May 2019 - Get Building

Built environment stars says now’s the time to enter the Premier’s Sustainability Awards

Previous entrants in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards say that their involvement has led to better staff morale, improved profiling with their customers and stronger community relationships.

May 31, 2019

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New laws pass protecting Victorian homeowners

The Victorian Government has enshrined laws protecting Victorians buying property off-the-plan from delay tactics used by some property developers to rip people off.

May 30, 2019

Cities, infrastructure and housing in focus in new ministry

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement of the new Federal Government ministry.

May 29, 2019

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NT WorkSafe highlights the risk of silica dust

NT WorkSafe will visit 34 businesses in Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Tennant Creek over the next three months to highlight the risk of silica exposure to their workers.

May 29, 2019

Making housing a priority

“Housing is a national priority and the appointment of Michael Sukkar as Minister for Housing is recognition of this fact,” stated Graham Wolfe, HIA’s Managing Director.

May 28, 2019

Construction of another job-creating road project underway

Work has now started to upgrade Perth’s last remaining section of high-speed single lane highway to dual carriageway in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs.

May 28, 2019

Victorian Budget delivers on election promises and more training, but business costs remain high

“The Victorian Government has delivered on many of its election promises in this year’s (2019) Budget, despite difficult budget circumstances,” Victorian Head of Ai Group, Tim Piper, said.

May 28, 2019

Remonda Martinez, CEO of Blue Haven Pools

Australia’s largest and most recognised pool and spa company’s CEO, Remonda Martinez talks about her vision for the future and her time running Blue Haven Pools and Spas.

May 23, 2019

Commercial construction hits a high but need to hit the go button on infrastructure

“Official figures for the first quarter of 2019 show that construction activity across Australia dropped by 1.9% compared with the end of 2018 – but there were signs of growth in some important areas,” Shane Garrett, Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist said.

May 23, 2019

Fastest improvement in affordability in six years

“The HIA Affordability Index rose by 2.2 per cent in the March 2019 quarter to post the most significant improvement in affordability since September 2013,” said Tim Reardon, HIA Chief Economist.

May 20, 2019

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Major expansion approved for Westfield Doncaster

The Victorian Government is ensuring Melbourne remains Australia’s capital for fashion, food and retail with the approval of the masterplan for a $500 million redevelopment at Westfield Doncaster.

May 20, 2019

Australians reject risky changes to property tax

The Property Council of Australia has congratulated Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition on 2019’s federal election result.

May 20, 2019