29 February 2012
Figures from the December quarter are out and it seems that the construction sector is continuing to grapple with a patchwork economy. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows that the value of construction work fell 2.6 per cent, when ... read full story
28 February 2012
Newcastle was once famous for coal, steelworks and a competitive football team. But now the working class city is undergoing something of a building and cultural revival that is emblematic of a major cultural shift. Recent upgrades to the foreshore, as w... read full story
27 February 2012
The nation may have stopped this morning to following the happenings of the Labor leadership battle, but in the seaside town of Cottlesloe it is business as usual. Plans are underway to turn one of Perth's prized foreshore precincts into a tourist hub, wi... read full story
24 February 2012
In recent years the mining and resources boom has led to a number of flourishing investments in the construction sector. Organisations in north and western regions of the nation are growing commercial operations at a record pace, but it seems that other ... read full story
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
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
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
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
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
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