Australian Dwelling Approvals Decline in March 2025
Dwelling approvals across Australia fell by 8.8% in March 2025, with the total seasonally adjusted figure dropping to 15,220.
CIMIC’s CPB Contractors to deliver South Australia’s Tram Grade Separation Projects
The Federal and South Australian governments have selected CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors to deliver the Tram Grade Separation Projects, in an alliance with McConnell Dowell, Mott MacDonald, ARUP, and Aurecon.
Getting migration settings right for tradies
Master Builders Australia has released its “Future of the Workforce: Skilled Migrants in Building and Construction” report, calling for a dedicated building and construction visa pathway from the Federal Government.
2024 categories for Australian FENCING Awards
Entries are open for 2024, so check out the categories for fencing and gates you can enter this year. Entries close 31st of August 2024.
Resource-poor construction industry is being forced into boom that may cause defects
The Federal Government aims to construct 1.2 million homes in the next five years, with states and territories also driving the construction of tens of thousands of new dwellings over the next two decades according to a court expert.
Award winning family kitchen
Concepts By Gavin Hepper, New South Wales, were named the winner of the 2022 HIA Australian Kitchen Design for a functional family kitchen.
JW Constructions wins 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year
Perfectly positioned to take advantage of a spectacular river frontage in Queensland sits this skillfully designed and built home.
Beware if renovating – asbestos could be in your home
Asbestos was a popular building material in the 20th century. Most buildings constructed – or renovated – before 1990 contain asbestos.
Insular Frameless Glass wins Fencing Design award
The Australian FENCING Awards 2021 Fencing Design category was won by Insular Frameless Glass for their project foe The Farm House in Willowvale Queensland.
Metricon confirms it is a strong viable business
Metricon has reaffirmed its long-term viability, following the sudden death of co-founder and CEO Mario Biasin.
Construction on new homes begins in northwest Victoria
More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Victorian Government’s investment in social housing, with construction now underway to deliver 39 new houses in Ballarat and Horsham.
The perfect crew boot
Blundstone’s commitment to providing new designs that cater to all crew members has arrived with the launch of the #243 ‘crew boot’.