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Big impact expected in Geelong thanks to ‘Tiny House’ project
The small home movement in Geelong has received extra momentum from an innovative collaboration that aims to achieve greater affordability for homeowners and people in need ... -
Government stimulus measures are commended, further needed for trade industries
The federal government is being asked to urgently provide a new and expansive stimulus package which aims to keep the building and construction industries, and the ... -
One week to go until AUSkey is retired
On 27 March, the Australian Taxation Office and 26 other government agencies will retire the decade-old login credentials replacing them with myGovID and an authorisation service ... -
MBV and CFMEU VIC/TAS partner on pathway for construction industry
During these challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CFMEU VIC/TAS branch secretary John Setka and Master Builders Victoria (MBV) chief executive Rebecca Casson collaborate to ... -
Victorian building permit data reveals $38 billion spend, fewer permits in 2019
Victorians spent nearly $38 billion on building work in 2019 which pushes the dollar value to the second-highest total since records began. Despite this, the value ... -
A piece of history from Cairns Wharf to find a new home
Historic rare timber from the world heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland could find a new home with recycled timber specialists Kennedy’s Timber removing hundreds of metres ... -
HIA welcomes NSW cuts to payroll tax
The HIA has welcomed a much-needed government stimulus into the economy and home building industry which is currently being rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The stimulus ... -
Timber Offsite Construction conference changing date
The Timber Offsite Construction 2020 conference has changed its date as a result of the COVID-19. No future date it set at the moment as the ... -
Stormseal named in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020
Stormseal has been named in Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020 for its adhesive tarp product and ranked fifth in ... -
Good Design Australia opens search for best architectural innovation and design
Good Design Australia is calling for Australian and international entries to the 2020 Good Design Awards across 11 main disciplines in architectural design. Now in its ...