STATEWIDE NEWS

February 2019

Award-winning home fit for a king 23/02/2019

A building where boulders merge into stone walls suggests a medieval castle rather than a country house but the WA Top Home of the year combines the best of both.

Builders welcome housing plan but support needed now 20/02/2019

The McGowan Government’s commitment to greater infill development and housing around transport corridors and Metronet precincts has been praised by the Master Builders Association of WA for providing clarity on the intended direction of housing across the state.

Builders welcome Infrastructure WA 19/02/2019

The Master Builders Association of Western Australia has applauded the McGowan Government’s move to improve long term planning for major facilities across the state.

Building approvals show weak market 04/02/2019

New Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show the residential construction housing market is still weakening nationally, with total new dwelling approvals falling by 8.4 per cent during December.

January 2019

Building approvals decline further 10/01/2019

New Australian Bureau of Statistics figures reveal the downward trend in the residential construction market is getting worse, with the number of new building approvals at a five-year low.