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Home building starts dip in September 2019 quarter

“While we saw confidence in the broader housing market improve markedly during the second half of 2019, today’s (January 15 2020) building activity data shows that new home starts during the September (2019) quarter continued to retreat,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

Jan 30, 2020

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Construction starts on Australian-first $18m Bushfire Centre of Excellence

Australia’s first-ever Bushfire Centre of Excellence facility is one step closer to reality with construction commencing on what is expected to become an internationally renowned hub for bushfire management learning and skills development.

Jan 30, 2020

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Jobs boost as construction begins on new Chevron headquarters

WA Premier Mark McGowan turned the first sod signalling the start of construction on Chevron Australia’s new headquarters at One The Esplanade in Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

Jan 29, 2020

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Prime development opportunity on Scarborough Beach

One of the most sought-after sites in Scarborough is on the market with expressions of interest sought for redevelopment of the Reserve Street land.

Jan 29, 2020

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Property industry support for bushfire relief and recovery

Australia’s property industry is supporting emergency relief efforts and is also preparing to provide practical support for the long process of recovery and reconstruction for bushfire-affected communities.

Jan 29, 2020

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Home buying intentions reach record-high, according to CBA HSI readings

The latest monthly data from the Commonwealth Bank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Series indicates that home buying spending intentions are running at a record rate with early signs suggesting a positive wealth effect is starting to re-emerge. CBA Chief Economist Michael Blythe says the data…

Jan 22, 2020

New home starts hit 7-year low as infrastructure finally grinds into action

“The number of new homes started during the September 2019 quarter has dropped to its lowest point since early 2013, although the news on infrastructure work was a little better,” Master Builders Chief Economist Shane Garrett said.

Jan 15, 2020

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Australian PCI®: Year ends with weakest construction performance since May 2013

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell 1.1 points to 38.9 in December, 2019 with deteriorating indices for activity, new orders and supplier deliveries contributing to the lowest Australian PCI® result in six and a half years (readings…

Jan 8, 2020

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Bringing People into the CBD & Creating Jobs: Milestone at Manunda Place

Works continue to progress at Manunda Place, with the job creating project now at 60% complete having reaching its top out, or maximum height.

Dec 30, 2019

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Population growth slows

“If the population growth continues to decline it risks adverse impacts on intergenerational equity,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Dec 19, 2019

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Peak constructors body elects new-look executive team

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has announced the appointment of Annabel Crookes (Laing O’Rourke) as a Director of the Board and the first female Vice President on the national association’s executive team.

Dec 18, 2019

Specialised plumbing training centre opens in Beenleigh, QLD

The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Trade and Melissa McMahon MP, Member for Macalister joined key leaders from across the Plumbing and Fire Protection industries at the official opening of the new Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) Beenleigh campus…

Dec 4, 2019