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Governments must not shut down civil

The AWU and Master Builders Australia are jointly calling on governments to ensure the building and construction industry continues to operate, because without it the economic knock-on effects would be devastating on a scale that would dwarf what we have seen to date.

Mar 30, 2020

Stimulus measures will support home building

“HIA welcomes the Australian Government stimulus package, particularly the support provided for apprentices,” said HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Mar 12, 2020

Australian PCI®: Construction decline eases in February 2020

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) increased by 1.4 points to 42.7 in February 2020, with further improvement in house building activity contributing to the industry’s milder rate of decline this month (readings below 50 indicate contraction in…

Mar 4, 2020

Australian PCI®: Construction downturn eases in January 2020 as house building activity improves

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) increased by 2.4 points to 41.3 in January 2020, with the industry’s milder decline this month reflecting less pronounced reductions in activity and new orders (readings below 50 indicate contraction in activity,…

Feb 5, 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

Lending for construction of new homes falls in November 2019

“Lending to households building and purchasing new homes remained soft in November (2019) despite the steady improvement in the broader housing market during the latter half of 2019,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

Jan 20, 2020

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Australian PCI®: Year ends with weakest construction performance since May 2013

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell 1.1 points to 38.9 in December, 2019 with deteriorating indices for activity, new orders and supplier deliveries contributing to the lowest Australian PCI® result in six and a half years (readings…

Jan 8, 2020

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Bringing People into the CBD & Creating Jobs: Milestone at Manunda Place

Works continue to progress at Manunda Place, with the job creating project now at 60% complete having reaching its top out, or maximum height.

Dec 30, 2019

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Governments must not shut down civil

Stimulus measures will support home building

Australian PCI®: Construction decline eases in February 2020

Australian PCI®: Construction downturn eases in January 2020 as house building activity improves

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

Jobs boost as construction begins on new Chevron headquarters

Lending for construction of new homes falls in November 2019

Australian PCI®: Year ends with weakest construction performance since May 2013

Bringing People into the CBD & Creating Jobs: Milestone at Manunda Place

Peak constructors body elects new-look executive team

GDP headline conceals declining housing construction

Where and when is the infrastructure spending coming online?