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15 May, 2026

RMIT awards honorary doctorates to ARM Architecture founders

Two of Australia’s most influential architects, Ian McDougall and Howard Raggatt, have been awarded honorary doctorates by RMIT University in recognition of their award-winning work which has redefined contem... more
15 May, 2026

Trio wins medal for outstanding contribution to Australian architecture

The Australian Institute of Architects has awarded its highest honour, the 2026 Gold Medal, to Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers of Durbach Block Jaggers, recognising nearly three decades of influen... more
15 May, 2026

Australia overhauls capital gains tax to boost house ownership affordability

The Australian federal government is reforming negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions in a bid to help more Australians own their own homes. Announced in the 2026-2027 Federal Budget, the governm... more
12 May, 2026

WA to develop pre-approved building designs for urban infill projects

The Western Australian state government is developing a pattern book of pre-approved home designs to slash red tape and accelerate residential construction across the state. Funded as part of a AU$4.7 billio... more

RMIT awards honorary doctorates to ARM Architecture founders

15 May, 2026
Trio wins medal for outstanding contribution to Australian architecture

15 May, 2026
Australia overhauls capital gains tax to boost house ownership affordability

15 May, 2026
WA to develop pre-approved building designs for urban infill projects

12 May, 2026

Construction sector pressure fuels growing mental health crisis

Construction pressure fuels growing mental health crisis

WA invests in infrastructure projects in 2026-2027 Budget

Bridges to span Mitchell Freeway in major infrastructure project

Construction manufacturers hit by global market pressures

Projects

Mettle tops out Odyssey Robina community’s final aged care tower

15 May, 2026

Mettle has reached a construction milestone at Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities’ Biarritz project in Queensland, with the company hitting the top of the fourth and final tower. The eight-storey building is the culmination of the Odyssey Robina master-planned community, delivering an additional 68 luxury apartments. The development inlcudes one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, all des... more

Orchard Piper granted approval for $520M Kew mixed-use project

15 May, 2026

PAYCE secures planning approval for Melrose Park development

15 May, 2026

CADRE completes sold-out luxury residential project in Byron Bay

15 May, 2026

A construction site water audit is becoming essential as Australian projects face pressure to reduce water waste and meet sustainability targets. It plays a growing role in green building certifications and compliance frameworks, which help organisations align with environmental standards. Adopting a structured construction site water audit improves efficiency and reduces operational costs. Thi... more

Crisis tips for when media misidentifies the ‘bad guys’

20 Apr, 2026

Predictive modelling tools boost building performance in future climates

16 Apr, 2026

Water ingress a national problem that needs the right policy settings

16 Apr, 2026

Events

CON-MINE 2025

21 May 2025-23 May 2025

THE 12th INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE & MINING EXHIBITION 2025 CON-MINE 2025 is an annually B2B International Trade Exhibition which specialises in construction, infrastructure, mining machinery, equipment, and services. The 12th edition of CON-MINE 2025 will be expected to present over 150 exhibiting companies and 15,000 trade visitors in 3 days. The exhibitio... more

Renewable Energy Construction Summit

2 Sep 2026