Jobs, housing focus on remote Arnhem islands
Several construction projects are underway at communities on Groote Eylandt and its neighbouring Bickerton Island.
Good start to getting rid of stamp duty
“The indexation of Stamp Duty is a step forward in reducing the taxation imposts on housing,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gate Project in Pimpama, Queensland
Clik’n’Fit Decorative Fencing & Gates Project in Pimpama, Queensland, completed by Superior Screens.
Palmerston School project to support 120 construction jobs
The $12.6 million first stage of the Territory Government’s fast-tracked government school at Zuccoli will support 120 construction jobs over the next year.
Modern architecture with unobstructed views
Located on broad acreage in Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Ashford House exudes contemporary design, inspired by the traditional farm-style Colorbond shed.
Rental inflation weakest in quarter of a century
“The pace of increase in rents remains at its slowest in 25 years,” said Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.
Cutting red tape must remain high priority
Laws to create a Director Identifier Number system (‘DIN’) are one step closer but cutting red tape for building and construction businesses must remain top of the agenda.
Apprentice wage subsidy a boost for jobs in regional Australia
Small building businesses in rural and regional communities around the country will take on more apprentices as a result of new apprentice wage subsidies announced by the Federal Government.
Warren Park reaches 50% construction milestone
Construction of the $25 million home for local rugby league, Warren Park, has reached the 50% milestone.
Skills shortages ease with building conditions
“The HIA Trades Availability Index indicates that demand for construction trades eased during the September 2018 quarter, but they remain in short supply,” said Geordan Murray, Acting Principal Economist.
Are your earthworks compliant?
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has fined four landowners in October 2018 for illegal earthworks near NSW waterways and is keen to get the message out – you must have controlled activity approval before digging near waterways.
New subdivision at Galiwin’ku creates space to build
Around a dozen jobs will be created during the construction of a subdivision at Galiwin’ku, the north-east Arnhem community that inspired the Warumpi Band’s hit, My Island Home.