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9 September 2024 New industry forecasts released by Master Builders Australia show the country has moved further away from achieving the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes. Five months after the first forecasts covering the full five-year Accord period, Australia is projected to increase its housing shortfall from 112,000 to … Continued
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Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities has broken ground on its highly anticipated fourth tower, which will deliver 68 apartments and a suite of luxury amenities to its Robina community. Construction officially begun on 5 September with a commencement event hosted by Mettle and Odyssey that featured a sod turning, Welcome to Country and a smoking ceremony … Continued
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RACV has revealed the top ten most common call outs for tradies with blocked pipes or toilets topping the list. RACV Emergency Home Assist (EHA) specialists had almost 10,000 callouts for blocked pipes or toilets in the 2024 financial year – equalling 18 per cent of total callouts. RACV Head of Trades Kieran Davies emphasised … Continued
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) will partner with a global student housing provider, in an exciting step forward in the development of the purpose-built student accommodation for CDU’s City Campus. CDU will collaborate with Campus Living Villages (CLV) on the accommodation which is expected to house around 350 students and will be located at 56 Wood … Continued
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The first month of the National Housing Accord saw new home building approvals hit a 14-month high, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Master Builders Australia welcomed the news today, particularly the strong uplift in higher density home approvals but warned more work is needed to reach the 1.2 million target. Chief … Continued
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By Michael Fisher, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia Everyone has a duty of care, a responsibility, to make sure that they and other people are safe in the workplace. If you are an employer, or Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), you have the main responsibility for the health and safety of everyone … Continued
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New generations of more easily and safely portable Australian-made container-based buildings – including stackable and double-width 4.5m-wide types – are being introduced across Australia by the Modulate Group. The robust cyclone-rated structures, configured from standard 20ft, 30ft, and 40ft (approx. 6m, 9m, and 12m) container templates, respond to expanding demand for comfortable, functional, and … Continued
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2 September 2024 — A new report reveals the top 10 fastest and slowest Sydney councils for Development Application (DA) approvals, highlighting significant disparities in efficiency across the city. The report, produced by leading Sydney renovation firm Nouvelle, analysed data from the NSW Planning Department to identify which Sydney councils are excelling in timely approvals … Continued
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The future success of Australian manufacturing is dependent on accelerated investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) annual national convention in Brisbane will hear. AI and robotics not only save time, but also potentially save lives by minimising human error and ensuring a safer working environment, Professor Cori Stewart’s … Continued
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Sydney, Australia, August 2024 – In today’s digital age, ensuring the health and longevity of properties is more important than ever. With the majority of our time spent indoors, building quality has a direct impact on well-being. “Sick Building Syndrome” (SBS) is a growing concern, as poor indoor environments can lead to significant health issues. … Continued
