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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

Property sector confidence remains strong amid uncertainty

14 Jul, 2025
Australian property companies lead global sustainability efforts in 2024 GRESB benchmark
Confidence in Australia’s property sector remains robust — however, industry leaders are intensifying calls for urgent government action on planning reform, productivity, and investment certainty, according to the latest Procore / Property Council Survey. The June quarter Confidence Index held steady at 124, just one point below the March result,…

Boral prepares for major leadership changes ahead

14 Jul, 2025
Boral prepares for leadership changes ahead
SGH Ltd (ASX: SGH) has announced a significant leadership transition, with Vik Bansal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Boral, set to step down from his current role in early 2026. Upon concluding his tenure as Boral CEO, Bansal will join the SGH Board as a Non-Executive…

Winners announced for Victorian Architecture Awards

07 Jul, 2025
Winners announced for Victorian Architecture Awards
The winners of the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards have been announced, spotlighting exceptional contributions to architectural design across Melbourne and regional Victoria. This year’s awards, presented by the Australian Institute of Architects, celebrated projects that exemplify excellence in collaboration, sustainability, and innovation, underscoring the transformative impact of architecture on communities.…

AILA NSW announces 2025 landscape award winners

07 Jul, 2025
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW Chapter has announced the winners of the 2025 NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, recognising the most impactful and innovative projects shaping public spaces across the state. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the State Library of New South Wales on…

WCTE 2025 celebrated innovation and sustainability

07 Jul, 2025
WCTE 2025 celebrated innovation and sustainability
The 2025 World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) concluded last night in a spirited celebration of innovation, sustainability, and student ingenuity. The much-anticipated Gala Dinner on saw WoodSolutions proudly announce the winners of the Australian Timber Design Competition (ATDC), capping off an event that welcomed nearly 1,000 delegates from around…

METRONET project dominates 2025 WA Architecture Awards

02 Jul, 2025
METRONET project dominates 2025 WA Architecture Awards
Western Australia’s most outstanding architectural achievements have been celebrated at the 2025 WA Architecture Awards, with the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project dominating the event by securing four major accolades, including the coveted George Temple Poole Award. The METRONET project, designed by Woods Bagot in collaboration with Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick…

WT report finds construction costs remain elevated

02 Jul, 2025
WT report finds construction costs remain elevated
Leading international project advisory firm WT has released its latest Australian Construction Market Conditions Report, highlighting that construction cost escalation remains elevated across most markets, even as signs of softening momentum in construction activity begin to emerge. The report, published on 24 June 2025, forecasts national cost escalation for building…

Victorian government strengthens protections for homeowners

02 Jul, 2025
Victorian government strengthens protections for homeowners
The Victorian government has introduced major reforms to the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, aiming to deliver stronger protections for Victorians building or renovating their homes while supporting the state’s building industry. The reforms, introduced to Parliament recently, are designed to make domestic building contracts fairer and clearer, with a…