACT Government’s building laws, calling on Building Quality Minister Gordon Ramsay to delay the commencement of the latest bill for three months...

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