The healthy growth implies a more robust outcome for economic growth, when data for the September quarter is released next week.
Total construction work completed in the period rose by a seasonally adjusted 2.8 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported yesterday.
The work done was valued at a record $29.325 billion, up from $28.515 billion [...]

A STRONGER than expected rise in building approvals could be the foundation of a housing sector recovery, economists say.
Signs are emerging that the effect of last year’s three interest rate rises is starting to fade.
The more stable private sector housing component posted strong gains, while building construction activity is starting to pick up.
Australian building approvals [...]

A stronger than expected rise in building approvals could be the foundation of a housing sector recovery, economists say.
Signs are emerging that the effect of last year’s three interest rate rises is starting to fade.
The more stable private sector housing component posted strong gains, while building construction activity is starting to pick up.
Australian building approvals [...]