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Extension of apprenticeship program provides welcome support to youth labour market

“The Federal Government’s extension of the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program will provide further welcome support to the youth labour market which has been most adversely impacted by COVID-19,” Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group said.

Mar 9, 2021

Neale Whitaker shares his design top tips for the multi-functional home of 2021

Over the past year, the functionality of the home has shifted, with kitchens becoming home offices, living rooms turning into yoga studios and bathrooms becoming a private retreat away from the stresses of daily life. “One of the most interesting shifts expected to appear in…

Mar 5, 2021

Construction industry recovery continues in February 2021

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) eased slightly by 0.2 points to 57.4 in February (2021), continuing the recovery seen in late 2020 (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion).

Mar 3, 2021

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Detached building approvals remain elevated in January

“ABS data for detached building approvals fell slightly in January (2021) but remained well above historical levels,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Mar 2, 2021

HomeBuilder continues to drive record home building activity

Home lending in Australia smashed more records in January (2021) thanks to the continued roll out of the HomeBuilder scheme.

Mar 2, 2021

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Builder announced for multi-million dollar TAFE Gippsland upgrade

Local company Becon Constructions has been awarded the contract to build the new facility at TAFE Gippsland’s Warragul campus, funded by the Victorian Government.

Mar 2, 2021

Loans for new home building continue to break records

“The number of loans for the construction of a new dwelling rose for the seventh consecutive month and reached a new record in January (2021),” stated HIA’s Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Mar 1, 2021

Silica health assessments reach one thousand

More than 1,000 workers from the stonemason industry have now registered for a free health check-up as part of the Victorian Government’s action plan to protect workers from deadly silica dust.

Mar 1, 2021

Better apartment designs for our neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government is improving the design of apartments and ensuring they provide more open green space for residents.

Mar 1, 2021

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Safework to blitz north coast construction sites

Construction sites across the NSW North Coast from Ballina to Tweed Heads can expect a visit from SafeWork Inspectors who will be targeting unsafe working systems across all building trades.

Feb 19, 2021

2021 to be a record year for detached home building

“It is anticipated that almost 130,000 new detached homes will commence construction in 2021. The previous record of 120,000 starts in a calendar year was set in 2018,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Feb 18, 2021

Expert tips on adding value to your property and your lifestyle

With access to nature on our doorsteps, it’s no surprise that Australian’s love spending time outside. An increasing demand to enjoy outdoor living at home has turned the humble backyard into an al fresco lifestyle dream. Homeowners investing in this multi-functional space are finding it…

Feb 15, 2021