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14 Oct, 2026

Queensland plumber wins $1.9M in Australia’s largest asbestosis settlement

A Queensland court has awarded a former plumber AU$1.9 million plus legal costs, the largest asbestosis compensation payment on record in Australian history. Robin Smith, now in his late 70s, developed asbes... more
14 Oct, 2026

Councils demand policy shift for Outer Western Sydney

A coalition of seven local councils is calling on the New South Wales government to recognise Outer Western Sydney as a distinct region and step up funding to keep pace with rapid growth. The Outer Western S... more
14 Oct, 2026

Tasmania launches new website for 24/7 access to housing support

Tasmanians applying for housing assistance can now access services and submit applications round the clock following the launch of the digital Housing Connect Portal. The online platform offers residents a m... more
13 Oct, 2026

Planners, architects call for ongoing funding for Victorian government architect

The Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Victorian Chapter and the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) have united to call on all political parties to back design quality as the cornerstone of Victoria's... more

Queensland plumber wins $1.9M in Australia’s largest asbestosis settlement

14 Oct, 2026
Councils demand policy shift for Outer Western Sydney

14 Oct, 2026
Tasmania launches new website for 24/7 access to housing support

14 Oct, 2026
Planners, architects call for ongoing funding for Victorian government architect

13 Oct, 2026

Queensland leads nation with record 52,500 houses under construction

Apartment solar sharing technology wins top Australian Good Design Award

Australia’s peak safety body backs $42.7M funding for free mandatory safety standards

Construction safety is digitising. The next challenge? Better data-backed decisions

Projects

Vacant Woolloomooloo site to deliver 15 new social homes in Sydney

13 Oct, 2026

The New South Wales government is progressing plans to use underutilised government-owned land in Sydney's inner east for 15 new social homes. The empty site along Nicholson Street in Woolloomooloo has remained vacant since a failed redevelopment attempt in 1989. Its location provides future residents with immediate proximity to key employment hubs, public transport networks, and essential l... more

Prefabricated apartment build delivers 38 social homes in WA

13 Oct, 2026

Construction begins on JLT’s new BAY360 community hub

12 Oct, 2026

New $1.2B wastewater facility unlocks 140,000 homes in Western Sydney

08 Oct, 2026

Australia has a pressing housing crisis. However, record demands often clash with traditional construction bottlenecks, severe labour shortages and lengthy site-build timelines. As a result, the industry is shifting toward modern construction methods. System 600 is the focal point of this move — a government-backed, open-source initiative poised to disrupt conventional workflows and alleviate... more

Creating pathways into construction with initiatives that attract new talent

16 Sep, 2026

The hidden equipment cost destroying Australian construction margins

16 Sep, 2026

How heavy vehicle telematics can track unsafe habits on jobsites

07 Sep, 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