How Technology Is Disrupting The Construction Industry

Originally published: http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikekavis/2016/07/12/how-technology-is-disrupting-the-construction-industry/#144e5df53a8d Article by Mike Kavis There’s a lot of buzz these days about drones, 3D printing and robots. It’s easy to brush these...

Bricks Are Back! New Designer Brick Styles Are Hitting The Market

These walls were built from recycled bricks. Additional elements from The Brick Pit, Sydney. Photo: Peter Bennetts Shrugging off the cloak of render and rocking up in exciting new colours, textures, shapes and sizes, bricks are looking better than ever. The humble...
How Much Do I Have To Pay An Apprentice I Hire Today?

How Much Do I Have To Pay An Apprentice I Hire Today?

Are you thinking of hiring an apprentice? The question I get asked most often by potential employers is ‘How much do I have to pay?”. The easy answer for me is to say, “Call FairWork or go onto their website”. But thats not very helpful! So I...
Tax Deductions for Tradies

Tax Deductions for Tradies

Get more back from the ATO with tax deductions for tradies How? Just claim the right tax deductions. Originally published at: https://www.etax.com.au/tax-deductions-for-tradies/ Tradespeople can claim a lot of work-related expenses as tax deductions. That means, when...
Builders Licensing – New Dates Announced

Builders Licensing – New Dates Announced

Our trade sub-contractors course is scheduled to run on the following dates:   Apply Legal: 20/1/2018 – 21/1/2018 & SMB Finance: 3/2/2018 – 4/2/2018 Apply Legal: 24/3/2018 – 25/3/2018 & SMB Finance: 7/4/2018 – 8/4/2018 Apply Legal: 2/6/2018 – 3/6/2018...