Silicosis is an incurable and debilitating lung disease primarily caused by occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Some of the earliest silicosis symptoms include breathing difficulties, wheezing and chest tightness. …
President’s Report March 2024 As we enter the 2nd Quarter of 2024 the Construction Industry, sadly but not unexpectedly has seen some, even well established, businesses collapse amid soaring labour…
Did you know that Master Builders specialises in apprenticeship solutions to help you grow your business? Not only has Wright Construction Sydney built a quality team with new apprentice Tarsha Wayne on board, but…
The Hard Work Knows No Gender campaign aims to promote the benefits of greater gender diversity in construction to employers and construction site workers. Our campaign slogan is Hard Work…
Welcome to the 8th edition of Brick and Block Careers quarterly report. Link below to the NSW-ACT report. Once again, the national data is on page one and each state…
President’s Report As the dust continues to settle and we slide towards the end of 2023, GDP growth is expected to remain restrained, and the economic near-term outlook reflects subdued…
New Hearing Test Requirements begin 1 January 2024 Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the biggest cause of permanent hearing loss in Australia. But it’s also the most preventable. Following public consultation…
Building and Construction WHS Blueprint to 2026 The 7th of July saw the launch of the Building and Construction WHS Blueprint to 2026, a three year plan to reduce fatalities,…
Welcome to the 5th edition of Brick and Block Careers quarterly report. Link below to the NSW-ACT state report. Once again, the national data is on page one and each…
With new government compliance pressure, engineers, builders and their bricklayer sub-contractors are in the firing line to prove build quality on medium and high-density projects. MET Masonry Product and Service…
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