Get Building, Author at Get Building

Australian PBI: Business conditions slump again in September 2020

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Business Index (Australian PBI) fell by 4.5 points to 38.1 in September 2020, pointing to a further contraction in activity and at an accelerating pace. This reflects the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and renewed activity restrictions and border…

Oct 7, 2020

News

Construction activity outside Victoria improves in September 2020

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) improved by 7.3 points to 45.2 in September 2020, indicating a slower pace of contraction compared to August (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity, with lower results indicating a faster…

Oct 6, 2020

Further apprentice support will help class of 2020

“Today’s (October 4 2020) announcement that the Australian Government will inject a further $1.2 billion into helping new and existing apprentices get a leg up in these difficult times responds to HIA’s call to ensure the class of 2020 are not left behind,” said HIA…

Oct 4, 2020

HIA emphasises the importance of worksite safety during National Safe Work Month

Today (October 1 2020) is the start of National Safe Work Month— and while safety is always important this October provides a great opportunity to continue to talk about and promote safe and healthy worksites.

Oct 1, 2020

National Safe Work Month – Work Health and Safety through COVID-19

October is National Safe Work Month and Safe Work Australia is reminding Australians of the importance of work health and safety as we face the ongoing challenge of COVID-19.

Oct 1, 2020

Lending changes big boost for home ownership and economic recovery

The Federal Government has given the rebuilding of the economy a big boost by removing overly restrictive lending requirements for finance lenders, including mortgage finance.

Oct 1, 2020

Impact of HomeBuilder evident in detached building approvals

“The impact of HomeBuilder is now emerging in the ABS Building Approvals Data and there is a significant divergence between the outlook for detached and multi-unit dwellings,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Sep 30, 2020

All-New Curtain Collection from Luxaflex® Window Fashions is Unveiled

Championing elegance and beauty, the new Luxaflex Curtain Collection delivers both style and substance, adding a visual element of textural depth and dimension to transform an interior space.

Sep 30, 2020

News

Relaxing lending rules will drive home ownership and the economy

The Governments plan to improve access to finance is necessary and the move will not only help thousands of new home buyers get into their first home sooner but will also help steer Australia out of the economic problems brought on by Covid-19, Managing Director…

Sep 25, 2020

COVID-19 impact on population growth and housing powerful call to action

The latest research report from the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) on the impact of COVID-19 on population growth and housing is a welcome contribution to policy thinking, and a powerful call to action for the Federal Government on stimulus and migration.

Sep 22, 2020

HomeBuilder Starts To Lift Residential Building Loans

New ABS lending figures for July 2020 show that HomeBuilder has started to drive a recovery in loans for home building.

Sep 17, 2020

HomeBuilder Keeps December Quarter Afloat

“New Home Sales data released today (16 September 2020) confirms that HomeBuilder will support building activity and protect jobs in the December 2020 quarter,” commented HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Sep 16, 2020

Page 25