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Cities policy presents opportunities for action

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s long-awaited response yesterday to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities landmark report: Building Up and Moving Out.

May 22, 2020

Commercial construction forecast to suffer steep decline

The commercial construction sector is facing a devastating downturn due to the impact of COVID-19 unless governments act to provide stimulus.

May 22, 2020

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Safe Work Australia guidance on lifts

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the updated guidance from Safe Work Australia (SWA) on the ‘COVIDSafe’ use of lifts in office buildings.

May 21, 2020

Half a Million Jobs at Risk

New forecasts say new home building will fall by almost 50 per cent, putting half a million jobs at risk over the next year, said HIA.

May 20, 2020

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$2.7 billion Building Works package signals a return to work for Victorians

More Victorian businesses will hit the ground running with a return to work driven by the Victorian Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package.

May 18, 2020

New home building to contract in second half of 2020

“New home sales have fallen by 22.8 per cent since the introduction on COVID-19 restrictions,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

May 15, 2020

Alcohol abuse rife in building trades

With an economic downturn looming, drug and alcohol experts are calling for more reduction measures to combat risky drinking behaviour in the construction sector.

May 11, 2020

Starting an outdoor project? Dial Before You Dig is the Essential First Step

Australia is now in a pandemic with the rest of the world as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread.

May 7, 2020

Custom pool fences improve backyard aesthetic

A favorite feature sitting in many backyards are swimming pools. With the sunny weather and people enjoying their time outdoors, cooling off in your pool can be the best place to enjoy the sun with family and friends.

May 7, 2020

Home builders & tradies are open for business

Builders and tradies remain open for business and are complying with the social distancing and hygiene rules, in line with the latest advice from government.

May 7, 2020

Nobby Kitchens bring Kitchen Design to your door!

The Nobby Kitchens team understands how difficult it can be for customers to move forward with their renovations during these uncertain times. In order to minimise disruption and delays, kitchen industry experts, Nobby Kitchens, are offering free online Home Design Appointments and Video Consultations. These…

May 5, 2020

Construction index plunges in April 2020 to record low level

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) dropped by 16.3 points to 21.6 in April 2020, pointing to the weakest overall performance for the construction industry since the survey began in September 2005 (readings below 50 indicate contraction in…

May 5, 2020