Building Archives - Page 20 of 40

Construction underway on new Esperance Indoor Sports Stadium

Local builder Sime Construction started work on the new Esperance Indoor Sports Stadium, with WA Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray turning the first sod on the joint WA Government-Shire of Esperance project.

May 7, 2019

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New job-creating development set for Elizabeth Quay

The WA Government has welcomed the partnership between Chevron Australia and Brookfield to develop a new 29-storey multi-use tower at Elizabeth Quay.

May 7, 2019

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Australian PCI®: Construction falls at steeper rate in April 2019

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) dropped a further 3.0 points to 42.6 in April 2019, with a return to growth in engineering construction failing to offset continued declines in housing activity, commercial construction and apartment building work…

May 7, 2019

Smith and Bennett Street shade structures

Construction starting on new Smith and Bennett Street covered walkways

Construction is starting on the new covered walkways at the Smith and Bennet Street intersections on Tuesday 7 May 2019, as part of the Territory Government’s commitment to cooling and shading Darwin’s CBD.

May 6, 2019

March 2019 house approvals at five year low

“March (2019) building approvals marked the weakest month for detached house approvals since 2013,” said HIA’s Senior Economist Geordan Murray.

May 3, 2019

First home buyers and construction sector win in housing stimulus

The WA Government will provide further economic support and introduce a targeted housing stimulus, to assist the local housing market and construction sector in Western Australia.

May 2, 2019

Growing cities must be federal policy priority

The Property Council of Australia has called for cities policy to be a priority for the next federal government.

May 2, 2019

New home sales show signs of stabilising

“After falling by 8.5 per cent in 2018 new home sales appear to have stabilised in the first quarter of 2019,” stated Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

May 2, 2019

Skilled migration crucial to housing

“Recent proposals to make changes to the ‘457’ skilled working visa will not address the bigger problem of how to fill the shortage of skilled trades people available to build new homes and apartments,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.

Apr 30, 2019

Developing contemporary learning spaces in education

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all schoolhouse. Today’s educational institutions aim to provide a different type of space to learn – enriching environments that inspire, stimulate and motivate and address the individual needs of students.

Apr 30, 2019

New Fremantle Traffic Bridge funded in State Budget

The Fremantle Traffic Bridge over the Swan River, originally built in 1938 as a temporary structure, is finally set to be rebuilt, creating 1,500 jobs.

Apr 23, 2019

Built environment can drive energy efficiency gains

Greater energy efficiency gains in the built environment is the big opportunity hiding in plain sight to help Australia meet its emissions reduction targets and cut energy costs for households and businesses.

Apr 17, 2019