Rental inflation weakest in quarter of a century
“The pace of increase in rents remains at its slowest in 25 years,” said Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.
Day: November 2, 2018
Cutting red tape must remain high priority
Laws to create a Director Identifier Number system (‘DIN’) are one step closer but cutting red tape for building and construction businesses must remain top of the agenda.
Apprentice wage subsidy a boost for jobs in regional Australia
Small building businesses in rural and regional communities around the country will take on more apprentices as a result of new apprentice wage subsidies announced by the Federal Government.
Warren Park reaches 50% construction milestone
Construction of the $25 million home for local rugby league, Warren Park, has reached the 50% milestone.
Skills shortages ease with building conditions
“The HIA Trades Availability Index indicates that demand for construction trades eased during the September 2018 quarter, but they remain in short supply,” said Geordan Murray, Acting Principal Economist.
Are your earthworks compliant?
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has fined four landowners in October 2018 for illegal earthworks near NSW waterways and is keen to get the message out – you must have controlled activity approval before digging near waterways.