PRODUCTION


Building approvals

Building activity

Engineering construction


BUILDING APPROVALS

In August 2009, the total number of dwelling units approved in Queensland in trend terms was 2,274. This was an increase of 0.7% from the previous month, the sixth monthly increase following fifteen consecutive monthly falls. The trend estimate for private sector houses was 1,756 approvals which represents over three-quarters (77%) of total dwelling units approved.

In August 2009, the total value of building approvals in trend terms was $1,017 million, a 2.3% decrease from the previous month and a 44% decrease from August 2008. Residential buildings accounted for 67% of the total value of buildings.

For more information on this topic, please refer to Building Approvals, Australia (cat. no. 8731.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released monthly.


BUILDING ACTIVITY

In the March 2009 quarter, the total number of dwelling units completed in trend terms in Queensland was 9,651. This was a decrease of 5.2% from the December 2008 quarter. There were 6,391 new houses completed during the March 2009 quarter which represents 66% of the total number of dwelling units completed.

In the March 2009 quarter, the trend estimate of the value of total building work done was $4,152 million. This was an decrease of 7.5% from the March 2008 quarter.

For more information on this topic, please refer to Building Activity, Australia (cat. no. 8752.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly.


ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

Between the March 2009 and June 2009 quarters, the Queensland chain volume trend estimate of the value of engineering construction increased by 1.4% to $4,898 million. This continues the period of strong growth since September 2003 quarter.

For further information on this topic, access Engineering Construction Activity, Australia (cat. no. 8762.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly.