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Construction activity partially recovers in September 2021

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) improved by 14.9 points to 53.3 in September, indicating a return to modest expansion in activity across the construction sector (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a…

Oct 8, 2021

New Home Sales remain strong in August 2021

“The strength in New Home Sales in recent months indicates that the boom in detached home building will continue to create strong employment opportunities into the second half of 2022,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Sep 15, 2021

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Massive Construction Compliance Blitz Across Victoria

With a major source of transmission in Victoria’s latest outbreak now linked to construction sites, a massive compliance blitz is starting to ensure the sector remains open and COVIDSafe.

Sep 13, 2021

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NSW Government safeguarding against building site incidents

The NSW Government is taking a proactive step towards eliminating unsafe work on ladders, roofs and scaffold on building sites in a bid to better protect tradies and construction workers across the state.

Sep 6, 2021

Industry welcomes the chance to get back to work

The residential building industry has welcomed the news that they will be back to work on 10 September 2021, however, has warned that it is essential that the lockdown does not go beyond this date.

Sep 1, 2021

Lockdowns weigh on new home sales in July 2021

“New Home Sales fell by 20.5 per cent in July, with declines experienced in almost all major states,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Aug 13, 2021

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Mental Health Building Blitz Begins In Geelong

Residents in Greater Geelong will soon have access to better local mental health support with a construction blitz now underway on two major projects thanks to the Victorian Government.

Jul 30, 2021

Land shortages constrain building activity

“The number of land sales in the March 2021 quarter declined by 31.2 per cent compared to the previous quarter, to be 42.5 per cent lower than the previous peak in the September 2020 quarter,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 22, 2021

Sights set on reopening Sydney construction

Construction industry leaders have now set their sights firmly on supporting the supply chain and gearing the industry up for the reopening of construction sites.

Jul 20, 2021

Record number of detached starts in the March quarter

“The number of new houses that commenced construction in the March 2021 quarter was more than 40 per cent higher than the same time last year,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

Jul 14, 2021

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Australian PCI®: Construction expansion hit with high prices and capacity squeeze

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by a further 2.8 points to 55.5 in June, trending lower after hitting a record high in March (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster…

Jul 5, 2021

Australian PCI®: Strong construction activity in May 2021

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by 0.8 points to 58.3 in May, largely maintaining the strong pace of post-2020 recovery following on from a record high in March (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with…

Jun 3, 2021