Construction industry needs to build trust for subcontractors
A comprehensive review of the security of payment laws in the building and construction industry reveals more protection is needed for subcontractors.
Category: Building
Ryde, Canterbury-Bankstown will feel economic impact of home ban
The property industry is the biggest creator of jobs in communities right across New South Wales with 2,500 property jobs in the communities of Ryde and Canterbury-Bankstown at risk if the State Government bans new housing being delivered in these suburbs.
Former Schofields Aerodrome site to be developed by Defence Housing Australia
Award winning developer, Defence Housing Australia (DHA), turned the first sod at their new 1,100 lot residential development in Sydney’s growing north-west region.
Halting Sydney’s housing supply will push up house prices
The extraordinary decision by NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts to stop the supply of housing in Ryde and Canterbury-Bankstown less than two months after comprehensive plans were released demonstrating Sydney’s critical housing need will keep housing out of reach for the next generation of home…
Confidence hits record high
Confidence across Australia’s property industry has surged to its highest level in the six year history of the ANZ/Property Council Survey according to results for the June 2018 quarter.
Sydney home completions record smashed
The NSW Government has smashed the record for the number of Sydney homes built in a 12-month-period than ever before, bursting through the 40,000 completions barrier for the first time in the city’s history.
Barangaroo South takes a bow as Australia’s best development for 2018
Sydney’s largest urban renewal project, Barangaroo South, has been presented with the nation’s most prestigious property prize, the RLB Australian Development of the Year.
Strong focus on skills and training welcome
The Opposition Leader’s strong focus on skills and training in his Budget Reply is welcomed by Master Builders Australia.
Melbourne tree data visualisation grows overseas
When Greg More undertook a data visualisation of Melbourne’s 70,000 trees he never thought the project would take him to London’s iconic Victoria and Albert museum.
SME builders win from the budget
370,000 small and medium building businesses will benefit from the Federal Budget.
Budget boost for builders
Overall the Budget will boost confidence in the building and construction industry.
Infrastructure for sustainable growth
“Home buyers and the housing industry will benefit from the steady path that the Budget has plotted for the economy and our cities,” stated HIA’s Senior Economist, Geordan Murray.