BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION NEWS

MEET SHANNON: BUILDERS ACADEMY GRADUATE AND SITE SUPERVISOR

9/12/2016

Name: Shannon Beasley Age: 23 Job: Construction supervisor with Simonds Homes Training: Completed the CPC40120 Certificate IV Building and Construction (Building) “I started as an apprentice in carpentry. I actually did a school-based apprenticeship and from there I worked for myself for a little bit. “It was good working for myself but I didn’t like

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Why Tradies Need a Good Accountant

9/12/2016

Something that’s universally despised across every industry – yet a requirement of every working professional – is paying tax. While this obligation might be everyone’s mortal enemy, it’s important for society and a thriving economy and all that jazz, but that doesn’t mean we have to like it. For tradies working for themselves or for

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What is BIM? (Building Information Software)

8/12/2016

BIM, or Building Information Modelling, is all the rage of the building and construction industry in recent times. So what is it, and how will it improve the industry as a whole? Well, firstly, let’s clarify exactly what BIM is. Some people will say it’s a type of software, others say it’s a form of

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