Braybrook development the future of housing
The Victorian Government is delivering a new generation of sustainable public housing in the heart of Melbourne’s booming west.
Author: Get Building
Orchard Piper receives permit for $120m East Melbourne site
Melbourne-based architectural developer Orchard Piper has received a planning permit for a 9- storey mixed-use development at 364 – 370 Albert Street, East Melbourne, fronting Fitzroy Gardens.
Record month for detached building approvals will guarantee jobs
“Detached building approvals in February (2021) reached their highest level on record since the ABS began the series in 1983,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
Loans for new home building sets new record
“The number of loans for the construction of a new dwelling rose in February marking six consecutive months of record highs,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
Gyprock proudly displays the Australian Made and Owned logo
Australia’s most successful and innovative plasterboard manufacturer, Gyprock, has announced its support of the Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) to promote Australian manufacturers in the building and construction industry, with all Gyprock products certified to display the Australian Made and Owned logo.
Future Homes delivers winning designs
Four innovative apartment designs have been announced as winners in the Victorian Government’s Future Homes design competition. The competition sought designs that could be easily replicated across Melbourne.
DIY projects you can do this weekend
Australians have spent most of the last year at home finding out what they really need in their space, making Easter long weekend a perfect time for much needed renovations. Here, Trojan experts share some quick and easy DIY projects for a more functional and…
Vater Hardware partners with the Australian FENCING Awards
The Australian FENCING Awards are thrilled to welcome our new partner, Vater Hardware.
Strong market confidence carries new home sales into 2021
“New Home Sales increased in February 2021 to be 1.7 per cent higher than February last year (2020), prior to the impact of COVID restrictions on new home sales,” stated HIA’s Economist, Angela Lillicrap.
TAFE students help build $20.25m facility for SW TAFE
South West TAFE construction students will help build a multimillion-dollar Learning and Library Hub at the Warrnambool campus as part of the Victorian Government’s Big Build Apprenticeships program.
Strengthening apprentice support will strengthen economy
“Today’s (March 9 2021) announcement from the Australian Government to extend the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements subsidy by injecting a further $1.2 billion is a welcome response to HIA’s call to ensure the class of 2020 are not left behind in these difficult times,” said Kristin…
Extension of apprenticeship program provides welcome support to youth labour market
“The Federal Government’s extension of the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program will provide further welcome support to the youth labour market which has been most adversely impacted by COVID-19,” Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group said.