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  • Culture change drives women's participation in construction

    08 May, 2026

    State NCC variations add to building industry’s costs

    Australia’s building industry is being burdened by a fragmented regulatory landscape, as state and territories add their own variations to the National Construction Code (NCC). The Building Products Indust... more

  • 08 May, 2026

    WA increases housing budget for affordable housing

    The Western Australian government has increased the affordable housing budget and introduced a tax package to boost housing supply across the state. The state government has committed an additional AU$1.5 bi... more

  • Queensland faces critical construction workforce shortage

    07 May, 2026

    NSW introduces building reforms for modern methods of construction

    The New South Wales government has introduced nation-leading building reforms aimed at streamlining building approvals and introducing stronger penalties for certifiers. The Building (Approvals and Practitio... more

  • 07 May, 2026

    Western Australia invests in prefabricated construction to boost housing supply

    The Western Australian government is investing AU$48 million to boost housing supply and productivity in the construction sector. The funding package will establish and expand two major housing and infrastru... more

  • State NCC variations add to building industry’s costs
    08 May, 2026
  • WA increases housing budget for affordable housing
    08 May, 2026
  • NSW introduces building reforms for modern methods of construction
    07 May, 2026
  • Western Australia invests in prefabricated construction to boost housing supply
    07 May, 2026

AI could help unlock $278B construction bottleneck, CEDA finds

06 May, 2026
AI data centres strain global supply chains
Australia’s AU$278 billion construction pipeline is under threat from a slow and fragmented environmental approvals system but AI can help solve the bottleneck, according to a new report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA). The report, Approved: How AI and data can transform Australia’s environmental approvals, released…

WA and federal governments invest $2b to boost housing supply

05 May, 2026
NSW launches guarantee to accelerate housing
The Western Australian state and the federal governments will invest more than $2 billion in a landmark agreement to supercharge the state’s housing supply. The agreement aims to deliver more than 34,000 new homes across Western Australia, with 11,000 specifically earmarked for first-home buyers. The funding is part of a…

ABCB releases NCC 2025 with major technical shifts for commercial buildings

04 May, 2026
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025, which includes improvements for building standards focused on durability, safety, and Australia’s transition to net zero. The updated code introduces the most substantial technical shift for commercial buildings in over a decade. While states and territories…

New mentoring program aims to encourage more women in construction

01 May, 2026
BMD Group and non-profit UNIQ You have expanded their partnership in Western Australia to help push more young women to explore careers in construction, engineering, trades and STEM. The female-only career conversations program aims to bridge the state’s widening industrial skills gap. The partnership aims to dismantle gender stereotypes by…

WA unveils Seven Cities vision to drive regional development

01 May, 2026
The Western Australian government has launched a sweeping long-term blueprint for regional Western Australia, identifying seven key cities as the engines of the state’s future as a renewable energy powerhouse. The Seven Cities vision targets Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Port Hedland, Karratha, Broome, Geraldton, and Albany. The plan aims to move beyond…

National prize honours Australia’s emerging architects

30 Apr, 2026
National prize honours Australia’s emerging architects
The Australian Institute of Architects has announced the 2026 recipients of the Emerging Architect Prize across its national and international chapters, recognising rising professionals who are shaping the future of architectural practice through design excellence, leadership, education, and community engagement. The annual prize highlights individuals and collaborations advancing the profession’s…

NSW to invest $12.3M to unlock 9,800 new regional homes

29 Apr, 2026
NSW launches guarantee to accelerate housing
The New South Wales government has announced a AU$12.3 million funding boost to accelerate housing delivery in regional communities. The funding will help unlock more than 9,800 new homes under the latest round of the Low Cost Loans Initiative (LCLI). The program is designed to help local governments shoulder the…

NSW heritage awards celebrate conservation and storytelling

29 Apr, 2026
The shortlist for the 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards has been revealed, showcasing a diverse and compelling range of heritage conservation, protection and interpretation projects from across New South Wales. An annual highlight on the state’s cultural calendar, the awards celebrate excellence across natural, cultural and built heritage. This…