NSW to license commercial builders
THE building industry has welcomed the NSW government's proposal to license commercial…
Construction downturn worsens
CONSTRUCTION activity and new work orders has fallen in January, down 2.6…
Construction downturn slowing
THE construction sector downturn has eased slightly in November, according to the…
Construction work bounces back
CONSTRUCTION work completed has rebounded in the third quarter, rising by 1.7%…
Builders get creative to reduce costs
QUEENSLAND builders are coming up with new measures to lessen the rising…
Construction remains weak despite pickup
THE construction sector is contracting at a slower rate, according to the…
Building approvals rise strongly
RESIDENTIAL building approvals have increased by 7.8% in September, well above market…
Construction jobs growth might offset mining slowdown
AS the labour market weakens the structure of the Australian economy must…
Home building industry optimistic
QUEENSLAND'S building industry is optimistic for the year ahead and is forecast…
Gloomy outlook for commercial building
QUEENSLAND builders are expecting commercial activity to remain subdued and below their…