 Five-star fails the COAG test
Ignoring the overwhelming concerns of industry and government, the
Australian Building Codes Board has ratified its decision to adopt mandatory fivestar
energy regulations for all new homes from 2006.
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1000 Up for HIA apprenticeship scheme
The Housing Industry Association has just celebrated its Group
Apprenticeship Scheme reaching 1000 apprentices – proof it is a significant
contributor to the Federal Government’s strategy to overcome skill shortages.
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Home building activity falls further
The level of residential building activity moderated further at the end of 2005, while an encouraging update on the wages front added further ballast to the case for interest rates remaining on hold.
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Flat Construction - Weak Building Offset by Engineering Strength
Total construction activity was almost unchanged in the December quarter, with a booming engineering construction sector offsetting declines in building work done, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
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Commonwealth Must Support National Home Energy Rating
The Federal Government needs to stop stonewalling and get behind the national 5-Star energy efficiency standard for new homes if it is serious about reining in Australia’s runaway greenhouse emissions from energy use, the Minister for Planning, Rob Hulls, said today.
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Brainsnax: Retail Perspectives February 2006
This is the first issue for 2006 of the UrbisJHD Retail Perspectives. It takes an in-depth look at what happened in this sector throughout 2005 covering both regional and sub-regional centres.
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Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council - SKILLS SOLUTIONS
CONFERENCE - 10-11 April 2006, Sydney
The Conference will be two days of discussion relating to the future skills
needs of our industries. Don’t miss this chance to hear from respected
industry leaders on how their companies play a role in shaping skills solutions
for our future workforce.
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