Weathertex Wednesday -
Maurice Tapang, HIA Snr Economist Latest Outlook
Watch now for a special Weathertex Wednesday as we welcome Maurice Tapang, HIA's Senior Economist, to share his insights on the latest economic outlook and forecast, with a special focus on Australia’s residential building sector.
In this 30-minute session hosted by Jason O’Hagan, we’ll cover:
✅ Current trends shaping the housing and construction markets
✅ Key economic factors impacting the residential sector
✅ Short- and medium-term forecasts for the building industry
✅ Live audience Q&A
Guest Speaker
Maurice graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney in 2021, majoring in Financial Economics and Econometrics. Here he led two collaborative projects,
- analysis of the effects of COVID on the stock prices of commercial property companies.
- industry collaboration with ANZ Banking which involved recommendations to improve their data analytics for the approval of home loans in disadvantaged postcodes.
He joined the HIA in 2023, and his responsibilities involve contributing to HIA’s suite of publications and articles. Maurice comes from a construction background, with his family involved in the quarrying, hauling, earthmoving, and waste business in the Philippines.
Presenter
Jason O'Hagan
Managing Director
With over 35 years in the building industry, Jason O'Hagan brings a wealth of experience, particularly during his 11-yeartenure as Managing Director at Weathertex. His dedication lies in offering accessible, sustainable cladding and buildingsolutions to the construction sector. Over the years, he has witnessed the business flourish, thanks to enduring practicesimplemented since its inception. Committed to delivering transparency and the most eco-friendly cladding materials, Jasonensures customers receive top-notch products aligned with sustainability goals.
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