Mandatory rainwater tanks study ‘misguided’ QLD
New home owners will be forced to install rainwater tanks if a proposed Toowoomba Regional Council-funded study proves to the state government that the overall benefits to the local community outweigh the costs. Continue reading
Seven Mistakes That Cost Builders Thousands
Contractors and firms throughout the building and construction industry in Australia are losing thousands of dollars as a result of key mistakes in managing their business, a leading consultant says. Continue reading
Builders the top consumer gripe
Nearly 60 per cent of complaints are about builders, and almost two out of three complaints centre around the tradesperson’s workmanship. Continue reading
A new planning system for NSW
The new planning system will make NSW more competitive by improving decision making, providing more certainty and making it more cost effective to do business in the state. It will focus on people and communities, rather than processes. Communities will have a say in shaping their local area by helping to develop the long-term strategic plans that will set the ground rules for development. Continue reading
