Since the end of 2021, the list of construction companies collapsing has been growing at an alarming rate. Building giant Probuild went into liquidation in February, local Gold Coast brand Condev followed in March, and even Australia’s largest home builder, Metricon, was on the ropes before securing $30 million cash mid-year. Construction insolvencies rose to their highest level in nearly three years in the June quarter as the Australian Taxation Office resumed debt collection efforts after pausing aggressive enforcement in states affected by the pandemic-related lockdowns.   Unprece ..read more

Australians – and particularly Queenslanders – have always loved a backyard swimming pool, but their desirability has hit new heights over the past couple of years. The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia (SPASA) reports a 30-50% increase in demand for pools and spas, primarily driven by travel restrictions and people spending more time at home due to the COVID pandemic. If you’re installing a new inground pool, you’ll generally be deciding between a fibreglass or concrete pool. Is a fibreglass or concrete pool right for me? Whether you’re looking to create a luxurious tropical oasi ..read more

By Regal Crane Hire, Brisbane Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast From lifting swimming pools over homes in tight residential locations to lifting tonnes of steel and building materials 30 floors on construction sites in bustling city streets. The benefits of renting a mobile crane are many, and these are just some of them from your crane hire experts Regal Crane Hire. Improve your bottom line and get the job finished sooner Lugging building materials from the front to the back or down a tight space by hand is time consuming, dangerous and tedious. Hiring a mobile crane is cost-effective when y ..read more