News/Media

2011 – A year in review

Hutchinson Builders had a great year in 2011 and looks forward to an exciting 2012.

Hutchies awarded $23m Cairns contract

Hutchies has been awarded a $23 million contract to redevelop the Cairns foreshore.

Brisbane lord mayor targets derelict buildings

Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk has suggested that local government introduce legislation to combat derelict buildings.

Resources revenue doubles for Hutchinson Builders

Hutchinson Builders has used the resources boom to double the proportion of revenue earned from the sector last financial year.

Mining and construction employment increases

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Australia has confirmed that the mining and construction industry continues to show signs of employment growth potential.

New business park for Geelong

Victoria’s port city of Geelong will feature the Keystone Business Park, a mixed use facility catering to a variety of needs.

Barangaroo construction well under way

The state government announced the retention wall that forms the perimeter of the Barangaroo development is well on its way to completion.

Increasing GDP boosted by mining construction

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate that construction and mining were the main contributors to the country reporting a 1 per cent growth in GDP for the September quarter.

Revamp for Perth’s entertainment centre

The Perth City Link project continues, with WA planning minister John Day announcing plans to replace the old Perth Entertainment Centre.

Rate cut welcomed by building association

Master Builders Australia chief executive officer Wilhelm Harnisch has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to lower official interest rates.

Boost needed for Victorian construction

Executive director of the Master Builders Association in Victoria Brian Welch claims that the building and construction industry in the state requires a boost before skilled workers move interstate.