Business Matters
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HIA responds to changes to workplace laws
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has responded to changes to workplace laws, having lodged a submission warning that the federal government’s Closing Loopholes Bill represents significant ... -
IPEX set sights on safeguarding construction against insolvency
IPEX has set its sights on its mission to safeguard against the threat and damage of insolvency and non-payment in Australia’s $360 billion construction industry. Insolvency ... -
MBA releases updated building and construction forecast report
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released an update to its forecasts for the building and construction industry out to 2027-28. The forecasts provide a deep dive ... -
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 ...
