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HIA warns work-from-home bill would add pressure to small builders
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called for a proposed Federal Bill to introduce a legislated right to work from home to be rejected, warning it ... -
Construction safety improves, but AIHS warns industry must not lose focus
Australian construction workers are returning to safer sites, according to new work-related fatality data from Safe Work Australia, but industry leaders are being warned that progress ... -
Industry body warns dumped building imports threaten local manufacturers and market stability
The Building Products Industry Council (BPIC) has warned that allowing dumped building product imports to continue unchecked risks wiping out local manufacturers and destabilising Australia’s construction ... -
Queensland builder says migration delays are worsening the construction skills shortage
A Queensland construction company has warned that Australia’s migration system is making it too difficult to bring in skilled tradespeople at a time when the housing ... -
Standards Australia backs prison welding program to address national skills shortage
Standards Australia has partnered with Weld Australia and Corrections Victoria to help address Australia’s welding skills shortage by supporting vocational training for people in prison. The ... -
AIBS criticises Victorian Government amendments placing building levy responsibility on surveyors
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) has criticised recent amendments to Victoria’s Building Act 1993, introduced through the State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2025, which ... -
HIA survey shows residential builders cautious on hiring despite strong housing demand
Residential builders and trades are holding back on hiring in 2026, not because of a lack of work, but due to rising costs, regulatory hurdles and ... -
Six leadership moves for more profitable Australian construction businesses
Most $2m–$8m construction businesses believe the next breakthrough comes from taking on more jobs. In practice, that usually leads to more stress, thinner margins and longer ... -
HIA warns small builders face tight margins as housing demand grows
Australia’s residential building industry enters 2026 with strong housing demand, but small businesses remain cautious amid rising costs and policy uncertainty. Research from the Housing Industry ... -
Innova releases white paper on fibre cement facades
Innova has released a white paper titled Aligning Residential Aesthetics & Compliance with Fibre Cement Cladding Solutions, examining how fibre cement can support contemporary residential design ...
