Government Reforms Benefit the Building Industry

The Federal Government is continuing to implement the recommendations of the Cole Royal Commission into the building and construction industry. The Royal Commission reported in February 2003 with a raft of recommendations to improve industrial relations in the industry.

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  Cooling Prices and Cautious Buyers

An easing in land prices and a complete lack of urgency among home buyers are the two dominant features of today’s new housing market.

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  The Great Tradesman Mystery

Building industry leaders are mystified why Australia's tradesmen and businesses are not taking up generous benefits to hire new apprentices.

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Victorian State Architect

The appointment of a State Architect will ensure that Victoria keeps its competitive advantage in terms of design and the built environment, Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Victorian Chapter President Rob Stent said today.

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'Olympic Stripe' school wins Victorian Architecture Medal

A school hall designed to resemble an ‘Olympic Stripe’ notebook, a sensual snake-like bridge, a public housing project and a science innovations centre have emerged as some of the eclectic major winners at this year’s 2005 Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Victorian Architecture Awards.

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  Housing industry outlook is getting optimistic :analysts

The housing industry is facing a turnaround, with a number of forward indicators suggesting a pick-up in demand.

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Focusing on the Real Issues: Time to Eliminate Inefficient Business Nuisance Taxes

The Property Council of Australia (ACT) has again called on the ACT Government to abandon a range of inefficient business taxes to make Canberra the most business friendly, tax efficient jurisdiction in Australia.

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