Welcome to Build Australia

16 Sep, 2026

Australian steel body challenges Productivity Commission findings on import protections

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has challenged the Productivity Commission’s (PC) interim finding rejecting safeguard protections for local fabricators, warning that cheap imports pose a severe threat to... more
16 Sep, 2026

Queensland releases roadmap to drive freight growth across state

The Queensland government has released the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, delivering a practical roadmap to strengthen freight productivity, reliability, and safety across the state. Designed to supe... more
15 Sep, 2026

Stanley’s Bond Store wins Master Builders Tasmania award

Stanley's historic Bond Store has been named the winner of the Restoration/Renovation - Heritage Listed or Period Building - Commercial Award at the 2026 Master Builders Tasmania Awards for Excellence, held in ... more
13 Sep, 2026

Fremantle bridge set for early completion with innovative building method

The federal and Western Australian governments have confirmed the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge will open on 1 November 2026, months earlier than originally planned. A community celebration will be held on th... more

Australian steel body challenges Productivity Commission findings on import protections

16 Sep, 2026
Queensland releases roadmap to drive freight growth across state

16 Sep, 2026
Stanley’s Bond Store wins Master Builders Tasmania award

15 Sep, 2026
Fremantle bridge set for early completion with innovative building method

13 Sep, 2026

Drone surveys reveal hidden dangers on roads

Reforms expand Royal Commission powers as Victoria targets corruption on building sites

Australia launches fast-track qualification scheme for skilled construction workers

Projects

Construction begins on luxury Solais Newstead apartments

16 Sep, 2026

Construction has commenced on Solais Residences, a $486 million luxury residential development set to rise 29 levels above a rare 2,500sqm site in Newstead. The project is being delivered by Tom Dooley Developments, a well-regarded Brisbane builder-developer with more than 26 years of experience in the market. Located at 176 Breakfast Creek Road, Solais Residences will comprise 164 premium t... more

WA children’s hospice prepares to welcome first families

15 Sep, 2026

Work begins on WA's first children's hospice

Queensland boosts infrastructure investment to unlock more regional homes

15 Sep, 2026

Flood-damaged NSW roads to be rebuilt under new infrastructure program

15 Sep, 2026

A labour shortage is among the most significant challenges in the Australian construction industry. As the workforce ages and the pipeline of projects grows, the need for fresh talent is critical. By exploring real-world industry initiatives in Australia, you can identify ways to attract new, diverse talent and consider strategies that could pave the way for the next generation of construction ... more

The hidden equipment cost destroying Australian construction margins

16 Sep, 2026

How heavy vehicle telematics can track unsafe habits on jobsites

07 Sep, 2026

Who will still be prepared to build Australia

25 Aug, 2026

Events

Construction Technology Leaders Summit

28 October 2026-29 October 2026

" Where Australia’s Contractors Turn Technology into Performance" Construction is under increasing pressure to deliver more complex projects faster and with fewer resources, as a new wave of technology reshapes how projects are delivered. Join Australia’s leading contractors, infrastructure owners and digital engineering leaders at the Construction Technology Leaders Summit to explore... more

Geelong Design Week 2026

1 Oct 2026-11 Oct 2026