Pulse - A New Approach To Building Intelligence Launched
Imagine having a product that provides the most up-to-date information available on the building industry that allows, investors, builders, businesses, large and small, and consumers to make better-informed decisions. More information >>

NSW industry put on notice
New reforms have come into the building industry to improve performance and professionalism. Licence holders can only renew their licences once they have earned enough professional development (CPD) points. A minimum 100 points had to be earned over a three-year period or the licence renewal could be declined. There are seven categories of CPD activities such as upgrading licences; formal education courses; industry training, seminars and workshops; private study and research; industry committee participation; formal industry promotion and training; industry experience and apprenticeships. The changes, brought in March this year, by the NSW Office of Fair Trading, Home Building Service to ensure builders and trade contractors keep pace with changes in the home building industry. (Newcastle Herald 27/04/2004)

Business Groups Unite To Fight Vendor Tax
Major business groups have united to campaign against the NSW Government’s decision to introduce a new retrospective vendor duty on property transfers.
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Sydney to finally get a plan
The Property Council has welcomed yesterday’s commitment by the NSW Government to deliver a funded, whole-of-government metropolitan strategy for Sydney. More information >>

Aust construction industry shows growth signs - survey
Australia's construction industry is set to grow significantly over the next 18 months, according to a peak industry group survey. More information >>

Building costs up but likely to fall as growth slows
Building costs are rising because of the housing boom but this might change once activity slows. The cost of building a home increased by 1.1 per cent in the March quarter and 5.9 per cent in the year to March. Because a number of proposed projects are not proceeding developers are already seeing building quotes from sub-contractors drop by up to 10 per cent. (Financial Review 29/04/2004)

Business Groups Unite To Fight Vendor Tax
Major business groups have united to campaign against the NSW Government’s decision to introduce a new retrospective vendor duty on property transfers.
More information >>