Victorian Housing Industry safe for now: HIA
The Victorian Government’s decision to recognise the importance of the housing industry as an essential industry that can continue to operate safely for the next six weeks is extremely welcome.
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One-stop shop for new major projects
The Victorian Government is launching a new online portal to help the construction sector find more opportunities to be part of major project delivery across Victoria.
Billion dollar boost to building and construction
The Victorian Government has paved the way for more than $1 billion worth of job-creating building projects to get started and help kickstart the economy.
$2.7 billion Building Works package signals a return to work for Victorians
More Victorian businesses will hit the ground running with a return to work driven by the Victorian Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package.
Planning support for bushfire affected Victorians welcome
“Further support for Victorian’s rebuilding their homes after the bushfires will be a very welcome step for home owners and their builders,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.
Helping hundreds of Victorians to buy their first home
The Victorian Government is providing a vital helping hand to first home buyers struggling to enter the property market, with more than 250 properties purchased since the launch of the HomesVic shared equity scheme.
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.
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.
Stronger powers for building regulator under new law
The Victorian Government is delivering greater protections for building and apartment owners under sweeping new changes introduced to Parliament.
Backyard pools safer in Victoria
From 1st December 2019, local councils will register all backyard pools and spas in their area, with property owners being required to submit a current certificate of compliance for their pool or spa safety barrier fence.
Residential pipeline restocked with new sites
New townhome sites in Altona North and Merrifield North in Melbourne, Victoria.
Targeting employers flouting workplace safety rules
A new workplace health and safety awareness campaign targeting employers who risk workers’ lives is warning they face tough penalties if they do the wrong thing.