Premier challenges dire predictions for building industry
The Premier, Lara Giddings, says the construction industry has entered a growth phase, despite predictions the sector is heading for a big slump. It follows the release of a report by the Tasmanian...
View ArticlePlumbing "issues" delay construction at Brighton's transport hub
The latest construction delays at the multi-million dollar Brighton Transport Hub near Hobart have been blamed on a mistake in the installation of water and sewerage infrastructure.
View ArticleRHH building delays spark fears of a labour exodus
There are fears delays in the redevelopment of Tasmania's main hospital will lead to an exodus of construction workers. While the State Government puts the delay at ten months, there are claims it has...
View ArticleThe engineering feats of Tasmania's hydro electric system
Tasmania was one of the first places in the world to build hydro electric power stations.
View ArticleTasmania's bridges; historic, beautiful and functional
Humans have been building bridges for centuries and they can still impress us.
View ArticleBuilding boom expectations tempered by skills shortage fears
Tasmania's construction industry is anticipating a boom in the south as a number of big projects begin over the next six months.
View ArticleBuilding downturn taking mental health toll on apprentices
There is concern the building downturn is taking a toll on the mental health of young apprentices who are unable to finish their training. A mental health support organisation for the sector is...
View ArticleAll work at Bellerive
International cricket and spring sunshine marked the start of the 2013/14 season at Bellerive Oval, set against major upgrade construction work.
View ArticleBuilding the replica Mawson's Huts
A group of carpenters are busy on Hobart's waterfront, trying to finish the replicas of Mawson's Antarctica huts.
View Article19th century South Hobart church receives 21st century update
The cross on the roof of a South Hobart church has been replaced after being missing for 130 years
View ArticleA bigger first home builders grant boosts business
Tasmanian builders are reporting a lift in business after the first home builders grant was doubled to $30,000. Paul Burnell says his building company has received double the number of enquires since...
View ArticleBig housing plot to replace old brickworks after green light from Hobart council
The Hobart City Council has approved the city's largest residential subdivision in more than 20 years.
View ArticleCouncils abolish developers' headworks charges
Developers in Tasmania will no longer have to pay a one-off charge for headworks when their projects are close to existing water and sewerage infrastructure. Councils have agreed to abolish the charge...
View ArticleAustralian city designs must change in face of deadlier heatwaves: experts
Australian cities need to prepare for more frequent, intense and longer-lasting heatwaves, experts say, which could lead to restrictions on black roads and roofs that contribute to dangerous heat traps.
View ArticleSalamanca's history uncovered with find of 100-year-old cigarette packet
Recent renovations at the Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart have uncovered a 100-year-old cigarette packet found sandwiched between layers of floor boards.
View ArticleConstruction costs in Tasmania could rise as major projects come on line,...
Independent federal MP Andrew Wilkie has raised concerns about the cost of construction in Hobart when a number of significant projects come on line about the same time.
View ArticleNorth-west builders look to Hobart as work dries up
Commercial building companies in Tasmania's north-west are worried about a lack of work in the coming year.
View ArticleHobart photographer Michael Brady capturing city's 'grouse' side
Hobart artist Michael Brady is photographing parts of the city that people might drive past every day and take no notice of, but he thinks they look 'grouse' and wants to show everyone.
View ArticleModified spanners used during Tasman Bridge construction donated to maritime...
A pair of modified spanners used in the construction of the Tasman Bridge have an interesting story behind them.
View ArticleTasmanian joiner on his lifelong love of 'warm and human' timbers
Maurice Smith says all timbers have their own unique qualities which is part of what has kept him working with the product for most of his life.
View ArticleHobart's Victoria Gunpowder Magazine to become first heritage building handed...
Hobart's Victoria Gunpowder Magazine looks set to be the first heritage building to be handed over to the local council.
View ArticleDeveloper Ali Sultan to pay Hobart council $600k in out-of-court settlement...
Developer Sultan Holdings is to pay the Hobart City Council $600,000 after reaching an out-of-court settlement in a legal dispute over its Salamanca project.
View ArticleRisdon Vale bike track near the finish line
The final stages of building a bike track in Risdon Vale are almost complete for push bike riders in Hobart's eastern suburbs.
View ArticleThe Macquarie Point story: a changing of the guard for Dark Mofo
The first public event to be staged at Macquarie Point sees the site refurbished to mix the old with the new for Dark Mofo events next week.
View ArticleTasmanian-based vessel in need of final funding for decade-long restoration...
More than 10 years on from purchasing the neglected 32-metre La Violante co-owners Barry Padman and Vicki Benson launch a crowdfunding page to complete the restoration.
View ArticleTasmania's struggling economy showing signs of optimism, reports find
Tasmania is still struggling on multiple economic fronts but there is some improvement, according to the latest analysis from the State of the States report and a Deloitte Access Economics report.
