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Master Builders Australia has today released new analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data which shows detached home and apartment building times continue to blow out. Fifteen years ago, it took on average 9 months to build a stand-a-alone house. Fast forward to today and it now takes 12.7 months – an increase of … Continued
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31 October 2024 Building approvals rose by 4.4 per cent in September and 6.3 per cent over the quarter, indicating a recovery in the home building market, according to new ABS figures. However, Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett said there’s still a long way to go to meet the Housing Accord’s … Continued
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30 October 2024 While annual inflation is back within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band for the first time since 2021, Master Builders Australia has warned temporary energy relief and rent assistance measures are masking systemic housing inflationary issues. The housing crisis continues to put a strain on Australians with new data … Continued
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30 October 2024 A new study into the work-life balance of building and construction industry participants has found workplace flexibility is needed over a 5-day week to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Master Builders Association of New South Wales in partnership with the School of the Built Environment at the University of Technology Sydney … Continued
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By Kaleem Faisal*, Boon Edam Australia You’ve done the research – revolving doors will save your company significantly on its energy bills, allow you to regain interior floor space, and help you stand out from the rest of the buildings on the block. Your research also tells you that the door should last decades … Continued
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Following the release of the COVID-19 inquiry report handed down today, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said HomeBuilder was the right policy for the time and should not become the scapegoat for systemic housing challenges. “The Federal Government had a difficult job of keeping the economy afloat with targeted stimulus measures while keeping … Continued
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Sydney, Australia – October 2024: Australia’s construction industry, long dominated by men, is undergoing a quiet revolution. According to Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), female participation reached a record high in May 2024, but women still represent only 17% of the workforce and just 5% in construction trades. As the country grapples with skilled labour shortages, … Continued
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Project will quadruple U.S. lithium output, create hundreds of high paying jobs in rural Nevada SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Ioneer Ltd (“Ioneer”) (ASX: INR, NASDAQ: IONR) received its federal permit for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project from the Bureau of Land Management. With the positive decision, Rhyolite Ridge becomes the first U.S. lithium project approved by the … Continued
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The City of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest to redevelop a Redfern council car park into a not-for profit aged care facility for at least 50 older people. Proposals are invited from registered not-for-profit residential aged care providers to design, build and operate the facility at 49 Cope Street. The project will be delivered … Continued
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As Australia struggles to meet the ambitious goal of building 1.2 million homes by 2029, the Business Council of Australia (BCA) has pointed to underperforming councils as a significant barrier. In a new report released this week, the BCA urges the government to name and shame councils that are lagging behind in approval processes and exacerbating … Continued
