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Non-residential construction drives April growth

The national construction industry expanded for a 15th consecutive month in April, with the Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) easing slightly by 1.8 points to 55.4 (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the distance from 50…

Population helps maintain healthy building approvals

“New dwelling approvals have strengthened in Australia’s population and economic hotspots,” explained Shane Garrett, HIA’s Senior Economist.

Australian Industry Group welcomes renewed commitment to manufacturing

“Ai Group commends the Queensland Government’s release of a clear and systematic response to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the State’s manufacturing industry and welcomes its commitment to implement most of Commission’s recommendations,” Ai Group Queensland Head, Shane Rodgers, said.

UNSW joins study of healthy living and high-density housing

UNSW is part of a landmark study examining how future high-density developments can be planned with a focus on healthy living.

Building Ministers meet to discuss compliance and enforcement

The findings of an independent report with recommendations to improve Australian building safety and compliance headed the agenda at the first meeting of the year of the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF), held in Melbourne.

Powerhouse Museum to relocate to Western Sydney

The Powerhouse Museum will completely relocate to stunning new premises in Parramatta, and will be the largest museum in NSW when doors open to visitors in 2023.

Making Victorian buildings safer

Victorians living in high rise buildings will be better protected from the threat of deadly cladding fires, with more inspections than ever before.

Negative gearing supports renters and housing affordability

“Reports in The Australian on ATO data shows that almost two thirds of investors are on an average income of less than $80,000,” said HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.

Biggest Matagarup Bridge arch being raised

The first component of the central arch for Matagarup Bridge – which will reach 72 metres above water level – started being lifted into place.

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.

Greater protection for property owners against unsafe cladding

Property owners with unsafe external cladding now have the right to get repairs done for up to six years after the building is completed.

A touch of calm this Mother’s Day

In 2018 Mother’s Day will fall on Sunday 13th May 2018, and is a day to express our gratitude to the mums, grandmas, aunties, and friends in our lives.