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[ 29/07/2008 ] Spec-Net Building Index - Industry News: Developer Contributions for Infrastructure The WAPCâ€™s draft State Planning Policy on Developer Con tributions has proposed changes that would result in Local Government being able to charge up front development contributions for a far wider range of community infrastructure. More information » ...

[ 23/07/2008 ] Spec-Net Building Index - Industry News: ... to assess the impacts of the gas disruption on the supply chain of products to the residential construction industry. More information » Monetary Policy Overcooked Home lending figures for owner occupied housing weakened across Australia in May 2008 More information » Victoria conquers HIA GreenSmart ...

[ 14/07/2008 ] Spec-Net Building Index - Industry News: ... to assess the impacts of the gas disruption on the supply chain of products to the residential construction industry. More information » Monetary Policy Overcooked Home lending figures for owner occupied housing weakened across Australia in May 2008 More information » Victoria conquers HIA GreenSmart ...

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[ 29/04/2008 ] Spec-Net Building Index - Industry News: ... , Kevin Rudd, will address delegates at HIA Building & Business. HIA members can hear first-hand from the Prime Minister on the Government's housing policies and programs. More information » HIA GreenSmart on Display GreenSmart on Display is being held across Australia on Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 ...

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[ 17/04/2008 ] Spec-Net Building Index - Industry News: ... A â€˜white certificateâ€™ energy trading system and the financing of energy efficiency improvements by energy retailers are among seven industry policies to unlock the greenhouse gas abatement potential in the building sector, being announced this afternoon. More information » SYDNEY MASTER WINS NATIONâ ...

[ 17/04/2008 ] Spec-Net Building Index - Industry News: HIA Welcomes Affordability Measures Details on the Australian Governmentâ€™s affordable housing policy commitments announced today have been strongly endorsed by the Housing Industry Association (HIA). More information » Weak Start to 2008 for Building Approvals Building approvals only managed ...

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[ 17/04/2008 ] Spec-Net Building Index - Industry News: ... consumption is set to double in this time, which has led Chinese authorities to establish a raft of environmentally-friendly building plans and policies. More information » Ensure a Registered Building Practitioner is a part of your plans If you are planning on building or renovating in 2008 and beyond ...

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[ 18/12/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Lack Lustre October For Home Lending Home lending looks weaker before the impact of the November interest rate rise is felt. More information ...

[ 11/12/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Approvals Fall Back In October Building approvals were down by 2.8 per cent in October due to a 10.4 per cent dip in the multi-unit segment. Detached ...

[ 04/12/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Flat October For New Home Sales HIA's New Home Sales figures released today for the month of October show a 0.8 per cent rise in the sale of new ...

[ 27/11/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing A Headline Issue The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the new Government's commitment to a national housing policy to assist the ...

[ 20/11/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Report Card Highlights Need for Infrastructure Fund Australia's most comprehensive report card on the new housing industry highlights an on-going ...

[ 13/11/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA calls for Mortgage Assistance Plan Today's increase in official interest rates will see more than 650,000 Australian households caught in the ...

[ 06/11/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA Welcomes Labor's First Home Deposit Plan Labor's first home super saver is a dynamic, big picture plan that should give renewed hope to thousands ...

[ 30/10/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Increase in CPI Confirms Affordability Pressures More bad news for the more then 1.2 million Australian households in mortgage or rental stress ...

[ 23/10/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Action On Housing Affordability Now Urgent A seven-year decline in housing affordability to its lowest level on record has prompted the Housing ...

[ 16/10/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... High Land Costs Cut Demand Vacant residential land prices remain stubbornly high and continue to hamper new home activity. More information >> ...

[ 09/10/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... A TOUGH YEAR FOR AUSTRALIA'S “HOUSING 100” Australia's largest home builders faced a challenging year in 2006/07, with a decrease recorded in both ...

[ 02/10/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... A Better Year for Qlds Largest Builders Queensland’s largest home builders had a solid year in 2006/07 with an increase in their number of ...

[ 25/09/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Loan Lending Report Disappoints The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Finance and Public Administration today released ...

[ 18/09/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Construction Loans – Longest Decline In History The first home lending update for the new financial year saw loans for construction still stuck ...

[ 11/09/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Flat Start To Approvals In 2007-08 Building approvals went nowhere at the start of the new financial year More information >> Qld Housing Approvals ...

[ 04/09/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA Comments on ALP Industrial Relations Policy On 28 August 2007 the ALP announced its long-awaited clarifications to its industrial relations ...

