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Bec Wilding is proving that no wall is too high for a career in Bricklaying. The 44-year-old started studying in 2023 and hasn’t looked back. 

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No wall is too high for Bec Wilding. The 44-year-old is loving bricklaying after undertaking a Certificate III in Bricklaying …

All (helping) hands on deck, Q1 summary from Carpentry Australia

What a remarkable beginning Carpentry Australia has had in 2024! To initiate the year, January saw us embark on an …
Latest consumer research from global data company Equifax reveals the improved level of trust consumers have with the construction industry.

Trust levels in construction industry revealed

Latest consumer research from global data, analytics and technology company Equifax reveals the improved level of trust consumers have with …

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If we haven’t met already, I am Melinda Davis and I am the COO of Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT).

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