New Home Sales Signal Soft Home Building Recovery
According to the latest Housing Industry Association (HIA) survey of Australia’s largest builders, the number of new home sales fell for a second consecutive month in October following a first time buyer surge in August.
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Government Stimulus Spending Supports Construction
Construction work done rose in the September quarter, boosted by government stimulus spending which is mitigating the effects of the credit crunch and economic downturn, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
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Green Building Council releases revised Timber credit
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced the release of a revised Green Star Timber credit effective January 1, 2010, which allows for equal consideration of Australian forestry schemes.
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Construction stumbles into 2nd half-year with Gov help
The construction sector staggered into the second half of the year, kept on its feet by government spending, figures have confirmed.
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Victorian Government Takes Action On Royal Commission Building Priorities Interim Report
The Victorian Government supports all seven recommendations of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission interim report into priorities for building in bushfire-prone areas.
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Architects get set for non-conformist internationals
A line up of international guests in the habit of turning convention on its head is confirmed for Australia’s 2010 architecture conference.
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Australian architects push for Copenhagen commitment
The Australian Institute of Architects will deliver 15 strong ‘calls for action’ at next month’s United Nations conference in Copenhagen in an effort to ensure the forum deliver an ambitious and effective international response to climate change.
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