Building Archives - Page 21 of 40

Melbourne dominates hotspots in cooling housing market

“Melbourne has once again dominated this year’s (2019) HIA Hotspots Report, with 12 of Australia’s Top 20 building growth areas all located around Victoria’s capital,” said HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Apr 17, 2019

Construction downturn shows some signs of easing in March 2019

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) increased by 1.8 points to 45.6 in March 2019, indicating a slight easing in the construction industry’s aggregate rate of contraction (readings below 50 indicate contraction in activity, with the distance from…

Apr 16, 2019

ANZ Property Council industry confidence survey June 2019 quarter

A six-year low in property industry confidence levels underscores Treasury’s budget warnings about the risks to the economic outlook from a further deterioration in the housing sector.

Apr 11, 2019

augmented reality bricklaying the fence march 2019

Increasing speed & precision in bricklaying using augmented reality

Does the future of intricate architectural bricklaying sit with augmented reality?

Apr 10, 2019

Pipeline of building work continues to shrink

“Access to finance continues to constrain lending for the purchase of a new home,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Apr 9, 2019

Labor’s Budget Reply

“Master Builders welcomes Labor’s commitment to help train 150,000 extra apprenticeships in areas of skill shortage (as is the case in building and construction) and 10,000 young Australians to do a pre-apprenticeship program but seeks more of a focus and investment in not for profit…

Apr 5, 2019

Leave capital gains tax and negative gearing alone

A report released by the Housing Industry Association shows that the majority of Australian voters do not understand Labor’s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. It also shows that the majority of people want a proper review before any changes take place.

Apr 4, 2019

Melbourne dominates hotspots in cooling housing market

Construction downturn shows some signs of easing in March 2019

ANZ Property Council industry confidence survey June 2019 quarter

Increasing speed & precision in bricklaying using augmented reality

Pipeline of building work continues to shrink

Labor’s Budget Reply

Leave capital gains tax and negative gearing alone

Positive impact on housing affordability

Work underway on Melbourne Park redevelopment

House approvals continue to cool in February 2019

Victoria’s biggest road project another step closer

Budget surplus rests on a healthy housing market