Building permit growth in inner Melbourne and regional Victoria
02 June, 2009The latest report from the Building Commissioner reveals the some construction sectors of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria are experiencing growth.
Government makes initial investment in National Broadband Network
22 May, 2009The federal government recently announced that it has started putting in place programs to commence the optical fibre rollout for the much anticipated National Broadband Network.
Industry interest called for on ACT solar facility
19 May, 2009The ACT governement has taken a significant step towards green energy by calling for expressions of interest to develop a solar power facility.
Report identifies printed battery market potential
01 May, 2009A recent report from an industry analyst identifies some intriguing information and market projections of the emerging ‘thin’ batteries market.
Electrical contractor charge-out survey
20 February, 2009NECA's annual electrical industry survey reveals the current charge-out and pay rates of electrcial contractors and apprentices across Australia, on a state-by-state basis.
Solar power installation expected to surge in 2009
22 December, 2008The federal government's decision to set a date to close the solar power rebate is expected to cause a surge in demand from consumers for domestic solar power installations in 2009.
Construction and engineering projects increase in Q3
26 November, 2008Defying the current downward economic trends, a recent ABS reports shows that Australia's construction and engineering markets enjoyed considerable growth last quarter.
Employment predicted to be on a downward trend
21 April, 2008 by Paul StathisA fall-out in general employment is inevitable in view of the impact on high-end employment from the Reserve Bank’s continuing rate rises and other global issues.
Australian building industry calls for climate change action
29 January, 2008The building sector can and should play a role in achieving the deep greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that science tells us are necessary to combat the threat of global warming
ACT apprentices content with their training: survey
14 November, 2007ACT apprentices are happy with their choice of apprenticeship, according to a survey released by the Minister for Education and Training, Andrew Barr.
Construction activity strongest in a year
12 October, 2007According to Property Council of Australia, the seasonally adjusted figures for Australia’s national construction industry rose 6.8 points to 55.2 — above the 50.0 point level separating expansion from contraction.
ACT churning out apprentices
12 October, 2007The ACT has experienced a 165% increase in apprenticeship and traineeship completions and a 125% increase in the number of apprentices and trainees in training over the last decade, according to the Minister for Education and Training, Andrew Barr.
