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Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Losses from dud projects lead construction company to collapse

Another NSW building company has gone into administration, highlighting the fragile state of the industry in the state. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Wednesday, 06 March 2013

Tasmania's leading modular homes company collapses after 32 years in business

The collapse of a modular home builder has highlighted the precarious plight of the construction industry, especially in low-growth states like Tasmania. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Gunns may have traded while insolvent: Administrators' report

An administrators' report indicates timber group Gunns may have been trading while insolvent. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Monday, 25 February 2013

Union push for higher apprentice wages could hurt ailing construction industry, study warns

Substantial wage increases for apprentices would be an added impost for struggling building companies, industry groups say. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Construction company collapses owing $18 million as insolvency figures show industry "in for more pain"

ASIC insolvency figures show a construction industry in the grip of a major crunch. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Friday, 08 February 2013

Mirvac bails on WA and Queensland developments as building industry continues to crumble

The withdrawal of major developer Mirvac from big residential developments in two states is another blow to weak building industry confidence. by Larry Schlesinger
 

Thursday, 07 February 2013

Demolitions company Interdemo collapses as construction industry braces for more pain

The ailing construction sector continues to be battered by low building approval rates and a stagnant building market. by Patrick Stafford
 

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Steel construction firm collapses signalling declining steel industry growth

Steel fabrication has been hit by factors such as weak domestic demand and cost concerns, according to industry analysts. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Friday, 11 January 2013

Construction approvals increase but recovery is still a long way off

Conditions are still looking bleak for the construction industry, despite a slight correction to housing approval figures. by Cara Waters
 
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