Work in the pipeline, but market is slowing
“The boom in building activity experienced over recent years is still resulting in a record number of new homes being built,” stated HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.
Year: 2018
Tasmanian talent and world-renowned architects to build new campuses
A partnership that brings together top Tasmanian architectural talent and one of Australia’s most celebrated architectural practices will design the University of Tasmania’s new campuses in Burnie and Launceston.
Arcanum Home – Amor Le Amoz
AMOZ table lamp collection is one of those collections that will make you stop and take a closer look. Often one can’t help touching its texturized body and play with the dimming button.
Iconic Geelong building showcases sustainable office design
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has congratulated WorkSafe Victoria on the opening of its new Geelong headquarters, a building setting new standards in commercial office sustainability.
Construction stable at end of financial year
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by 3.4 points to 50.6 in June 2018, signaling stable or marginal growth in the national construction industry during the month (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the distance…
Build-to-Rent model in NSW welcome — now it’s Victoria’s turn
The Property Council of Australia welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government to support a ‘Build-to-Rent’ housing model and has urged the Victorian Government to also take up the opportunity to provide more housing choice.
Streamlining land supply an important housing affordability step
“Housing affordability must remain a key objective to support and encourage first home buyers to enter the market,” says the Housing Industry Association.
Commercial building approvals top $46.5 billion
The total number of new dwelling units approved was recorded at 17,791 in May 2018, down by 3.2 per cent on the previous month. Over the year total dwelling approvals are still up slightly, but have moderated over the first half of 2018, particularly for…
House approvals slowing
“The volume of new home approvals appears to have peaked in late 2017 and has cooled modestly during the year,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Using accessories to complete the home by Satara
Using Accessories to Complete the Home Accessories encompass a large range of items, from cushions to lamps, vases, candles, sculptural objects and beyond. They are the small elements which give insight into the occupant of the home. What colours and styles do they like? Where have…
‘Zero carbon ready’ building code could deliver billions in savings
Setting stronger energy standards in the National Construction Code for new buildings would, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion, lower energy network costs by up to $7 billion and deliver 78 million tonnes of cumulative emissions savings, according to…
Instant kerb appeal with norsuHOME
Design gurus Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier have introduced norsuHOME, the transformation of a 1920’s Californian Bungalow in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Iris, into a Scandinavian-inspired dream home for Nat’s young family.