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.

NSW Building Legislation Regulation: 2023 Amendment Overview

26/06/2023

The NSW Government has amended the Building Legislation Regulation 2023. The aims of this regulation include amending the Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020. The amendment extends the Regulation to 30 June 2024. It also amends the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021. This amendment enables a body corporate without...

Introducing the New and Improved eContracts

13/06/2023

We're thrilled to announce the total revamp of eContracts, your go-to digital platform for contract management, going live next week. With a complete system rebuild, we've incorporated a range of new features and improvements to make your contract creation and management experience even more efficient and user-friendly.

Here's what's new...

Cbus Super: Preparing your business for the end of financial year

13/06/2023
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The end of financial year is one of the busiest times for business owners as they rush to get their financial affairs in order. Cbus want to make sure you stay on top of your super obligations.

Here are some important deadlines to keep in mind:

16 June 2023

Superannuation...

SafeWork NSW launches year-long focus on height safety in construction

07/06/2023

Minister for Work Health and Safety, The Hon Sophie Cotsis, has announced that SafeWork inspectors will be targeting work at heights safety on construction sites over the next 12 months.

Falls from heights are the number one cause of traumatic fatalities on NSW construction sites – with most serious falls...

Construction Economic Update for May 2023

06/06/2023

Dive into the comprehensive report on the state of the building and construction industry in NSW, as of May 2023. This document, prepared by Master Builders Australia, provides a detailed overview of both residential and non-residential building sectors, along with the civil construction landscape.

Key points from the report include...

Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 3.85 per cent

02/05/2023

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised interest rates again, surprising both borrowers and financial markets. This marks the 11th increase in the past year, lifting the cash rate target from 3.6 to 3.85 per cent. The last time official interest rates were this high or higher was in...

NSW Government - Forklift operators must lift their game

02/05/2023

The new Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis is urging businesses and workers across the State to follow forklift safety guidelines with 1,538 serious forklift related incidents reported in the past five years.

The NSW Government has hit the ground running with Minister Cotsis visiting safety education sessions...

NSW to transition away from COVID PCR testing

02/05/2023

NSW will transition to a pathology referral model for COVID-19 PCR testing, in line with changes already in place across all other Australian states and territories.

Minister for Health Ryan Park said it is the right time to move away from the current testing arrangements, which will end on 13...