2021 - Get Building

Federal government acts to alleviate timber crisis

The Prime Minister’s announcement of the Federal Government’s $15 million investment to alleviate the acute timber shortage will safeguard the viability of builder and tradie businesses around the country.

Sep 21, 2021

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Forest industries welcome NSW domestic softwood timber supply boost for more house frames

The Australian Forest Products Association NSW (AFPA NSW) welcomes the NSW Government’s move to divert timber supplies from export to the domestic market. This will see the equivalent of up to 20,000 house frames of softwood log exports impacted by the China trade embargo, stay…

Sep 21, 2021

Building shutdown disappointing and challenging

The decision by the Victorian Government to shutdown all building sites in Melbourne and certain municipalities for the next two weeks is both disappointing and challenging for the residential building industry.

Sep 20, 2021

Inspired Spaces means Inspired Kids

BVN wins two Learning Environment Awards for kids libraries, at State Library NSW and International Grammar School, Sydney.

Sep 20, 2021

Drainage system at Bankwest Stadium still going strong

Polymer concrete channel drains give a polished look to Western Sydney’s premier stadium.

Sep 17, 2021

Fleetwood Challenge Cup 2021 award winners announced

The 2021 Fleetwood Challenge Cup winners were announced with Curtin University’s Fremantle Springs Project taking out the top award. The Fleetwood Challenge Cup is the national design competition for Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management (AEC) students with cash prizes to the value of $15,000 awarded…

Sep 17, 2021

Building more homes for Bendigo

The Victorian Government is delivering the largest ever investment in housing across regional Victoria, ensuring those who need it most have a safe and secure place to call home in their local community.

Sep 17, 2021

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New online resource to fast track jab numbers in building industry

Master Builders Australia has launched a new partnership with the Pharmacy Guild to boost vaccinations in the building and construction industry.

Sep 17, 2021

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Nation-first care for Victorian tradies against silicosis

Victorian stonemasons at risk of silicosis will be able to get free world-class health screenings and treatments thanks to a landmark partnership between WorkSafe and The Alfred

Sep 16, 2021

New Home Sales remain strong in August 2021

“The strength in New Home Sales in recent months indicates that the boom in detached home building will continue to create strong employment opportunities into the second half of 2022,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Sep 15, 2021

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Building new homes for more Victorians

The Victorian Government is ramping up delivery of the landmark Big Housing Build, with the first allocation of funds to community housing projects that will create thousands of new homes and jobs across Victoria.

Sep 14, 2021

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Massive Construction Compliance Blitz Across Victoria

With a major source of transmission in Victoria’s latest outbreak now linked to construction sites, a massive compliance blitz is starting to ensure the sector remains open and COVIDSafe.

Sep 13, 2021