We recently chatted with Parker Brent Trainer and Assessor, Stuart Rash about what advice he’d give to students studying the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course. Here’s […]
No matter how big or small your building and construction project is, you will need to be well-organised, have excellent communication skills, hold the ability to delegate tasks and prioritise […]
Changes to Victoria’s building laws came into effect on Sunday, 1 July 2018. The reforms affect all building practitioners in Victoria, as well as some plumbing contractors and suppliers. The […]
What are some of the key benefits of becoming a Registered Building Practitioner? There are many people who enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working as a building contractor. […]
The Building Regulations 2018 commenced on 2 June 2018. Changes have been made to the documentation of permits to improve information for the regulator, the general public and building owners. The new […]
On Wednesday 1 August 2018, our Diploma Graduation Ceremony was held at Quest Melbourne Airport. The evening included a wonderful address from our guest speaker, Chris Hunger (past student and […]
When applying for a Domestic Builder Registration with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), you must be able to demonstrate experience in Preliminary Works Activity. This includes things like applying for […]
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) are hosting a series of seminar in relation to the new Building Regulations 2018. All building practitioners, apprentices and industry stakeholders are invited to attend […]
Imagine a career when you can work anywhere across Australia, whether it’s in an office or outside on-site. Where you can be a tradesperson or be a manger, an employee […]
Australia’s largest residential developer, Stockland celebrated the start of construction of the Waterlea Estate. Waterlea is located in Melbourne’s growing south-east corridor in Rowville. Located in a growth corridor, the […]
The Andrews Labor Government’s strong infrastructure pipeline is driving a building boom, with construction work completed in Victoria growing by a massive 18.6 per cent over the year while the […]
In 2017 there were many changes to legislation within the Building and Construction Industry. There were a series of amendments made to the Building Act 1993 which led to reforms […]
1980s houses are set to provide significant opportunities in the renovations market over the next three years. The latest HIA Renovations Roundup forecast shows expected values of the renovations […]
On 1 July 2017, there were changes introduced by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) in regards to the Owner Builder obligations. These changes have been introduced to help ensure that domestic […]
Former Parker Brent student, Chris Hunger recently shared his journey of how he become a successful builder after completing his Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications with Parker Brent. Chris also […]
As a Trainer and Assessor, I’ve seen lots of student excel in their chosen Building and Construction course. So, what’s their secret? The answer is simple! They have clear goals […]
Imagine a career when you can work anywhere across Australia, whether it’s in an office or outside on-site. Where you can be a tradesperson or be a manger, an employee […]
