“The recommendations set out in today’s (March 18 2022) release of the federal inquiry into housing affordability and supply put a number of important recommendations on the table to improve…
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National Asbestos Awareness Week 2021: Think twice about asbestos, it’s in 1 in 3 homes.
This year’s National Asbestos Awareness Week (22-28 November) campaign asks Australians to Think Twice About Asbestos. The campaign challenges complacency by reminding home renovators and tradespeople that the danger of…
Building trades shortage worsens
“The HIA Trades Availability Index deteriorated further in the September 2021 quarter indicating that the industry is experiencing the most significant skills shortage since the inception of the Report in…
Building shutdown disappointing and challenging
The decision by the Victorian Government to shutdown all building sites in Melbourne and certain municipalities for the next two weeks is both disappointing and challenging for the residential building…
Fencing Awards 2021 newsletter
The deadline for entries for the Fencing Awards 2021 has been extended to the 30th of September. (more…)
Metroll partners with the Australian FENCING Awards for 2021
Metroll shows its support for the fencing industry by partnering with The Australian FENCING Awards for 2021. (more…)
HIA welcomes confirmation that developer contributions add to house prices
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to see clear confirmation in research released by the National Housing and Finance Investment Corporation (NHFIC) that the price of new homes is…
Red-tape buster for small business employers
Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed a new online tool for small business owners, designed to take the stress out of hiring their first employee.…
Why COLORBOND® steel
Here in Australia, our buildings certainly face some pretty challenging weather conditions from extremes of heat and cold, to dust, rain, wind and hail. (more…)
Planning process moving online
Development Applications (DAs) and post consent certificates will need to be lodged online through the NSW Government’s Planning Portal from 1 July 2021. (more…)
Vater Hardware partners with the Australian FENCING Awards
The Australian FENCING Awards are thrilled to welcome our new partner, Vater Hardware. (more…)
New swimming pool regulations to make family day care safer
The State Government will strengthen regulations for family day care operators to improve child safety at residences with swimming pools, spas or water features. (more…)