Apartment building to halve
Not even infrastructure work will sustain the industry as residential construction weakens, BIS says.
Flammable cladding used on buildings far and wide
In the aftermath of London's Grenfell Tower disaster fire experts around the world are questioning if the materials should be used at all.
Tradies embrace James Hardie
James Hardie's Australian operations hit a sweet spot with volumes continuing to rise even as the building products firm lifted prices.
Survival of the fittest in solar squeeze
Only the fittest of solar project builders are likely to survive in the booming Australian market as players get caught in a pincer grip of costs and prices.
Cladding raises liability risks
Efforts by insurers to reduce their liability for cladding could leave building owners without recourse to cover rectification costs.
Construction gains at fastest pace in 12 years
Good news for construction as a slowing housing construction sector is being offset by other areas of work.
John Holland to take Maroochydore stake
Company hopes to complete negotiations over timing of development and ownership by the end of the year.
Offshore M&A; triggers WorleyParsons rethink
Analysts are back in front of their spreadsheets following Jacobs Engineering bid for CH2M Hill.
Unit approvals up 20pc in June
Approvals of standalone houses are proving more resilient as the heat comes out of the house-building sector.
Japan home builder buys 40pc of McDonald Jones
Japan home builder Asahi Kasei has bought a 40 per cent stake in McDonald Jones, the country's sixth biggest detached home builder.
Tide turns for Downer EDI, Macquarie upgrades
As Downer EDI closes in on Spotless Group, the company seems to be winning back some key supporters.
