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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

2026 Australian Interior Design Awards showcase design excellence

21 Apr, 2026
2026 Australian Interior Design Awards showcase design excellence
The Australian Interior Design Awards have returned for 2026, unveiling a shortlist of 226 projects that reflect the strength and diversity of the nation’s interior design sector. Now in its 23rd year, the program continues to set the benchmark for excellence and innovation, recognising outstanding work across residential, commercial and…

NSW building regulators crack down on safety and compliance

20 Apr, 2026
AIHS calls for free access to safety standards
A major joint enforcement and education roadshow conducted by Building Commission NSW and SafeWork NSW has concluded in the Hunter Region, targeting improved compliance and higher industry standards across the area’s booming construction sector. During March, inspectors from both agencies visited 36 sites to audit building sites. The operation revealed…

WA invests $6m to grow capacity of community housing sector

14 Apr, 2026
The Western Australian government is investing $6 million to establish a new capability-building program aimed at increasing the community housing sector in the state. The initiative is designed to increase the capacity of providers to deliver and manage more social and affordable housing projects. Modelled on a successful Queensland initiative,…

Urban design a potential cure for Australia’s loneliness crisis

14 Apr, 2026
Australia is facing a deepening social crisis, with recent findings revealing that approximately 15 per cent of the population suffers from loneliness and social isolation. The issue is not just a significant public health risk but also an economic one. Further analysis by the Grattan Institute has also found mental…

Michael Schaper appointed chair of Infrastructure WA

13 Apr, 2026
Michael Schaper has been appointed chair of Infrastructure WA, taking the helm as the agency prepares to transition into the state’s first productivity commission, the 2050 Commission. Dr Schaper, a former deputy chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), will succeed Nicole Lockwood, who is stepping down after…

NSW ruling narrows misleading conduct in construction claims

13 Apr, 2026
NSW ruling narrows misleading conduct in construction claims
A recent NSW Supreme Court decision involving The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties and Buildcorp Group is quietly redefining how misleading or deceptive conduct claims under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) are assessed in construction-related disputes. The ruling, handed down in The Star v Buildcorp, is expected to have significant ramifications…

AI-powered robots set to tackle road cracks with negligible human intervention

08 Apr, 2026
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has signed a AU$1.2 million partnership agreement to develop an autonomous robotic system capable of detecting and repairing road cracks with minimal human intervention. The collaboration brings together CDU, Civiltech Solutions, and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC). By combining LiDAR scanning, artificial intelligence, and…

Data reveals link between fuel spikes and SME insolvencies

07 Apr, 2026
Soaring global oil prices are emerging as a major insolvency trigger for Australia’s construction industry, amplifying pressures on contractors already battling thin margins, volatile input costs and tightening cash flow A new report from Halo Advisory reveals a 25-year correlation between Brent Crude spikes and surges in Australian corporate insolvency…