Build Australia: A construction Magazine

06 Feb, 2026

Office vacancy climbs across Australia as new supply comes to market

Australia’s national office vacancy rate has climbed from 15.2 per cent to 15.9 per cent over the six months to January 2026, as a surge in new office completions lifted available space across the country’s... more

04 Feb, 2026

Australian workplaces are becoming safer in 2026

Australian workers are returning to safer workplaces this year, according to new data showing a continued decline in work‑related deaths. However, the nation’s peak workplace health and safety organisati... more

03 Feb, 2026

Barkly Street estate upgrade could offer greater community benefits

An RMIT University-led report has found that upgrading the Barkly Street public housing estate in Brunswick, rather than demolishing it, could deliver significant social, economic and environmental benefits. ... more

03 Feb, 2026

Women encouraged to pursue trades through WA scholarships

The WA government has launched a new campaign inviting women across Western Australia to apply for its Women in Trades Scholarship Program, aimed at increasing the number of women entering high-demand, well-pay... more