Articles tagged with 'mba'

Government stimulus spending supports construction

25 November 2009 | Construction work done rose in the September 2009 quarter, boosted by government stimulus spending which is mitigating the effects of the credit crunch and economic downturn, according to Master Builders Australia.


Harmonised OHS laws must not blur safety and industrial matters

11 November 2009 | Master Builders Australia wants a model Act that delivers both improved workplace safety outcomes and an effective legislative framework that will encourage employers and workers to be proactive and collaborative in improving the safety of their workplaces.


Recovery is round the corner but how distant is the corner?

17 September 2009 | National dwelling commencements fell for the fourth consecutive quarter in June according to Master Builders Australia. The Housing Industry Association believes Australia's housing industry is set to recover.


Fair Work Act explained to construction industry

8 September 2009 | Master Builders Australia is working with Government in assisting builders, subcontractors and employees better understand their rights and obligations under the Fair Work Act through a series of free seminars.


Fall in building activity but engineering construction rises

27 August 2009 | Construction work done dipped again in the June quarter with a sharp decline set to unfold as the effects of credit crunch and economic downturn begin to show through, according to Master Builders Australia.


Builders back securing apprenticeships plan 

23 February 2009 | Master Builders Australia has welcomed the announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Australian Government’s $145.6 million Securing Apprenticeships Plan.


Builders ready to run on social housing package

19 February 2009 | By increasing the number of pre-sales for construction-ready development projects, the package should be able to get these viable building projects off the ground.


Fasting tracking projects is right for 194,000 reasons

5 February 2009 | The Master Builders Association says State Government plans to fast-track community ready building projects would provide a shot in the arm for construction companies and their 194,000 strong workforce.


Employers putting workers at risk of heart attack for working under such extreme heat

4 February 2009 | The CFMEU has received a number of reports during the heat wave in Melbourne from workers being forced to remain at work in 42 degree heat, and other sites that have been relocating to areas with faulty air-conditioning.


Fair Work Bill will escalate construction costs and cut jobs: MBA

3 February 2009 | Certain clauses in the Bill had the potential to increase the level of industrial disputation and make it harder to reach agreements.


Construction strength set to fade

5 December 2008 | Construction work done bounced back in the September quarter but the strong growth phase over the past five years is predicted to moderate.