[ 28/08/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Australian Home Builders Confirm Affordability Woes Australia's most comprehensive survey of homebuilders has highlighted how poor affordability ...

[ 21/08/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Record $16.7 Billion Financial Year For Victoria 's Building Industry Victoria has recorded healthy and sustainable growth in building activity ...

[ 14/08/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... GreenSmart Leaders and Partners recognised At a breakfast in Queensland GreenSmart Leaders and Partners were recognised More information >> Fading ...

[ 07/08/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Sales End Fy On Soft Note New home sales eased in June and were down sharply over the financial year. More information >> 500 Million ...

[ 31/07/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... State Housing Affordability Strategy on the Right Track The package of measures announced today by Deputy Premier Anna Bligh provides an opportunity ...

[ 25/07/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Rent Crisis Demands Action Says HIA The number of Australian families in rent stress is set to soar according to the Housing Industry Association ...

[ 18/07/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Residential Infrastructure Fund Will Improve Affordability The Housing Industry Association has launched a plan that would see 40,000 affordable ...

[ 11/07/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA Supports Labor's Housing Plan HIA welcomes Federal Labor's commitment to a National Affordable Housing plan. More information >> Weak Update ...

[ 04/07/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Sales Drop In May New home sales fell in May as record low housing affordability continued to stifle any chance of a housing recovery ...

[ 27/06/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Starts Well Short Of The Mark Despite a strong labour market, solid population growth, and a growing economy, Australia is continuing to build ...

[ 20/06/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Rain Water Tanks Update As members will be aware, requirements for the provision of 5000l rainwater tanks on all new home building applications ...

[ 13/06/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Finance For New Home Building Weakens In April Figures released today show that the number of loans for owner occupiers increased by 2.2 per cent ...

[ 06/06/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Mortgage Duty Removal a Small Step in the Right Direction The State Government's announcement that it will remove mortgage duty over the next two ...

[ 30/05/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Insurance change good news for commercial builders A decision by the Tasmanian Government to give builders a choice in the type of commercial insurance ...

[ 23/05/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing industry leaders call for action on affordability The National Policy Congress, the peak policy forum of the Housing Industry Association ...

[ 15/05/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Report Triggers Call For Action Commenting today on the release of the inaugural HIA-Australian Property Monitors Land Monitor Report, HIA ...

[ 08/05/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Trade Availability Declines Despite Weak Housing Market The availability of home building trades deteriorated in early 2007 despite the continuation ...

[ 01/05/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Australian Building and Construction Commission Must Stay Australian Building and Construction Commission Must Stay Statement by Mr Wilhelm Harnisch ...

[ 24/04/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA Provides the Business Edge HIA, Australia 's largest building and construction industry association, has developed a workshop to help small ...

[ 18/04/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Lending For New Dwellings Stays Flat Housing finance approvals for the purchase of established dwellings picked up fractionally in February but ...

[ 11/04/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Sensible Decision On Rates Today's decision to keep official interest rates on hold has been welcomed by Australia 's builders and aspiring home ...

[ 04/04/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building Commission to Target Site Signs The Building Commission' has recently advised the industry that the period of warning practitioners for ...

[ 28/03/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Low House Building Numbers Adds To Affordability Pressures Despite solid population growth and high levels of housing demand, Australia 's new ...

[ 21/03/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New home lending figures pick up in January Home lending for new housing got off to a brighter start in Tasmania in 2007 but the first home buyer ...

[ 13/03/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Red Tape Strangles Housing Supply Delays with development assessments and the associated blow out in holding costs is hurting the new housing sector ...

[ 07/03/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Sales - Signs of A Turnaround..? After the dramatic slide of late 2006, new homes sales across the country appear to have turned. More ...

[ 01/03/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Australia's Housing Crisis Undermining Society's Foundations Interest rates can no longer be held as the sole cause for the housing affordability ...

[ 21/02/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Easing In Rental Crisis Still Long Way Off Australia 's private rental crisis looks set to deteriorate further in 2007. More information >> House ...

[ 14/02/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Report Card Highlights Tough Conditions Ahead Australia’s most comprehensive housing report card highlights a slow recovery in 2007 as ...

[ 06/02/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Trade Availability Improves But Shortages Remain The availability of home building trades improved modestly at the end of last year, while at the ...

[ 31/01/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Lacklustre Performance For Dwelling Construction Residential construction failed to grow at all in the September quarter last year as low affordability ...

