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Martin Parkinson talks economics

22 February 2012

With experts seemingly divided about the state of the economy and questioning whether it is travelling at two speeds or more, it might be time to take a closer look at the facts.  On February 17, one of the country's leading financial consultants Martin P... read full story

Will infrastructure investments in the NT improve jobs in construction?

21 February 2012

Infrastructure is a top priority for governments across the nation, but are they really doing enough to boost long-term growth in the construction sector?  In the latest of a string of announcements the NT officials have given the green light to a $104 mi... read full story

QLD leads the way in construction

20 February 2012

It seems that there is no stopping Queensland, with the state announcing yet another series of major infrastructure projects only this week.  And if the December figures from the ABS are anything to go by construction work is looking up in the region. Whe... read full story

Will changes to the industry watchdog stifle productivity or boost jobs in construction?

17 February 2012

Regulation is an important part of the success of any industry, but in recent years the debate over where to draw the line between government intervention and market practices has left industry leaders sitting on either side of the fence.  This is especia... read full story

Melbourne to benefit from new jobs in construction

16 February 2012

With so many construction jobs in far flung locations, it is always nice to hear of developments that are taking place slightly closer to home.  And Melburnian jobseekers will no doubt be happy to learn of news that US data company Digital Reality is plan... read full story

A new report has identified a number of jobs in construction

15 February 2012

Engineering construction projects in Queensland may outstrip current predictions, according to one industry expert.  In a report released last week (February 9), titled 2012 Major Projects Report, by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) the study's author... read full story

Infrastructure investment in Adelaide promotes talk of a construction boom

14 February 2012

Adelaide is currently experiencing a construction boom and attracting a number of new businesses to its cityscape, according to one expert.  Kevin Davis, chief executive at Projectcentre, told online news publication the Adelaide Now that opening offices ... read full story

Australia may be the site of a new $2 billion space-based building project

13 February 2012

In what would be a national first, one of the world's largest radio telescopes may well be built on local soil.  News that Australia has been shortlisted for the $2 billion development was published in Fairfax Media's The Age (February 13). Dr Brian Boyle... read full story

New contracts signal job growth in construction sector

10 February 2012

Construction work on a number of multimillion dollar projects is due to kick off this year, as more and more developers seek to profit from the country's mining boom.  Only this week (February 8) it was announced that Thiess, an integrated engineering and... read full story

MBA says change is needed to boost employment figures

10 February 2012

Wilhelm Harnisch, chief executive officer of Master Builders Australia, is one of many industry leaders calling on the government to make amendments to its Fair Work Act in order to boost jobs in construction.  "To water down the ABCC powers at this time ... read full story

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