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The new Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union Enterprise Agreement 2020 -2022 presents some new approaches from the CFMMEU, and relative content differences from the previous 2018 - 2019 Agreement.

Important changes have been made to Fair Work laws about the employment of casual employees.

The lockdown for Greater Brisbane will end at 12 noon on 1 April 2021 Here's what you need to know for the next two weeks.

All you need to know about the latest Greater Brisbane lockdown and specific details on how it impacts the building and construction industry.

From 1 May 2021, low density asbestos fibre board (LDB), also known as asbestos insulating board, will be classified as a friable material in all circumstances. This means LDB can only legally be removed by a class A asbestos removal licence holder.

ANDY King has lived and breathed building and construction all her life.

Be sure to take extra care when entering into contracts with owners who want to apply for the HomeBuilder grant to build a new home.

We recently reviewed the Master Builders Residential Building Contract (RBC) and will soon be launching a fresh new version.

The next round of changes for the industry commence on 1 March 2021 and involve the replacement of the current Project Bank Account framework that has been in place since 1 March 2018.

From 1 July 2021 the National Construction Code (NCC) will include new requirements for demonstrating compliance through Performance Solutions for building and plumbing work.