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Iconic buildings of Adelaide: The Colonial Mutual Life building
The Colonial Mutual Life (CML) building of Adelaide has transformed several times in the past eight decades, but it is its heritage-listed facade that holds the most interest. "It was built in 1934, right in the middle of the Great Depression," architect Kerstin...
The new apprenticeship model: High-tech and high pay
The government plans to expand traditional apprenticeships to include high-level training for the new economy. Wayne Taylor by Tim Dodd The Turnbull government is working with business to try out a new model of apprenticeships which will train young people in...
Six lessons from the worst bullying cases in Australia
By Michael Mead, Head of Workplace Relations Consulting Services, Ai Group For a nation that prides itself on a right to a ‘fair go’, Australia has an arguably embarrassing record when it comes to bullying in the workplace. According to research by the University of...
How will technology effect the building and construction industry in the future?
We are currently running a series of posts about iconic South Australian buildings. Looking back 100, 50 and even 25 years ago it's not just the style of building that has changed, but the way they are built and the materials that are used. What could the next 25...
Iconic buildings of Adelaide: The Grand Lodge of Freemasons
As it approaches its 100th anniversary, step inside the hallowed halls of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons in Adelaide. Built in the 1920s, the lodge is five storeys of ornate architecture. 891 ABC Adelaide By Brett Williamson MAP: Adelaide 5000 "It's in a style that is...
Young tradies exposed today will be old men before knowing if they’ve contracted asbestos-related disease
As Australia's asbestos scandal grows, take action before it kills more workers By Angelique Donnellan Updated yesterday at 4:49pm Originally published: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-24/asbestos-action-needed-before-it-kills-more-workers/7781364 The discovery of...
Industry keen on apprenticeship incentives
The Australian 12:00AM August 10, 2016 JOHN ROSS Higher Education reporter Industry wants a free hand to experiment with apprenticeship incentive schemes, arguing that government reforms are too blunt. A new report recommends more nuanced incentive arrangements that...
Iconic Buildings of Adelaide: The Stag Hotel
The Stag, either in the form of a hotel or an inn, has graced the corner of Rundle Street and East Terrace in Adelaide since 1849. 891 ABC Adelaide By Brett Williamson PHOTO: The Stag Hotel in 1910. (Supplied: State Library of South Australia) MAP: Adelaide 5000 "This...
Apprenticeships: disarray around alternative to uni degrees
The Australian, 12:00AM August 10, 2016 JOHN ROSS Higher Education reporter Missed opportunities, ill-conceived market reforms and ham-fisted program cuts have undermined apprenticeships just as they are held up as the answer to an overemphasis on degrees. Two new...
Will Bricklayers Be Replaced By Robots? I Can’t Get A Computer To Work Consistently Without Reboots!
Trading places with machines, brick by brick The Australian 12:00AM August 6, 2016 SIMONE FOX KOOB Journalist Sydney @SimoneFoxKoob REBECCA PUDD Reporter Adelaide @RebeccaPuddy Apprentice bricklayer Henry Crossman, at work in Greenacres, Adelaide: “You’ll still need...
Nick Bianco Has Bounced Back and Opened a New Business ‘Bianco Modular Building’
Nick is a great South Australian, and a long term supporter of FCTA - Building Careers. This recent article published in The Advertiser doesn't highlight enough how much Nick has contributed to South Australian tradies. It's great to hear Nick is back in business, you...
How To Get An Apprenticeship … And Keep It
If you are reading this because you want an apprenticeship there are a few things to keep in mind. Employers by far prefer to hire apprentices under 21 and with a car. That is because they want someone who they can afford and don't need to travel out of their way for....
The WorkReady A-Z About Apprentices
The SA Government has put together a detailed booklet about all things relating to apprenticeships. Everything from what an apprentice is, to the ratio of supervisors to apprentices required can be found by clicking this link to the WorkReady website. This is an...
Top 10 3D printed construction innovations
Article by Nick Hall. Originally published: http://3dprintingindustry.com/news/top-10-3d-printed-construction-innovations-83578/ View Larger Image Nobody could have envisaged that one day we could really print a house when 3D printing was in its infancy. But...
APPRENTICE VACANCIES AND BRICKLAYERS NEEDED URGENTLY
Over the last 2 months we have been inundated with phone calls from employers looking for both apprentices and experienced tradespeople. Currently we have 6 vacancies for bricklaying apprentices, 2 solid plastering apprenticeships, 5 tiling apprenticeships and...
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING PRODUCTS (NCBPS) CAUSING SERIOUS CONCERNS FOR CONSUMERS AND THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
The latest reports of asbestos-tainted roof panels and metal skirting at a Perth Children’s Hospital project and a Queensland Government’s Executive Building has highlighted the risks posed by non-conforming building products. The discoveries coincide with the recent...
Revamp of Australia’s ‘Last Undeveloped Port’ at Port Adelaide Revealed
Written by: Andrew Spence http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/revamp-of-australia-s-last-undeveloped-port-reveal Detailed plans to revamp Australia’s last major undeveloped port waterfront have been revealed. The South Australian government has announced more...
Property To Play Key Role In Rebuilding South Australian Economy
18th July 2016 | Category: Government, News, Research, Residential, SA | Staff Writer https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/property-play-key-role-rebuilding-south-australia/ The South Australian property industry has seized on the latest unemployment data to underline...
New Incentives For Hiring Apprentices
The recent South Australia Government Budget included some extra incentives for hiring full time staff, including apprentices. Over the last few years there have been a number of changes to the incentives employers are able to claim for hiring an apprentice. The...
Apprentice to Tradie – What Can Happen When You Go Out On Your Own
I had a phone call over the weekend from a former apprentice. He'd gone out on his own and hit a problem, the builder he was sub-contracting to was refusing to pay him. They had agreed to a price for the work, but hadn't written anything down. Now the job was finished...