TOPIC: Australia

Building Approvals Rise

Building Approvals Rise
A rise in building approvals is the latest in a string of moderately positive news for the construction...

Australia Adds 51,700 Construction Jobs in Three Months

Australia Adds 51,700 Construction Jobs in Three Months
Although working off a low base, the Australian Construction Industry added 51,700 full and part time workers in...

Huge Challenges as Australia Cities ‘Shrink Back in’ on Themselves

Huge Challenges as Australia Cities ‘Shrink Back in’ on Themselves
Australian cities face major challenges competing with growing cities in the region, Transport Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Construction Materials Manufacturing in a Slump

Construction Materials Manufacturing in a Slump
Manufacturing activity in construction materials throughout Australia contracts again in November.

Historic Building Site Gets a Facelift

Historic Building Site Gets a Facelift
The Building Society site in Ipswich, built in 1888, is getting a makeover that will highlight its heritage...

Closer Ties in Green Building

Closer Ties in Green Building
Two green building industry associations in Australia have agreed to work together to improve green practices.

137 Year Old Company latest Casualty from Construction Downturn

137 Year Old Company latest Casualty from Construction Downturn
The downturn in the construction industry in Australia and the high dollar claim yet another victim.

Steel Production Falls As Oversupply Grows

Steel Production Falls As Oversupply Grows
The global market for steel continues to weaken as production levels fall, oversupply worsens and prices fall.

Australia Celebrates World Green Building Week

Australia Celebrates World Green Building Week
Australia joins more than ninety countries around the world in celebrating green building week.
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