Tag: Builders
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Home Builders Federation unveils latest skills plan
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HBF welcomed the announcement, urging government to prioritise long-term investment in skills and training. This includes increased and more flexible funding for further education, ensuring that the growth and skills levy works for all employers, and clearer, more accessible pathways for new entrants and career changers. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How to Obtain a Builders’ License in South Australia
When considering a career as a professional builder in South Australia, obtaining a proper builder’s license is not only a legal procedure, but also a major procedure in establishing credentials and adherence to industry as well as promoting long-term viability and reputation in your business pursuits. As a tradesperson or starting up a building business…
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Levine Builders Tops Out Rialto West Project in NYC
Levine Builders, the general contracting affiliate of Douglaston Development announced the topping out at Rialto West, an 8-story, 140,000-square-foot, 158-unit 100% affordable multifamily development for low- and moderate- income residents located at 509 West 48th Street in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen. Once complete, Clinton Management, the property management arm of The Douglaston Companies, will lead all management operations. “Today’s topping out marks an exciting…
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What the FEMA Act of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience is Now the Standard
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Last year there were twenty-seven separate weather or climate related disasters which resulted in more than $1 billion in damages. A not insignificant portion of those damages were to essential roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. States hit hard by these events often expressed criticisms of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how funds…
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Why Large Residential Ceiling Fans Are a Builder’s Favourite
In modern homebuilding, few features strike the balance between practicality, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal quite like large ceiling fans. Once relegated to commercial or industrial use, oversized ceiling fans have become a mainstay in contemporary residential design. Builders across Australia are increasingly opting for these large residential ceiling fans in home projects, and it’s easy…
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Builders eye later-stage startups in funding ventures
Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. When it comes to venture investing in construction, contractors have operated like they do in the field. Instead of looking at shiny new toys, they’re deploying established methods to help turn a profit. This approach has emerged…
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Builders eye later-stage startups in funding ventures
Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. When it comes to venture investing in construction, contractors have operated like they do in the field. Instead of looking at shiny new toys, they’re deploying established methods to help turn a profit. This approach has emerged…
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Builders’ merchant trials reduced hours to boost staff wellbeing
Family-owned Roofing & Building Supply Co. has committed to improving staff wellbeing by investing in workspaces and reducing the working week to 4.5 days. Staff at the Edinburgh-based company now finish at midday on Fridays, giving them more time to spend away from work. Reduced working hours have been trialled for a few months and…
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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is opening the door for increased construction investment, but it may also deepen existing challenges tied to labor and supply. Unlike the Inflation Reduction Act, which concentrated its support on clean…
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Footage captures aftermath of house blast that led to builder’s prosecution
Footage taken by a member of the public shows the immediate aftermath of a gas explosion that left a worker with burns so serious he has been unable to work since. Barry Newman, 58, the sole trader of Foster Brother Builders, was given a suspended sentence after his failures led to the blast. Newman had…