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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.

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.

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.

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.

Aussie sawmills lead employment surge in timber industries

Australia’s timber framing sawmills have increased employment by up to 25 per cent to meet demand fuelled by the COVID-induced building boom, according to new analysis by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).

Lockdowns weigh on new home sales in July 2021

“New Home Sales fell by 20.5 per cent in July, with declines experienced in almost all major states,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Lysaght 2021: The Lysaght story

2021 marks 100 years since BlueScope’s Lysaght business commenced manufacturing in Australia.

InfraBuild appoints Vik Bansal as CEO

Australia’s largest integrated manufacturer and supplier of steel long products, InfraBuild, has announced the appointment of Vik Bansal as its new CEO.

C-DX Series diesel forklift

Launch of the new Crown Equipment C-DX Series IC Counterbalance Pneumatic Forklift.

Dial Before You Dig elevated referral service

Dial Before You Dig launches elevated referral service on schedule. DBYD NextGen is live and apps are available to download now.

Red-tape buster for small business employers

Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed a new online tool for small business owners, designed to take the stress out of hiring their first employee.

D&D Technologies gets behind Australian Made Week

D&D Technologies was a proud part of the first-ever Australian Made Week in May 2021, a campaign that urges Aussies to purchase one extra locally made or grown product per week to help boost the country’s economy over the next 12 months.