Construction plan could save economy billions
The construction industry will continue to take a leading role in rebuilding Australia’s economy with a further $17.9 billion in infrastructure funding announced in 2022-23’s Federal Budget.
Autumn home trends 2022
There are plenty of home decor trends that will continue to grow in the upcoming season. Interior expert, Stuart Clark, shares his advice on which home trends will be popular in autumn 2022.
Vintage dining with Laura Ashley lighting
Whether it’s antique brass to complement the rustic charms of Italian cuisine or delicate Parisian inspired pendants that become a firm favourite, like a well-aged Bordeaux, these designs will elevate the dining experience.
Omvivo washplanes – bold and sleek
The Australian made Omvivo Washplane is designed to turn an everyday routine into a luxury experience.
Impediments to housing supply must be addressed
“The recommendations set out in today’s (March 18 2022) release of the federal inquiry into housing affordability and supply put a number of important recommendations on the table to improve housing supply,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.
Luxurious family living is a masterpiece of design
Boomerang House is the stunning home of architectural husband and wife team, Hayley and Joe Adsett. Designed to their own brief, functional family living was at the core of each meticulously considered decision. The property was built on a 1200 sqm block by high-end residential…
Securing The Future Of Australian Steel
The Australian Government is investing $55.4 million to shore up the supply of Australian steel to support renewable energy projects and our local Defence sector.
New home sales fall in February 2022
“New home sales fell by 7.0 per cent in February following an 8.3 per cent decline in January,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
Building approvals fell sharply during Omicron outbreak
“Building approvals fell by a remarkable 27.9 per cent in January 2022, as Omicron disrupted the record boom in home building,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
Construction activity improves in February 2022
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) improved by 7.5 points to 53.4 in February, indicating a recovery in activity across the construction sector after a sharp fall over the summer holiday period (readings above 50 indicate expansion in…
The School Building that Built a Community
Impressively constructed over just two years, one of Victoria’s most advanced and largest ‘super schools’, Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC), officially opened on Friday, 11 February 2022.
Building trades remain in high demand
“The shortage of skilled trades continued to deteriorate in December and remains the most significant shortage on record,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.