Contract awarded for Port Hedland Berth 3 works
Work is underway on the $33.5 million replacement of the Berth 3 deck and fender at the Port of Port Hedland, a project that will create almost 50 local jobs.
Satara Australia spearheads 2019 with a fresh new showroom
“We are thrilled to now be able to offer the Interior Design community in Queensland a dedicated Satara showroom located in Kedron Brisbane” says Andrew Johnston, Owner of Satara.
Thousands of Victorian homes save millions on solar
Nearly 7,000 Victorian households have installed solar panels since the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes package was launched in late August 2018, amounting to more than $3.4 million in rebates.
Cranes in the sky as Wollongong booms
Wollongong is in the midst of its own construction boom, in parallel to Greater Sydney, as 2019 marks a big year for the expansion of the city’s residential and commercial property stock.
Building boom still bearing fruit for housing affordability
“Australia’s record home building boom continues to improve housing affordability,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.
HIA New Home Sales drop to lowest level since 2012
“HIA New Home Sales continued the declining trend that we saw throughout most of 2018,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.
Fencing protects children from drowning
As the weather warms up Victorians are reminded to check on their backyard pool and spa fences, ahead of new regulations that will be introduced by the Vic Government in 2019.
NSW Swimming Pool Regulation 2018 update
The New South Wales Government has remade the Swimming Pools Regulation 2008.
Don’t take pool fences and gates for granted
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors is urging home owners not to be complacent about familiar home surroundings this summer and have safety checks on structures in outdoor entertaining areas.
It’s all about how it’s made
Fifty years of Australian research and development has created a range of technologies that give COLORBOND® steel its long lasting performance when subjected to some of the harshest conditions.
Sydney design mistakes
As city populations increase and summer temperatures rise, growing attention is on the topic of urban heat islands and what can be done to cool our cities.
Housing finance continues to fall
“ABS data released reinforces the trend of a market continuing to ease back from record highs,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.