Proposed NSW building reforms 'do not address deeper issues' - Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has criticised the NSW Government for its response to the Shergold-Weir report, saying its proposed reforms do not meet the commitments it has made to implement the recommendations.
The winner of 2018 Cubby House Challenge was 'Rocky Road', which sold under the hammer for $20,500, with funds going to the Kids Under Cover charity, which helps youth with homeless prevention strategies.
"We’re putting a stop to dangerous combustible cladding being used on Victorian buildings. This has been allowed to go on for too long and we’re ending it," said Victoria's minister for planning, Richard Wynne.
Australian homeowners are expected to spend $44 billion on home renovations over the next five years, with the vast majority of the work being done by small building businesses.
Questions remain about non-conforming building products in Australia: HIA
Kristin Brookfield of the HIA spoke to SCHWARTZWILLIAMS about the continued availability of non-conforming building products in Australia, and what to do if you are concerned about them being used in your building.
Villa World to build 500 new homes in Melbourne's north-west growth corridor
Residential property developer Villa World has bought two sites in Melbourne's outer suburb of Plumpton, where it is expected to build 500 affordable to mid-priced homes.