Category: News

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by 3.4 points to 50.6 in June 2018, signaling stable or marginal growth in the national construction industry during the month (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the distance…

Setting stronger energy standards in the National Construction Code for new buildings would, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion, lower energy network costs by up to $7 billion and deliver 78 million tonnes of cumulative emissions savings, according to…

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s second NSW Budget handed down addresses the growing pains many in the community are feeling by investing heavily in long term transport, health and education projects, but bold reforms to deliver improved housing affordability seem to have fallen off the agenda,…

The Property Council of Australia welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s announcement of a net operating balance surplus of $169.9 million, and the continued focus on new infrastructure investments totalling $2.6 billion as outlined in the 2018/19 State Budget.

Owners of heritage listed properties are invited to share in grants totalling $1.222 million to assist with urgent conservation works.

The Victorian Government has announced a new project to simplify cross-border regulations and make it easier for small businesses in heavy vehicles and trades to do business in NSW.

The Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre (GCSLC) picked up three prizes at the Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Architecture Awards, including the prestigious G.H.M. Addison Award for Interior Architecture.