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Alcohol and Drugs making an Impact
10 Oct, 2014

Alcohol and Drugs making an Impact

Aside from absenteeism, job turnover, interpersonal job issues, poor job performance and lost productivity, alcohol and other drug use in construction can be particularly dangerous. When affected by alcohol and other drugs on site, you risk on-the-job injuries or death as a result of impaired coordination, judgement and the ability to see and respond to […]

Changes to Payments in Construction
19 Sep, 2014

Changes to Payments in Construction

Changes to Payments in Construction Proposed changes to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA) has been passed by the Queensland Parliament last week and awaits royal assent. The changes will improve the effectiveness of this legislation. There are three key reforms, including the appointment of adjudicators by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), a […]

New Building and Construction Code
12 Sep, 2014

New Building and Construction Code

New Building and Construction Code Construction industry is at the crossroads. The Federal Government announced earlier this year that contractors who want to be eligible to tender for projects fully or partially funded by the Federal Government must comply with the provisions of the new Building and Construction Code effective from 24 April 2014 even […]