Commercial construction forecast to suffer steep decline
The commercial construction sector is facing a devastating downturn due to the impact of COVID-19 unless governments act to provide stimulus.
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Safe Work Australia guidance on lifts
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the updated guidance from Safe Work Australia (SWA) on the ‘COVIDSafe’ use of lifts in office buildings.
Half a Million Jobs at Risk
New forecasts say new home building will fall by almost 50 per cent, putting half a million jobs at risk over the next year, said HIA.
$2.7 billion Building Works package signals a return to work for Victorians
More Victorian businesses will hit the ground running with a return to work driven by the Victorian Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package.
New home building to contract in second half of 2020
“New home sales have fallen by 22.8 per cent since the introduction on COVID-19 restrictions,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
Starting an outdoor project? Dial Before You Dig is the Essential First Step
Australia is now in a pandemic with the rest of the world as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread.
Custom pool fences improve backyard aesthetic
A favorite feature sitting in many backyards are swimming pools. With the sunny weather and people enjoying their time outdoors, cooling off in your pool can be the best place to enjoy the sun with family and friends.
Home builders & tradies are open for business
Builders and tradies remain open for business and are complying with the social distancing and hygiene rules, in line with the latest advice from government.
Nobby Kitchens bring Kitchen Design to your door!
The Nobby Kitchens team understands how difficult it can be for customers to move forward with their renovations during these uncertain times. In order to minimise disruption and delays, kitchen industry experts, Nobby Kitchens, are offering free online Home Design Appointments and Video Consultations. These…
Building approvals remained steady in March 2020 quarter
“Building approvals rose by 1.8 per cent in the March quarter 2020 compared to the previous quarter, providing further evidence that the housing market had momentum going into 2020,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
Building reforms must not be delayed
The NSW Government must urgently progress legislation designed to prevent the construction of poor quality or unsafe buildings such as Opal and Mascot Towers, Local Government NSW (LGNSW) said.
NSW Home Building Compensation Fund under review
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is investigating possible reforms to the NSW Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) designed to protect homeowners from building defects.