 Five-star ratings ‘savage blow for homebuyers’
The Australian Building Codes Board has brushed aside the overwhelming
weight of evidence from industry and government experts to press ahead with
mandatory five-star energy ratings for all new homes from 2006, the Housing
Industry Association said today.
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HIA urges ‘sense and sustainability’ for energy rules
The Housing Industry Association is concerned that more energy
regulations are about to be imposed on home builders despite mounting doubts
over their environmental benefits.
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Activity Still Strong Builders Confidence Buoyant Summary
The survey results show that current industry conditions remain at a very high level, despite falling
slightly in the September quarter in line with the moderate decline in business activity experienced
since the 2004 peak. Strong profitability, work in the pipeline, and a belief that interest rates are on
hold, means builders have become more optimistic about future industry activity.
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Strong surge in traditional apprenticeship numbers welcomed but to sustain it is
the big issue
A strong surge in apprenticeship intakes over the past 12 months will need to be
maintained for another decade just to compensate for the reduced training effort
in the previous decade.
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Increased Funding for Regional Victoria: A Positive Step
Ai Group welcomes today's announcement by the Victorian Government of the
Provincial Growth Fund - a major funding package for regional Victoria.
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'Wired for Sound' student wins RAIA Lysaght Research Scholarship
A post graduate student from Melbourne has won the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) inaugural Lysaght Research Scholarship for a project designed to better understand the role sound plays in creating senses of place and dwelling.
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Hardie defies deadline for asbestos compensation deal
The NSW government on Friday vowed to press ahead with legislation forcing James Hardie Industries to commit to a final compensation package for asbestos victims.
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