Recent events around the world have highlighted the importance of fire protection in buildings and the need to effectively regulate this work. A new, streamlined, fire protection licensing framework will be rolled out from 1 May 2021. The new framework is industry-led and is based on extensive consultation across industry and government. The changes
There is no doubt that the radical shift in the way that we are communicating through this current crisis will set the runway for the future ahead. There will be no going back, at least to the ‘old normal’. There will be a ‘new normal’. Even for those who are
Dear Member In the coming days and weeks, you will be receiving a renewal invitation for the 2020/21 financial year. We hope you take the opportunity to renew your membership with the Association. There are many reasons why a membership to your own industry peak body is important, and recent events have proven as
What business are you in? What are you in the business of? This is not a trick. In fact, this is ‘the’ most important question to know the answer to, when looking to increase your sales conversion rate. When asked this question, most will answer: Service? People? My trade? and so on. The reality
With Monday comes a number of new restrictions for the population. We know this will be near to impossible for those onsite, especially when working with others to hang sheets etc, but there are things you can do to at least do your very best to practice social distancing. We recommend the following General
There are so many emails and ongoing social media and news articles being published about COVID-19 that it has become somewhat confusing for many of our clients and fellow businesses. Some receivers of this email may be our clients and others businesses that we have had an interaction with through numerous mechanisms. In times
Last month I was elected to the Vice President role for the AWCI QLD and given this week is National Women in Construction week I thought it would be particularly poignant time to introduce myself. I started in the industry at the tender age of 16 although it has been in my family for
After about 7 calls from contractors asking where they could purchase P2 masks from due to supply chain disruptions, I contacted Work Safe Queensland on what would happen on site if a contractor was unable to get their preferred mask due to this.The following is their response, which in short suggests the movement away from
Coronavirus – What You Need to Know Coronavirus – or COVID-19 – has been declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a Public Emergency of International Concern. Though there have only been a limited number of cases in Australia so far, as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and develop, it seems increasingly
Facebook post about roofing prices construed as price fixing according to ACCC An article shared by Tricks of Your Trades, Michelle Cirson, has highlighted what not to do when discussing work and pricing. In a post on linked in, Michelle explains the complications if you do. "Subbies participating in the race to the bottom
