Interest Rates Up, Sales Down
New home sales fell in the final month of 2007, the second consecutive decline, as higher interest rates and further pressure on house prices bit into the new home building industry.
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Builder survey Reveals concern over Worsening Skills Shortages
Builders are becoming increasingly concerned about skills shortages and rising input costs, according to the latest Master Builders Australia National Survey of Building and Construction.
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Heritage building achieves Green Star
A NSW Government project has set a new benchmark for environmental sustainability in heritage buildings, Planning Minister Frank Sartor announced today.
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Queensland awarded first 6 Star Green Star rating
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has awarded the first 6 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 certified rating in Queensland to 33 Breakfast Creek Road.
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AnaeCo building new technology for processing waste
Perth-based waste managment company AnaeCo Ltd has successfully raised $5 million under an initial public offer of shares and expects to list on the stock exchange next month
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GE Real Estate launches green initiative
GE Real Estate today announced a new initiative to green its real estate investment business, a global business that generates more than $30 billion in annual transaction volume across 28 countries.
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Australian PMIĀ®: Cautious start to the year for manufacturers
Global market turbulence contributed to a cautious start to the year for manufacturers with the leading market indicator for manufacturing activity, the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMIĀ®), falling by 8.4 points in the month to 49.2.
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