The Australian forest Products Association (AFPA) has congratulated timber manufacturing trailblazer Hyne Group’s new partnership with UK based timber processor James Jones & Sons.
Timber partnership
Modern manufacturing
Modern manufacturing
BlueScope and its partners have received a Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant from the Federal Government, which will enhance Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capability, and ensure we can make a substantive investment to get on with the job of making essential components for the clean energy transition including wind towers and solar farm componentry.
Construction plan could save economy billions
Construction plan could save economy billions
The construction industry will continue to take a leading role in rebuilding Australia’s economy with a further $17.9 billion in infrastructure funding announced in 2022-23’s Federal Budget.
Manufacturers ramp up new digital initiatives and sustainability focus
Manufacturers ramp up new digital initiatives and sustainability focus
New CBA research reveals manufacturing industry is set to enter a phase of growth.
Have you read the March 2022 Edition of THE FENCE magazine?
Have you read the March 2022 Edition of THE FENCE magazine?
The March 2022 edition of THE FENCE magazine is out now!
Securing The Future Of Australian Steel
Securing The Future Of Australian Steel
The Australian Government is investing $55.4 million to shore up the supply of Australian steel to support renewable energy projects and our local Defence sector.
New home sales fall in February 2022
New home sales fall in February 2022
“New home sales fell by 7.0 per cent in February following an 8.3 per cent decline in January,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
Construction activity improves in February 2022
Construction activity improves in February 2022
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) improved by 7.5 points to 53.4 in February, indicating a recovery in activity across the construction sector after a sharp fall over the summer holiday period (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion).
Timber imports responding to record housing demand
Timber imports responding to record housing demand
“Shortages of timber have caused extended delays to house building over the last year and a half,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
Owner occupiers drive record year in housing finance
Owner occupiers drive record year in housing finance
“Owner occupiers bounced back at the end of 2021 to produce the biggest year of home loans on record,” stated HIA Economist, Tom Devitt.
