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Work to begin as Australian Museum confirms builder

NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has announced Kane Constructions as the successful tenderer to develop the next stage of the Australian Museum’s $57.5 million redevelopment known as Project Discover.

Aug 29, 2019

Market to stabilise 20 per cent below peak

“The easing of wider economic and housing market conditions has given rise to a situation where monetary and fiscal stimulus is possible, without fear of overheating house prices,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Aug 23, 2019

Transport infrastructure wave to spur construction higher

The impending rollout of major government-led transport infrastructure will be good news for thousands of small construction businesses across Australia, according to newly-released forecasts from Master Builders Australia.

Aug 21, 2019

Red tape and taxes account for half of a house and land package

“Half of the cost of a house and land package in Sydney is red tape and taxes,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Aug 21, 2019

Targeting employers flouting workplace safety rules

A new workplace health and safety awareness campaign targeting employers who risk workers’ lives is warning they face tough penalties if they do the wrong thing.

Aug 21, 2019

Property ownership still great Australian dream

More than 70% of Australians still consider property ownership to be the Great Australian Dream, new data has found.

Aug 15, 2019

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New apartment design standards to improve neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government will introduce new design standards for the outside of apartment buildings, to ensure new developments are built to a high-quality, and improve the look and feel of local neighbourhoods.

Aug 14, 2019

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Ai Group welcomes the release of Infrastructure Australia’s 2019 Infrastructure Audit

“Infrastructure Australia’s audit points both to successes and shortcomings in the approaches to Australia’s economic and social infrastructure. Notwithstanding the impressive current pipeline of projects, the Audit points to the need for further investment, more farsighted planning and better coordination,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes…

Aug 13, 2019

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Construction opportunities coming

The NT Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development will be releasing a Request for Proposals for the construction of Social Housing Head Leased dwellings in Darwin and Tennant Creek.

Aug 12, 2019

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Local builder Mincove Homes claims yet another award

On Saturday 20th of July 2019, several employees from Mincove Homes attended the Master Builders NSW Regional Excellence Awards in Ulladulla. The event is held as a celebration for local builders of the region and gives them all a chance to showcase their best work.

Aug 8, 2019

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VET agreement essential to renew focus on trade training

The COAG meeting of state and territory leaders with the Prime Minister presents a golden opportunity to bring the VET sector back into the frame of Australia’s education system. Vocational education and trade training must receive the same recognition as other education pathways.

Aug 8, 2019

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Australian PCI®: Construction drops more sharply in July 2019 amid weaker demand

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by 3.9 points to 39.1 in July (2019), recording the construction industry’s steepest overall rate of contraction in six years (readings below 50 indicate contraction in activity, with the distance from…

Aug 7, 2019