Time to Build Capacity in Res Construction
The latest HIA-Austral Bricks Trades Report confirms that labour shortages persist despite falling construction activity. Although trades availability improved marginally over the quarter as building activity continued to fall the industry continues to suffer the impact of skills shortages.
Need to Target $300 Million in Additional Funding
HIA, Australia’s largest building industry association has welcomed the decision by the federal government to provide additional funding to local governments to meet the cost of regional and local infrastructure.
Residential building recovery will begin in 2009 - survey
Residential building recovery is expected to begin in 2009 and extending the first home owners' grant until the end of that year would help address a shortage of rental properties, a new survey says.
White roofs may have a major cooling effect
Builders have known for decades that white roofs reflect the sun's rays and
lower the cost of air conditioning. But now scientists say they have quantified
a new benefit: slowing global warming.
Industry Supports Target 155 Campaign
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has called on industry to support the
Government’s Target 155 water campaign aimed at reducing water usage in the
community..
Initiatives welcomed but more to do
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has welcomed key parts of the Victorian
Government’s new industry and manufacturing package.
Cash under siege: Managing Cash Flow in Troubled Times
The serious cash flow pressures currently being exerted on Australian industry
will have major implications for business spending and investment into 2009,
according to a new national business survey.
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