More Bec the builders, not just Bobs
The Victorian Government is taking action to directly boost the representation of women in the construction industry.
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Surge in commercial building approvals drive up jobs growth
The latest ABS building approvals data shows a 13 per cent rise non-residential building approvals recorded over the 12 months to April 2018.
Fire resistant steel buildings in the frame
QUT Engineering Professor Mahen Mahendran has been awarded a quarter-of-a-million dollar grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC), to investigate the fire resistance of common pre-fabricated steel wall systems, with the project ultimately aiming to improve the safety of newly-constructed buildings.
Construction industry needs to build trust for subcontractors
A comprehensive review of the security of payment laws in the building and construction industry reveals more protection is needed for subcontractors.
Ryde, Canterbury-Bankstown will feel economic impact of home ban
The property industry is the biggest creator of jobs in communities right across New South Wales with 2,500 property jobs in the communities of Ryde and Canterbury-Bankstown at risk if the State Government bans new housing being delivered in these suburbs.
Confidence hits record high
Confidence across Australia’s property industry has surged to its highest level in the six year history of the ANZ/Property Council Survey according to results for the June 2018 quarter.
Infrastructure for sustainable growth
“Home buyers and the housing industry will benefit from the steady path that the Budget has plotted for the economy and our cities,” stated HIA’s Senior Economist, Geordan Murray.
Strong position for growth and sustainable returns
CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Marcelino Fernández Verdes said that CIMIC was in a strong position to continue to deliver growth and sustainable returns, after an outstanding performance in 2017.
Australian PMI reaches record high
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) accelerated in March 2018, jumping by 5.6 points to a record high of 63.1 in the month. The Australian PMI® has now extended its longest run of expansion since 2005 into its 18th month…
Two prime industrial sites purchased in Western Sydney
Frasers Property Australia (Frasers Property) has exchanged contracts to acquire two prime industrial sites in Western Sydney. These acquisitions will benefit from the state and federal government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP), encompassing Western Sydney Airport.
Building or extending? The right contract can save you time and money
The latest edition of Australian Building Industry Contracts launched, representing the most contemporary version of the most widely used building contract in Australia.