When everything goes to plan, taking on an apprentice can help your building business grow and thrive. Yet training up a young, and most likely inexperienced employee can also present challenges. According to General Manager at Apprenticeships Support Australia, James Moran, the following simple strategies can help ensure that taking on an apprentice turns out
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Family owned and operated, Swanbuild’s commitment to innovation, integrity and exceptional customer service is at the heart of its growth and success. A company philosophy that embraces a positive and caring working environment for both team members and clients has helped retain quality staff while building a strong reputation in the building industry through word-of-mouth.
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The past 25 years have seen Peter Bowen Homes go from strength to strength. A home builder in the Albury-Wodonga and surrounding Riverina areas, Peter built his first display home at the age of 29 and delivered six houses that year. Today, Peter, his wife Jayne and his team are delivering 80 houses a year. Market
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Leigh Allchin has been modernising the home building landscape in the Warragul area since the launch of Allchin Builders in 2009. His focus on creative thinking delivers the inimitable ‘wow’ factor when it comes to modern home design. A unique approach to home design Allchin Builders operates primarily in Warragul, but also services a larger area
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T K Old Homes is a familiar name in the Yarra Valley region, celebrating its 45thyear in operation in 2017 and servicing clients throughout Lilydale, Croydon, Mooroolbark, Montrose, Mitchum and the greater Yarra Valley area in Melbourne’s outer east. Ken Old spoke to us about the rich history and fantastic team that is T K Old
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Blay Builders’ founding owners, Gary and Kayleen Blay, have worked extremely hard over 30 years to grow their East Gippsland building business. Starting out as a husband and wife team, Blay Builders has grown to an organisation of 11 staff, employing over 60 local contractors. With a target of 45 homes this year, the company has
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The health risks associated with the harsh Australian sun are a constant focus of public health campaigns and news headlines. A depleting ozone layer and consistently high UV index underscore the sun’s impact – it’s no surprise that Australia tops the list for incidence of skin cancer worldwide, with more than 750 000 people treated for the disease
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A carpenter since 1996, Rohan Dare has run his own building business for 10 years. As a builder, Rohan enjoys the ability to control all elements, from the very first peg to the handing over of the key to his customers. “Building people’s dreams is a very rewarding journey, if the right people are around
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