Tag: TRADIES
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION REVOLUTION ON THE MID NORTH COAST
New data has shown more women are taking up the tools on construction sites on the Mid North Coast. But there are concerns further training opportunities are needed on the ground to keep up with demand.
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GENEROUS FORSTER TRADIES DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES
It’s been a tough two years for the building industry, but a group of tradies in Forster have still been able to give back to local charities. The group recently held a get-together and raised $7000 – split amongst the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Manning Suicide Prevention Network and Lower Mid Coast Rotary Club. They…
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ADDRESSING SKILL SHORTAGES ON MID NORTH COAST
A Taree builder says more can be done to address skill shortages on the Mid North Coast. An expo will be held later this year attempting to fill gaps in the labour force.
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FLOOD COMPOUNDS BUILDING BOOM AND BOOSTS OTHER BUSINESSES
First covid, and now flooding, are seeing some unexpected prosperity among some Manning businesses. Taree-based tradies are reporting waiting periods of up to nine months – and the building boom is flowing on to other areas.