View ArticleTasmania construction boom could be boon for interstate workers, MBA fears
Tasmania's builders believe a looming glut of major projects in Hobart could be a boon for construction workers from interstate because there are not enough apprentices to fill positions.
View ArticleBuilding industry seeks urgent boost in apprentices to help with southern boom
Tasmanian builders warn there is a shortage of skilled workers ready to work on major construction projects planned in the south of the state.
View ArticleDancing in the street: Strahan celebrates new footpaths as heavy vehicles...
Residents in Strahan on Tasmania's west coast have celebrated their achievements in reducing the impact of heavy truck traffic through the town.
View ArticleAsbestos fears close hotel development site in Hobart's Macquarie Street
A hotel construction site in central Hobart is temporarily shut down after a suspected discovery of asbestos in concrete building material.
View ArticleHobart Myer wall collapse: Union wants harsh penalties for companies aware of...
A construction union wants the companies named in a government report on the collapse of the Hobart rivulet wall near the Myer development to face tough penalties.
View ArticleHistoric garage holds centre stage in Hobart's new multi-million dollar arts...
An early 20th century garage will take centre stage and give Hobart's new $90 million arts precinct its name, the developers have revealed.
View ArticleUnion action will cost Tasmanian construction jobs, says Eric Abetz
Tasmanian Liberal senator Eric Abetz dubs the CFMEU the "wrecking ball" after it threatens industrial action on a Hobart hotel site, saying it will hurt job creation.
View ArticleDevelopers reveal new-look design for proposed five-star hotel tower in Hobart
Singaporean-based developer the Fragrance Group releases revised images for its proposed skyscraper in Hobart's historic Sullivans Cove precinct, boasting a "semi-transparent glass facade" and "sexy...
View ArticleSingapore billionaire James Koh unveils plans for Tasmania's tallest building
A 35-storey hotel and 20-storey hotel and conference centre slated for Tasmania's capital will dramatically alter Hobart's skyline and promise 1000 new jobs after completion, a Singapore developer says.
View ArticleCFMEU officials swore, shouted abuse at Hobart worksite manager, court hears
CFMEU officials verbally abused a Hazell Bros manager and acted aggressively when visiting a Hobart worksite, a court hears.
View Article'I share Australian values': Chinese-Australian developer hits back at...
Plans for a $100 million resort on Tasmania's east coast are raising concerns about foreign ownership and influence in the Apple Isle, but one of the developers behind the project says he has lived in...
View ArticleWhen to down tools? How the weather affects our tradies
You may think that managing the weather as a tradie is simple; just down tools when it is too hot or too wet, but when there is a pay cheque on the line it is not so clear cut.
View ArticleHobart city deal funding from Federal Government uncertain beyond bridge pledge
Federal Cities Minister Alan Tudge is not guaranteeing any extra federal funding for the Hobart city deal before the federal election besides the $461 million already announced for a new Bridgewater...
View Article'Most hostile environment of any broadcasting site': Why put a transmission...
At 130 metres tall, the transmission tower perched atop kunanyi/Mount Wellington watches over the Hobart CBD from the mountain's summit. Over the years, the state's tallest structure has been a source...
View ArticleWillow Court Barracks to be turned into arts hub after winning Derwent Valley...
Australia's oldest mental health facility Willow Court is set to be transformed into an arts hub but actor Marta Dussledorp says ongoing community access is paramount.
View ArticleUniversity student accommodation among list of buildings with potentially...
A leaked list of Tasmanian buildings potentially containing combustible aluminium cladding includes University of Tasmania accommodation, the new Parliament Square Building, hospitals and a number of...
View Article$200m for an extra 8 metres: Row erupts over replacement Bridgewater Bridge...
With just 34 return boat journeys made over a year, politicians are debating whether $200 million should be spent to build a taller bridge in Tasmania's south.
View ArticlePlanned dig at George Augustus Robinson historical site sparks Aboriginal...
An archaeological excavation is approved at the site where one of Tasmania's most divisive colonial figures once lived, sparking concerns Aboriginal "spirits" will be disturbed by the dig.
View ArticleDerwent Entertainment Centre NBL revamp would create jobs but poach retail...
A draft report has found a $260 million development of Glenorchy's Wilkinson's Point would great 1,100 jobs and inject millions into Hobart, but it could come at a cost to locals.
View ArticleMyer sues building and engineering companies over 2016 Hobart Rivulet flood
Companies impacted by the catastrophic 2016 Hobart Rivulet wall collapse which flooded Myer just months after it reopened after being destroyed by fire launch civil action in the Supreme Court.
View ArticleSuicide prevention training push to help construction workers save lives
When Molly Sandford's construction worker ex-husband was told to have a "cup of cement" and "harden up" it was the last thing he needed. After losing him to suicide, she's determined to help others in...
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