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Building approvals for new dwellings in Queensland have continued on an overall downward slide, prompting renewed calls for the state government to back the growth and productivity of the industry.

The appointment of Steven Miles as Premier of Queensland is an opportunity for the state government to reexamine legislation hampering the building and construction industry.

Building approvals for new dwellings have continued on a downward trajectory across Queensland, leaving the state well short of the number of homes needed to address booming demand.

The Sunshine State dominated at the Master Builders National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards 2023.

A new display village, designed for growing families has opened in Flagstone.

The latest dwelling approvals show new home construction is falling well short of the homes needed to meet Queensland’s housing needs.

A spectacular equestrian homestead, a luxury Brisbane home and a landmark government building took top honours at the Master Builders Queensland 2023 Housing & Construction Awards.

Master Builders has welcomed the delay of the energy efficiency changes to the construction Code, however, is disappointed the Queensland Government is forging ahead with the other significant changes in just over a week.

In the current economic climate, with the industry still working through trade and materials shortages and cost hikes, is the National Cabinet’s housing target of 1.2 million homes in five years and the requirements of a 2032 Olympic Games actually achievable?

From beautifully renovated buildings and stylish retail spaces to beachside abodes and modern apartments, the Master Builders Wide Bay Burnett 2023 Housing & Construction Awards showed off superb craftsmanship and innovation.