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ANU puts a new sustainable precinct on the map for Canberra

BVN has created a series of flexible, beautiful and sustainable places which have garnered four wins and a commendation at AIA ACT Awards. By rethinking our places of education and their relationship with our cities, BVN has integrated the Australian National University’s (ANU) place into…

Jun 11, 2020

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Skilled trades remain in high demand across all regions

“A record year for detached home building has kept skilled trades in very high demand in the June 2021 quarter,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 28, 2021

Land shortages constrain building activity

“The number of land sales in the March 2021 quarter declined by 31.2 per cent compared to the previous quarter, to be 42.5 per cent lower than the previous peak in the September 2020 quarter,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 22, 2021

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Gamechanger to leave legacy for Queensland

The Australian Constructors Association welcomes the announcement Brisbane will host the XXXV Olympic Games in 2032.

Jul 22, 2021

Sights set on reopening Sydney construction

Construction industry leaders have now set their sights firmly on supporting the supply chain and gearing the industry up for the reopening of construction sites.

Jul 20, 2021

6 ways to improve the view from your window

We’ve been spending a lot of time in our homes over the past 18 months and a lot of our interaction with the outside world has been through our windows. This isn’t ideal if your outlook is not the best so Stuart Clark, windows expert…

Jul 20, 2021

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Building, construction and infrastructure industry leaders sign on to open letter calling for urgent industry reform

Key industry groups involved in delivering the majority of the Australian Government’s record $110 billion investment in infrastructure projects are calling for urgent reforms to address the industry crisis.

Jul 16, 2021

Record number of detached starts in the March quarter

“The number of new houses that commenced construction in the March 2021 quarter was more than 40 per cent higher than the same time last year,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 14, 2021

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Construction at its best in Melbourne’s West

Commuters in Melbourne’s west are the big winners as part of the Victorian Government’s Big Build, with new data showing dramatic reductions in travel times, and more works to come with the fast track removal of yet another dangerous and congested level crossing.

Jul 13, 2021

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Connecting Victorian Jobseekers with Big Build Projects

The Victorian Government is making it easier for Victorians to find work on some of the state’s biggest infrastructure projects, with the launch of the new North East Link Skills and Jobs Centre.

Jul 13, 2021

Strong new home sales in June quarter

“New Homes Sales in June 2021 jumped 15.3 per cent to be 11.2 per cent higher in the quarter than the same time in 2019,” stated HIA Economist Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 13, 2021