Bilfinger Berger Australia makes move on Abigroup Limited
Bilfinger Berger Australia Pty Limited announced that its takeover offer for Abigroup Limited will not be extended and will close on Friday 16 January, 2004 at 5:00pm.
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HIA Home and Building Expo
The HIA Home and Building Expo will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from the 1st to 4th April 2004. More information >>

Boom times over
A fall in job advertisements in the building and construction industry is indicating that the property boom is over. With a 25 per cent fall in advertised jobs, the market may be returning to normal. (Courier Mail, 12/01/04)

Boral bid for AdBri. Has better chance of success: S&P
Building products firm Boral Ltd’s increased takeover bid for Adelaide Brighton Ltd had improved chances of success but still held some risk for Boral, a ratings agency said on Thursday. More information >>

Timber coating to the rescue
A long, narrow, steep block looking north over Loutit Bay towards Airey’s Inlet in Victoria was a major challenge for the builder and draftsman as the site was heavily treed and crane access impossible. More information >>

Mastercam expands CAD/CAM capabilities
NEW from CNC Software is Mastercam Version 9.1, offers accurate tool control, rapid verification, good solid contour programming and the ability to customise functions using Visual Basic script. More information >>

$150m apartment complex for Airlie
Sydney based developer, Aquiplan have announced that they have a development approval for a $150 million waterfront, apartment complex at Airlie Beach. There are 45 units within the complex which will sell for up to $6 million. (Financial Review 13/01/04)