Skip to content
place 330 Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
call 02-8315-7079
Get Building
  • News
  • Building
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Outdoor Living
  • Tips
  • Products
  • About us
  • Contact Us
May
Home
/
2020
/
May

Month: May 2020

News

Housing weighing heavily on economy

“In a quarter that largely preceded the COVID-19 disruption, residential building activity chalked up the sixth consecutive quarterly contraction in the volume of building work done. The persistent credit squeeze throughout 2019 contributed to home building activity dropping back to levels last seen in 2014,”…
eventMay 29, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
house with fence stock image
Building

Housing industry seeks greater flexibility

HIA has asked the Fair Work Commission to consider changes to the Building and Construction General Onsite Award that help employers and employees in the residential building industry stay connected despite the impacts of COVID-19.
eventMay 29, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
News

Building a stronger and cleaner post-pandemic Australia

Our diverse organisations together call for support for COVID economic recovery to urgently stimulate jobs and to rebuild a sustainable and strong economy.
eventMay 27, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
cities gbca
News

Cities policy presents opportunities for action

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s long-awaited response yesterday to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities landmark report: Building Up and Moving Out.
eventMay 22, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
construction stock image
News

Commercial construction forecast to suffer steep decline

The commercial construction sector is facing a devastating downturn due to the impact of COVID-19 unless governments act to provide stimulus.
eventMay 22, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
News

Safe Work Australia guidance on lifts

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the updated guidance from Safe Work Australia (SWA) on the ‘COVIDSafe’ use of lifts in office buildings.
eventMay 21, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
building-constuction-crane
Building

Half a Million Jobs at Risk

New forecasts say new home building will fall by almost 50 per cent, putting half a million jobs at risk over the next year, said HIA.
eventMay 20, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
News

$2.7 billion Building Works package signals a return to work for Victorians

More Victorian businesses will hit the ground running with a return to work driven by the Victorian Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package.
eventMay 18, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
house and fence stock image
Building

New home building to contract in second half of 2020

“New home sales have fallen by 22.8 per cent since the introduction on COVID-19 restrictions,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
eventMay 15, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
Construction-blog
News

Alcohol abuse rife in building trades

With an economic downturn looming, drug and alcohol experts are calling for more reduction measures to combat risky drinking behaviour in the construction sector.
eventMay 11, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
dbyd april tf 2020
Building

Starting an outdoor project? Dial Before You Dig is the Essential First Step

Australia is now in a pandemic with the rest of the world as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread.
eventMay 7, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more
custom pool fences april tf 2020
Outdoor Living

Custom pool fences improve backyard aesthetic

A favorite feature sitting in many backyards are swimming pools. With the sunny weather and people enjoying their time outdoors, cooling off in your pool can be the best place to enjoy the sun with family and friends.
eventMay 7, 2020
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Read more

Posts pagination

1 2 navigate_next
Australia’s Top Fences & Gates
LATEST STORIES
  • FIA supports National Safe Work Month: Focusing on safety across Australia’s fencing and gate industry
  • Introducing Gyprock Canto™ Cornice – Minimalist Design with Maximum Impact
  • Why more Residential Developers are choosing Kleenmaid
  • Victoria’s Housing Statement – planning reforms not enough
  • Affordability Crisis Reshaping the Way Australians Live
https://youtu.be/T6ye7xq6Ms0
IMAGE GALLERY
insert_invitationSep 18, 2025
insert_invitationSep 17, 2025
Koala Park
insert_invitationSep 15, 2025
insert_invitationSep 14, 2025
Laundry Northbridge Nobby Kitchens
insert_invitationSep 4, 2025
insert_invitationAug 20, 2025
POPULAR TAGS
awards bathroom building construction crisis decorating design developments energy fencing garden homewares housing kitchens kleenmaid laundry market news products property renovating residential
Sign up for our Newsletter
Sign up for the latest news from Get Building!
Subscribe
You successfully subscribed
Copyright 2025 Get Building. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Twitter
  • Instagram