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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
13 Oct, 2026

Queensland leads nation with record 52,500 houses under construction

Queensland’s residential construction boom has reached a new record, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data confirming 52,500 homes are currently under construction across the state. The figur... more
10 Oct, 2026

Apartment solar sharing technology wins top Australian Good Design Award

An Australian technology that allows apartment residents to share rooftop solar has taken the top prize at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards. Melbourne-based Allume Energy's SolShare was named the 2026 ... more
09 Oct, 2026

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

Australia’s peak safety body has backed a AU$42.7 million Federal Budget commitment to make mandatory national safety standards available online at no direct cost, removing a major financial hurdle for local ... more

Planners, architects call for ongoing funding for Victorian government architect

13 Oct, 2026
Queensland leads nation with record 52,500 houses under construction

13 Oct, 2026
Apartment solar sharing technology wins top Australian Good Design Award

10 Oct, 2026
Australia’s peak safety body backs $42.7M funding for free mandatory safety standards

09 Oct, 2026

Builders get reprieve as ATO postpones credit card ban

Victoria’s housing program reaches 15,000 fast-tracked approvals

AIBS urges protections for Victorian surveyor independence

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