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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

New home sales remain elevated

“The full impact of HomeBuilder is now evident in the HIA’s New Home Sales Report with sales now 11.8 per cent higher in the seven months since restrictions came into effect than at the same time last year (2019),” commented HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Oct 14, 2020

ACA launches first-ever national construction industry charter to spearhead reform

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has launched a ground-breaking Australian Construction Industry Charter to spearhead much-needed industry reform to help ensure stimulus projects are delivered efficiently and their benefits shared and maximised.

Oct 12, 2020

Impact of HomeBuilder now evident in housing finance data

“The short-term stimulus from HomeBuilder is emerging in the housing finance data released by the ABS today (October 9 2020). This is particularly evident in the issuing of loans for the construction of new homes and in lending to first home buyers,” stated HIA’s Chief…

Oct 9, 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 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

Free training linked to hundreds of construction job opportunities

The WA Government is partnering with industry to increase opportunities for jobseekers to be part of Western Australia’s transport infrastructure boom, launching the Infrastructure Ready TAFE program.

Oct 7, 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

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Australian PCI®: Construction industry slump continues into August 2020

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by 4.8 points to 37.9 in August 2020, with the pace of decline in business conditions worsening again after a pause in July (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity,…

Sep 8, 2020

Builders call for $5.1 billion to fund CommunityBuilder grants & extension of HomeBuilder grants

Master Builders Australia is calling for billions in stimulus measures in the October 2020 Federal Budget to support the building and construction industry through the devastating demand shock that is forecast to hit in 2020/2021.

Aug 24, 2020