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Paul Bidwell

Paul is deputy executive director of Master Builders, the go-to peak industry association representing the interests of the building and construction industry in Queensland. Paul joined Master Builders in July 2009 and has 18 years private and public sector experience in policy planning and analysis. He most recently worked with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland, Herron Todd White Property Valuers and AgForce Queensland. Paul is a qualified valuer with tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning, and business administration.

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Aug 14, 2018
Regional Queensland continues comeback
Paul Bidwell

Building approvals have surged across Queensland, with the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing house approvals up 27 per cent and units up 60 per cent for the month of June. 

Jun 5, 2018
Waste tax to push up cost of building
Paul Bidwell

The reintroduction of a waste levy for Queensland will have a direct impact on householders.

 

Mar 16, 2018
Void of high rise to be filled by houses in regional Queensland
Paul Bidwell

Master Builders Deputy CEO, Paul Bidwell, says the latest ABS data shows approvals for detached dwellings were up a staggering 52.3% in Mackay and the Whitsundays for the year.

Apr 21, 2017
Cairns building approvals stand out from the crowd
Paul Bidwell

ABS data shows that the total value of building work approved in Queensland increased by 89 per cent to $2.4 billion in February 2017 (seasonally adjusted) compared with 12 months previously, the highest monthly result since 2011.

Aug 4, 2016
Decks and bathrooms top list of renovations
Paul Bidwell

A Master Builders survey has found that the most popular renovations are bathrooms, decks and kitchens.

Jul 13, 2016
Construction
Regional building approvals rise for three months running
Paul Bidwell

According to the latest ABS statistics for May, Wide Bay Burnett has been the stand-out region.

Jun 15, 2016
Queensland budget provides injection to regions
Paul Bidwell

Regional Queensland is getting some of the recognition it deserves.

Mar 3, 2016
Queensland building outlook improves
Paul Bidwell

Much of the state has experienced a slowdown however indications are that this has possibly begun to bottom-out.

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