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COAG initiatives will boost productivity in building sector

04 Jul 2008
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry, today supported two key initiatives from yesterday’s COAG meeting, which will see the federal licensing of tradespeople and the...

Big Fall in Dwelling Approvals

02 Jul 2008
Dwelling approvals suffered a big fall in April, reversing last month’s surprise increase, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
Mr Peter Jones, Chief...

Boom in Engineering Construction Set to Continue

01 Jul 2008
Sustained growth in engineering construction means that within five years the value of work done could exceed the combined total of residential and commercial building, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak...

Wilcox Inquiry Holds the Keys to Productivity

19 Jun 2008
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry, has urged industry players to refrain from personal attacks on the Honourable Murray Wilcox, QC, and to focus on the job of retaining...

Master Builders Welcomes Senate Report on Housing Affordability

18 Jun 2008
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry, welcomes the release of a comprehensive Senate Select Committee Report into housing affordability.

Mr Peter Jones, Master...

Development Assessment Forum celebrates 10th Anniversary

17 Jun 2008
Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction industry association, believes the Development Assessment Forum (DAF) has an important role to play in achieving a more simplified, transparent, and cost...

Decline in Dwelling Starts

17 Jun 2008
National dwelling commencements fell back in the March quarter and higher interest rates will continue to suppress the long-awaited recovery, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction...

Home Lending Hit by Rates

10 Jun 2008
The drop in home lending in April is the third big monthly fall in a row with the risk of more to come, according to peak building and construction industry organisation Master Builders Australia.
Mr Peter Jones,...

National Awards Presentation Dinner 2008

14 Nov 2008
The 2008 National Awards presentation evening will be held in the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra on 14 November 2008. This form should be used to register individuals or groups. Please ensure that you enter the...