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Construction activity partially recovers in September 2021

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) improved by 14.9 points to 53.3 in September, indicating a return to modest expansion in activity across the construction sector (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a…

Oct 8, 2021

NSW Government to build confidence in defect fixes

The NSW Government is ramping up its commitment to restoring consumer confidence in the residential building industry with an investment in defect rectification, as new research finds despite 39% of new strata buildings having serious defects, only 15% are reported to NSW Fair Trading.

Oct 7, 2021

Gyprock celebrates half a century of Western Australian manufacturing

This year marks Australia’s plasterboard pioneer, CSR Gyprock, 50th anniversary of Western Australian manufacturing, cementing its place at the forefront of the Australian building market.

Oct 5, 2021

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Building boom for agriculture worker accommodation

The Victorian Government is investing in more accommodation for farm workers, with new facilities being built across the state.

Oct 1, 2021

The most popular room in the house is the outdoor one

Landscaping expert and Charlie Carp ambassador, Jason Hodges, is urging Australian homeowners to rekindle their love affair with the outdoors for improved wealth, health, wellbeing and peace of mind. With homeowners looking to make better use of limited outdoor space due to increasing pressures of…

Sep 27, 2021

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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