Project starts fuelled by upsurge in housebuilding

Melbourne Water boosts housing approval efficiency

Melbourne Water boosts housing approval efficiency David.Murphy@m… Thu, 08/05/2025 - 11:00 Hero Image Housing development Date Thu, 08/05/2025 - 11:00 Melbourne Water has expedited the approval of new housing as part of new measures introduced to help more homes be built in Melbourne. In the past year, Melbourne Water has expedited the assessment of development applications. In March, over 98% of applications were processed within the newly es…

Glenigan reports Spring uptick in housebuilding – Mortgage Finance Gazette

Construction activity experienced a timely boost in the three months to April with housebuilding leading the way. This is according to the latest Glenigan Construction Index which shows residential starts rising 24% quarter-on-quarter and up 22% year-on-year, an indication of improved confidence in the sector.… The post Glenigan reports Spring uptick in housebuilding appeared first on Mortgage Finance Gazette.

Project starts fuelled by upsurge in housebuilding

Construction activity is showing signs of having turned a corner, buoyed by a surge in housebuilding, according to the latest industry analysis. In the May 2025 edition of its construction index, Glenigan found activity had picked up pace in the three months to April, with… The post Project starts fuelled by upsurge in housebuilding appeared first on Construction News.

Spring Surge for Construction as Housebuilding Powers Ahead - Roofing Today

CONSTRUCTION STARTS saw a welcome lift in the three months to April, led by a surge in housebuilding, according to Glenigan’s May 2025 Construction Index. Overall, the value of underlying project starts rose 7% on the previous quarter and remained 3% ahead of last year’s levels, a sign of resilience despite challenges elsewhere. Housebuilding was the clear bright spot, helping to prop up wider industry performance. Private and social housing dro…