Today the DBH published their June quarter Building and Construction Outlook, and its shows residential building activity is on the rise, however this is measured by the continued weakening of the non-residential activity.

The sovereign debt crisis in Southern Europe has continued to bubble on, making foreign investors more cautious about risk than usual.

Tuesday's proposal to deal to the huge leaky building issue – estimated to involve over 80,000 homes – has huge implications to the building industry.

Yesterday we heard the Government's intention to even the tax structure removing widespread depreciation, closing loopholes to offset losses against income and reducing the top tax rate.

Various members of the construction industry share their thoughts on questions from the recent eboss survey.

Various members of the construction industry share their thoughts on questions from the recent eboss survey.

Various members of the construction industry share their thoughts on questions answered in the recent eboss survey.

Various members of the construction industry share their thoughts on questions brought to attention in the recent eboss survey.

Various members of the construction industry discuss questions from the recent eboss survey.

Various members of the construction industry discuss questions from the recent eboss survey.