Get Building

Property Council lays path to greater housing supply

TasNetworks, TasWater and the Tasmanian Government must commit to further reform in order to fix the key issues which continue to hold back Tasmania’s housing supply, according to the state’s leading property industry body.

Oct 4, 2018

New home sales signal downturn in building to continue in 2019

“HIA New Home Sales are among a string of housing indicators signalling the national downturn in new home building will continue in 2019,” commented HIA Economist, Diwa Hopkins.

Oct 4, 2018

Fewer homes approved for construction

“With home prices falling, access to finance more difficult and fewer people now entering the country, the number of new homes approved for construction has declined,” said Diwa Hopkins, HIA Economist.

Oct 3, 2018

GBCA and International Towers pioneer Australian First Program for Green Star Tenancy Ratings

The Green Star certification process for building interiors will be more accessible with a fast-track system being introduced for the tenants of commercial buildings that have achieved Green Star status.

Oct 3, 2018

Trial housing project creates pathway to homeownership and frees up social housing

A trial housing development on a 34-unit apartment block in North Melbourne has helped people come off social housing waiting lists, thanks to a unique partnership between University of Melbourne, Melbourne City Mission, Resilient Melbourne and the City of Melbourne.

Oct 3, 2018

Construction and transport workers face high-risk of traumatic spinal injuries

Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, the study investigated 824 cases of people admitted to NSW hospitals over three years with workplace-related traumatic spinal injuries.

Sep 28, 2018

High performance fire protection with Gyprock Glasroc F

CSR Gyprock has launched Glasroc F, a paperless gypsum board offering high performance fire protection for structural steel columns and beams. Reinforced with glass fibre and providing up to 120 minutes fire protection, Glasroc F is installed in a single, joint-less layer.

Sep 27, 2018

Tasmania is well in the game and up on the Scorecard

Tasmania is well in the game and up on the Scorecard as far as growth in housing and its economy are concerned, HIA Executive Director – Tasmania, Rick Sassin said.

Sep 27, 2018

Brighter future for Victoria’s built environment with Build-to-Rent

In supporting the establishment of a new build-to-rent housing sector in Victoria, the Victorian Government is opening the door for industry to deliver more affordable, sustainable and liveable housing for Victorians, according to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

Sep 27, 2018