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Building new homes for more Victorians

The Victorian Government is ramping up delivery of the landmark Big Housing Build, with the first allocation of funds to community housing projects that will create thousands of new homes and jobs across Victoria.

Sep 14, 2021

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Massive Construction Compliance Blitz Across Victoria

With a major source of transmission in Victoria’s latest outbreak now linked to construction sites, a massive compliance blitz is starting to ensure the sector remains open and COVIDSafe.

Sep 13, 2021

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NSW Government safeguarding against building site incidents

The NSW Government is taking a proactive step towards eliminating unsafe work on ladders, roofs and scaffold on building sites in a bid to better protect tradies and construction workers across the state.

Sep 6, 2021

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Alice Springs set to transform with works beginning on CBD revitalisation

Construction has begun on a major component of the Alice Springs CBD Revitalisation project.

Sep 3, 2021

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Fencing Awards 2021

The deadline for entries for the Fencing Awards 2021 has been extended to the 30th of September.

Sep 2, 2021

Industry welcomes the chance to get back to work

The residential building industry has welcomed the news that they will be back to work on 10 September 2021, however, has warned that it is essential that the lockdown does not go beyond this date.

Sep 1, 2021

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Roadhouse to Recovery Projects Ready to Go

Nine projects are now complete as part of the Territory Government’s highly-popular $4 million Roadhouse to Recovery Grant initiative.

Sep 1, 2021

Digital insights to improve building quality

Boosting industry capability to implement the NSW Government’s building reforms has required targeted research to understand the current state of digital use among designers and contractors.

Aug 31, 2021

HIA welcomes confirmation that developer contributions add to house prices

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to see clear confirmation in research released by the National Housing and Finance Investment Corporation (NHFIC) that the price of new homes is directly increased by the various developer charges being applied by local and state governments.

Aug 31, 2021

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Population growth central to outlook for home building

“Australia is experiencing a building boom with a record level of detached homes under construction but a return of a stable and reliable growth in population is necessary to ensure economic growth,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Aug 24, 2021

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Tender Awarded for Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road Overpass

The overpass at the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection is set to become a reality with the awarding of the Early Contractor Involvement tender.

Aug 24, 2021

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Creating economic opportunities in our housing sector

To continue to drive investment and achieve our goal of a $40 billion economy by 2030, the Territory Government is seeking tenders for the development of a new form of social and affordable housing.

Aug 16, 2021