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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

Office vacancy climbs across Australia as new supply comes to market

06 Feb, 2026
Office vacancy climbs amid rising supply
Australia’s national office vacancy rate has climbed from 15.2 per cent to 15.9 per cent over the six months to January 2026, as a surge in new office completions lifted available space across the country’s biggest markets. According to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report, the increase…

Australian workplaces are becoming safer in 2026

04 Feb, 2026
Australian workplaces are becoming safer in 2026
Australian workers are returning to safer workplaces this year, according to new data showing a continued decline in work‑related deaths. However, the nation’s peak workplace health and safety organisation says employers must remain vigilant to prevent further tragedy. The Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) is urging businesses, industry…

Barkly Street estate upgrade could offer greater community benefits

03 Feb, 2026
Upgrading Barkly Street estate offers greater community benefits
An RMIT University-led report has found that upgrading the Barkly Street public housing estate in Brunswick, rather than demolishing it, could deliver significant social, economic and environmental benefits. The 12-storey tower at 351 Barkly Street was purpose-built in the early 1970s for elderly singles and couples. The findings come as…

Women encouraged to pursue trades through WA scholarships

03 Feb, 2026
Women encouraged to pursue trades through WA scholarships
The WA government has launched a new campaign inviting women across Western Australia to apply for its Women in Trades Scholarship Program, aimed at increasing the number of women entering high-demand, well-paying trade and technical careers. The $2 million initiative will provide 100 scholarships in 2026, valued at $5,000 each,…

Níall McLaughlin awarded 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

30 Jan, 2026
Níall McLaughlin awarded 2026 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for Architecture
Irish architect, educator, and writer Níall McLaughlin has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture. Announced by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and awarded on behalf of His Majesty the King, the accolade recognises McLaughlin’s profound influence on architectural practice, theory, writing, and…

Data centres find promise in Greenland

27 Jan, 2026
Data centres find promise in Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed discussion about the United States acquiring Greenland has reignited debate over the Arctic territory’s growing strategic and economic importance. While the former president has framed the idea as a matter of national security — positioning Greenland as vital for countering Russian and Chinese influence in…

Anti-dumping measures vital to fair trade in Australia

21 Jan, 2026
Anti-dumping measures vital to fair trade in Australia
Australia’s building products manufacturing sector faces a critical threat from the unchecked import of dumped construction materials that could wipe out local businesses and destabilise the market, a leading industry body has cautioned. These dumped construction materials refer to imported building products, such as glass windows or steel, sold in…

Australia’s migration delays threaten construction progress

20 Jan, 2026
Australia’s migration delays threaten construction progress
A Queensland construction company has warned that Australia’s migration system is too slow and complex to meet the construction industry’s urgent need for skilled tradespeople, threatening progress on critical housing and infrastructure projects. Jake Green, General Manager at Queensland-based building company Maaken, said the business has spent months trying to…