Bricklayer contractors, masonry contractors and businesses across Australia’s brick and block industry who undertake high-risk crystalline silica processing activities will need to be aware of new registration requirements under the…
Want to put your business in front of brick and blocklaying contractors, suppliers and industry decision-makers across Australia? The Bricklayer Magazine, published by the Bricklayer Contractors Australia Association, is now…
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 introduces changes to the way cavities in external walls are detailed. Moving forward, masonry cavities will need to be ventilated, with openings provided at…
Why Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying matters for licensing, quality workmanship and consumer protection in NSW. When you hire a bricklayer or blocklayer, you are trusting that person with…
Tax time is approaching, and bricklayer contractors are likely to see plenty of tax tips shared online, on social media and in work group chats. Some advice can be useful,…
When people admire a beautifully constructed brick building, a striking architectural façade, or a meticulously crafted masonry project, their attention is naturally drawn to the finished result. They see the…
Building Commission NSW Fees to increase from 1 July 2026 From 1 July 2026, Building Commission NSW fees will increase by approximately 4.4% in line with movements in the Consumer…
NSW to adopt new National Construction Code in May 2027 NSW will adopt the new National Construction Code (NCC 2025) on 1 May 2027, providing the state’s building industry with…
The Growing Demand for Bricklayer Contractors in Australia Across the Illawarra and nationwide, bricklayer contractors in Australia are experiencing unprecedented demand. With ongoing housing projects, infrastructure investment and commercial construction activity, skilled…
Payday Super is Coming: What Bricklayer Contractors Need to Know Before 1 July 2026 The Australian superannuation system is undergoing one of the biggest changes in decades. From 1 July 2026, employers…
Are You Working Safely with Silica? What Bricklaying Contractors Need to Know in 2026 If you work with crystalline silica substances and products, the start of a new year is…
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 Preview signals a targeted update focused mainly on Class 2 to 9 buildings — not a full housing reset. The preview highlights tighter provisions…
Introducing the Bunker Pump B100 Compact. Powerful. Built for Australian Construction. Brunswick Sales has proudly supported the Australian commercial construction industry since the mid-1960s. As a trusted Australian manufacturer and…
Exclusive MBA Member Pricing & FREE 10-Day Trial – Tools™ App Tools™ makes NCC compliance clear and simple. The Tools™ app transforms the NCC into easy to find, simple to…
Brickies on $500,000? Australia’s housing emergency dominated the agenda at this week’s Financial Review Property Summit in Sydney, where industry leaders warned that even with ambitious targets the sector lacks…
ABCB Climate Map This interactive map presents climate-related data to support the National Construction Code (NCC). The map is useful for builders, designers, certifiers, regulators, and other industry professionals. It…
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