Cash incentives for tradies misses the bigger picture
In response to WA’s ongoing labour shortage in the housing sector, the government is apparently considering a $10,000 cash incentive to attract skilled tradespeople from other Australian states. Read More
New foundations for construction
For too long, the relationships between clients, unions/workers and industry have been marked by tension and a lack of trust, with each side trying to gain the upper hand. Read More
Strategy to improve productivity through MMC
The Commonwealth has listened and tasked ACA to lead the development of a stream of this strategy focused on increasing innovation and the use of MMC. Read More
One year into construction industry pledge
As we mark the one-year milestone of ACA's Culture Pledge, the progress we have made is encouraging. Read More
Amidst the buzz of the Treasurer’s Future Made in Australia policy, a quiet hero is waiting in the wings that may not boast the glamour of quantum computing or the allure of solar panels. Read More
Change is in the air in Queensland
Change is in the air with positive steps being taken across the nation. We spotlight Queensland in this piece. Read More
Imagine a future where every construction project is completed on time and on budget, and the only newspaper headlines celebrate the sheer skill and excellence displayed in the structures being built. Read More
As we wrap up our dance with challenges in 2023, it's clear we need more than just a change of partners; we need a whole new choreography. Read More
Events like the AFR Infrastructure Summit are an important opportunity to talk about how important it is to build infrastructure. But what happens when the talking is over? Read More
Review productivity not big build (opinion piece)
The big question remains – which projects should we cancel? This dilemma is one reason why the Federal Infrastructure review is taking so long. Read More