Population helps maintain healthy building approvals
“New dwelling approvals have strengthened in Australia’s population and economic hotspots,” explained Shane Garrett, HIA’s Senior Economist.
Work starts on new Wonthaggi Secondary College
South Gippsland secondary students are a step closer to getting a new school with world-class facilities, with construction now underway on the rebuild of Wonthaggi Secondary College.
Australian Industry Group welcomes renewed commitment to manufacturing
“Ai Group commends the Queensland Government’s release of a clear and systematic response to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the State’s manufacturing industry and welcomes its commitment to implement most of Commission’s recommendations,” Ai Group Queensland Head, Shane Rodgers, said.
UNSW joins study of healthy living and high-density housing
UNSW is part of a landmark study examining how future high-density developments can be planned with a focus on healthy living.
Building Ministers meet to discuss compliance and enforcement
The findings of an independent report with recommendations to improve Australian building safety and compliance headed the agenda at the first meeting of the year of the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF), held in Melbourne.
Seal Rocks demonstrates best practice design courtesy of Newcastle’s HABITAT
Though much of the focus of the recent $6 million revamp of Reflections Holiday Parks Seal Rocks has been on the unique exteriors of the parks’ six new cabins, it is also the inside that counts, with Newcastle-based Interior Design Firm, HABITAT creating one-of-a-kind boutique…
New AAC product launched in Australia: MaxiFloor©
Big River Group has expanded its AAC offering with MaxiFloor, a new Autoclaved Aerated Concrete flooring product that provides a superior flooring solution by utilising its strength and excellent airborne noise transmission properties resulting in a quiet floor without the squeakiness, bounce and flex that…
Powerhouse Museum to relocate to Western Sydney
The Powerhouse Museum will completely relocate to stunning new premises in Parramatta, and will be the largest museum in NSW when doors open to visitors in 2023.
New house sales fall for third consecutive month
“Detached house sales fell again in March 2018 – meaning that declines have occurred in each of the first three months of 2018,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
Making Victorian buildings safer
Victorians living in high rise buildings will be better protected from the threat of deadly cladding fires, with more inspections than ever before.
Negative gearing supports renters and housing affordability
“Reports in The Australian on ATO data shows that almost two thirds of investors are on an average income of less than $80,000,” said HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.
Biggest Matagarup Bridge arch being raised
The first component of the central arch for Matagarup Bridge – which will reach 72 metres above water level – started being lifted into place.