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  • Queensland electrical contractors call for payment protection amid building reforms

    18 Feb, 2025

    Queensland electrical contractors call for payment protection amid building reforms

    Master Electricians Australia (MEA) is urging the Queensland government to safeguard payments for electrical subcontractors following the announcement of new building industry reforms. The reforms, which inc... more

  • Australian glass industry faces crisis as cheap imports threaten local manufacturers

    18 Feb, 2025

    Australian glass industry faces crisis as cheap imports threaten local manufacturers

    The Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA) has issued a stark warning about the future of the country's building sector and national housing supply targets. The association's concerns come in the wak... more

  • George Bardas takes the helm at Hansen Yuncken

    18 Feb, 2025

    George Bardas takes the helm at Hansen Yuncken

    Hansen Yuncken, a leading Australian construction firm, has announced the appointment of George Bardas as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bardas will succeed Peter Salveson, who is retiring after eight year... more

  • Productivity Commission report highlights urgent need for housing construction reforms

    18 Feb, 2025

    Productivity Commission report highlights urgent need for housing construction reforms

    The Productivity Commission's latest report, Housing construction productivity: Can we fix it?, has revealed a stark decline in productivity within Australia's residential construction sector over the past thre... more

  • Queensland electrical contractors call for payment protection amid building reforms
    18 Feb, 2025
  • Australian glass industry faces crisis as cheap imports threaten local manufacturers
    18 Feb, 2025
  • Productivity Commission report highlights urgent need for housing construction reforms
    18 Feb, 2025
  • Silicosis cases surge in Victoria at alarming rate as national ban takes effect
    11 Feb, 2025

George Bardas takes the helm at Hansen Yuncken

18 Feb, 2025
George Bardas takes the helm at Hansen Yuncken
Hansen Yuncken, a leading Australian construction firm, has announced the appointment of George Bardas as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bardas will succeed Peter Salveson, who is retiring after eight years in the role and nearly three decades with the company. Bardas brings extensive experience to the position, having held…

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough housing receives boost

10 Feb, 2025
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough housing receives boost
Homes England, the UK government’s housing and regeneration agency, has partnered with the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to launch a Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) aimed at accelerating housing and regeneration projects in the region. This collaboration aligns with the government’s national goal of delivering 1.5 million new homes…

$15m financing secured for historic town hall in NYC

10 Feb, 2025
$15m financing secured for historic town hall in NYC
The New York City Regional Center (NYCRC)-managed entity has successfully closed a $15 million New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) financing package to support community initiatives and critical upgrades at The Town Hall, a national historic landmark located at 123 West 43rd Street, New York City. This funding marks a significant…

WA government unveils major housing boost for state

05 Feb, 2025
WA government unveils major housing boost for state
The Western Australian government has announced a significant expansion of its Housing Plan, with support for over 5,500 new dwellings across the state. This initiative aims to address both immediate and long-term housing needs in WA. A substantial $16.37 million has been allocated through the Infrastructure Development Fund to support…