Guest post by Who taught you or how did you learn to price your jobs? Did you get taught be a seasoned master or did you learn on the fly, winging and hoping that you would make some money, or a mixture of both. In our experience more than 80% of business owners are undercharging
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This International Women’s Day, we spoke with Blaise Fisher, Co-Owner/Product Manager and Special Projects of Southern Vale Homes about how she and the team #InspireInclusion What inspired you to enter the building industry – and keep you going through its ups and downs? As a child, my siblings and I spent many weekends with our
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Over the years, we have continuously strived to enhance our offerings and provide you with the most comprehensive range and reliable service. We are delighted to update you on significant acquisitions that will not only expand our capabilities but also strengthen our commitment to serving your needs. ACT based Trussme truss and frame joins the
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In the competitive world of business, standing out from the crowd is a constant effort. While pricing, quality, and customer service influence success, some business owners may underestimate the strength of a company’s values, and its impact on people, culture and progress. Fowler Homes demonstrates that when a business lives its values, it can prosper.
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Until the introduction of composite decking, the ability to include curved lines in deck design was limited. Times have now changed and curious chippies, such as Darren Brown of Aussie Decking Chippie, are mastering the fine art of composite deck bending with outstanding results. Darren estimates that these days five per cent of his decking
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We know when we’re mentally healthy, we’re able to live productive, fulfilling lives. But when we’re struggling with daily life, it affects our physical health and can lead to anxiety and depression. Few occupations in Australia are more affected by poor mental health than the construction sector, with the rate of suicide among male trades
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As identified by the just released HIA New Home Sales Report, “new home sales in the first three months of 2022 remained exceptionally strong, down by 2.8 per cent on the previous quarter, but still remaining well above pre-pandemic levels. Despite a difficult start to the year, with staff absences associated with the Omicron
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Tips for builders to find and keep great talent Across Australia, the HomeBuilder stimulus has been especially successful, spurring a massive demand for renovations and new detached homes. Some regions have recorded their highest activity levels in a decade – helping thousands of businesses and self-employed trades to thrive. With the program’s overwhelming success has
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At Dahlsens, the safety of our community, team members and customers is our number one priority. Every one of us deserves to go home safely to our families every single day! We continue to work hard to foster a culture where people make safe choices, and accept a zero tolerance for injuries. Dahlsens shares this
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If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. Great teams are built from great leadership. We asked a Dahlsens partner, Leading Teams – Australia’s most respected experts in the culture and leadership space – to provide practical advice on how to build a team that delivers to
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Working in construction certainly isn’t easy right now, but it’s not all doom and gloom. While external factors are impacting business, by putting the right actions in place at the right time, Rapsey Griffiths says it’s possible to thrive. Turnaround and insolvency firm Rapsey Griffiths understands what tough times in business look like. Over the
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Who doesn’t prefer to buy local, made in Australia products wherever, whenever they can? Home owners and their builders are no exception. You should be pleased to know that most building materials used in Australian construction are made right here in Australia. When it’s made and supplied locally, you’re supporting local economy and employment, and
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