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Access to bushfire standard will help with rebuilding

“Today’s (February 17 2020) announcements that builders and homeowners will be able to easily access the Australian Standard for building in bushfire prone areas will help thousands of people impacted by the recent bushfires move through the rebuilding process a little more smoothly,” said Kristin…

Feb 17, 2020

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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

CIMIC Group announced the promotion of Juan Santamaria to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, from Managing Director of CPB Contractors, effective from 5 February 2020.

Feb 6, 2020

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Creative Victoria appoints local builder for Bendigo’s new creative industries hub

Highly-esteemed Bendigo builders Gerard K House Pty Ltd have been appointed by Creative Victoria to build Bendigo’s new creative industries hub – The Studio.

Feb 6, 2020

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Visionary sustainable housing project a boost for climate

The leading-edge project comprises 27 architect-designed 8.1 energy-rated houses, with around two-thirds of the total area dedicated to shared food gardens, wetlands, native gardens and orchards, as well as car parking on the perimeter.

Feb 3, 2020

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Home building starts dip in September 2019 quarter

“While we saw confidence in the broader housing market improve markedly during the second half of 2019, today’s (January 15 2020) building activity data shows that new home starts during the September (2019) quarter continued to retreat,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

Jan 30, 2020

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Construction starts on Australian-first $18m Bushfire Centre of Excellence

Australia’s first-ever Bushfire Centre of Excellence facility is one step closer to reality with construction commencing on what is expected to become an internationally renowned hub for bushfire management learning and skills development.

Jan 30, 2020

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Jobs boost as construction begins on new Chevron headquarters

WA Premier Mark McGowan turned the first sod signalling the start of construction on Chevron Australia’s new headquarters at One The Esplanade in Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

Jan 29, 2020

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Prime development opportunity on Scarborough Beach

One of the most sought-after sites in Scarborough is on the market with expressions of interest sought for redevelopment of the Reserve Street land.

Jan 29, 2020

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Property industry support for bushfire relief and recovery

Australia’s property industry is supporting emergency relief efforts and is also preparing to provide practical support for the long process of recovery and reconstruction for bushfire-affected communities.

Jan 29, 2020

Winner in Timber Research

The ARC Future Timber Hub are proud to advise that Adam Faircloth, a Timber Engineer with the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF) Forestry Research team at the Salisbury Research Facility, has been announced the winner and Australian representative for his research within…

Jan 22, 2020

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Home buying intentions reach record-high, according to CBA HSI readings

The latest monthly data from the Commonwealth Bank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Series indicates that home buying spending intentions are running at a record rate with early signs suggesting a positive wealth effect is starting to re-emerge. CBA Chief Economist Michael Blythe says the data…

Jan 22, 2020

New home starts hit 7-year low as infrastructure finally grinds into action

“The number of new homes started during the September 2019 quarter has dropped to its lowest point since early 2013, although the news on infrastructure work was a little better,” Master Builders Chief Economist Shane Garrett said.

Jan 15, 2020