Jobs and housing transforming Groote Eylandt
Groote Eylandt is a hive of building activity with locals chipping in to build themselves a better future.
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Pipeline of building work continues to shrink
“Access to finance continues to constrain lending for the purchase of a new home,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Labor’s Budget Reply
“Master Builders welcomes Labor’s commitment to help train 150,000 extra apprenticeships in areas of skill shortage (as is the case in building and construction) and 10,000 young Australians to do a pre-apprenticeship program but seeks more of a focus and investment in not for profit…
Positive impact on housing affordability
“For the past five years the building industry has driven economic growth in Australia. In contrast, the Budget assumes that dwelling investment will cool 7 per cent next year (2020).
Work underway on Melbourne Park redevelopment
Major demolition work is underway as part of Stage 3 of the Victorian Government’s redevelopment of Melbourne Park, the home of the Australian Open.
Builders back budget focus on small business, skills and infrastructure
Builders around the country will back the key initiatives in the Federal Budget that will help promote economic growth across the country.
House approvals continue to cool in February 2019
“Building approvals for detached houses declined again in February (2019), consistent with the trend of the past year,” said HIA’s Chief Economist Tim Reardon.
Major school projects for Alice Springs kids
The Territory Government has supported more than 130 Alice Springs jobs while providing state-of-the-art facilities for children, with two major, economy-stimulating school construction projects in the past year.
New home sales trending down
“New home sales remained subdued in February (2019), with just a 1.0 per cent increase across Australia, against a downwards trend that has been evident since the end of 2017,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
WA Government maximises opportunities for apprentices and trainees
The new Priority Start Policy meets the WA Government’s Plan for Jobs commitment to increase the number of apprentices and trainees on State Government building, construction and maintenance contracts.
Wilkhahn showroom achieves Australian retail first
The BVN-designed showroom for Wilkhahn in Surry Hills has received the first GOLD WELLS certification in Australia under the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) Retail Pilot Program.
Lotus CEO receives accolades, a testament to the company’s transformation
Lotus CEO Liz Jones has been named Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year and also Victorian Medium and Large Business Winner, crediting the accolade to the “tremendous progress” for women in the building and construction industry.