Softer conditions continue in construction: Australian PCI
The national construction industry contracted for a fourth consecutive month in February, with the Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) falling by 2.0 points to 43.9....

A guide for buying metal and steel
So you've got a project that requires metal or steel, or both, and you're not sure which to get. Don't worry, you're not alone. There's plenty of confusion as to whether steel is metal or metal is steel. Or neither. Or both!...

Busy Year Ahead for Queensland Home Builders
Most regions of Queensland are looking forward to a busy year of home building according to Housing Industry Association...

Are Quicker Approvals Possible? It's Up for Debate!
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) will be holding an Information Night at the Mecure Maitland on Wednesday 25 March 2015. The main focus of the event will be an hour long panel debate with a range of industry experts regarding the development and building approvals process...

Builders call on cross bench senators to stand up to thugs and bullies
Peak building and construction industry body Master Builders Australia has issued a challenge to the Senate crossbench to re-establish the powers of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)...

NMW 2015 a catalyst for industry growth
Registration is now open for National Manufacturing Week 2015 (May 26 - 29, Melbourne), Australia's biggest - and longest-running - manufacturing industry event...