Rebound in Building Activity
Total construction activity rose strongly in the June quarter, with late cycle strength in residential building and a strong rise in non-residential construction, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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  Master Builders Revamps Construction Management Contract
Master Builders Australia today released its 2005 version of the standard form of contract for Construction Management.

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  Dispute research provides constructive advice for building consumers
Disputes between domestic building practitioners and their clients cost the Victorian community around $258 million per year, according to independent research released by the Building Commission today.

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Industry wears cost increases: Intensely competitive market keeps inflation at bay
A new study from the Australian Industry Group has re-affirmed the intensity of the competitive pressures facing industry.

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New talent injected into manufacturing industry.
Forty-four mature age and migrant job-seekers graduate today with new careers in manufacturing and engineering, thanks to an Ai Group employment project, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.

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James Hardie refuses to rule out exiting Aust business
James Hardie Industries has no current plans to exit its Australian operations, but has refused to rule out doing so at some time in the future.

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Downer rides high on mining and infrastructure booms
A mining and infrastructure boom has helped Downer EDI Ltd to a record annual profit and the engineering group is confident that the good times will continue this year.

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