Pavilion with a purpose
Temporary pavilions are becoming a common architectural phenomenon, but the latest pavilion to be designed is a pavilion with a purpose.
Author: Get Building
Buy Queensland policy enhancements to preference best practice workplaces
The QLD Government’s Buy Queensland policy will now support best practice workplaces in Queensland with the delivery of key enhancements to government’s procurement policy.
Fire resistant steel buildings in the frame
QUT Engineering Professor Mahen Mahendran has been awarded a quarter-of-a-million dollar grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC), to investigate the fire resistance of common pre-fabricated steel wall systems, with the project ultimately aiming to improve the safety of newly-constructed buildings.
Ballarat construction blitz supports local jobs
Local workers and businesses are benefitting from the Victorian Government’s multi-million dollar investment in key infrastructure projects that are transforming the Ballarat CBD.
BVN Workplace winner
BVN won the Workplace Design Award for The Customer Experience Company (CEC) studio in Macquarie Place, Sydney at the 2018 Australian Interior Design Awards announced on 25 June 2018.
Building new school facilities in Mooroolbark
The Victorian Government is making sure students in Yarra Ranges have the classrooms and school facilities they need for a great education.
Extending the $20,000 instant asset write off
The Government is continuing to back small business – introducing legislation to extend the instant asset write-off.
Smoke from the barbie literally gets under your skin
We love our barbies in Australia, but you may not realise that all that charcoal smoke could be getting under your skin.
Innovative collaboration shines spotlight on sustainability benefits
A new collaboration announced between the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and Domain Group’s Commercial Real Estate will see the two organisations work together to share knowledge on the sustainability initiatives of Australia’s commercial buildings.
Deborah Hutton: Designing my dream Hamptons inspired home
Television presenter, magazine editor and media personality, Deborah Hutton is renovating her charming three bedroom house in Bronte, into her own Hamptons inspired forever home, with work due to be completed later in 2018.
CIMIC’s Leighton Asia wins A$380m transport infrastructure works
CIMIC Group company, Leighton Asia, as lead partner in a joint venture, has been selected by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to deliver a A$540 million tunnel and infrastructure contract (N103 contract works), as part of the North-South Transportation Corridor project.
Infrastructure spending looks set to continue its dominance in QLD Budget
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has welcomed the QLD Government’s plan for a $45 billion of capital works for the state in the upcoming Budget to be handed down on June 12 2018.