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  • Australian developers shine at annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final

    18 Dec, 2024

    Australian developers shine at annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final

    The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final celebrated exceptional real estate achievements across the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing outstanding developers and design practices from multiple... more

  • CDU launches architecture program to address local needs

    18 Dec, 2024

    CDU launches architecture program to address needs in Darwin

    50 years after Cyclone Tracy's devastating impact on Darwin, the Northern Territory is set to cultivate its own pool of locally educated architects capable of designing buildings to withstand such extreme weath... more

  • Australia's commercial construction sector under pressure amid unprecedented demand and worker shortages

    16 Dec, 2024

    Industrial disputes escalate in Australia’s construction sector

    New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals a significant surge in industrial disputes within the building and construction sector, prompting Master Builders Australia to call for the reinst... more

  • Fair Work Commission launches inquiry into Master Builders Association of Victoria

    16 Dec, 2024

    Fair Work Commission launches inquiry into Master Builders Association of Victoria

    The Fair Work Commission's Registered Organisations branch has announced a formal inquiry into the Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBV), one of nine Association Members comprising Master Builders Austr... more

  • Australian developers shine at annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
    18 Dec, 2024
  • CDU launches architecture program to address needs in Darwin
    18 Dec, 2024
  • Industrial disputes escalate in Australia’s construction sector
    16 Dec, 2024
  • Fair Work Commission launches inquiry into Master Builders Association of Victoria
    16 Dec, 2024

Australian developers shine at annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final

18 Dec, 2024
Australian developers shine at annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final celebrated exceptional real estate achievements across the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing outstanding developers and design practices from multiple countries. Held in Bangkok at The Athenee Hotel, the event recognised over 130 award-winning finalists and highlighted significant developments in the property sector. Zhuhai…

CDU launches architecture program to address needs in Darwin

18 Dec, 2024
CDU launches architecture program to address local needs
50 years after Cyclone Tracy's devastating impact on Darwin, the Northern Territory is set to cultivate its own pool of locally educated architects capable of designing buildings to withstand such extreme weather events. Charles Darwin University (CDU) has introduced a new Bachelor of Architectural Design, tailored specifically to address the…

Industrial disputes escalate in Australia’s construction sector

16 Dec, 2024
Australia's commercial construction sector under pressure amid unprecedented demand and worker shortages
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals a significant surge in industrial disputes within the building and construction sector, prompting Master Builders Australia to call for the reinstatement of an industry watchdog. The September quarter saw 27,500 working days lost in the sector, accounting for 59 per…

Fair Work Commission launches inquiry into Master Builders Association of Victoria

16 Dec, 2024
Fair Work Commission launches inquiry into Master Builders Association of Victoria
The Fair Work Commission's Registered Organisations branch has announced a formal inquiry into the Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBV), one of nine Association Members comprising Master Builders Australia. This development comes amid allegations of non-compliance, which have yet to be thoroughly investigated. Master Builders Australia, operating under a federated…

Sunshine Coast Council unveils new design guide for apartments and townhouses

16 Dec, 2024
Sunshine Coast Council unveils new design guide for apartments and townhouses
The Sunshine Coast Council has launched a new design guide for apartments and townhouses, aiming to promote climate-responsive design that reflects the region's unique character. This initiative comes as the area prepares for population growth and an increased demand for medium-density housing. Developed collaboratively by council architects, urban designers, and…

Worrying data on mental health shows new workplace safety approach needed

16 Dec, 2024
MATES in Construction partners with EML Group to enhance mental health support
Recent research has unveiled alarming mental health trends in Western Australia's construction industry, highlighting the urgent need for a broader approach to workplace safety. A study conducted by the University of Western Australia's Business School and the WA Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre has revealed that suicidal thoughts and…

Property industry confidence rises, but housing supply concerns persist

13 Dec, 2024
Property Council urges support for BTR legislation to boost rental housing supply
The latest Procore/Property Council Survey reveals a modest uptick in property industry confidence, with the Confidence Index climbing eight points to 116 in the December quarter. However, this positive shift is tempered by ongoing concerns about housing supply and economic challenges. For only the fourth time since 2011, construction activity…