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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

Australia updates NCC to enhance public building accessibility

12 Aug, 2025
Productivity Commission report highlights urgent need for housing construction reforms
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Amendment 2 has been officially published, marking a significant update to align with recent revisions made to the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010, commonly referred to as the Premises Standards. This amendment ensures that the NCC reflects the latest accessibility requirements…

ACA urges reforms to boost construction productivity

06 Aug, 2025
WT report finds construction costs remain elevated
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has called for sweeping reforms to boost productivity in Australia’s construction industry, submitting a comprehensive proposal to the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. The association contends that the sector, vital to the nation’s economy, has faced decades of underperformance and warrants urgent intervention. Although construction…

Purpose-built student accommodation meets demand efficiently

06 Aug, 2025
Purpose-built student accommodation meets demand efficiently
The Student Accommodation Council (SAC) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent analysis highlighting the substantial growth of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in response to rising international student demand. The RBA report underscores that international students remain significant economic contributors to Australia, yet warns that housing supply has…

Construction salaries rise but dissatisfaction remains high

06 Aug, 2025
From Classroom to Construction Site: How to Facilitate Student Involvement in the Trades
New data from the Hays FY25/26 Salary Guide, Australia’s most comprehensive report on workforce and salary trends, reveals that while construction salaries are on the rise, many workers remain dissatisfied and are considering leaving the industry. According to the report, 57 per cent of construction employees are satisfied with their…

Simon Crooks appointed GIICA CEO for Brisbane

06 Aug, 2025
Simon Crooks appointed GIICA CEO for Brisbane
Simon Crooks has been appointed as the new CEO of the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), a key step in progressing the delivery of infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Crooks brings over 40 years of local and international experience in major project delivery, most…

Blight Rayner wins two major urban design awards

06 Aug, 2025
Kangaroo Point Green Bridge
Blight Rayner Architecture has achieved a remarkable double victory at the 2025 Minister's Award for Urban Design, with two of their projects jointly claiming Queensland’s highest honour in the field. At the ceremony held on July 15, the firm’s Kangaroo Point Bridge in Brisbane and Mary’s Place in Dalby were…

Newcastle’s Urban Design Review advances housing developments

31 Jul, 2025
Newcastle's Urban Design Review advances housing
Tackling Newcastle's pressing housing shortage while safeguarding residents' quality of life has been the guiding principle of the Urban Design Review Panel (UDRP) throughout 2024, as it assessed a remarkable $1.45 billion in development proposals across the city. Over the past 12 months, the UDRP conducted 67 individual design review…

Alison Potter leads HDR’s Melbourne design

31 Jul, 2025
Alison Potter leads HDR’s Melbourne design
Global design and architecture firm HDR has announced the appointment of Alison Potter as Design Principal in its Melbourne studio, marking a major milestone in the firm’s ongoing pursuit of design excellence. Bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in architecture, master planning, and urban design, Alison joins HDR with…