Media
Master Builders strives to be the preferred commentator and information source for building and construction industry issues within Queensland. Faced with the challenges of communicating the complexities of the building and construction industry to the community and industry, we pride ourselves on consistently delivering a united voice on behalf of our members and the broader industry.
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Housing & Construction Awards entries boom
Published: 20 May 2013
Queensland builders have submitted a record number of entries into the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards, showing a welcome increase in industry confidence.
Read full statementMaster Builders offers women in business a skills boost
Published: 16 May 2013
Women who support contractors in the Gold Coast building and construction industry are urged to boost their skills by joining Master Builders inaugural small business training course.
Read full statementHousing finance figures a welcome improvement
Published: 14 May 2013
Positive Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance figures released yesterday indicate that confidence may be starting to return to the housing sector in response to interest rate cuts.
Read full statementMandatory rainwater tanks study ‘misguided’
Published: 6 May 2013
New home owners will be forced to install rainwater tanks if a proposed Toowoomba Regional Council-funded study proves to the state government that the overall benefits to the local community outweigh the costs.
Read full statementTwo in a row a good sign for housing industry
Published: 3 May 2013
Queensland Building Approvals figures released yesterday show a 13.3% increase in total dwelling unit approvals for the month of March 2013 (seasonally adjusted).
Read full statementWorkCover change is a step in the right direction
Published: 30 April 2013
Master Builders commends the state government’s decision to change the definition of ‘worker’ in the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Read full statementRegional Survey of Industry Conditions reports released
Published: 24 April 2013
Master Builders quarterly Survey of Industry Conditions regional snapshots for the March 2013 quarter were released today.
Read full statementPredicted housing industry growth is right on target
Published: 17 April 2013
Master Builders prediction of 28,000 dwelling commencements for the 2012–13 financial year appears to be right on target, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Read full statementPositive signs in housing finance
Published: 16 April 2013
Queensland housing finance figures released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show some positive signs for the state’s building industry.
Read full statementBuilding industry confidence on a slow incline
Published: 15 April 2013
Despite ongoing low levels of demand, confidence in the outlook for the building industry is gradually improving, according to the quarterly Survey of Industry Conditions report released by Master Builders today.
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