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SDAU extension welcomed by WA property industry

The Government of Western Australia has announced the State Development Assessment Unit (SDAU) will be reopened to December 2023. The SDAU is a rigorous process that provides opportunity for public comment ... more
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Survey shows extent of gender-based adversity in construction sector

The results are in on the inaugural National Association of Women in Construction ‘State of the Industry’ survey, and among the findings, a massive 75 per cent of respondents say they have experienced gende... more
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Australian cities out-of-step on walkability, according to transport study

Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, a global study has found. Led by RMIT University, The Lancet Global Health study... more
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Driving sustainability through green construction

The construction industry is one of the largest contributors of solid waste in Australia. Australia’s construction sector generates 30 to 50 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year, mostly from elect... more

SDAU extension welcomed by WA property industry

20 May, 2022
Survey shows extent of gender-based adversity in construction sector

20 May, 2022
Australian cities out-of-step on walkability, according to transport study

20 May, 2022
Driving sustainability through green construction

19 May, 2022

Land sales hampered by skills and materials shortages, according to UDIA WA

Engineers Australia introduces Construction Engineering Area of Practice

World first robotics technology to power timber construction

Projects

Lendlease unveils its newest community in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay region

20 May, 2022

Lendlease has unveiled its new $500 million residential community Kinma Valley, which is expected to be home to more than 6,500 people, in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions for new home buyers. Located midway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in the northern suburb of Morayfield, the new community is approved for up to 2,500 new homes alongside an approximately 31-hectare centr... more

First of Australia’s tallest twin towers in Melbourne completes construction

19 May, 2022

Construction begins on Time & Place’s $410-million Queensbridge building in Melbourne

19 May, 2022

DA approval for first stage of zero-carbon Norwest Quarter

18 May, 2022

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Grand Designs

Google opens Bay View campus in Silicon Valley

18 May, 2022

Google has opened its new Bay View campus in Silicon Valley, the first time the company has developed its own major campus. The Bay View campus was designed by architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Heatherwick Studio, as well as Google’s design and engineering teams, and spans 42 acres adjacent to the NASA’s Ames Research Centre in Silicon Valley. It totals 1.1 million square feet, ... more

Dutch cabin wins prestigious 2021 Architizer A+ Awards Project of the Year Award

29 Jul, 2021

Perth’s Barrack Square, Bell Tower and Jetties get landmark heritage listing

02 Jul, 2021

Building to feature stunning natural biotope in Manhattan

02 Jun, 2021

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Mega Structures

The Red Sea Project secures first stage of LEED platinum certification

01 Feb, 2021

Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea Project, the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism and hospitality development, is set to offer an exclusive experience of unparalleled diversity for global travellers. The destination, being developed by the Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), will set new standards in sustainable development and exceed expectations to create a unique travel experience a... more

The incredible geometric tower proposed for Toronto

23 Jul, 2018

Vancouver skyscrapers become vibrant vertical villages

04 Jul, 2018

Construction begins on world’s second largest skyscraper

03 Jul, 2018

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Events

How We Build Now

31 May 2022-31 May 2022

Labour shortages, raw materials costs, extreme weather and geopolitical instability are hitting construction companies across the country. Understanding how to build better and smarter to weather these uncertainties will be key. Procore and a powerhouse panel will unpack the findings of the latest How We Build Now - Tracking Technology in Construction benchmark report in this not-to-be-missed l... more

How We Build Now

31 May 2022

National Precast – Tech Talk Seminar

5 Apr 2022

Workplace Health and Safety Show

20 Sep 2022

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