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 is welcome news for the local construction industry, the Housing Industry Association believes.

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  Approvals Post Strong Rise In July
Building approvals posted a rise in July, due primarily to a jump in the multi-unit sector.

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  HIA Welcomes Extra Assistance for First Home Buyers
The Queensland Coalition’s pledge to provide additional assistance to first home buyers is a welcome step according to HIA, Australia ’s largest building industry association.

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Legislative Select Committee Review into the Operations of the TCC
HIA appeared before the Select Committee of the Legislative Committee on 30th August 2006 to detail our member concerns about the operation of the TCC. Members rated the operation of the current builder’s accreditation system as one of the top three issues they want HIA to address.

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Construction Hot and Cold by Sector and State
By sector - strong non-residential building and engineering construction continues to offset weak residential work done and by state - construction is strong overall in booming resource-rich Western Australia and Queensland in stark contrast to NSW and Victoria, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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Resurgence in unit approvals before rate rise hits
A big rise in dwelling approvals in July is an encouraging sign for recovery after a three year downturn, according to Master Builders Australia the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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Strong growth in construction keeps rate hike on cards
Australia's construction industry posted across-the-board growth in the June quarter as the residential building sector finally surfaced for a breath of fresh air, new figures show.

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