November 2018 - Page 4 of 5

Celebrate summer with Hoselink

As the weather heats up it’s a crucial time for watering and keeping cool. Sunburnt plants, wilting flowers and dry, fading lawns are all problems to look out for in the midst of an Australian summer, but with Hoselink’s range of reliable watering tools and…

Nov 6, 2018

Jobs, housing focus on remote Arnhem islands

Several construction projects are underway at communities on Groote Eylandt and its neighbouring Bickerton Island.

Nov 6, 2018

Good start to getting rid of stamp duty

“The indexation of Stamp Duty is a step forward in reducing the taxation imposts on housing,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Nov 5, 2018

Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gate Project in Pimpama, Queensland

Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gates Project in Pimpama, Queensland, completed by Superior Screens.

Nov 5, 2018

Palmerston School project to support 120 construction jobs

The $12.6 million first stage of the Territory Government’s fast-tracked government school at Zuccoli will support 120 construction jobs over the next year.

Nov 5, 2018

Modern architecture with unobstructed views

Located on broad acreage in Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Ashford House exudes contemporary design, inspired by the traditional farm-style Colorbond shed.

Nov 5, 2018

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.

Nov 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.

Nov 2, 2018

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.

Nov 2, 2018

Warren Park reaches 50% construction milestone

Construction of the $25 million home for local rugby league, Warren Park, has reached the 50% milestone.

Nov 2, 2018

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.

Nov 2, 2018

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.

Nov 2, 2018