Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) official figures show construction activity dropped 1.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2019.
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Tasmania opens tenders for online building portal
The Hodgman Liberal Government has started the tender process for the Planning and Building Portal project.
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Sydney Metro awards $25M finishing works contract
A $25 million finishing and ancillary works package has been awarded by Sydney Metro for its Sydney Metro Northwest project in NSW.
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Boral sells US Block business for $156M to focus on Australia
Boral has announced it will sell its US Block business for $156 million to focus on its construction materials business in Australia.
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Non-residential construction to remain steady at high level – report
Australian non-residential building commencements are expected to remain at a high level while residential commencements are set to experience the sharpest contraction since the 2008 global financial crisis, according to building market analyst BIS Oxford Economics.
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More than $208M in grants from Building Better Regions Fund
Round two of the Building Better Regions Fund – Infrastructure Projects stream has given 136 regional projects the green light, with a total project value of $459 million.
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NSW Gov announces 100,000 free apprenticeships
The NSW Government has announced it will invest $285 million to offer 100,000 free apprenticeships over four years in the 2018 state budget.
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Bouygues Construction announces Australian acquisition
Bouygues Construction is strengthening its position in the Australian market after announcing the acquisition of a Sydney-based construction firm.
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Master Builders Australia push for more women in construction
In an effort to tackle the gender pay gap, Master Builders Australia is calling for more women to pursue careers in the building and construction industry.
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New guide to help progress smart cities
A new guide has been released to help consultants understand the role of data, design and technology in designing cities.
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