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Visioneer Builders take top honours at 2018 HIA CSR Victorian housing and kitchen & bathroom awards

Visioneer Builders has won the 2018 HIA CSR Victorian Home of the Year Award, for a stunning custom-built home project in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.

Nov 16, 2018

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Western Sydney Airport taking off

Significant progress on Australia’s biggest aviation project in decades took substantial steps forward, with two major contract milestones achieved on Western Sydney Airport.

Nov 16, 2018

Australia leads the way as green building booms globally

Australia continues to lead the world’s green building sector with further growth predicted over the next three years, according to a new global report.

Nov 15, 2018

New Clik‘n’Fit design boundary fence in Tarragindi, Queensland

New Clik‘n’Fit design boundary fence in Tarragindi, Queensland, by Superior Screens.

Nov 9, 2018

Construction activity contracts in October 2018

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) declined by 2.9 points to 46.4 in October 2018, signaling a second consecutive month of decline after 19 months of growth and the sharpest rate of contraction since October 2016 (readings below…

Nov 7, 2018

Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gate Project in Pimpama, Queensland

Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gates Project in Pimpama, Queensland, completed by Superior Screens.

Nov 5, 2018

Modern architecture with unobstructed views

Located on broad acreage in Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Ashford House exudes contemporary design, inspired by the traditional farm-style Colorbond shed.

Nov 5, 2018

Warren Park reaches 50% construction milestone

Construction of the $25 million home for local rugby league, Warren Park, has reached the 50% milestone.

Nov 2, 2018

NT Minister for Housing and Community Development at the site of the new Galiwin'ku subdivision. Image courtesy of NT Government

New subdivision at Galiwin’ku creates space to build

Around a dozen jobs will be created during the construction of a subdivision at Galiwin’ku, the north-east Arnhem community that inspired the Warumpi Band’s hit, My Island Home.

Nov 1, 2018

Approvals for detached houses sink to five year low

“Approvals for new detached houses across Australia are at their lowest ebb since late 2013,” according to Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.

Oct 31, 2018

Australia and New Zealand development industry set for smart upgrade

Enhanced telecommunications connectivity, data insights, digital planning practices and innovation districts are among the issues addressed in a new standard of practice released by the Smart Cities Council and Green Building Council of Australia.

Oct 30, 2018

A Boundary Fencing project based in the Royal Pines, Gold Coast

A Boundary Fencing project based in the Royal Pines, Gold Coast, completed by Superior Concrete Walls.

Oct 26, 2018