Strengthening our collective: BVN announces Co-CEOs
BVN announces a change in its leadership team; both Neil Logan and Ninotschka Titchkosky will be Co-CEOs of the global BVN studio, effective January 2019.
Month: December 2018
Enterprise bargaining has served Australia well and needs to be preserved
“Australia’s enterprise bargaining system has been a major contributor to Australia’s strong economic performance and growth in living standards over the past 25 years. The key merits of the system have not altered over time. It is in the interests of businesses and their employees…
COAG needs to lead way on energy performance standards
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the combined statement from a coalition of consumer and welfare organisations calling for stronger action by COAG energy ministers on minimum energy performance standards for new homes.
Employers welcome additional ABCC resources
Additional resources for the construction watchdog highlight the stark reality of the drain on employers and the national economy from unions’ recidivist law-breaking behaviour, says Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA.
Victoria still tops the Housing Scorecard…for now
“The strength of new home building in Victoria has once again kept it ahead of New South Wales as the number one state on the Housing Scorecard,” stated HIA’s Acting Principal Economist, Geordan Murray.
Bushfire protection with steel fencing
Whether you live, or are planning to build in a bushfire prone area, or simply want to increase the bushfire protection afforded to your home, COLORBOND® steel may help protect your property.
Concrete and steel success
Undeniably pleasing on the eye, the new School of Early Learning in North Perth effortlessly blends an iconic 1900’s, red brick federation Police Station with the industrial elements of concrete and steel, creating an inspiring and unequivocally beautiful building.
Housing investors worst since 2013
Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett said the latest housing finance data showed that, “The three months to October 2018 were the worst for housing loans to investors in over 5 years.”
Construction drops again in November 2018 on weaker housing
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) declined by 1.9 points to 44.5 in November 2018, signaling a third consecutive month of decline and the sharpest rate of contraction since February 2015 (readings below 50 indicate contraction in activity,…
Credit squeeze loosens grip in October 2018
“After a string of soft results, home lending activity rose by 2.3 per cent in October 2018,” said HIA Acting Principal Economist, Geordan Murray.
High home renovations hit 14 year high
“Australia’s home renovations sector enjoyed its busiest quarter in 14 years during the three months to September 2018,” said Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett.
Creating a State of opportunity
The property industry is encouraging the Queensland Government to take action to close the gap on NSW, and establish the Sunshine State as the nation’s most attractive investment destination.