The Government of Western Australia has approved the preparation of new regulations to register building engineers as part of a reform package to improve regulation of the state’s building industry. WA’s first ever engineer registration scheme is expected to involve around 900 building engineers. Registration will provide greater accountability and consistency […]
Despite growing concern around the industry and the collapse of multiple construction businesses across Australia, eight in ten (81%) senior business leaders in construction surveyed, agree that the construction industry in Australia is stable. The inaugural Kennards Hire Construction Confidence Check, suggests that senior business leaders in the construction sector surveyed […]
Australia has become the fourth most expensive region for construction labour globally, reaching an average of USD$75.5 per hour. Switzerland (USD$118.1) is the most expensive followed by Austria (USD$77.7) and the USA is placed third (USD$77.1). The International Construction Market Survey (ICMS) from global professional services consultancy Turner & Townsend ranks […]