Design awards open for entries
Boral has announced the launch of
its 2010 conceptual residential design
award program for architects, building
designers and architectural students.
Celebrating innovative yet realistic
residential building design, the Boral
Design Award this year invites entrants
to respond to the challenge of Australia’s
changing housing needs and reduced
land sizes and to consider adaptability,
sustainability and affordability.
With the brief to design a detached
residential dwelling with a floor area
of 125 sqm and its landscape, it is
rewarding inspiration with a $34,000
prize pool.
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Boral supports Marysville recovery
In another sphere, just over a year after bushfires devastated
Victoria, Boral has helped the Marysville community get back
on its feet by providing materials for rebuilding.
The company delivered more than $25,000 worth of concrete
as a donation for the construction of a new Marysville primary
school, kindergarten, childcare and child health service, all of
which were extensively damaged during the bushfires. Until
now, the community’s 35 young school children have been
attending a makeshift school in a nearby town.
According to the bushfire Recovery Committee,
Marysville has undergone an impressive transformation
over the last month.
“The damage here was comprehensive but thanks to the
town’s community spirit and substantial support from around
the country, Marysville is getting back on track,” said Tony
Thompson, Chair Marysville Community Recovery Committee.
“Boral’s generous donation has made a significant impact and
we’re extremely grateful for their involvement.” n
Marysville’s new primary school is proof of recovery after 2009.
Jobseekers flex some muscle as economy lifts
The changed recruitment market of
2010 compared to 2009 is perhaps best
illustrated by the balance of power
swinging back to today’s top candidates,
says recruiting experts Hays.
“Jobseekers today have more choice
and the surplus of candidates that
employers experienced for much of
2009 has, in most industries, been
absorbed back into the workforce,”
says Shane Little, Regional Director of
Hays Construction. “For candidates,
particularly top talent, this means they
have some power back.”
Following the global financial crisis,
jobseekers are more focused on their
career and want to know if clear career
paths are offered. They’re also reaching
out to their networks to see what others
say about the company.
“We’re seeing the first cases of multiple
offers again taking place for top talent,”
says Shane Little. “These candidates can
potentially leverage an improvement in
salary for the first time in well over
18 months. Some employers are starting
to negotiate again for top talent, although
this trend will take time to be evident
across the board.”
More info: hays.com.au n
