ABS Confirms Weak End to 2008/09
The Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation, said that preliminary figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirm that new residential building work fell in the June 2009 quarter.
Loss of Momentum for New Home Sales
The number of new homes sold moved sideways for the second consecutive month in July, increasing by 0.1 per cent following a 0.5 per cent rise in June, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Australia’s largest building industry organisation.
Big Fall in Building Work Done as Construction Strength Begins to Fade
Construction work done dipped again in the June quarter with a sharp decline set to unfold as the effects of credit crunch and economic downturn begin to show through, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
Helping Australian households live greener
Environment Minister Peter Garrett today launched two new initiatives designed to boost householder efforts to save energy, water and reduce waste - the Government's new web portal LivingGreener.gov.au and Sustainable House Day 2009.
Construction flat, but June qtr GDP is still likely positive
Construction activity was flat the June quarter, but in the context of other available data this augurs well for a rise in gross domestic product (GDP).
Large shortfall of dwellings to persist despite upturn:rpt
Investors and changeover buyers hold the key to residential building outlook
Focus on new talent reaps rewards for AE Smith
One of Australia's oldest family companies is generating a host of young industry experts for the future.
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