Building Archives - Page 7 of 40

A record year of house building is underway

“A record number of detached housing starts will occur in the 12 months to September 2021 with more than 146,000 detached houses commencing construction. This is more than 20 per cent higher than the peak of the previous boom in 2018,” stated HIA Economist, Angela…

May 20, 2021

Budget 2021 asserts the value of infrastructure investment

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes the 2021-22 Federal Budget which affirms the critical role of the construction industry in rebuilding the Australian economy.

May 12, 2021

Detached dwelling approvals reach new record

“Detached building approvals in March reached their highest level since the ABS began this series in 1983,” stated Senior Economist, Nick Ward.

May 5, 2021

Construction industry hits record high in March 2021

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) climbed by 4.4 points to 61.8 in March 2021, delivering the strongest monthly result in the index’s history (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion).

Apr 7, 2021

Braybrook development the future of housing

The Victorian Government is delivering a new generation of sustainable public housing in the heart of Melbourne’s booming west.

Apr 6, 2021

Orchard Piper receives permit for $120m East Melbourne site

Melbourne-based architectural developer Orchard Piper has received a planning permit for a 9- storey mixed-use development at 364 – 370 Albert Street, East Melbourne, fronting Fitzroy Gardens.

Apr 6, 2021

Record month for detached building approvals will guarantee jobs

“Detached building approvals in February (2021) reached their highest level on record since the ABS began the series in 1983,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Apr 1, 2021

Loans for new home building sets new record

“The number of loans for the construction of a new dwelling rose in February marking six consecutive months of record highs,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Apr 1, 2021

Gyprock proudly displays the Australian Made and Owned logo

Australia’s most successful and innovative plasterboard manufacturer, Gyprock, has announced its support of the Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) to promote Australian manufacturers in the building and construction industry, with all Gyprock products certified to display the Australian Made and Owned logo.

Mar 31, 2021

Strong market confidence carries new home sales into 2021

“New Home Sales increased in February 2021 to be 1.7 per cent higher than February last year (2020), prior to the impact of COVID restrictions on new home sales,” stated HIA’s Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Mar 12, 2021

TAFE students help build $20.25m facility for SW TAFE

South West TAFE construction students will help build a multimillion-dollar Learning and Library Hub at the Warrnambool campus as part of the Victorian Government’s Big Build Apprenticeships program.

Mar 10, 2021

Construction industry recovery continues in February 2021

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) eased slightly by 0.2 points to 57.4 in February (2021), continuing the recovery seen in late 2020 (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion).

Mar 3, 2021