Probrix

15/07/2020

“There’s work that cannot be done from home, construction is pretty obviously one of them. I think we’re emphasising all of the same things for every work place, in terms of trying to make it as safe as possible; keeping that distance. I wouldn’t discourage mask use at all. Construction workers use them for dust protection and fume protection. They should be finding it pretty normal to consider a mask as well, for COVID protection. I think it’s important work.” - Professor Brett Sutton, Victorian Chief Health Officer.

02/07/2020

At Probrix we are expanding our business and are looking for experienced bricklayers and labourers to join our team.

Applicants must have a "can do" attitude and fit into a highly motivated, fast growing team with a strong commitment to safety and professionalism.

Based in northern suburbs of Melbourne.

04/04/2020

It's business as usual in the construction industry, deemed essential by federal and state governments.

However, we have made some slight changes to our processes, including more rigorous cleaning of tools, smokos and lunch breaks aren't in big groups and with less than 6 of us on site - we're practising social distancing.

We're doing the right thing.

15/03/2020

For all minor brick and block work see our friends at Oneill Brick and Block work.

Click on the link below for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/oneill_brick_and_block-102142078069996/

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22/01/2020

25/05/2019

How satisfying is it watching this 😍

16/05/2019

Wearing a red dress and goggles, Chloe Shorten held a trowel handle and banged a brick into place, as her husband Bill Shorten looked on at a Perth TAFE campus.

05/05/2019

From bricklaying to plumbing, competition is heating up for a global event branded the Tradie Olympics'. And our Aussie team -- the Skillaroos -- is building to a massive performance on the world stage in Russia later this year.

29/04/2019

“The proposal by Labor unveiled last week to make restrictions to 457-style skilled visas was "a bit disappointing" given many small businesses involved in home building are already struggling to recruit and train tradies.

A number of construction worker categories, including bricklayers, carpenters and joiners and electricians, are on the list of occupations for the 'medium term' temporary skills shortage visa, the 482 class visa.”

Builders peak body says there needs to be a global recruitment plan.

18/10/2017

Did you know Sister Act actress Whoopi Goldberg use to be a bricklayer when she was younger and needed the money?
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09/06/2017

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09/06/2017

Is there something unfinished about the street-view of your home? Fences can make or break your kerb appeal. Alongside securing your home and marking boundaries, fences are a great way to frame your garden and add that extra touch to the frontage of your home.

Probrix can build you a fence to match the masonry of your home or building. Let us come to you to evaluate what the best suitable option for your property would be in way of fencing, while keeping in line with your home/building's style.

09/11/2016

calling all bricklayers 😆

03/10/2016

The universal language of construction ☺️

A new training program is seeking to connect refugees to industries facing skills shortages. Nawar Hanna and Nader Sameer, who arrived in Australia a few months ago, are two participants of the pilot. "Because of the current situation and the bad circumstances in Iraq of the war, that's why we left…

03/10/2016

Man vs Machine

A Perth company that has designed a robot to lay bricks has built a home using the preferred materials for its machine.

09/03/2016

Brickies aren't just a pretty face...

05/03/2016

"The hardest thing about a major construction site, where you have gas masks and goggles on, is that you can't look in someone's eyes and see they are struggling."

04/03/2016

Not good for the industry. Already struggling to find workers :(

Traditional trades such as building and plumbing are recording a worrying fall.

21/12/2015

10/12/2015

Good news for apprentices

Great news guys! Victoria’s Labor Government has announced a new half-price registration scheme for tradie apprentices effective from January 1, 2016, including bricklaying. Registration renewal notices will be issued next week outlining the steps for eligible trade apprentices to take advantage of…

26/11/2015

https://www.facebook.com/becomeabricklayer/posts/909212455794691

As the year draws to a close, there is no doubt that 2015 has seen some of the best building and construction figures in recent years in Queensland and all forecasters are predicting this level to be maintained for the next few years. ABBTF supports these forecasts and has been busy sourcing candida…

27/09/2015

26/09/2015

http://mobile.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/energy-drinks-banned-from-some-construction-sites-as-tradies-risk-their-health/story-fneuzkvr-1227521799779

ALMOST 40 per cent of construction workers drink large quantities of energy drinks, with the products now banned on some sites.

01/09/2015

What do we have an influx of here in Australia?

Britain is training “too many hairdressers and not enough bricklayers”, according to the body representing local councils, as the falling number of people with construction skills makes it harder to build homes. The number of construction

15/08/2015

A shortage of labour in NSW could halt growth in the state's economy or force open its borders to interstate and overseas workers, the building industry has warned.

02/08/2015

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