[ 24/01/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Affordability At Its Lowest On Record Last year's third interest rate rise coupled with an ongoing shortage of housing has sent housing ...

[ 17/01/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Dwelling Approvals Up But Still Disappointing Despite a welcome jump in the number of new homes approved in the month of November, the rise will ...

[ 10/01/2007 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Dwelling Approvals Up But Still Disappointing Despite a welcome jump in the number of new homes approved in the month of November, the rise will ...

[ 20/12/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... North Leads Home Building Recovery A combination of demand from the resources sector and cyclone recovery work is delivering strong growth in home ...

[ 13/12/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Important Step Made in Improving Housing Affordability HIA, Australia 's leading building industry organisation, welcomed today's announcement ...

[ 06/12/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Dwelling Construction Going Nowhere Residential construction failed to grow at all in the September quarter as low affordability stifled any hope ...

[ 29/11/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... High Court Confirms WorkChoices Validity The Housing Industry Association, Australia 's peak body for the building industry, said the High Court ...

[ 22/11/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Industry 'ready to lead Skills Councils' The changes announced today by the Minister for Vocational and Technical Education, Gary Hardgrave, are ...

[ 15/11/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Water package welcomed A new rebate for water tanks and incentives for homebuyers to change to more energy efficient appliances are welcome news ...

[ 09/11/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Sales Hit Again The number of new homes sold in Australia has fallen for the fifth time in six months as the heat from higher rates continues ...

[ 01/11/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Affordability Falls to a 3 Year Low The much needed recovery in housing affordability has fallen into a black hole. More information > ...

[ 25/10/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Report Card Highlights Subdued Year Ahead Australia's most comprehensive report card on the future of the housing industry highlights another ...

[ 18/10/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Reacts To Higher Rates The reaction to this year's two increases in official interest rates is starting to show. More information >> ...

[ 11/10/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... A Better Year For Australia's "HOUSING 100" Australia's largest home builders have turned in a remarkable performance in 2005/06, increasing both ...

[ 04/10/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building growth helped along by a woman's touch A 28 per cent increase in the number of jobs in construction over the past decade underlines the ...

[ 27/09/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Master Builders Support Easing Of Workchoices Red Tape Burden Master Builders Australia today strongly supported the Federal Government’s ...

[ 20/09/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... House price crash fears unfounded - HIA The Housing Industry Association has rejected the view that house prices will crash, resulting in negative ...

[ 13/09/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... First Home Buyers Continue To Lose Ground Home lending for owner occupiers rose only marginally in July and the first home buyer market continued ...

[ 06/09/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Let builders get on with the job HIA The report of the independent review panel into Queanbeyan land releases calls for a 25-year strategy which ...

[ 30/08/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Floor Remains Under House Prices A lack of new housing and tight rental markets have put a floor under Australian house prices. More information ...

[ 23/08/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Cautious Welcome to Red Tape Review Today’s release by Treasurer Peter Costello of the Federal Government’s response to the report ...

[ 16/08/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA backs the Great Australian Dream Campaign A campaign to save the Australian dream of home ownership has been hailed by the Housing Industry ...

[ 09/08/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Higher Rates Slam New Home Sales The impact of the May 2006 interest rate increase is hitting hard, sending new home sales to a 17 month low. More ...

