Construction & Heavy Machinery Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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6 things a great business leader does every day 7/1/2015

If the road to success came with accurate directions Forbes Rich List would be gridlocked. Quite simply, there is no tried and true 'Do this, do that, then do that' formula for ...

Minimum wages to be increased by 2.5% from 1 July 2015 6/30/2015

The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded employers about an increase in the minimum wage from the 1st of July.

Major construction players welcome Infrastructure Victoria proposal 6/26/2015

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA), which represents the country’s major construction contractors, has welcomed the initiative of the Victorian Government in introducing ...

How to buy the right forklift for your needs 6/25/2015

They lift heavy things, they carry heavy things, and they put heavy things on high shelves. End of story, right? Far from it. Buying a forklift is like buying a suit; if it doesn't ...

3 Warehouse Applications for a Hydraulic Lift Table 6/24/2015

Hydraulic lift platforms, also known as scissor lifts, come in about as many shapes and sizes as beetles.

NSW Budget to improve infrastructure, productivity & competitiveness 6/24/2015

The NSW Budget is a credible plan for building the state's productive capacity and laying the foundations for stronger economic growth in the longer term, according to Australian ...

'Optimism, trepidation' as China-Australia FTA signed 6/18/2015

"Ai Group welcomes the official signing today of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and, importantly, the release of the final details of the agreement," Ai Group ...

Call for political parties to honour infrastructure contracts 6/18/2015

Australia's leading construction contractors have called on all political parties to commit to honouring contracts entered into for the construction of Australia's much needed ...

5 Ways Supporting Your Community is Also Good for Business 6/17/2015

Ever heard of 'The Giving Pledge'? It's a charitable challenge laid down by two of the world's richest men, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

Ice epidemic hits construction, manufacturing, transport sectors 6/17/2015

In a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement's inquiry into crystal methamphetamine (Ice) the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has highlighted the ...

Tips to Make Your Construction Site Safer 6/15/2015

Construction sites are notoriously dangerous places, not just for those who work there; even passers-by are occasionally in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Informal team building exercises that can make a difference 6/11/2015

Okay, so you booked everyone into a fabulous resort for two days of team building exercises and the only thing that really built was the bar tab.

Who is responsible for ensuring protective equipment is used? 6/11/2015

Personal protective equipment, otherwise known as PPE, is basically any protective gear worn by workers to help minimise the risk of injury.

Major FWC annual leave case - employers and employees 'will benefit' 6/11/2015

The Australian Industry Group has been successful in convincing a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission to allow cashing-out of annual leave for award-covered employees, and to give ...

Outsourced manufacturing - when is it time to employ external help? 6/9/2015

Most manufacturers outsource some element of their production line, be it raw materials, inventory management, assembly or distribution.

Communicating workplace safety messages effectively 6/2/2015

There's no debate that workplace safety is a top priority for industrial plants and any employer with an active labour force. The question is: how well are you communicating your ...

7 Tips for Lifting Heavy Objects at Work 6/1/2015

While lifting heavy objects is a regular part of many job descriptions, there is often a lack of appropriate care taken.

How to attract the best candidates for a role in your business 6/1/2015

The best candidates for your business might not be who you think. They might not be the most qualified or the most experienced. They might not be the charismatic crowd pleaser or ...

Australia drops down world competitiveness ranking 5/31/2015

IMD business school has announced its annual world competitiveness ranking. Ranking 61 economies in 2015, the IMD World Competitiveness Center looked at several aspects of each ...

Construction's strong role In economy 'confirmed' by latest ABS data 5/28/2015

Building and construction continues to be a strong performer driving new investment and jobs and in the economy according the latest ABS construction work done results for the March ...

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