Construction & Heavy Machinery Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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No manufacturing business 'immune' from economic challenges 2/7/2014

The CEO of one of Australia's most progressive manufacturing companies has urged SMEs in the industry not to rest on their laurels too early in the new government term.

Drivers, builders at increased risk of cancer: study 2/6/2014

Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to ultraviolet radiation — a known human carcinogen.

Manufacturing slips, sub-sectors show 'positive signs': Australian PMI 2/3/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) contracted for a third consecutive month in January down slightly by 0.9 points to 46.7 ...

CEOs expect 'tentative improvement' amid further weak conditions 2/3/2014

The Australian Industry Group's (Ai Group) annual Business Prospects report released Monday (3 February) shows most CEOs expect conditions to remain weak in 2014 although modestly ...

New home sales record first yearly rise since 2008 1/31/2014

New home sales in December rounded off 2013 as a year of solid growth, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia's residential building industry.

Not paying tax a dangerous game for small businesses 1/24/2014

The recent report that the ATO is chasing a back-log of $18 billion in debt, with small business tax payers accounting for more than 60 per cent of outstanding debt, should ring ...

Joint submission 'strongly supports' construction productivity bill 1/22/2014

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) have made a detailed joint submission to a Senate inquiry, strongly supporting the Building ...

Tax tips for Australian businesses 1/21/2014

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.

Repeal to reduce motor vehicle red tape 1/17/2014

The Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Briggs, has approved a comprehensive review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 in the hopes of reducing ...

Boost to immigration levels could solve skills shortages 1/16/2014

The Australian Industry Group has proposed an increase in Australia's immigration intake from 190,000 this year to 220,000 for 2014-15 financial year with an emphasis on skilled ...

Slow end to sluggish year for manufacturing: Australian PMI 1/3/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) ended 2013 where it was for most of the year - in negative territory.

New steel manufacturing hub to galvanise innovation in sector 12/27/2013

Forecasts of the Australian steel manufacturing's future are being met head-on with a new research hub that aims to inject innovation into the sector.

3.6 million Australians 'exposed' to workplace carcinogens 12/27/2013

Australian researchers have found that a staggering 40 per cent of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women.

Securing Australia's manufacturing future 12/19/2013

Australia has a strong manufacturing history and will have a strong manufacturing future, according to Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane and the Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Reaching its limits: can the global economy keep growing? 12/19/2013

In 1972 a group of scientists, known collectively as the Club of Rome, constructed a detailed mathematical model to test whether population growth and economic development could ...

Report highlights need for oil, gas industry skills development 12/19/2013

The challenge of training enough workers to service the $200 billion worth of major gas projects currently under construction in Australia has been highlighted in a recent report.

Mining in 2014: is the boom really over? 12/16/2013

It's been one of the most often posed questions in industry circles in 2013, with industry, government, media, analysts and lobbyists failing to reach consensus – is Australia's ...

Flying the flag: Australia 10th in World's Most Valuable Nation Brands 12/10/2013

Australia has moved up to tenth position in the Nation Brand 2013 Study by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, with its Brand Value growing to US$1.257 billion.

Non-residential building sector to 'see growth' over next decade 12/10/2013

The release of November 2013 ACIF Forecasts shows that while the drivers of investment in non-residential vary from one asset class or category to another, overall there will be some ...

Engineering construction spending 'hard to exceed': ACIF report 12/10/2013

The Australian Construction Industry Forum's (ACIF) latest Forecasts reports reflect a series of turning points in the construction industry across Australia, within the different ...

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