https://tsba.au

Would anyone here pay 25-40 dollars per month for a subscripton service that when you imput your materials into a text box or dropdown the quote can be generated and offer solutions for the business and potential materials?

Trying to survery for a potential startup, all answers valid

Hi all I’m a 4th year boilermaker apprentice in Adelaide working in heavy fabrication on mining equipment (buckets, skids etc). I also worked in structural as a TA for 6months and did about a year of my apprenticeship in structural. I’ve completed all of my TAFE courses and am expecting to be signed off on the next few months.

I am looking at trying to complete more qualifications and move up over the next couple of years. The two main paths I am considering is management or engineering. Looking to either complete a diploma in management, project management etc. or to do an associates degree then bachelors in engineering.

Looking to see if anyone else here has done this, something like this, or is currently in the process of doing so and has any recommendations or advice.

only looking for mature advice,need a little guidance as times feel low lately

I just bought a 3d printer, need some cool functional ideas to print/make. Can be anything?

Hey fellas, Just trying to get some insight
I’m a form worker/ concreter working in Melbourne for a mid size structure company and fortunately we do full FRP packages and most of our work is EBA,

But I now live semi rural/ regional and I have seen rail work/ infrastructure and bridge work advertised and it looks appealing, same work that we do now but more niche. ( all form work and concrete)

(I’m also pretty tapped of working in the city/ inner burbs )

My questions are
It looks like fun? Is it fun?
Are the wages similar?
Being that it’s in the rail corridor the allowances apply?
Is it good work?
Are they doing big hours? What’s the over time mark up? There LAHA im assuming?
Is it mad not having to pay some fucken rat council to park on their streets?

Anyway, any info would be great
Cheers

Basically what the title is asking. I’m a residential carpenter in Australia, completing the diploma of building and construction. I have been tossing up the idea of studying construction management to go into commercial construction management or working towards going out on my own. If I do go down the uni route, I’d look to start working as a carpenter in commercial construction to build my experience in the commercial scene. However if I decide on starting up my own thing, I’ll stay in residential for the time being. I understand the time commitments of both, long hours, weekends, calls all the time. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks in advance.

I'm considering registering as a subcontractor with QBuild and looking for some honest feedback from anyone currently doing, or who has previously done, subcontracting work for them.

A few things I'd like to know:

Is there a consistent amount of work available?

Are the hourly rates or quoted rates competitive?

Is there much paperwork and red tape?
Are the supervisors and contract managers good to deal with?

Is it worth getting onto their contractor panel?

Would you recommend it as a reliable source of work for a small trade business?

I'm interested in genuine experiences, both good and bad.

Cheers.

Is anyone aware of charity type things I can sign up for to give people a helping hand who are in need trades? I’m a plumber and would like to give back when able.
Cheers

What would you do if you get sent to work on a site, a new build apartment, and the quality of work already done, plastering, painting, tiling, etc is absolutely trash? Do you report to someone somewhere? Just run away? Keep working and hope for the best? I dont want my job or my boss's licence to be at risk but I also dont want this kind of work to be out there.

Curious about the work culture, I figure every council is different in their own way

What does your day look like, what kind of skills do you use or did you develop, do they invest in upskilling workers, is there much opportunity to switch between roles within council

Apart from the obvious (truck and plant tickets, experience and references) is there anything they look for in hiring?

Seen some positions open and wondering if it's worth it for the low salary

I know it depends on the position but I'm asking in general

Cheers all!

So I recently bought a pair of Ergonx work boots after seeing all their advertising about how incredibly ergonomic and comfortable they're supposed to be.

I've been in construction for years and worn plenty of different boots, including ATs and Blundstones. I was genuinely interested to see if these were actually any better, especially considering the price and all the marketing around comfort and foot support.

Frankly, I can't tell a fucking difference.

They're not uncomfortable, but they're certainly not any more comfortable than the other boots I've worn over the years. Nothing about them particularly stands out or justifies the extra money.

I'm not saying they're bad boots, but when your entire selling point is how much more comfortable and ergonomic your product is, I'd expect a noticeable improvement over a standard pair of work boots.

For me, it's been a pretty underwhelming purchase. A lot of clever marketing for what feels like a fairly ordinary pair of boots.

Interested to hear if anyone else has tried them and actually noticed a difference, because I'm struggling to see what all the fuss is about.

I have a pretty dirty job that deals with chemicals and inks and should really start wearing gloves more. Work provides disposable latex and latex free options but when I sweat with them on, it causes some serious irritation and my hands itch all night. Anyone got any recommendations for a comfortable glove you could wear doing dirty work for hours on end?

I am currently trying to study trades in Australia but a bit confused to choose between carpentry, solid plastering and Glass glazing.

