Bringing People into the CBD & Creating Jobs: Milestone at Manunda Place
Works continue to progress at Manunda Place, with the job creating project now at 60% complete having reaching its top out, or maximum height.
Year: 2019
Population growth slows
“If the population growth continues to decline it risks adverse impacts on intergenerational equity,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Peak constructors body elects new-look executive team
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has announced the appointment of Annabel Crookes (Laing O’Rourke) as a Director of the Board and the first female Vice President on the national association’s executive team.
Moreau Kusunoki and Genton win Powerhouse Parramatta international design competition
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin, today [17/16 December 2019] announced that the team led by Moreau Kusunoki (lead design architect) and Genton (local design architect) has won the international design competition for the new Powerhouse Parramatta, Sydney.
Housing finance climbs in October 2019
“Housing data is continuing to show that a low point was reached in April to May 2019, with a small improvement in the volume of new work entering the pipeline over the rest of 2019,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Home lenders show support for first home buyers
The announcement that 27 lenders have now been endorsed to participate in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is the next important step in the lead up to the Scheme starting on 1 January 2020.
GDP headline conceals declining housing construction
The lift in GDP for the September 2019 quarter is welcome, but conceals a worrying decline in housing construction which will undermine housing supply and affordability for our growing population.
Specialised plumbing training centre opens in Beenleigh, QLD
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Trade and Melissa McMahon MP, Member for Macalister joined key leaders from across the Plumbing and Fire Protection industries at the official opening of the new Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) Beenleigh campus…
Construction begins on $88 million Western Sydney Community and Conference Centre with adjoining 4.5 Star Hotel
After three years of planning, construction has started on the $88 million state of the art, Western Sydney Community and Conference Centre, that will service and support the continued growth of Western Sydney.
New home sales steady
“New Home Sales and Housing Finance data indicate that the housing market has stabilised over the past 6 months,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
Where and when is the infrastructure spending coming online?
“The impact of the credit squeeze that caused the rapid deterioration in building conditions over the past 18 months is evident in today’s construction data,” stated Angela Lillicrap, HIA Economist.
Falling housing approvals demand government focus
An eight per cent fall in national dwelling approvals in October 2019 demands a response from all levels of government.