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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

NSW overhauls assessment rules to speed up home building

18 May, 2026
Culture change drives women's participation in construction
The New South Wales state government is overhauling the assessment pathways for new houses, making it easier and faster to build homes. The government has announced two new pathways designed to significantly accelerate the construction of low-rise homes. The reforms could halve the time it takes for families to start…

RMIT awards honorary doctorates to ARM Architecture founders

15 May, 2026
Two of Australia’s most influential architects, Ian McDougall and Howard Raggatt, have been awarded honorary doctorates by RMIT University in recognition of their award-winning work which has redefined contemporary architecture. The pair were celebrated for their bold experimentation and tireless advocacy for architectural discourse. The honour comes as RMIT marks…

Trio wins medal for outstanding contribution to Australian architecture

15 May, 2026
Trio wins 2026 architecture Gold Medal
The Australian Institute of Architects has awarded its highest honour, the 2026 Gold Medal, to Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers of Durbach Block Jaggers, recognising nearly three decades of influential and enduring contributions to Australian architecture. The Gold Medal acknowledges architects whose work demonstrates exceptional merit and has…

WA to develop pre-approved building designs for urban infill projects

12 May, 2026
Why fast funding is vital for construction businesses
The Western Australian state government is developing a pattern book of pre-approved home designs to slash red tape and accelerate residential construction across the state. Funded as part of a AU$4.7 billion housing package in the 2026-27 State Budget, the AU$2 million initiative aims to streamline the often-convoluted planning process.…

Construction sector pressure fuels growing mental health crisis

12 May, 2026
Construction pressure fuels growing mental health crisis
Australia’s construction industry is facing mounting concern over worker mental health as it prepares to deliver one of the largest housing pipelines in its history, with industry leaders warning that current pressures risk worsening already high suicide rates. The sector is under strain as it works toward the National Housing…

WA invests in infrastructure projects in 2026-2027 Budget

11 May, 2026
Bridges to span Mitchell Freeway in major infrastructure project
The Western Australian state government has revealed a number of infrastructure projects in the 2026-2027 State Budget. The funding is part of a broader commitment to roads, ports, and public transport aimed at strengthening the state’s economic resilience and freight efficiency. The state and federal governments will invest AU$1.1 billion…

Construction manufacturers hit by global market pressures

11 May, 2026
Australian small and mid-sized construction manufacturers are experiencing a sharp downturn in revenue and profitability, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to ripple through global markets and supply chains. New data from Unleashed’s latest Manufacturing Health Index, which analysed more than 500 Australian firms across sectors including construction,…