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17/06/2025
Our history, awards & milestones: Celebrating 20 years at BAA

Our history, awards & milestones: Celebrating 20 years at BAA

Builders Academy Australia is officially 20! That’s two decades of helping future tradies get qualified, backed by trainers who’ve been there, done that, and thousands of students who’ve gone on to build careers and lifelong mateships in the industry. To celebrate, we’ve pulled together some of our proudest moments, standout student stories, epic milestones, and

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30/05/2023
What is a Building Estimator?

What is a Building Estimator?

Put simply – a building estimator is responsible for preparing the budget for building and construction projects both big and small. No matter whether it’s for a single story house, or an extensive industrial construction site, the building estimator is expected to audit building projects, prepare cost estimates and manage overall building expenses. It is

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27/12/2022
Heat or humidity? Talking tools-down rules in Queensland

Heat or humidity? Talking tools-down rules in Queensland

How hot is too hot on the construction site? When is it too hot to work? And should humidity be just as much of a factor as temperature? A contentious issue in the industry Tools-down rules are up for heated discussion in the Sunshine State, as they often are at this time of the year

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