Better Month For Building Approvals
Following a dreadful first quarter in 2008, building approvals increased 7.8 per cent in April, offering some signs of improvement which will assist in pegging underlying demand for housing.

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  Positive News as Unit Approvals Spike Higher
Dwelling approvals bucked the trend in April but the good news is unlikely to last long as the industry suffers further fallout from recent rate rises, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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  Higher building approvals mask a weak housing sector
Building approvals rose sharply in April but this does not suggest a turnaround as the unexpected surge has masked a downwards trend in the housing industry since December, economists say.

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  SYDNEY ARCHITECT HEADS PEAK ARCHITECTURE BODY
Well-known Sydney architect Howard Tanner will be appointed as the Royal Australian Institute of Architects’ (RAIA) 69th National President, taking office tomorrow

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  Pulse survey shows builders cautiously optimistic about robust industry profitability
Victoria's Builders are positive but cautious about the economic environment and ongoing profitability of their industry, according to the latest Pulse Survey.

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  Victorian Construction Fundamentals Strong, Research confirms
The chairman of the Building Industry Consultative Council, Bob Merriman today welcolmed new research confirming that the fundamentals of Victoria's construction sector remain strong.

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  Cool house for hot clime big winner at RAIA NT Architecture Awards
A small-budget big-innovation house in Batchelor which ‘pushes the boundaries of affordable housing to new levels’ has emerged as one of several top winners at the 2008 Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) annual Northern Territory Architecture Awards - taking out three major awards.

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