April 2019 - Page 3 of 3

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Apr 4, 2019

Positive impact on housing affordability

“For the past five years the building industry has driven economic growth in Australia. In contrast, the Budget assumes that dwelling investment will cool 7 per cent next year (2020).

Apr 3, 2019

Work underway on Melbourne Park redevelopment

Major demolition work is underway as part of Stage 3 of the Victorian Government’s redevelopment of Melbourne Park, the home of the Australian Open.

Apr 3, 2019

Builders back budget focus on small business, skills and infrastructure

Builders around the country will back the key initiatives in the Federal Budget that will help promote economic growth across the country.

Apr 3, 2019

House approvals continue to cool in February 2019

“Building approvals for detached houses declined again in February (2019), consistent with the trend of the past year,” said HIA’s Chief Economist Tim Reardon.

Apr 2, 2019

Victoria’s biggest road project another step closer

Two major construction firms have been shortlisted to deliver the first package of works on the North East Link, as the biggest road infrastructure project in Victoria’s history moves another step closer to construction.

Apr 2, 2019

Budget surplus rests on a healthy housing market

Today’s (April 2 2019) federal budget and its growth projections are heavily reliant on Australia’s falling housing markets holding up, according to the Property Council of Australia.

Apr 2, 2019

Major school projects for Alice Springs kids

The Territory Government has supported more than 130 Alice Springs jobs while providing state-of-the-art facilities for children, with two major, economy-stimulating school construction projects in the past year.

Apr 2, 2019

New home sales trending down

“New home sales remained subdued in February (2019), with just a 1.0 per cent increase across Australia, against a downwards trend that has been evident since the end of 2017,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Apr 1, 2019

WA Government maximises opportunities for apprentices and trainees

The new Priority Start Policy meets the WA Government’s Plan for Jobs commitment to increase the number of apprentices and trainees on State Government building, construction and maintenance contracts.

Apr 1, 2019