Office and retail fitouts are a steady stream of work for many builders and trades due to the constant churn of tenants bumping in and out.
Residential Construction
Building Approvals Hit 5-Year Low
Council approvals to build new apartments and houses have declined to their lowest level in five years. According to the latest monthly figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the approvals plunged by 24.7 … about Building Approvals Hit 5-Year Low
Australia and New Zealand Construction Forecast 2019
Across the board, economists are predicting a downturn in the market. Yet many still remain positive for 2019. Hans Kunnen, Principal & Chief Economist at Compass Economics shared his forecast for the Construction Industry heading … about Australia and New Zealand Construction Forecast 2019
How Technology is Impacting Residential Building
The construction industry is undergoing a huge transformation. Whether it’s through machinery with artificial intelligence, old back-office processes going digital or traditional building methods made more efficient using robotics, technology is making a significant mark … about How Technology is Impacting Residential Building
Modular Homes a Modern Alternative
Prefab and modular homes are set to appear more and more as residential homes and businesses in the coming years. What is so special about them? They can be are moved directly to site after … about Modular Homes a Modern Alternative
A Bright Future for Fishermans Bend
Fishermans Bend, one of Australia’s largest urban renewal projects, is finally back on track after its somewhat shaky and contentious start. The revitalised Fishermans Bend is planned to be home to around 80,000 residents and … about A Bright Future for Fishermans Bend
Australia’s Top 10 Residential Builders Revealed
The Housing Industry Association recently revealed the builders who achieved the most residential dwelling starts for 2017, with Metricon Homes taking out the top spot for the third consecutive year. The HIA-COLORBOND® steel Housing 100 … about Australia’s Top 10 Residential Builders Revealed
Aged-Care Developments Reaching New Heights
With an ageing population in Australia and a shift in the lifestyle our retirees expect, we are currently seeing a focus on future changes to aged care development across the country.
Global Construction Markets Heat Up Amid Labor Shortage Pressures
Construction companies around the globe are expecting rapid growth over the next few years, with the engines of the U.S. and European economies driving optimism.
How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. OSHA 5 top offenders are repeats from the year before, and the year before that. … about How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
