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...
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...
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...
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...
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says the latest figures on the number of apprentices in Australia show a system in crisis. Source: AAP https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/06/28/parties-pass-blame-apprenticeship-drop Apprentice numbers have crashed and both major...
The ATO has launched a new online tool to help you decide if people are employees or contractors. Employers are ultimately responsible, and liable, for how they classify people who work with or for them. Employees have their superannuation paid, contractors do not. If...
Our popular pre-apprenticeship course is starting again in July. Register your interest by calling us on 0883675615 or email admin@fcta.com.au. This course offers successful students the Certificate II in Construction qualification, and a headstart in gaining...
FCTA – Building Careers will be launching the new financial years short course dates in July. Currently we are waiting to have CITB funding confirmed. The CITB provide discounted training to eligible tradies living and working in South Australia. If you do not...
Mexican scientist invents glow-in-the-dark cements May 17, 2016Nicole Frost – originally published on domain.com.au Dr Jose Carlos Rubio’s glow-in-the-dark cement glows for about 12 hours and lasts up to 100 years.Photo: Investigación y Desarrollo There is...
