Building boom for agriculture worker accommodation
The Victorian Government is investing in more accommodation for farm workers, with new facilities being built across the state.
The most popular room in the house is the outdoor one
Landscaping expert and Charlie Carp ambassador, Jason Hodges, is urging Australian homeowners to rekindle their love affair with the outdoors for improved wealth, health, wellbeing and peace of mind. With homeowners looking to make better use of limited outdoor space due to increasing pressures of…
Federal government acts to alleviate timber crisis
The Prime Minister’s announcement of the Federal Government’s $15 million investment to alleviate the acute timber shortage will safeguard the viability of builder and tradie businesses around the country.
Forest industries welcome NSW domestic softwood timber supply boost for more house frames
The Australian Forest Products Association NSW (AFPA NSW) welcomes the NSW Government’s move to divert timber supplies from export to the domestic market. This will see the equivalent of up to 20,000 house frames of softwood log exports impacted by the China trade embargo, stay…
Building shutdown disappointing and challenging
The decision by the Victorian Government to shutdown all building sites in Melbourne and certain municipalities for the next two weeks is both disappointing and challenging for the residential building industry.
Inspired Spaces means Inspired Kids
BVN wins two Learning Environment Awards for kids libraries, at State Library NSW and International Grammar School, Sydney.
Drainage system at Bankwest Stadium still going strong
Polymer concrete channel drains give a polished look to Western Sydney’s premier stadium.
Fleetwood Challenge Cup 2021 award winners announced
The 2021 Fleetwood Challenge Cup winners were announced with Curtin University’s Fremantle Springs Project taking out the top award. The Fleetwood Challenge Cup is the national design competition for Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management (AEC) students with cash prizes to the value of $15,000 awarded…
Building more homes for Bendigo
The Victorian Government is delivering the largest ever investment in housing across regional Victoria, ensuring those who need it most have a safe and secure place to call home in their local community.
New online resource to fast track jab numbers in building industry
Master Builders Australia has launched a new partnership with the Pharmacy Guild to boost vaccinations in the building and construction industry.
Nation-first care for Victorian tradies against silicosis
Victorian stonemasons at risk of silicosis will be able to get free world-class health screenings and treatments thanks to a landmark partnership between WorkSafe and The Alfred
New Home Sales remain strong in August 2021
“The strength in New Home Sales in recent months indicates that the boom in detached home building will continue to create strong employment opportunities into the second half of 2022,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.