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Articles for Tradespeople

Roofers branded least trustworthy tradespeople as cost of building work surges
1 month, 1 week ago

Roofers branded least trustworthy tradespeople as cost of building work surges

Daily Mail  

The average cost of getting building work done by tradespeople has risen to over £12,000, new data from Checkatrade reveals. Building work costs surge Surging prices: The cost of getting building work done around the house is going up The average cost of getting a building job done at home has surged by 19 per cent in a single quarter, …

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Has the CFMEU made home building more expensive? Yes, but not how you think
5 months ago

Has the CFMEU made home building more expensive? Yes, but not how you think

ABC  

A swathe of allegations: intimidation, coercion, brown paper bags filled with cash. Instead of having people bargain individually about their pay with big developers or the government, the union's collective agreements have brought high wages and strong conditions to construction workers. "It certainly has driven up costs," said Denita Wawn, chief executive of Master Builders Australia. Given labour is a …

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Canada’s Housing Crisis Will Persist on Tradespeople Shortage, CBRE Says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada’s Housing Crisis Will Persist on Tradespeople Shortage, CBRE Says

Live Mint  

-- Canada doesn’t have enough skilled tradespeople to build its way out of its current housing shortage, threatening long-term damage to the country’s social fabric, according to a top executive at one of the world’s biggest real estate firms. Housing is becoming the central issue ahead of Canada’s next general election, currently expected in 2025, with a lack of dwellings …

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Repairs to storm and flood-damaged houses in Queensland face long delays due to tradie shortage
11 months ago

Repairs to storm and flood-damaged houses in Queensland face long delays due to tradie shortage

ABC  

Queensland homeowners whose properties were damaged in recent storms and floods may have to wait up to 12 months for repairs and pay higher prices, with the state facing a tradie shortfall. Key points: Master Builders Queensland Paul Bidwell says most tradies are already tied up with the state's "massive program" of construction Queensland's construction industry is facing a shortfall …

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How much does wall and loft insulation cost? Our guide to making your house warmer and cutting bills
1 year, 10 months ago

How much does wall and loft insulation cost? Our guide to making your house warmer and cutting bills

Daily Mail  

If you want to make your home as efficient as possible, and drive down energy bills, there is no substitute for professional insulation. Getting your home insulated by professional tradespeople means more comfortable winters and lower energy bills for life Wall insulation - up to £1,800 a year saved If you want to get serious about stopping heat loss from …

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Screwfix to open 80 stores with 800 new jobs
2 years, 7 months ago

Screwfix to open 80 stores with 800 new jobs

The Independent  

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Doubt cast over incentive scheme for interstate tradies to rebuild flooded-ravaged Queensland homes
2 years, 8 months ago

Doubt cast over incentive scheme for interstate tradies to rebuild flooded-ravaged Queensland homes

ABC  

When Atul Patel returned to his flood-ravaged Brisbane home to survey the damage and begin the clean-up, he had no idea where to begin. Key points: The incentive scheme is open to 1,000 tradespeople, including painters, architects, carpenters and electricians The recent flood disaster has exacerbated a pre-existing labour shortage across Queensland The Housing Industry Association says the industry is …

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