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Deposit Scheme to House More First Home Buyers

“Changes to the Australian Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, applying exclusively to those purchasing a new home or apartment, will support jobs in the residential building industry,” said Graham Wolfe, Managing Director, Housing Industry Association.

Oct 20, 2020

Building Bonus extension to provide WA job certainty

The WA Government will give more Western Australians the opportunity to access the highly successful Building Bonus program, by giving homebuilders more time to commence site works to qualify for the $20,000 grant.

Oct 20, 2020

DIY Kitchen Renovation Myths BUSTED: The True Costs of a Kitchen Build

A renovated kitchen is an investment that will inevitably enhance the appearance and value of your home.

Oct 20, 2020

Budget Will Boost Confidence And Support Construction Industry To Rebuild Australia

The Budget will boost confidence in the building and construction sector, protect the viability of thousands of building and construction businesses and save the jobs of the more than one million people that they employ.

Oct 8, 2020

Budget Supports Women In Building And Construction

Master Builders Australia commends the Federal Government for its Budget measures to support women during the pandemic, including in the building and construction industry.

Oct 8, 2020

Budget boost to business investment welcome, further scope to leverage sustainability

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) welcomed the 2020 Federal Budget saying that it invests decisively in the recovery challenge but could be leveraged further to drive stronger sustainability outcomes.

Oct 8, 2020

Construction underway at Rocky Creek Bridge

Construction is underway on a new two-lane bridge and approach roads over the Rocky Creek Crossing on Robinson Road, Borroloola.

Oct 8, 2020

Incentives for home building will help national recovery

“Tonight’s (October 6 2020) budget has given both first home buyers and more than one million workers in the residential building industry the incentive and confidence needed to continue to navigate through these challenging times. The measures announced will deliver a pipeline of building work…

Oct 7, 2020

News

Construction activity outside Victoria improves in September 2020

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) improved by 7.3 points to 45.2 in September 2020, indicating a slower pace of contraction compared to August (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity, with lower results indicating a faster…

Oct 6, 2020

Further apprentice support will help class of 2020

“Today’s (October 4 2020) announcement that the Australian Government will inject a further $1.2 billion into helping new and existing apprentices get a leg up in these difficult times responds to HIA’s call to ensure the class of 2020 are not left behind,” said HIA…

Oct 4, 2020

HIA emphasises the importance of worksite safety during National Safe Work Month

Today (October 1 2020) is the start of National Safe Work Month— and while safety is always important this October provides a great opportunity to continue to talk about and promote safe and healthy worksites.

Oct 1, 2020

National Safe Work Month – Work Health and Safety through COVID-19

October is National Safe Work Month and Safe Work Australia is reminding Australians of the importance of work health and safety as we face the ongoing challenge of COVID-19.

Oct 1, 2020