The TradeForm Knowledge Base
Australian construction and business compliance, written in plain English and verified by named experts.
Every entry carries its jurisdiction, citations, named reviewer, and the date it was last verified. The same data feeds every TradeForm product.
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Construction technical
0NCC, building practice, AS-standard summaries, structural fundamentals, weatherproofing, energy efficiency. Paraphrased from primary sources with citations — no copyrighted text.
Contracts
0HIA, MBA, AS 4000, AS 4902, plain-English contracting fundamentals, variations, progress claims, retentions, deeds.
Defects and warranty
0Defects liability periods, statutory warranties, defect classification, rectification process, dispute pathways.
Licensing and registration
0Builder licence classes, supervisor requirements, CPD, qualifications by state, registration bodies.
Insurance
0Home Indemnity / Home Warranty insurance, public liability, contract works, plant + equipment, workers comp.
WHS and safety
0Work Health and Safety Acts, SWMS, high-risk construction work, principal contractor duties, incident reporting.
Tax and finance
0GST, BAS, deductions, instant asset write-off, retentions accounting, R&D, business finance options.
HR and employment
0Building & Construction General On-Site Award, apprenticeships, Fair Work, leave, terminations.
Marketing and sales
0Builder marketing, lead generation, pricing models, quoting, brand for trades, win rates.
Business operations
0Cashflow, scheduling, subbie management, supplier relationships, software, project handover.
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