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Funding announced for new research hub to lead steel innovation in Australia

The Federal Government has announced an additional $5 million in funding for the University of Wollongong-led, ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Innovation (Steel Research Hub). The Steel Research Hub will ... more
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Victorian workplace manslaughter laws now in effect

As of 1 July 2020, workplace manslaughter is now a criminal offence in Victoria. Negligent employers now face fines of up to $16.5 million and individuals face up to 25 years in jail, sending a clear message... more
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Framework to improve registration of building practitioners

A discussion paper on a draft National Registration Framework for Building Practitioners is now open for public comment. The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of... more
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Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre takes out top honour at WA Architecture Awards

The Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre was recently awarded the most esteemed accolade, the George Temple Poole Award, at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2020 WA Architecture Awards. The awar... more

Funding announced for new research hub to lead steel innovation in Australia

03 Jul, 2020
Victorian workplace manslaughter laws now in effect

03 Jul, 2020
Framework to improve registration of building practitioners

30 Jun, 2020
Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre takes out top honour at WA Architecture Awards

30 Jun, 2020

Top Victorian landscapes celebrated at AILA awards

Financial institution leads the way in Green Star certifications

Architecture in an age of augmented and virtual reality

Projects

Construction powers ahead on historic Port of Townsville upgrade

03 Jul, 2020

A major milestone has occurred at the $193 million Port of Townsville Channel Upgrade Project, with the recent delivery of more than half of the total rock required to build a protective sea wall. The Port of Townsville is the largest commercial Port in Northern Australia, but at just 92 metres, the shipping channel is one of the narrowest in the country. Currently, vessels up to 238 metres ... more

Mirvac completes its first ‘groundscraper’

25 Jun, 2020

Works progress on new Eastlakes shopping centre

24 Jun, 2020

$470M residential tower tops out in Melbourne

24 Jun, 2020

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Grand Designs

Atlassian plans to build world’s tallest hybrid timber building for its new HQ in Sydney

03 Jul, 2020

Software company Atlassian has revealed plans to build the world’s tallest hybrid timber building for its new headquarters in the tech precinct next to Sydney's Central Station. The roughly 40 storey building will be home to thousands of technology workers when complete in 2025. After an extensive global search, Atlassian has selected New York-based SHoP architects, and Australian practice... more

Federation Square added to Victorian Heritage Register

28 Aug, 2019

LAVA and ASPECT Studios to design Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City

07 Aug, 2019

Jewel Changi Airport shines in Singapore

24 Apr, 2019

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Mega Structures

KPF completes third tallest building in Shenzhen

08 Jan, 2019

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) have officially completed China Resources Headquarters, a 400-metre bullet-shaped tower nestled in the bustling Houhai District of Shenzhen. Inspired by the shape of a winter bamboo shoot, the 67-floor office building boasts a design distinguished by its innovative structure and geometric precision to create a striking addition to Shenzhen’s ever-growing sky... more