Free Access to ACIF Customised Forecasts Data for members
MEA members receive complimentary access to Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) customised forecasts data, providing industry trend information for planning purposes.
How can MEA members access free ACIF construction forecasts data?
Helps builders, electricians, plumbers, and other trades plan workload and business decisions using construction industry forecasts. Provides competitive advantage through data access.
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Unemployment up, but building workforce remains tight
ABS Labour Force data for September shows the unemployment rate rose to 4.7 per cent. The headline says the building workforce is still tight despite the rise. The available text is cut off, so further detail is not confirmed.
Why it matters: Builders and other construction trades may still find it hard to hire and keep skilled workers even as overall unemployment rises. That could keep pressure on labour costs and project timelines.
New home shortfall costs Tasmania the equivalent of 2,800 nurses for two years
Tasmania's failure to build enough homes has cost the state budget an estimated $642 million in stamp duty and GST over the past two years. That is enough to pay the salaries of 2,807 registered nurses for two years.
Why it matters: Builders, carpenters and related trades in Tasmania are affected by the housing shortfall, which points to unmet demand for new construction work. It may also add pressure for policy changes that speed up approvals and building activity.
Housing industry backs scope 3 rollback to ease growing compliance burden
The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the Federal Opposition's announcement that it would remove Scope 3 emissions reporting requirements. The HIA describes the move as a practical step towards reducing the growing compliance burden.
Why it matters: Builders and other housing contractors, especially those supplying larger firms, could face less emissions reporting paperwork if the rollback proceeds. It is only an Opposition announcement so far, not law.