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Australia Build Online - Join us in December for Australia's Largest Online Construction event. From the organisers of Sydney Build Expo, Australia Build Week Online is the leading meeting place for t
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The Australian housing construction sector is only building half as many homes relative to the number of hours worked compared with 30 years ago, according to a new Productivity Commission report that
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Australia is experiencing a critical timber shortage as a result of an increase in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and destructive bushfires. Timber prices are skyrocketing as a result of the s
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According to Dr. Matthew Thomas of Social Policy and Alicia Hall; housing affordability in Australia has broadly declined since the early 1980s.
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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the value of new residential construction increased by 5.1 percent in the March quarter, highlighting the tremendous demand for new homes in a h
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After hearing "cracking noises" from Sydney's recently completed Opal Tower, residents were evacuated, forcing NSW to embark on the "biggest overhaul of building laws" in its history.
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Infrastructure Australia released the Infrastructure Priority List on 14th February 2019. The list features a total of 121 national proposals – the most ambitious List to date.
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An online lender is offering an incentive to home builders to go green. In another addition to Australia's burgeoning green finance market, loans.com.au has launched a green construction loan which it
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The design team for Australia's exhibition at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale has been revealed by the Australian Institute of Architects. The Venice committee of the Institute chose Anthony Cou
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Australia’s first offshore wind farm could provide about 8000 direct and indirect jobs in Victoria over its 30-year lifetime, including 5200 construction jobs and 740 ongoing roles a year.
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The federal government released an independent review indicating the Infrastructure Investment Program is impractical to execute. The review highlighted flaws in local government programs, citing admi
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Australia's construction sector continues to decline at a slower rate. The Australian Performance of Construction Index (PCI), produced by the Australian Industry Group and Housing Industry Associatio
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Australia’s building and construction sector is entering one of its most significant regulatory periods in years, driven by the release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview and a broad
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Sydney Build, co-located with Digital Construction Australia, Australia HVACR Expo, and the International Construction Expo, kicks off at 9am on May 7th & 8th at ICC Sydney, promising an event like no
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Amidst a climate control crisis gripping the world, the construction industry has become increasingly environmentally-conscious as reflected in increased investments in recyclable-produced constructio
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The 2023 World Architecture Festival Awards have shortlisted 495 projects from around the world, with over 30 of those projects being from Australia. Australia is among the top 10 countries with the m
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Building Ministers across Australia have agreed to add climate resilience as a key objective of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) starting in 2025. This decision is a significant step towards
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Seven projects have been chosen as finalists to compete for the prestigious 2023 Australian Construction Achievement Award by Engineers Australia and the Australian Constructors Association (ACAA).Acc
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In a landmark decision, key stakeholders in Australia’s construction sector have pledged to collaborate on a comprehensive Building and Construction Industry Blueprint, aimed at fostering long-term, s
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The Australian construction industry is expected to rebound in 2021 and grow by 2.6% in real terms. Growth in 2021 will be driven by the Australian government's focus on an infrastructure-led economi
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The Australian government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing critical skills shortages in the residential construction and clean energy sectors. From July 1, 2025, eligible apprentices
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Australian made products have been highlighted at Sydney Build Expo to encourage people to seek out local manufacturers and businesses.
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In his statement explaining the Reserve Bank’s decision on the rate cut, the former RBA governor Ian Macfarlane had expected the global downturn following the dotcom bust to worsen and Australia to fe
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A new automated job hazard analysis tool developed by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) could significantly reduce workplace accidents and improve safety in the construction ind
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