Working as a tradie in the building and construction industry provides you with a wide range of opportunities, experience and jobs. Whether it’s doing a bathroom renovation or helping to build the Metro Tunnel, Victoria is certainly the place to be when it comes to construction. You are also able to add to these opportunities […]

The requirement to pay a wage increase from the first pay period commencing on or after (ppc) 1 March 2018 applies only to employers covered by either CFMEU Pattern EBA 2016-2018, or another enterprise agreement approved by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) providing for such an increase. A CFMEU Pattern EBA 2016-2018 Wage Bulletin reflecting […]

The report shared by Infrastructure Australia today about the future of Victoria and Melbourne places the city’s livability conditions at the forefront of issues facing our state,” Radley de Silva, CEO Master Builders Victoria, said. “We are at a tipping point in planning for the city we want to have.” “The message is clear: we […]

With many residential builders now involved in sourcing designs, and design and construct contracts becoming increasingly common in the commercial sector, it’s important to understand how this can expose your business to potential losses should you not have the right insurance cover in place. Historically, Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance was only considered necessary by engineers, […]

If last year proved to be a good one, but you believe there is room for improvement in 2018, I suggest following this short but useful three-tip list that addresses each area of business to help you have a fantastic year. Finance • Understand the margins on last year’s jobs , not just the cash […]