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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

Builders get reprieve as ATO postpones credit card ban

09 Oct, 2026
The federal government has stepped in to delay the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) proposed ban on credit card payments, providing builders, tradies and suppliers with much-needed breathing space while a longer-term solution is developed. The government has announced the ATO will continue to accept credit card payments until the end…

Victoria’s housing program reaches 15,000 fast-tracked approvals

08 Oct, 2026
The Victorian government has reached a new milestone in its push to streamline housing supply, with its Development Facilitation Program (DFP) officially passing 15,000 fast-tracked home approvals across the state. The benchmark comes after the planning pathway approved 1,775 new homes in August alone, drastically cutting red tape for residential…

AIBS urges protections for Victorian surveyor independence

07 Oct, 2026
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) has warned that inappropriate contracting practices in Victoria's building industry are eroding independent regulatory oversight, with members reporting that Relevant Building Surveyors (RBSs) are being asked to sign consultant agreements that make them accountable to the builders whose work they regulate. The peak…

Victoria expands scheme to subsidise ceiling insulation installations

02 Oct, 2026
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The Victorian government has expanded the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program to offer upfront discounts on ceiling insulation, helping households save more than AU$400 annually on power bills. Under the expanded program, Victorians can access discounts covering up to half the installation cost, capped at AU$1,500 for metropolitan Melbourne households…

Cambridge launches framework to boost construction productivity

02 Oct, 2026
The University of Cambridge has published a new framework to help construction organisations turn the large volumes of data their projects generate into practical productivity improvements. Productivity in the sector remains variable and poorly understood, despite the data available. The Cambridge Framework for Construction Productivity: Measure · Benchmark · Improve…

Tasmania releases draft apartment code to streamline housing approvals

01 Oct, 2026
New system delivers faster fairer housing approvals in NSW
The Tasmanian government has released its draft Apartment Code in a bid to simplify planning processes, fast-track approvals, and boost the supply of medium-density housing across the state. The draft code aims to establish a clear, standardised pathway for planning assessments while setting clear design standards to ensure new residential…