The Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board (TBCITB) will invest $1.8 million on skills development programs for the industry under a Centre for Excellence banner launched in September.
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In mid September we found confirmation that the number of housing starts (dwelling commencements as they are otherwise known) increased further in Tasmania in the 2007/08 financial year.
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If you would like to take a greater interest and actively influence the laws, planning systems, building regulations and professional development of your industry then join a HIA member committee.
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HIA has met with the Director of the Housing Innovations Unit to progress the Shared Equity Scheme.
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Schedule of State of the Industry Workshops
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Several months ago an article on house prices appeared in a high circulation New South Wales daily newspaper. In this article a prominent media commentator (not me!) noted that if there was a recession here in Australia then house prices in Sydney could fall by as much as 25 to 30 per cent. Note the use of the terms ‘if’, ‘could’, ‘as much as’.
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Following on from our previous branch evenings which proved to be an informative and successful evening, HIA North and North West Branches have hosted over 45 members in North on 16 July and 40 members in the North West on July 23 to planning information meetings.
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Tradebuild – the online business directory connecting HIA members to potential customers. In additon to offering HIA members a place to promote their business, contact details and the services offered. Tradebuild now offers testimonials, a gallery, logo placement and areas serviced.
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