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Stevens adds hydrogen-on-demand units after successful trial
Fleet Management

Stevens adds hydrogen-on-demand units after successful trial

Customers can now cut diesel use and reported emissions on hire fleets, after Stevens Equipment Rental's trial found savings of more than 25%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Making Tax Digital pushes sole traders to incorporate
Financial Systems

Making Tax Digital pushes sole traders to incorporate

Nearly a quarter of affected sole traders have already set up, or started setting up, a limited company as quarterly reporting looms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK builders lose tenders over compliance delays
Document Management

UK builders lose tenders over compliance delays

One in five large contractors have missed UK work because supplier documents could not be produced fast enough, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Software-as-a-Service

One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director

The promotion aims to sharpen One.site's push into construction software as contractors seek to cut paperwork and improve site safety.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

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American Express expands virtual cards for business travel
Fintech

American Express expands virtual cards for business travel

Companies can now control meals, car hire and rideshare costs better as American Express broadens virtual card use for US business travellers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Why payroll errors are becoming a board-level issue in manufacturing
Data governance

Why payroll errors are becoming a board-level issue in manufacturing

Growing payroll mistakes can now trigger fines, back-payments and board scrutiny in manufacturing as super rules and labour hire reforms bite.

By Adam Bowles • 4 min read • Last month
PERI UK launches concrete monitoring for contractors
Internet of Things

PERI UK launches concrete monitoring for contractors

Live data aims to cut delays and boost confidence on UK concrete pours as contractors seek to verify filling, pressure and strength in real time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Thryv & Wix unveil partnership for small businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Thryv & Wix unveil partnership for small businesses

Small service firms could get a single platform for websites, bookings, marketing and payments if the tie-up is rolled out as planned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Bridgit launches AI agents for construction planning
Software-as-a-Service

Bridgit launches AI agents for construction planning

Construction planners can now automate team building and scheduling as Bridgit adds agents and live data links amid labour shortages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

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Company-X launches testbed for roading verification records
Software-as-a-Service

Company-X launches testbed for roading verification records

The platform could help roading teams spot defects sooner by turning scattered verification records into searchable, location-based evidence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NSW's PEXA price cut risks killing Australian tech jobs
Data sovereignty

NSW's PEXA price cut risks killing Australian tech jobs

A draft ruling to slash fees may save buyers only tens of dollars while threatening investment, cybersecurity and hundreds of Australian tech roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform
Fintech

CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform

Small businesses can now take bank-to-bank payments in SwipeSimple, with invoices and links handled alongside cards in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Australia construction leaders eye growth despite risks
Risk & Compliance

Australia construction leaders eye growth despite risks

Economic uncertainty and labour shortages are tempering optimism, even as 73% of construction leaders say Australia's sector has been stable over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington
Digital Transformation

Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington

With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service
Risk & Compliance

HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service

The overhaul is meant to help the workforce group tackle skills shortages, tighter regulation and rising AI use in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
CLA partners with Digits on AI-native accounting model
Software-as-a-Service

CLA partners with Digits on AI-native accounting model

Clients at CLA's advisory arm will get faster financial insight as the firm trains an in-house AI model on its own workflows and reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists
Digital Transformation

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists

Banks and insurers are scrambling for scarce regulatory experts as deadlines bite, even after cutting about 8,000 permanent roles this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026