[ 02/08/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Soft Activity Improves Trade Availability Further softening in home building and renovation activity over the past three months has improved the ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Finance Confirms Modest Easing Ahead Australia ’s peak building industry body, HIA, said that the latest update on housing finance ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Govt asks building industry help on land prices/scarcity Australia's largest state is renowned for its vast empty spaces but there is not enough ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Big Spend = Big Win for SEQ The Property Council of Australia has welcomed State Government's announcement today of a massively increased infrastructure ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Lending Picks Up The rise in housing finance for new homes in May would indicate a return of home buyers’ confidence and confirms ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Experts gather for forum on Green buildings Over one hundred prominent building industry members will gather at the Treasury Theatre to participate ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Ai Group calls for Government to review WorkCover's approach to workplace safety In a submission to the State Government regarding the OH&S Workplace ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Lending To Rental Investors Drops Further Demand among Australia's property investors fell quite sharply in January, adding further significant ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Smart designs for an ageless society Australian designers, architects and builders are being encouraged to design a 'community for all ages' to ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Code Of Practice Tops Building Forum Outcome List A code of practice for insurers of the domestic building insurance scheme was a key outcome of ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... No Sign Of House Price Crash Contrary to recent reports, house prices have grown further in the March 2004 quarter in all cities except Melbourne ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Investment lending bounces in September Demand among Australia's property investors enjoyed a stronger month in September. Investment lending across ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Tough vendor duty land rich provisions proposed The Property Council is lobbying furiously to protect property trusts and companies from paying ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Greensmart Welcomes Stocklands National Move The Housing Industry Association today welcomed Stockland Property Trust on board as a National Leader ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Lending Tracks Sideways in July The number of home loans for owner occupiers tracked sideways in July, maintaining what is a reasonably healthy ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Not the Answer At a time when housing affordability in Queensland is at an all time low it is extremely concerning that the Opposition’s water policy is targeting new housing in an attempt to address water shortages in Queensland says HIA Qld Executive Director Warwick Temby. '> Spec-Net Header ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Stable Rates Spark Renewed Interest in Home Renovations Stable interest rates and resilient house prices have seen major renovation activity come ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Remains Resilient Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction industry association, said the small rise in commencements ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... 2004 BRITE Innovation Survey Report - High innovators in construction The 2004 BRITE Innovation Survey Report was launched by the Hon. Linda Lavarch ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Five-star ratings ‘savage blow for homebuyers’ The Australian Building Codes Board has brushed aside the overwhelming weight of evidence ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Property Council welcomes boost to key Sydney centres The Property Council of Australia has welcomed NSW Premier Bob Carr’s announcement ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New figures: exit tax a revenue failure The State Government's new exit tax looks set to be a revenue failure, with new figures showing the tax ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Orderly Housing Slowdown to Continue The housing sector is continuing to slow but not to an alarming extent, and this situation will continue to ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Five-star fails the COAG test Ignoring the overwhelming concerns of industry and government, the Australian Building Codes Board has ratified its ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Smaller States Drive New Home Sales The gap between the “haves” and the “have nots” is continuing to widen for Australia ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Timely Reminder About Fire Safety In Industrial Buildings Victoria ’s Building Commissioner, Tony Arnel, said today that all business owners ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... A Welcome Bounce in Building Approvals The residential housing market has continued to show resilience in the face of the housing slowdown, recording ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Master Builders Welcomes Vital First Step to IR Reform Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction industry association, welcomes ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Property council to release Sydney strategy paper On Wednesday 10 November the property council of Australia will release its recommendations for ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... 10 Reasons to Abolish Vendor Duty: Property Industry Groups' Call to NSW Treasurer The State's leading property associations today met Treasurer ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... No Need for Reserve Bank to Raise Rates Suggestions that the Reserve Bank should raise official interest rates based on the March quarter inflation ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Levies Not Answer To Infrastructure Funding The Housing Industry Association, Australia ’s peak residential building industry group ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Display Homes - All You Need To Know Building Commissioner Tony Arnel believes that buying and building a display home using a reputable developer ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Aust construction sector looks in for continued growth Australia's construction sector is poised for continued growth, despite a likely softening ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: Month Ever For Building Permits Master Builders Election 2004 Policy '> Spec-Net Header Line · Home Browse Product Library · Building & Construction · Interior Design · Electrical/Electronics · Plumbing/Hydraulics · Civil Engineering · Process Engineering Member Services · Email · Industry Bodies ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Buyer Confidence Underpins Approvals Rise The small rise in building approvals in June provides further confirmation of the mildness of the ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Activity to slow in 2006 Australia’s most comprehensive report card on the future of the housing and renovation industry shows that ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Drowning Figures No Cause for Complacency Victorian Building Commissioner Tony Arnel today urged parents to maintain a vigilant attitudeand to ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Bilfinger Berger to acquire Abigroup The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said that the German parent of Baulderstone ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Loan Lending Strengthens A second consecutive rise in