Prefabrication the future of building in Queensland
However, one major development is having a big impact on where these jobs are carried out, with the future of construction likely to move off site and into more controlled environments.
Matt Enjoying Opportunities After Graduating R U BUSY? Course
Matt participated in the second R U BUSY? course for 2014. Matt has an acquired brain injury, from a car accident when he was 4 years old. Although Matt has had many challenges, his positive outlook and attitude towards life has been really inspiring. His funny and bubbly personality made Matt’s time on the program a very positive experience – his ability to make people smile and laugh is something that other participants really appreciated. Youth Project Officer, Rebecca Slavin-Molloy had the following to say about Matt:
Townsville expecting big investments
The organisation has recently released its quarterly report on the investment conditions in Queensland’s most northerly population centre. Overall, the study found that there are currently $9 billion of investments currently underway in the region.
Which jobs are seeing growth?
Knowing where the job market is heading is always tough, especially when you are just starting out in your career and you want to set yourself up in a sustainable occupation for the future.
How do you find an apprenticeship?
For many young people looking to start an apprenticeship, the hardest part is deciding which industry to work in. With so many different skills to potentially specialise in, finding the right career for you is a big challenge.
Building dispute process gets easier in Queensland
For tradies engaged in difficult or complicated work there is a constant risk of building disputes breaking out with clients.
What do employers expect from new apprentices?
Finding an apprenticeship or traineeship can be very difficult, with a wide range of options available, and different study opportunities to help you get there.
Toowoomba Second Range Crossing moves forward
Queensland’s state government has called for expressions of interest to begin the construction of the 41 km crossing, which will be the largest single road project ever undertaken in Queensland using a combination of state and federal funding.
Brisbane Airport set for expansion
While remote communities in the north of Queensland are currently reaching toward this goal, there are also plans for greater facilities in the south, with Brisbane airport set to expand in the coming years.
New infrastructure plans increase access to future mines
The basin covers 247,000 square km of land and contains very large amounts of high-quality, low-sulphur coal, according to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.
