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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

Lighting failure prompts immediate closure of Perth footbridge

18 Nov, 2025
Bridge lighting failure prompts immediate closure
A major lighting incident occurred on Monday at the Boorloo Bridge in Perth, Western Australia, prompting authorities to close the structure to pedestrians and cyclists. A large lighting strip fell from one of the bridge’s pylons, narrowly missing a cyclist on the path below. The incident, which happened just before…

Women reshape construction through leadership and innovation

17 Nov, 2025
The builders of some of New South Wales’ most defining projects — from regional roads to Sydney’s high-rise towers — took centre stage as the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) NSW Chapter celebrated the 2025 NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence. Hosted at the ICC Ballroom in Sydney, the…

The Holy Redeemer Church receives global acclaim

17 Nov, 2025
The Holy Redeemer Church inspired global acclaim
The Holy Redeemer Church and Community Centre of Las Chumberas in La Laguna, Spain, designed by Fernando Menis, was awarded the prestigious World Building of the Year at the 2025 World Architecture Festival (WAF). The festival's grand finale took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, where hundreds of…

Sydney Central Metro wins global engineering honour

17 Nov, 2025
Sydney Central Metro wins global engineering honour
Sydney’s new Central Station Metro has been named the 2025 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence winner by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), cementing Australia’s position among the world’s leaders in infrastructure innovation and sustainable design. The prestigious award was announced on 14 November 2025 at the IStructE’s annual…

First 2025 WAF award winners announced

14 Nov, 2025
First 2025 WAF award winners announced
The first award winners of the 2025 World Architecture Festival (WAF) have been announced following the opening day of the world’s largest international live-judged architectural event. Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, this three-day festival features over 460 live pitches from finalists worldwide, evaluated by an esteemed panel…

Australia faces urgent construction workforce shortage

13 Nov, 2025
Australia's commercial construction sector under pressure amid unprecedented demand and worker shortages
Australia’s construction sector is facing a deepening workforce crisis, with Infrastructure Australia’s latest Market Capacity Report projecting a shortage of 300,000 workers by 2027 if urgent productivity reforms are not implemented. The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has welcomed the report, emphasising both the urgency and nuance behind these headline figures.…

AI data centres strain global supply chains

10 Nov, 2025
AI data centres strain global supply chains
Data centre developers across the globe are rapidly shifting focus toward facilities capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, but a new report warns that the complex demands of these advanced centres may be outpacing supply chain readiness. Turner & Townsend’s 2025‑2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Index reveals that 83…

WA government cancels $1.6b Perth redevelopment

10 Nov, 2025
Perth Convention Centre redevelopment enters new phase
The Western Australian government has announced it will not proceed with the $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), redirecting funds towards the newly created $1.5 billion Building Hospitals Fund. Premier Roger Cook informed the leaseholders of the decision on Wednesday, citing the significant costs and…