Business Matters
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Construction business leaders confident despite national insolvency crisis
Survey results revealing an industry outlook have shown the majority of construction business leaders, at 83%, view the industry as ‘stable’ and able to withstand pressures ... -
Report shows skilled trades shortage eased with returned workers
A recent HIA Trades Report has shown an easing in acute skilled shortages following its June Quarter 2023 release. The report provides a quarterly review of ... -
Construction report reveals urgent action needed for building industry
A construction report, drawn by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), has revealed poor health in the building industry and the need for urgent action. ACA chief ... -
CFMEU warns ‘black cladding’ raking millions on Vic building projects
CFMEU Koori construction division has warned of businesses claiming to be Aboriginal to win work, known as ‘black cladding’, are raking in millions of dollars on ... -
Home building lending hits record low
Home building levels of lending have hit a record low, resulting in the commencing of new home construction continuing to decline. The record comes with the ... -
Voltin partners with IREP
Voltin has partnered with International Real Estate Partners (IREP) to provide access to Voltin’s high-resolution visual data capture and AI-driven photogrammetry modelling software to accurately identify ... -
UEM Sunrise enters Melbourne’s first Build-to-Rent project
UEM Sunrise Berhad (UEM Sunrise) has entered a partnership with Greystar Real Estate Partners (Greystar) to develop the first Build-to-Rent project in the inner-Melbourne suburb of ... -
Building industry voice concerns following rock bottom approvals
The Australian building industry has voiced concerns with building approvals hitting their lowest levels since April 2012. Master Builders Australia (MBA) acting chief executive officer Shaun ... -
Research shows outsourced labour on the rise
Big business is outsourcing labour in Australia at rapidly rising rates, undermining wages, job security and conditions in all industries. The practice is rife in aviation, ... -
Builders bear the brunt of economic instability
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed the impact of fixed-price contracts, high inflation, supply chain disruptions and labour market shortages on the building and ...
