The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Espinoza as its new Executive Director for the Northern Territory.
The Territory Government’s $2.5 million investment to transform the Mimi Aboriginal Art and Craft gallery in Katherine has achieved another milestone, with the $2.3 million construction contract awarded to local company NJ Homes (NT).
The Victorian Government is reminding employers of the importance of keeping vulnerable young workers safe, with the return of WorkSafe Victoria’s Unsafe is always unacceptable campaign.
“The number of new houses that commenced construction in the December quarter was the second highest level on record,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Work is underway on a bigger and better Wangaratta Hospital, which will deliver around 60 new jobs and ensure people living in Victoria’s northeast can access the high-quality and safe care they need, closer to home.
Some Territorians who have purchased land and signed a contract to build but haven’t started construction are now eligible to receive the BuildBonus, but they need to be quick.
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) climbed by 4.4 points to 61.8 in March 2021, delivering the strongest monthly result in the index’s history (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion).