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  • Applications to open for Builders' Support Facility

    06 Nov, 2026

    Queensland opens $8.8M construction business grant program to cut red tape

    Small construction businesses and sole traders across Queensland can now access up to AU$5,000 to modernise their operations as applications officially open for the Queensland government’s AU$8.8 million Cons... more

  • WA government unveils plans for affordable housing near new METRONET station

    06 Nov, 2026

    WA government unveils high-density housing plan for METRONET precincts

    The Western Australian government has launched public consultation on a major plan to boost housing supply and density around METRONET train stations, opening up established Perth suburbs to significant multi-s... more

  • 05 Nov, 2026

    CIOB global Art of Building winners 2026 revealed

    Bangladeshi photojournalist Azim Khan Ronnie has made history by winning the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) prestigious Art of Building photography competition for a second time, becoming only the s... more

  • Industrial

    04 Nov, 2026

    ASI scheme to improve steel sustainability wins international award

    An Australian Steel Institute (ASI) certification scheme designed to improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across the steel supply chain has received global recognition at an industry aw... more

  • Queensland opens $8.8M construction business grant program to cut red tape
    06 Nov, 2026
  • WA government unveils high-density housing plan for METRONET precincts
    06 Nov, 2026
  • CIOB global Art of Building winners 2026 revealed
    05 Nov, 2026
  • ASI scheme to improve steel sustainability wins international award
    04 Nov, 2026

Pressure mounts for probe into construction corruption in Victoria

15 Jul, 2026
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) have jointly called for a Royal Commission into corruption and criminal conduct in Victoria's building and construction industry, pointing to the ongoing influence of the CFMEU. The two peak bodies, which together represent…

Queensland hits 100,000-home milestone with new investment

14 Jul, 2026
DevCore fast-tracks housing construction in Queensland
The Queensland government’s Residential Activation Fund (RAF) has passed a significant milestone, unlocking more than 100,000 new homes across Queensland in less than 18 months. The achievement is anchored by a fresh AU$146 million infrastructure investment targeting the fast-growing Gold Coast region. The newly announced funding marks the first allocation…

WAF 2026 shortlist reveals world’s top architecture projects

14 Jul, 2026
The world's best new architecture and interiors have been named as the 2026 World Architecture Festival (WAF) shortlist, celebrating outstanding completed buildings, interiors and landscape designs from around the globe alongside visionary future architectural projects. This year's shortlist features 416 projects across categories ranging from Creative Re-Use, Housing and Education…

Imported Chinese windows and doors pose compliance safety risks

13 Jul, 2026
Imported aluminium windows and doors from China have shown severe safety, structural, and insurance risks after independent testing has revealed a significant failure rate. The independent testing, conducted by a NATA-accredited facility on products sourced through a veteran builder, found that seven out of eight tested products failed to meet…

Melbourne office market nears turning point as tenant demand increases

13 Jul, 2026
Melbourne’s central business district (CBD) office market is showing early signs of a major recovery, with tenant enquiry hitting its strongest levels in years just as the city’s construction pipeline prepares to completely dry up. According to Knight Frank’s latest Melbourne CBD Office State of the Market report, the commercial…

WA leads the country as home building approvals increase

13 Jul, 2026
Western Australia’s housing pipeline has seen a significant increase, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data revealing that dwelling commencements jumped 15.2 per cent over the year to March 2026. A total of 24,223 new homes began construction during the 12-month period, comfortably outpacing the national average growth rate…

Queensland to build new manufacturing hub to tackle skills shortage

09 Jul, 2026
The Queensland government has allocated AU$925,000 out of the State Budget to establish a new manufacturing hub for the Wide Bay Burnett region at Manufacturing Skills Queensland’s Centre of Excellence. The new hub aims to support more than 990 local manufacturers. The funding is designed to help regional businesses innovate,…