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Timber towers: In pursuit of the perfect highrise

A high-rise built out of timber, not steel? It’s a solid idea according to Queensland University of Technology (QUT) structural engineering researcher, Dr Craig Cowled, who has embarked on a three-year projec... more
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‘Good design adds value’: AIA releases federal election platform

In the lead up to the Federal Election in May, the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has released its 2019 federal election platform, aimed at improving the enduring health and wellbeing of all Australia... more
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Construction activity to help cushion Australia against a slowdown

A solid backlog of infrastructure and commercial construction projects will help protect Australia against a global slowdown, according to management and consulting firm Turner & Townsend’s latest Interna... more
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Company fined $30,000 for unsafe concrete panel storage

A precast concrete manufacturer has been fined $30,000 without conviction for endangering workers by storing concrete panels weighing nearly three tonnes each standing vertically and without support. Civicas... more

Timber towers: In pursuit of the perfect highrise

18 Apr, 2019
‘Good design adds value’: AIA releases federal election platform

17 Apr, 2019
Construction activity to help cushion Australia against a slowdown

16 Apr, 2019
Company fined $30,000 for unsafe concrete panel storage

16 Apr, 2019

Exceptional heritage projects awarded in WA

How the proposed 2019-20 Budget would affect Australia’s built sector

New research challenges conventional ideas about construction in seismic zones

Projects

$750M business district to transform Macquarie Park

18 Apr, 2019

Unlike anything ever seen before in Macquarie Park, Frasers Property Australia and Winten Property Group have officially launched Australia’s first 'Community Business District' – the $750 million Macquarie Exchange. Located at the entrance to Macquarie Park’s new Metro station, Macquarie Exchange will convert a 15,620 square metre site into an 83,368 square metre site (gross lettable are... more

Greaton’s Oxford Central ‘tops out’ in Epping

10 Apr, 2019

Concept plans released for a new high school in Brisbane

09 Apr, 2019

BIG unveils concept for sustainable offshore city

08 Apr, 2019

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Grand Designs

Luxury hotel in China’s Jiangnan region opens its doors

21 Jan, 2019

General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) have officially opened The Chedi Nignhai, a luxury hotel nestled in the mountains and forest of China’s picturesque Jiangnan region. The Chedi Ninghai comprises 97 rooms in the province’s hilly coastal region and is designed to provide a true oasis to elite patrons and families from across the world. The hotel's extraordinarily large public sp... more

Unique facade connects urban architecture with nature

21 Aug, 2018

BIG completes pleated skyscraper in Shenzhen

08 Aug, 2018

Heritage building transformed by sustainable and innovative design

01 Aug, 2018

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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