Build Australia: A construction Magazine

20 May, 2026

Australia: Construction sector coming under increasing pressure as Middle East conflict continues

RICS has released the Q1 2026 Global Construction Monitor, which confirms that headline construction activity is remaining relatively steady, with the Construction Sentiment Index moving from +7 to +8. Impor... more

19 May, 2026

Queensland and federal governments invest $2.4B in new homes across the state

The Australian federal and Queensland governments have locked in a AU$2.4 billion agreement to build more than 51,000 homes across Queensland, including more than 20,000 exclusively for first home buyers. Th... more

18 May, 2026

NSW overhauls assessment rules to speed up home building

The New South Wales state government is overhauling the assessment pathways for new houses, making it easier and faster to build homes. The government has announced two new pathways designed to significantly... more

15 May, 2026

RMIT awards honorary doctorates to ARM Architecture founders

Two of Australia’s most influential architects, Ian McDougall and Howard Raggatt, have been awarded honorary doctorates by RMIT University in recognition of their award-winning work which has redefined contem... more