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Roberts Co Vic projects likely to be broken up to maximise prospects for salvaging partially built sites
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Roberts Co Vic projects likely to be broken up to maximise prospects for salvaging partially built sites
Builder Roberts Co’s Victorian arm has shut down its big jobs but administrator McGrathNicol says it can get projects back on track and it will have to break them up for the best result.
Chinese-owned John Holland suffers $200m reversal
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Chinese-owned John Holland suffers $200m reversal
Tough conditions in building have seen the construction giant sink to a loss after years of profits. But it has been winning new work.
Victorian pain as construction company Roberts Co calls in administrators
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Victorian pain as construction company Roberts Co calls in administrators
Administrators have taken control of the Victorian sites controlled by Roberts Co.
Weak Australian dollar and high labour costs offset stabilising materials: Altus Group
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Weak Australian dollar and high labour costs offset stabilising materials: Altus Group
Despite some price relief, Australia’s construction industry faces mounting insolvencies as productivity declines and wage pressures rise.
Office revival puts Dexus back in black
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Office revival puts Dexus back in black
Dexus has come through the worst of the downturn and says that the market for large towers is stabilising, and it can stay on track for Waterfront Brisbane.
‘Green shoots’: Mirvac upbeat on new home building despite profit squeeze
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‘Green shoots’: Mirvac upbeat on new home building despite profit squeeze
ASX-listed property group Mirvac has seen its new home building profit margins squeezed over the past financial year, but is also seeing an uptick in market activity.  The company made $212 million in earnings before …
Government efficiency needed in construction as building costs start to ease
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Government efficiency needed in construction as building costs start to ease
Increased hurdles in getting approvals are driving up construction costs, which threatens the viability of affordable housing, despite a further easing in building materials costs.
The great backyard build: The $200K investment that can put hundreds in your pocket weekly
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The great backyard build: The $200K investment that can put hundreds in your pocket weekly
Homeowners looking to boost their household income or help out loved ones are increasingly building granny flats and dual occupancies in their backyards. While many homeowners would prefer to keep their backyards as they are, …
With development slowing, property companies slash jobs
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With development slowing, property companies slash jobs
The property industry has been hit by a wave of redundancies as large companies combat the stalling commercial market with cost cutting in traditional areas.
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