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Zero tolerance blitz and priority vaccinations

Recent messages from the Government indicate that in order for restrictions on the residential building industry to be eased our industry needs to satisfy certain concerns.

Member alert

Zero tolerance blitz and priority vaccinations

Recent messages from the Government indicate that in order for restrictions on the residential building industry to be eased our industry needs to satisfy certain concerns.

Member alert
Members must be mindful that compliance with the current COVID-19 requirements is critical to ensuring that the industry can remain open and to prevent the introduction of any further restrictions.
Monday, 13th September 2021
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21 Jan
Third party review for structural designs introduced

Northern Territory government announced that any significant and complex building work that requires building approval will need to have its structural design reviewed.
21 Jan
Scarcity of residential land sees prices surge

A significant increase in the price of land indicates that supply is not keeping pace with demand
20 Jan
Pandemic drives ‘super cycle’ of housing demand

Sales of new detached homes increased by a further 11.3 per cent in December.
19 Jan
Record year for new homes starts

More detached homes commenced construction in the 12 months to September 2021 than in any previous period,
Breaking news
View all $vuetify.icons.faArrowRight
21 Jan
Third party review for structural designs introduced

Northern Territory government announced that any significant and complex building work that requires building approval will need to have its structural design reviewed.
21 Jan
Scarcity of residential land sees prices surge

A significant increase in the price of land indicates that supply is not keeping pace with demand
20 Jan
Pandemic drives ‘super cycle’ of housing demand

Sales of new detached homes increased by a further 11.3 per cent in December.
19 Jan
Record year for new homes starts

More detached homes commenced construction in the 12 months to September 2021 than in any previous period,