Blog – CRA Construction

How to elevate your home with decorative cornices

Kim Allen 13/03/2025 No Comments

When it comes to enhancing your home’s interior, even the smallest details can make a big difference. Decorative cornices are a timeless addition that can transform any room, adding character…

Protecting our clients and plasterers from toxic silica dust

Kim Allen 20/02/2025 No Comments

Plastering materials can contain toxic silica dust. Exposure can lead to toxic silicosis. Learn how to protect against toxic dusts.

6 reasons to add skylights to your next construction project

Kim Allen 13/01/2025 No Comments

Looking for a way to elevate the look and feel of your house? Skylights should be at the top of your list! Australian architecture is all about bringing the beauty…

5 Reasons why our plastering quotes are higher than our competitors

Kim Allen 19/12/2024 No Comments

When planning a renovation and building project, sometimes you know exactly which tradespeople you want to work with. But other times, you don’t have anyone in particular in mind, so…

Celebrating a multi-award-winning year in 2024

Kim Allen 21/11/2024 No Comments

This award-winning year has been a blockbuster for CRA Construction! We’ve proudly completed a wide range of commercial and residential plastering projects across south-east Queensland, expanded our team and capabilities,…

Case Study: Darling Point Special School

Kim Allen 16/10/2024 No Comments

We partnered with head contractor Bryant Building Contractors for a large-scale redevelopment of a school in Manly, Queensland. The project began two years ago and is nearing completion now. Scale …

4 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Apprenticeship

Kim Allen 20/09/2024 No Comments

Apprentices are a hugely important part of our team at CRA. We see it as a responsibility and honour to share the knowledge of our senior team members with up-and-coming…

CRA Tradies are hired as full time employees

Why Our Tradies Are Full Time Employees, Not Casuals Or Sole Traders

Kim Allen 13/08/2024 No Comments

Introduction When Chris and I first launched CRA, I’ll admit we didn’t put a whole lot of thought into how we were going to structure the employment of our new…

Building the Future: Why We Must Introduce Kids to the Art of Plastering in Australia

Kim Allen 19/07/2024 No Comments

Plastering is a craft that shapes the very spaces we live, work, learn, and enjoy our lives in. Sadly, it’s no secret that Australia faces a significant shortage of skilled…

Tradie Tips: The Importance of Keeping Mentally and Physically Healthy as a Tradie

Kim Allen 19/06/2024 No Comments

This month, we’re celebrating Men’s Health Week at CRA, and looking forward to the upcoming Tradies National Health Month in August. As a team mostly made up of male tradies,…

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