Queensland: the crackdown on unlicensed building is real

Queensland’s regulator is stepping up its game. In FY22–23, the QBCC issued 313 fines to individuals for unlicensed contracting and related offences. By FY23–24, the focus shifted heavily toward prosecutions, with compliance teams targeting those trying to operate outside the rules. The message is blunt: if you’re on site without the right licence, you’re a […]

Top 3 Builder License Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Navigating the license application process can be tough, with the smallest mistakes leading to long delays or outright rejections. Understanding the common mistakes and knowing how to avoid them is critical for a smooth application process. This guide highlights the three most common mistakes applicants make, providing you with the solutions you need in order […]

10 Highest Paying Jobs in Construction 2023

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Technology and Construction: How Drones are Changing the Game

Ensuring that your construction company has adequate supervision by QBCC-licensed site supervisors is essential for compliance.

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Brisbane’s World-First $95M Automated Recycling Plant

Set to revolutionise construction and waste management, Pinkenba’s high-tech recycling plant leads the way to a sustainable future. In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the construction and demolition (C&D) waste landscape, Brisbane is welcoming the world’s first high-tech automated recycling facility. Located in Pinkenba, this $95 million project is poised to revolutionise waste recovery […]

Property Development Can Be A Lucrative Investment Opportunity

Property development can be a lucrative investment opportunity, but it can also be risky if not done properly. For those who are looking to move beyond single-family homes and take on bigger deals, there are a few key factors to consider. One important aspect of property development is mitigating risk. This can be achieved by […]

Brisbane’s $7 Billion plan for the 2032 Olympics

The vast urban renewal of Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic games, is set to generate tens of thousands of jobs across multiple industries. With such large-scale construction projects planned, employment opportunities for skilled trades will skyrocket. These projects will require a large workforce ranging from architects and engineers to chippies, sparkies, and plumbers. Alongside […]

The Largest Building Ever Built in the History of Construction

Forming solutions to the climate issues of our modern life, The Line is an ambitious project focused on improving the way we live. North of the Red Sea, in the Tabuk Province of Saudi Arabia, The Line is a region within the ‘under construction’ smart city of Neom. As a revolutionary development, The Line brings […]

Construction in Australia is set to grow significantly

Construction in Australia is set to grow significantly over the next ten years, as the country looks to invest in infrastructure, housing, and renewable energy projects. One of the key areas of growth will be in infrastructure, as the government looks to invest in roads, rails, and public transport. This will include the construction of […]

5 Reasons Construction Companies Get Sued And How To Avoid It

Whenever builders and construction companies complete construction work there is always the risk of litigation or being sued depending on the quality and standard of the job. Here are five reasons construction companies get sued, so you know the risks and what to avoid. 1. CONTRACT BREACH If your client feels as though there has […]