Build Australia: A construction Magazine

14 Apr, 2026

WA invests $6M to grow capacity of community housing sector

The Western Australian government is investing AU$6 million to establish a new capability-building program aimed at increasing the community housing sector in the state. The initiative is designed to increas... more

14 Apr, 2026

Urban design a potential cure for Australia’s loneliness crisis

Australia is facing a deepening social crisis, with recent findings revealing that approximately 15 per cent of the population suffers from loneliness and social isolation. The issue is not just a significan... more

13 Apr, 2026

Michael Schaper appointed chair of Infrastructure WA

Michael Schaper has been appointed chair of Infrastructure WA, taking the helm as the agency prepares to transition into the state’s first productivity commission, the 2050 Commission. Dr Schaper, a former... more

13 Apr, 2026

NSW ruling narrows misleading conduct in construction claims

A recent NSW Supreme Court decision involving The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties and Buildcorp Group is quietly redefining how misleading or deceptive conduct claims under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL... more