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COVID Stage 4 building restrictions a Burden on Victorian Families

“Restrictions on building sites in Victoria that limit trades people to just three sites a week could leave thousands of average Victorians and their families out in the cold during the remaining weeks of winter, and longer, Executive Director HIA Fiona Nield said.

Aug 14, 2020

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Australian PCI®: Construction slump eases in July 2020

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) rose by a further 7.2 points to 42.7 points in July 2020. This indicates business conditions remained negative across the construction industry in July 2020, but the pace of contraction eased from…

Aug 5, 2020

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Victorian Housing Industry safe for now: HIA

The Victorian Government’s decision to recognise the importance of the housing industry as an essential industry that can continue to operate safely for the next six weeks is extremely welcome.

Aug 4, 2020

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Time for Queensland to get moving on HomeBuilder

“The Queensland residential building industry remains on track to experience a significant downturn in building activity in the fourth quarter of the year,” says HIA Queensland Executive Director Mike Roberts.

Jul 31, 2020

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One-stop shop for new major projects

The Victorian Government is launching a new online portal to help the construction sector find more opportunities to be part of major project delivery across Victoria.

Jul 30, 2020

Wellbeing and Nature Top of the Interiors Agenda

With research proving our built environment has a significant effect on our overall wellbeing, there has been a steady increase in the use of decorative timber in homes in recent years, with home owners searching for a deeper connection to earth and nature indoors. The…

Jul 23, 2020

Procurement changes for works to further boost local businesses

The WA Government will implement changes to procurement of works contracts from today (July 22 2020) to make it easier for local businesses to work with government agencies.

Jul 22, 2020

Safer roads hustle as Bussell Highway tenders called

Travel in Western Australia’s south-west will soon be safer and easier with tenders called to deliver Stage 1 of the Bussell Highway duplication.

Jul 21, 2020

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JobKeeper Payment Extension

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the extension of the JobKeeper payment for a further six months to March 2021.

Jul 21, 2020

Work begins on hi-tech TAFE construction training centre

Students and residents in Lilydale are a step closer to having a world-class construction training centre, with work on the project under way, thanks to the Victorian Government.

Jul 21, 2020

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Major pier upgrades to create jobs and boost economy

A construction blitz on piers and jetties around the state will create vital new jobs as the state rebuilds from the coronavirus pandemic and provide a long term boost the fishing, aquaculture and tourism industries.

Jul 21, 2020

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EPBC single touch approval: sensible and long overdue reform

The Property Council of Australia has strongly welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the interim report into Australia’s environmental protection legislation.

Jul 20, 2020