Tag: Industry News
Consumers and architects to benefi t from new rules
Minister for Building Issues Clayton Cosgrove has announced new rules governing the registration, ongoing training and discipline of architects which are hoped to bring...
Leaky homes package contains ‘good news’
Moves by the Government to speed up the resolution of disputes under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service have been welcomed by the Construction Industry...
RMBF welcomes moves to streamline WHRS
Government moves to resolve issues with the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) by streamlining the dispute resolution process are being supported by the Registered...
Shake-up for WHRS
Minister for Building Issues Clayton Cosgrove has announced a major shake-up of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) that will stop gaming of the...
New regulations prompt update of thermal Standard
Changing regulations and technology has prompted the Department of Building and Housing to initiate and fund a revision of the Standard for methods of...
Unit Titles Act review under way
Minister for Building Issues Clayton Cosgrove says a comprehensive review of the Unit Titles Act 1972 is being driven by big changes in the...
Oaks hotels and resorts enters NZ market
Australian property management group Oaks Hotels & Resorts has crossed the Tasman to launch into New Zealand with the opening of two new properties...
Health and Safety factors urged as licensing condition for builders
Inclusion of quality health and safety systems as a qualification for the licensing of Building Practitioners under the Building Act would contribute significantly to...
Big Aussie expo on next month
Australia’s most comprehensive building expo will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday, May 4 to Sunday, May 7. The...
AIPM calls for major rethink to avoid skills shortage
The retirement of up to one third of Australia’s project managers in the next decade signals a major skills shortage in leading industry sectors,...