the value of new home lending has been welcomed by the nation’s home builders ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Ask the right question and get a Registered Building Practitioner Before the first nail is hammered on your next building project, an important ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Contractors Bill of Rights A World First The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the Federal Government's Independent Contractors Bill ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... More skilled migrants will boost growth – HIA The Housing Industry Association pressed for a continuing intake of highly-skilled migrants ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... GST Margin Scheme - Minister Brough Delivers on Promise The Assistant Treasurer, Mal Brough has announced changes to Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Property Investors Call for Govt to Ease Burden on Land Tax The Property Council of Australia is calling on State Government to provide relief ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA Welcomes Inquiry into Independent Contracting The Housing Industry Association welcomed the announcement today of a House of Representatives ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building, trade prices keep Aust economy in good shape Cheaper imports and a building boom that refuses to end are keeping Australia's economy ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Hulls Welcomes Owner Builder Protection New owner-builder laws that provide greater protection to consumers, genuine owner builders and registered ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Sales Lose Momentum After 7 solid months of sales activity, new home sales have dipped in September. More information >> Soft House ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Dollars and Sense – the House Price Myth The housing affordability gap remains an unbridgeable chasm for vast numbers of Australians, the ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... State tax take, adds five years to average home loan The Federal Government’s tax review, published today, confirms the overtaxation of property ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Rebound in Building Activity Total construction activity rose strongly in the June quarter, with late cycle strength in residential building and ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building Sector Continues To Impress: Delahunty Victorian building activity hit the billion-dollar mark again in September, making it the State ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Continues Downward Trend The fall in March building approvals reinforces the picture of a declining housing market, according to Master ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... The Australian Architecture Association is being formed by some of the biggest names in Australian architecture. Glenn Murcutt will be founding ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Healthy June Quarter for Home Lending – HIA Home lending ended the June quarter on a slightly softer note, but nevertheless remained at quite ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... ABS Construction Work Done According to seasonally adjusted estimates in the latest issue of Construction Work Done, Australia, Preliminary, by ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Lending Continues Modest Softening Loans for owner occupied housing continues to ease but only moderately, an encouraging sign for Australia ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... London Bridge Tower will be Europe’s tallest building Following a public inquiry, London Bridge Tower has been granted planning permission ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Want More Green? Just Add Exisiting Stock The Green Building Council aims to further its contribution to the built environment by rating existing ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Termite Control Under Control Acting Building Commissioner, Sarah McCann-Bartlett, has called on Victorian municipal councils to continue their ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Revenue windfall shows need for new property tax is based on myth The Property Council of Australia is calling for the new retrospective vendor ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... No Knee Jerk On Rates Says HIA Inflation was higher in the September quarter, a result widely anticipated given the strength of energy prices. ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Slower Activity and Cautious Buyers in 2006 A slower year is generally expected for the residential building sector in 2006, while home buyers ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Further Confirmation Of Soft Housing Landing Ahead Australia's peak building industry body, HIA, today released the inaugural Market Snapshot Report ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Property Council welcomes new City business forum The Property Council of Australia has warmly welcomed today's launch of the City of Sydney Business ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... National Architecture Awards winners to be revealed Do you know what the best new house in Australia looks like, who designed it and where it is ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Calm Before The Storm Cooling residential activity has temporarily eased pressures on some trades but many key trades remain in short supply. More ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Planning Reform: Delivering on the Promise The Property Council of Australia has hailed the reforms to the ACT planning system announced today ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Pulse - A New Approach To Building Intelligence Launched Imagine having a product that provides the most up-to-date information available on the ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Action Needed to Stop CBD Running out of Space The Property Council of Australia has today called for an overhaul of key city planning controls ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Apprenticeship System Needs Overhaul Australia’s builders and contractors believe the apprenticeship system is in need of a massive overhaul ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Business Stamp Duties Taxes Turn Into Political Hot Potato Tensions between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments are heightening ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Tasmanian Budget mixed blessings for housing Today's state Budget has made some inroads into addressing the housing crisis facing Tasmanians but ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... LENDING JUMP NOT A TRIGGER FOR RATE RISES Today’s solid jump in lending for housing is welcome news for Australia’s home builders and ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Time for the ACT Government to Get Serious About Tax The Property Council of Australia has expressed disappointment in the ACT Government for not ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... NEW HOME SALES BOUNCE BACK IN FEBRUARY Following a sluggish five month period, new home sales bounced back in February. More information >> ENCOURAGING ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... A Positive Quarter for Dwelling Approvals– HIA There was a small rise in building approvals in June, helping the entire quarter to a higher ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... $15.7 Billion Record For Building Industry in 2004 Victoria's building industry continues to boom, with building activity in 2004 increasing by ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Housing Affordability Slips Back in Early 2006 Even before the interest rate rise of early May is factored into the equation, the dream of owning ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Bilfinger Berger Australia makes move on Abigroup Limited