Red tape and taxes account for half of a house and land package
“Half of the cost of a house and land package in Sydney is red tape and taxes,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Targeting employers flouting workplace safety rules
A new workplace health and safety awareness campaign targeting employers who risk workers’ lives is warning they face tough penalties if they do the wrong thing.
Building ministers need to maintain momentum on regulation compliance and enforcement
Australia’s building ministers must continue the momentum on building regulation compliance and enforcement to deliver better outcomes for property owners and tenants.
Zero Energy Homes the way of the future
Net Zero Energy Homes in Melbourne, Townsville, Canberra and Perth housing developments have been validated as achievable and affordable, but highlighted a market slow to pick up on easy opportunities for improved energy efficiency and thermal comfort.
Property ownership still great Australian dream
More than 70% of Australians still consider property ownership to be the Great Australian Dream, new data has found.
New apartment design standards to improve neighbourhoods
The Victorian Government will introduce new design standards for the outside of apartment buildings, to ensure new developments are built to a high-quality, and improve the look and feel of local neighbourhoods.
Ai Group welcomes the release of Infrastructure Australia’s 2019 Infrastructure Audit
“Infrastructure Australia’s audit points both to successes and shortcomings in the approaches to Australia’s economic and social infrastructure. Notwithstanding the impressive current pipeline of projects, the Audit points to the need for further investment, more farsighted planning and better coordination,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes…
Infrastructure critical to city transformation: Audit
Australia’s new Infrastructure Audit is a clarion call for the need to keep investing in infrastructure to support the economic and social transformation of our major cities.
Interiors turning Japanese – Minerva Cord Lounge Chair
Satara Australia’s designers and buyers have scoured the world’s leading furniture fairs for inspiration and developed some exciting new collections and designs that were launched to Australian and New Zealand design communities at both Denfair at MCEC and Decor & Design over the last 2…
Construction opportunities coming
The NT Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development will be releasing a Request for Proposals for the construction of Social Housing Head Leased dwellings in Darwin and Tennant Creek.
Local builder Mincove Homes claims yet another award
On Saturday 20th of July 2019, several employees from Mincove Homes attended the Master Builders NSW Regional Excellence Awards in Ulladulla. The event is held as a celebration for local builders of the region and gives them all a chance to showcase their best work.
VET agreement essential to renew focus on trade training
The COAG meeting of state and territory leaders with the Prime Minister presents a golden opportunity to bring the VET sector back into the frame of Australia’s education system. Vocational education and trade training must receive the same recognition as other education pathways.