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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

AI helps future-proof buildings against threats and crises

07 Oct, 2025
AI helps future-proof buildings against crises
Artificial intelligence (AI) could play a crucial role in designing buildings resilient to both climate extremes and infectious disease threats, according to new research involving Charles Darwin University (CDU). A study led by the University of Tehran, CDU, and Australian Catholic University has reviewed how AI is increasingly used in…

UK government advances England’s new town plans

06 Oct, 2025
UK government advances England’s new town plans
The UK government has confirmed plans to advance a new generation of towns in England, naming three priority sites and acknowledging 12 potential locations recommended in an independent review. The announcement marks the government’s initial response to the New Towns Taskforce report, led by Sir Michael Lyons, which assessed large-scale…

Australia’s steel future hinges on containing energy costs

03 Oct, 2025
VIC government's steel offshoring sparks industry outcry
Australia’s push to transform its steel industry into a more efficient and sustainable sector will hinge on the cost of energy, delegates at the Australian Steel Institute’s (ASI) national convention in Sydney have been told. Speaking in a pre-recorded message on the opening day of the two-day event, Federal Minister…

CIBSE launches global Society of Vertical Transportation

25 Sep, 2025
CIBSE launches global Society of Vertical Transportation
CIBSE has officially launched the Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT), a new international professional community dedicated to advancing knowledge, skills and innovation across lifts, escalators and emerging mobility systems. Building on the legacy of the long-standing CIBSE Lifts Group, the SoVT establishes a formal structure for professional membership, specialist continuing…

New research shows construction careers struggle with poor balance

25 Sep, 2025
From Classroom to Construction Site: How to Facilitate Student Involvement in the Trades
A new study by Reckon has spotlighted the challenging work-life balance faced by many in Australia’s construction and blue-collar sectors, revealing which careers come with the most pressure and which offer more flexibility and balance. Reckon’s analysis, which examined 11 key factors across workload, life balance, flexibility, and household time,…

NSW launches guarantee to accelerate housing delivery

25 Sep, 2025
NSW launches guarantee to accelerate housing
The New South Wales government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for its landmark Pre-sale Finance Guarantee (PFG) program, designed to accelerate housing delivery across the state by reducing risk in construction finance and unlocking thousands of homes currently stuck between approval and commencement. From 22 September 2025, eligible developers…

Brabham Estate wins Sustainability Excellence Award

23 Sep, 2025
Brabham Estate wins Sustainability Excellence Award
Brabham Estate has been recognised with the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) WA Award for Excellence in Sustainability, highlighting its achievement in delivering a large-scale residential community that combines environmental excellence with affordability and liveability. Developed by Peet in partnership with DevelopmentWA, Brabham is setting new standards for environmentally…

Monash engineers improve construction safety with robotics

23 Sep, 2025
Monash engineers improve construction with robotics
Monash University engineers have trialled an innovative human–robot collaboration system that demonstrated improved efficiency on job sites while reducing physical strain on workers. The team used simulations of a timber floor assembly to show how intelligent task sequencing and robot allocation can speed up construction work and lessen worker fatigue.…