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17 February 2025 Peak building and construction industry association Master Builders Australia applauds the Productivity Commission for their comprehensive assessment of productivity issues in the residential construction sector. The review Housing construction productivity: Can we fix it? confirms what builders and the broader industry have long called for: we aren’t going to build the … Continued
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The Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA) has warned of serious consequences for Australia’s building sector and national housing supply targets unless more is done to protect the domestic glass and window industry from the effects of cheap imports. The caution follows the appointment of an administrator to Dandenong-based Oceania Glass, Australia’s only local producer of … Continued
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12 February 2025 The review announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers into regulations around lending practices for first home buyers and developers is a welcome step for all involved in the building and construction industry and supply chain. The announcement confirmed that the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and Australian Securities & Investments Commission will soon … Continued
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Sydney, [February 25] – Total Image Group (TIG), Australia’s leading uniform and branding provider, has achieved an industry milestone by creating the nation’s first-ever red high-visibility (Hi-Vis) garments for client Smartways, a medical logistics provider. This groundbreaking innovation aligns with the client’s brand identity while meeting the rigorous safety standards of the Australian and New … Continued
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***PIC FAC & GRABS*** Federal Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP will join Hume Community Housing and Mono Constructions for the official sod turn on new social and affordable housing development for Parramatta WHEN: 9:30am, Friday 7 January 2025 WHERE: 8-10 Collett Parade, Parramatta NSW … Continued
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is proud to introduce its next-generation platform, Command Cloud, designed to drive operational excellence and facilitate AI-assisted, data-driven decision making, to the Asia Pacific market. With its comprehensive and connected software and hardware … Continued
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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a surge in residential construction demand across Australia, driven by the HomeBuilder grant, record-low interest rates, and global supply chain disruptions. However, this increased demand came with rising costs, as labour shortages and escalating material prices pushed construction expenses to record highs. Since 2020, the average cost of building a home … Continued
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Hi there, Wattle Court Sydney North, known for their Hamptons-style homes, has dramatically shifted gears to unveil an extraordinary new flagship project: a breathtaking mid-century modern residence. This mid-century modern masterpiece, designed in collaboration with renowned stylist Dani from The Make Haus, represents a daring new chapter for the custom home builder. It’s a bold … Continued
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3 February 2025 Despite a small uptick in building approvals over the month of December, Australia fell short by 68,606 homes of its annual 240,000 housing target in 2024. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there was a very slight increase (+0.7 per cent) in the volume of new home building approvals during … Continued
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Women and children escaping domestic violence will soon have a safe home to heal, recover and rebuild, as work commences on a new refuge in Port Stephens. The refuge – the first of its kind in the Port Stephens local government area – will provide six units so that at any given time more … Continued
