Victorian IR climate pulls it behind the rest of Australia
Victoria's industrial relations climate is forcing the state's construction industry to drag behind the rest of the country, Australia's biggest private construction firm said on Thursday. More information >>

Building industry clean up urgent
The culture of unlawful behaviour in the building and construction industry is unacceptable and must be stamped out, according to master builders australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry. More information >>

The future of homes is GreenSmart
GreenSmart homes are built to be environmentally sound, economical and comfortable to live in. And they’re much more affordable and accessible than people might think. More information >>

Housing Doom Unfounded
Reports of impending price crashes and a widespread housing shakeout are unfounded according to Australia ’s peak building industry body, HIA.
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HIA-The Daily Telegraph Home & Building Expo 2004
If you’re thinking of building a new home or renovating an old one, then the HIA - The Daily Telegraph Home & Building Expo is the show you can’t afford to miss.
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Construction industry commission aim to reduce thuggery
A new and permanent construction industry commission will try to reduce thuggery and intimidation on Australian worksites, the federal government said on Thursday. More information >>

Major works on the rise: forecast
Citigroup has forecast that new major work for 2004 will increase by 11 per cent in its latest report on the non-residential construction sector. In 2004 major projects are expected to reach $14.8 billion with major construction work in 2005 estimated to be around $11 billion. (SMH 27/03/04)