“Canary down the inflationary coalmine”: Government support needed to shield construction, industry group says
Canberra should use all the tools at its disposal to shield the construction sector from inflationary pain, Master Builders Australia says.
Queensland firm becomes latest casualty in construction crisis gripping Australia
Another Queensland construction company has crumbled amid intensifying market conditions, with skyrocketing material and labour costs making business-as-usual untenable.
Another construction company falls as rumours swirl about Metricon’s $100 million bailout package
Sunshine Coast builder Pivotal Homes became the latest in a string of companies to call in the liquidators late on Thursday.
“Business as usual”: ABCC reminds builders and workers its powers are still in place despite Labor’s win
The Australian Building and Construction Commission has reminded builders and unions alike that its powers are still in place, days after Labor carried a pledge to abolish the watchdog to a federal election victory.
Construction leader Metricon plays down solvency concerns amid reported meetings with Victorian government
Housing giant Metricon has denied experiencing solvency issues, amid media reports that company leaders are meeting with creditors.
Construction industry “culture” is keeping small businesses from stepping forward with complaints: Victorian Small Business Commission
Construction sector complaints are underrepresented as a share of calls for assistance, the Victorian small business commissioner says.
Tradies are anxious about fuel costs, underpayment and job security, report finds
Optus Business' State of Tradies survey also found two-thirds of construction workers are doing it tough mentally, with long working hours and work/life balance taking a mental and emotional toll.
Sunday lie-in could become a thing of the past as NSW government eyes seven-day construction
NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts revealed that construction hours were under review to a room full of developers at the Property Council lunch yesterday.
Sydney-based Next the latest builder to enter voluntary administration as price pressures reach record highs
Sydney construction firm Next has reportedly entered voluntary administration, as its owner seeks a deal with creditors to avoid total collapse.
Material price hikes and labour shortages a major concern for WA homebuilders after two businesses collapse
Industry leaders in Western Australia are sounding the alarm over future business insolvencies after the collapse of two home builders.
Seek job listings are up 50% in two years as demand for tradies outpaces applications
Jobs website Seek recorded its highest-ever month of job listings in March — for the third consecutive month.
Albanese binning the construction watchdog like “committing economic self-harm”, MBA says
Master Builders Australia says small builders and tradies are suffering "a severe cost and cashflow crunch" and it is urging the major parties to make an economic plan for the flailing construction industry.