Bilfinger Berger Australia Pty Limited announced that its takeover offer for Abigroup ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Sales A Reasonable Level in June New home sales eased moderately in June. Sales nevertheless remained at a reasonable level compared to the ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Infrastructure – the buck stops where As cities continue to grow, new roads, schools and hospitals must be built. Homes need to be connected ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Signs of Hope for First Home Buyers The dream of owning a home is returning for some of Australia's first home buyers. Figures released today from ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building Industry Poised for Improved Conditions Master Builders Chief Economist, Mr Peter Jones, said “After declining for a year and a ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Sydney Faces Rent Crisis Sydney councils have been urged to speed up approvals for new apartments as Sydney is caught in the grip of a looming ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... A Welcolme Bounce in Building Approvals A hefty increase in residential building approvals across Victoria has seen some strength return to Australia ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Approvals Rise Again Another rise in building approvals in May suggests that the negative impact of higher interest rates may have run its course ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Recycled jam factory excels at Tasmanian Architecture Awards (TAS) The recycling of the former Jones & Co jam factory, part of an "urban site without ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Name change for BHP Steel BHP Steel has changed its name to BlueScope Steel Limited. (ASX Release 17/11/03). More information >> MBA National Building ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... North Sydney Council Supports New CBD Strategy North Sydney Council last night gave support to a broad program to revitalise the North Sydney central ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Renovation Boom Cools Further Flat house prices and a difficulty finding building trades has slowed demand among Australia’s home renovators ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Master Builders Welcomes Government Response To First Home Buyers Report Peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... No Let Up in House Prices Australia's property market continues to defy gravity following yet another rise in established house prices. More information ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... USA Study Tour Master Builders has organised a delegation to visit the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida during January 2005. The ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA Media Release Building Activity Enjoys Strong Third Quarter Building activity enjoyed a strong third quarter of 2003, with residential building ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... QLD currently experiencing a massive infrastructure boom Queensland is currently experiencing a massive infrastructure boom, with several major ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... National Industry Skill Shortage Initiative Welcomed The announcement today by Minister for Education, Science and Training, The Hon. Dr Brendan ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Government Reforms Benefit the Building Industry The Federal Government is continuing to implement the recommendations of the Cole Royal Commission ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Vendor Duty Kills State Economy - Industry Mourns The NSW Government's Vendor Duty is killing the State's economy and has caused the loss of hundreds ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Rural Victoria Builds Another Billion Dollar Month Rural Victoria led the charge in August as the state recorded another month where building activity ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA: Australia needs a borderless IR system “HIA welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of IR reform. The onus is now on State ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... NEW HOME STARTS DIP FURTHER IN LATE 2005 New home starts fell in the December 2005 quarter. As was the case the quarter before, the decline was ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Skills, infrastructure, business are budget winners The Housing Industry Association believes today's Victorian Budget will ease the burden on ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Chance for industry-government dialogue at HIA forum The Housing Industry Association’s Coffs Harbour Forum is the ideal opportunity for ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building Commission Awarded Top Honours In August the Building Commission, won a prestigious Australian Human Resources Institute Awardfor Excellence ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Union access laws add risks to workplace safety The Housing Industry Association is dismayed at the Queensland Government’s rush to give ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Builders Commit to Improved Safety Master Builders Australia today released its Occupational Health and Safety policy blueprint for the next ten ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Home Buyers Willing But Not Able Despite an almost universal shortage new housing stock, high prices and cautious buyers are keeping the lid on ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building and Construction to Face Tough New Disciplines The building and construction industry will face tough new disciplines in the workplace ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Victorian IR climate pulls it behind the rest of Australia Victoria's industrial relations climate is forcing the state's construction industry ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Another Solid Month For New Home Lending Demand for new housing appears to be past the trough following another encouraging month for new home ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Building Commission Audits Bendigo in February The Building Commission will undertake performance audits in the Northwest Region of Victoria in ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Workplace health & safety boosted in Queensland budget Health and safety on Queensland's construction work sites will be boosted with funding for ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... HIA Media Release Approvals Drop in Month of First Rate Rise Building approvals fell in November 2003, the month the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... New Home Sales Stall After an encouraging end to 2005, new home sales stalled in January. More information >> Housing Investment Continues to ...

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[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Online taxes for business Businesses can now lodge their Business Activity Statements (BAS) and view their accounts online at the Tax Office website ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Expert Jugement in the Process of Commercial Property Management Forecast Briansnax from the University of Reading investigating the role of judgement ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Major Renovations Slide Further An environment of relatively stable house prices and a slower rate of household debt accumulation are showing up ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... A Welcome Bounce in New Home Sales Solid increases in New South Wales and Western Australia has seen the number of new home sales across the country ...

[ 31/07/2006 ] Spec-Net Industry News: ... Planning Reform Essential for Canberra The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement by ACT Planning Minister, Simon Corbell ...

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