A construction worker from Central India has managed to survive a horrific workplace incident after being impaled in the skull and undergoing emergency surgery. The 21 year tradie fell into a well at a worksite and an iron rod passed…
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Steel Rod Pierced Worker’s Skull on Construction Site
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: builders, building site, Construction Worker, tradie, whitecard
Demand for Construction Continues to Soar
The gap between construction skills and demand is growing, according to the latest Hays report. The report highlights worker shortages across several areas in the construction sector but in particular project managers, construction managers and contract administrators are in the…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, construction, construction trades, Construction Workers, OHS, tradie, whitecard, WHS, workplace health and safety
Power Tool Review Here
There’s probably no fooling you when it comes to the tools of the trades,because let’s face it, tradies know their power tools. This review may prove helpful if you haven’t already tested the Bosch 10.8V Impact Driver yourself.
Tradesman Returns from Disaster Relief Efforts
Tradespeople are getting a chance to give back and help those in need with their skills. I just read about a Katoomba tradie who returned from a humanitarian trip to earthquake affected Nepal earlier this year. The tradie speaks candidly…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: builders, building, construction, tradesman, tradie, white card
Rope Bridge built entirely by Drones
After watching construction workers risk their lives building Germany’s longest rope suspension bridge, here is a video of a rope bridge being constructed entirely by drones, no human labour is utilised. While drone construction does have it’s benefits, such as…
Posted in Videos Tagged with: builder, building, construction, drones, safety training, tradesman, tradie, white card
Tradie Shortage Made Worse By Slowing Migration
There has been a growing shortage of tradespeople for the construction industry, a shortage made worse by declining immigration and population growth numbers. Population growth in Australia is apparently at its slowest in 10 years. This coupled with slowing migration…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, building site, construction, safety training, tradie, white card
Useful Tips for Beginner Welders
Welders are in high demand especially now with construction booming and a looming skills shortage. But safety must always be the main priority. WeldmyWorld.com highlighted some important tips for welders particularly those just starting out. The golden rules for welding…
Posted in General Construction Tagged with: building, building site, construction, construction site, Construction Worker, trades, tradie, welder, Welding, white card
Advice from Queensland Building and Construction
The QBCC is giving contractors some advice when it comes to problematic building sites. Building Inspectors have been noticing problems with steel screw piers prompting the QBCC to post some advice on its website. On their website, the QBCC said screw…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, building site, construction site, Construction Worker, contractor, tradie, white card
Tax Season Approaches – Tradies, Get Some Useful Tips
The latest CSQ Onsite Magazine provides some useful information for tradies as we approach tax season. Some of the tips include what travel expenses you can claim what work-related expenses can be claimed There are also a number of videos…
Industry Mag Provides Useful Tradie and Apprentice Tips
The June edition of the construction magazine “On Site” has been published and this edition provides valuable insight to apprentices and potential construction industry workers about pursuing a career in this industry. There is also some helpful information for tradies on…
Posted in General Construction Tagged with: apprentice, building, construction, construction industry, tradie
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