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.
Have your say on digital survey plans
The Office of the Registrar General is seeking your feedback on the transition from paper survey plans to digital.
Digital survey plans will benefit industry through lower holding costs for property development. They will also allow property purchasers to settle on, and move into, their new homes sooner.
The proposed...
NSW to replace 400 timber bridges
Member concessions update
Home Building Compensation Fund – better support for builders support
Who helps builders and contractors?
Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF). Home Owners Warranty. Home Warranty Insurance.ÌýWhichever term is used between builders and contractors it’s sure to result in an animated discussion. Tolerate it or loathe it, it’s a requirement for builders to obtain home building compensation (HBC) insurance before taking...
Working at heights safety blitz
SafeWork NSW has launched a state-wide working at heights safety blitz, aimed at reducing the number of heights-related fatalities and serious injuries in the construction industry.Ìý
Falls from heights is the number one cause of fatalities on NSW construction sites, with most serious and fatal falls being from roofs, ladders...
No Fault COVID-19 Indemnity Scheme
The Federal Government hasÌýfinalised the details of a no faultÌýCOVID-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme following extensive consultation with the peak medical,Ìýhealthcare, business and insurance sectors, to ensure a comprehensive National Scheme.
The Scheme will provide Australians with quick access to compensation for COVID-19 claimsÌýrelated to the administration of a Therapeutic Goods...
Covid-19 economic support measures extended
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
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
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
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...