David Wheeldon . Articles Volatile building conditions hurt Boral and Fletcher as jobs go Two of Australasia’s largest building products companies, Boral and Fletcher Building, have reported huge profit downturns and job layoffs in the face of deteriorating building activity. Weaker residential construction work outlook predicted A new report based on revised housing supply figures from the 2011 Census data predicts low levels of demand will keep residential construction down for at least four years. Barangaroo to launch international competition to create new master plan A national and international search is underway for the world's best in urban planning, urban design and architecture professions to help shape Barangaroo, through the design of the new 5.2 hectare central precinct in Sydney. Gold Coast cruise ship terminal proposals pour in As momentum builds toward the development of the Gold Coast’s first cruise ship terminal, we take a look at some early artist’s impressions and proposals. Carbon tax construction costs less than 0.5 per cent A report from Davis Langdon has found that the impact of Australia’s carbon pricing on construction costs is less than 0.5 per cent, after considering industry compensation in the first year of the scheme. Australian Living and Global GreenTag put manufacturers in their sustainable sights Australian Living and Global GreenTag will joined together to promote sustainable practices to manufacturers and suppliers of building products at a seminar next week.