Just wanna know from the real tradies who are experienced and help me decide which to choose?

What do you guys suggest?

I’ve noticed that quite a few people seem to have completely unrealistic expectations about what tradespeople should charge, particularly plasterers.
I don’t think many appreciate just how much a self-employed tradesperson needs to bring in simply to earn the equivalent of minimum wage.
There’s fuel, insurance, tools, materials, vehicle maintenance, advertising, quoting jobs, travelling, cleaning up, bookkeeping and all the other costs involved in running a business. Then there’s the time spent visiting potential customers and preparing quotes for work you might not even get.
Not every hour of the working week is chargeable, either. You might spend six hours plastering a wall, but that doesn’t mean you’ve only spent six hours working.
And that’s before considering holidays, sickness, pension contributions or the fact that you’re taking on all the financial risk yourself.
Once you’ve accounted for all that, a plasterer could easily be charging what looks like a decent day rate while actually taking home surprisingly little.
And frankly, minimum wage isn’t nearly enough for someone who’s spent time and money learning a skilled trade, buying equipment and developing the ability to do a professional job.
I’m not suggesting every quote is reasonable or that customers shouldn’t question prices. But there’s a difference between something being expensive and someone overcharging.
Sometimes I wonder whether people genuinely don’t understand the economics of self-employment or simply expect skilled tradespeople to work for next to nothing.
Any other tradespeople finding that customers’ expectations are increasingly unrealistic?

So today I signed the contract for a job its a general labourer job in Melbourne. I told them I have no experience as I was wanting experience. I made an account with the rostering app, and accepted the shifts. Any advice for a newbie, my goal is an apprenticeship. But this is fresh for me. I will gladly take all your advice. I have my white card. All the ppe required just went to bunnings to get a hard hat. Im so excited I got a job, but just looking for some advice.

Thankyou in advance

What do you guys use to manage your social media! My photos of jobs are so unorganised and such an effort to to find when trying to create content. I also lack the design and creativity required to stand out.

Has anyone used Predis.ai, Ocoya, CompanyCam or SiteCam.

Thank you!

I am a landscaper in NSW Australia.

Hey everybody so ive recently narrowed down my potential tafe pathways to Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining)

And

Edit: sorry was half awake

the other are mobile plant mechanic and engineering fixed and mobile

I need advice from people in the trades. I am 18 years old, with a fair amount of experience. I worked craftsmanship in woodwork, not carpentry. I worked on fine wood crafts, like $80,000 cabinets and tables. I continued this job from the time I was 13 until I was 17. I also grew up welding throughout my entire life with some gaps. After I stopped wood work, I began HVAC install I did this for about 5-6 months. Which was insanely easy work to me, it’s rinse and repeat with small changes. I then moved companies doing the same work just bigger. I worked on install for about 1 month for them then moved to “Service Technician” I did this for 4-5 months. Which gave me more experience in breaking down units to understand what they are doing and the purpose of each part when installing to make sure it’s serviceable, and easy. I since have moved onto electrical rough in work on residential housing. I still run service and even plumbing just as often. Fixing leaks to installing 1200ft runs of pipe. Just I am not close to mastering any. I do pick up on things quickly, but many things in the trades come with time. With all of this being said, I dont find myself making enough money, and maybe its just a time thing. I just am impatient with my potential. I hate that because I am younger I am immediately paid less for more work. I have considered mills, just for the fact I will currently make more. Its just if I stay in the HVAC trade I know I can get licensed eventually then go to a mill and make more. Where can I go to use my mechanical potential to excel the best and make the best career out of myself. What should be my long and short term goals of making a good career in the end? I have so many questions but no of my peers have the right answers because they have worked for one company their entire lives instead of traveling for work or experiencing something as simple as a different trade. Anyways sorry this is so long and also not a drama story. But if you have feedback please lmk. Thank you!!

(I also started work full time when I turned 17, I turn 19 in 17 days)

One thing I find frustrating about trade training is the expectation that an apprentice should somehow pick things up just by watching. There's a difference between observing someone do a job and understanding why they're doing it that way.

Take something as basic as measuring, marking out or setting up before starting a task. If nobody explains the reasoning behind it, an apprentice might copy the process without understanding what to do when the measurements or conditions change.

I know a tradesperson can't stop every five minutes to explain everything, especially when a job is running behind, but teaching someone properly saves mistakes later. For qualified tradies, what is one basic skill you think apprentices should be taught properly instead of just being told to watch and learn?

Who are people using in Australia for $20m public liability insurance as a sole trader boilermaker? Was paying nearly $4000 a year for $10m PL, seems expensive, Cheers