October 2016
Continued growth for Big Boys
Big Boys Building Services is experiencing a sustained period of growth, offering a “one-stop-shop” of building and main...
Major projects for dwp/suters
The Newcastle office of award winning architects dwp|suters has been working on a wide range of projects that helping to...
2016 excellence in Building Awards
With a back to the Seventies celebration highlighted by iconic rock band, Dragon, the Master Builders Association held i...
Court cases clarifying Building & Construction industry security of payment act
Moray & Agnew’s Building and Construction team are currently acting in three separate court matters involving the proper...
Local development for Mavid Constructions
Mavid Constructions has been very active recently, being involved in the construction of a broad array of local developm...
Why does my development need a road safety audit?
As part of the on-going development work in the Hunter Valley, Central Coast and beyond, the aspect of road safety is an...
Stay on top of home building act
Residential builders and contractors are risking prosecution and fines by not staying up to date with requirements under...
20 year for hunter precast
Celebrating 20 years of business, Hunter Precast is a local manufacturing facility offering quality precast concrete sol...
Hunter Structural Steel restructure for the future
Hunter Structural Steel is a long standing, proven supplier with over 20 years of history and expertise. Earlier this ye...
Business Loan Shake-up: an essential checklist for business owners
No matter how big or small your business, some level of debt is part of the deal to assist with cash flow.
The Mutual purchases prime position in Hunter’s retail hub
Maitland Mutual Building Society (The Mutual) has announced exciting plans for the development of a new head office buil...
Financial fundamentals to fund a growth strategy
With the Federal Government currently promoting innovation and risk-taking in Australia through support and generous tax...
Why we make every day
Making’ is often associated with handwork, craft, weekend markets, bearded hipsters and recycled pallet furniture. And i...
Key pitfalls to avoid in the changing face of supply chain management
Far too many businesses are haemorrhaging profits through wasted time, inefficient processes and lack of supplier manage...
T.W. Woods to showcase innovation
At the Greater Hunter Makers Festival, T.W. Woods will be showing a number of its latest innovations and capabilities th...
Purpose living project on track with community needs
A new development planned for Hall Street at Maryville will provide the ideal living space for those seeking ‘cycle-frie...
What are you afraid of?
Did you know that we all have two fears?
Business development strategies: buy or build?
According to the September 2016 Scottish Pacific SME Growth Index, a survey conducted by research firm East & Partners ...
Financial tools businesses need to survive in today’s environment
Cash flow management is an integral part of being in business.
$8 million investment in the Hunter’s advanced manufacturing capabilities
On 7 September , Hedweld celebrated the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility that will help drive innovation an...
Tesla and The Wests Group partner
Cutting edge technology to recharge electric cars is now available at The Executive Inn at New Lambton and The Gateway I...
Terminal will secure Newcastle’s future as a global cruise ship destination
Port of Newcastle and the Port Authority of NSW have welcomed the NSW Government’s commitment of $12.7 million for a per...
Smart Arts returns to Newcastle
Cultural sector development program, Smart Arts will be returning to Newcastle following highly successful delivery of t...
Major breakthrough for Hunter innovation
The partners of a unique collaboration between major education, research, business, government and community organisatio...
Supercars a great win for the Hunter
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has hailed Newcastle's confirmation as an Australian Supercars event host as a great day for t...
Winning streak for Insight Wealth
Insight Wealth has been on a winning streak with a series of recent awards.
Ice machines from Toronto to across Australia
Based in Toronto, H2O Innovate is a leading ice and water specialist supplier representing some of the world’s leading I...
From the editor
Australia has a considerable amount of work to do in the competitive global marketplace if we want to secure our future ...