Welcome to Build Australia

18 Sep, 2026

NSW rolls out smart rental bonds scheme statewide

Renters across New South Wales can now transfer their existing security deposit directly to a new property following the statewide rollout of the state government’s Smart Rental Bonds scheme. The portable ... more
18 Sep, 2026

WA raises social housing income eligibility limits

The Western Australian government has announced a further increase to weekly social housing income eligibility limits, marking the tenth time thresholds have been raised since 2020. Under the revised criteri... more
16 Sep, 2026

Australian steel body challenges Productivity Commission findings on import protections

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has challenged the Productivity Commission’s (PC) interim finding rejecting safeguard protections for local fabricators, warning that cheap imports pose a severe threat to... more
16 Sep, 2026

Queensland releases roadmap to drive freight growth across state

The Queensland government has released the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, delivering a practical roadmap to strengthen freight productivity, reliability, and safety across the state. Designed to supe... more

NSW rolls out smart rental bonds scheme statewide

18 Sep, 2026
WA raises social housing income eligibility limits

18 Sep, 2026
Australian steel body challenges Productivity Commission findings on import protections

16 Sep, 2026
Queensland releases roadmap to drive freight growth across state

16 Sep, 2026

Stanley’s Bond Store wins Master Builders Tasmania award

Fremantle bridge set for early completion with innovative building method

Drone surveys reveal hidden dangers on roads

Projects

Construction begins on 72-storey Atlas Melbourne tower

17 Sep, 2026

Multiplex has commenced construction on Atlas Melbourne, a $525 million, 72-storey residential high-rise for MYX-listed developer SP Setia, marking one of the first major residential towers to break ground in Melbourne's CBD in several years. The 2,851sqm site at 383 La Trobe Street will house a tower designed by Cox Architecture and Fender Katsalidis, delivering more than 850 apartments alongs... more

Construction begins on luxury Solais Newstead apartments

16 Sep, 2026

WA children’s hospice prepares to welcome first families

15 Sep, 2026

Work begins on WA's first children's hospice

Queensland boosts infrastructure investment to unlock more regional homes

15 Sep, 2026

A labour shortage is among the most significant challenges in the Australian construction industry. As the workforce ages and the pipeline of projects grows, the need for fresh talent is critical. By exploring real-world industry initiatives in Australia, you can identify ways to attract new, diverse talent and consider strategies that could pave the way for the next generation of construction ... more

The hidden equipment cost destroying Australian construction margins

16 Sep, 2026

How heavy vehicle telematics can track unsafe habits on jobsites

07 Sep, 2026

Who will still be prepared to build Australia

25 Aug, 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