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Australian PCI®: Construction decline eases in August 2019

Ai Group Head of Policy, Peter Burn, said: “Activity fell for the eleventh consecutive month across the Australian construction industry in August (2019). Activity declined in the residential sectors and in commercial and engineering construction. Apartment building led the way with another steep drop that…

Sep 9, 2019

GBCA and ISCA launch new guide for sustainable city-building

Two of Australia’s leading sustainability organisations have come together to make it easier for industry to deliver sustainability through the infrastructure and buildings that are rapidly shaping our cities.

Sep 5, 2019

Housing market continues to cool

“Building approvals continued to cool particularly in the apartment market,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Aug 30, 2019

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Commercial construction faced mixed outlook after a high

Forecasts released by Master Builders Australia suggest that the next few years will be a bit softer on the commercial building front.

Aug 29, 2019

New home building forecast to weaken further

There is no immediate end in sight to the new home building slump but a recovery is certainly on the horizon, according to forecasts released by Master Builders Australia.

Aug 29, 2019

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Work to begin as Australian Museum confirms builder

NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has announced Kane Constructions as the successful tenderer to develop the next stage of the Australian Museum’s $57.5 million redevelopment known as Project Discover.

Aug 29, 2019

New home sales remain slow

“Sales for the three months to July (2019) increased by 6.1 per cent on the preceding quarter and remained down by 12.8 per cent compared to this time last year (2018),” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Aug 28, 2019

Market to stabilise 20 per cent below peak

“The easing of wider economic and housing market conditions has given rise to a situation where monetary and fiscal stimulus is possible, without fear of overheating house prices,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Aug 23, 2019

Transport infrastructure wave to spur construction higher

The impending rollout of major government-led transport infrastructure will be good news for thousands of small construction businesses across Australia, according to newly-released forecasts from Master Builders Australia.

Aug 21, 2019

Building ministers need to maintain momentum on regulation compliance and enforcement

Australia’s building ministers must continue the momentum on building regulation compliance and enforcement to deliver better outcomes for property owners and tenants.

Aug 20, 2019

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New apartment design standards to improve neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government will introduce new design standards for the outside of apartment buildings, to ensure new developments are built to a high-quality, and improve the look and feel of local neighbourhoods.

Aug 14, 2019

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Local builder Mincove Homes claims yet another award

On Saturday 20th of July 2019, several employees from Mincove Homes attended the Master Builders NSW Regional Excellence Awards in Ulladulla. The event is held as a celebration for local builders of the region and gives them all a chance to showcase their best work.

Aug 8, 2019