Category: News
Cladding Safety Victoria CEO appointed
The Victorian Government’s world first program tackling high-risk cladding now has an experienced Chief Executive Officer at its helm.
Award-winning company makes major announcement within Architecture, Design and Build sector
Craft Metals and Contemporary Architectural Solutions Australia (CASA) announced their intention to merge their respective operations to form CASA Systems & Materials.
LGNSW welcomes long-awaited appointment of NSW Building Commissioner
The NSW Government’s appointment of David Chandler OAM as NSW Building Commissioner was welcomed by the local government sector.
Better approvals coming to more councils near you
Faster permits are on track to be the norm for Victorian businesses with more than half of all councils engaged in the Victorian Government’s Better Approvals Project cutting business permit processing times.
More households renting as home ownership falls
The proportion of Australian households renting their home increased to 32 per cent in 2017–18, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This is an increase from 27 per cent in 1997–98.
The power is in the collective: BVN appoints three new partners
Each day architects and designers make decisions that impact our cities, the environment, and the way we interact. As one of the most influential practices in Australia and with studios in New York and London, BVN takes seriously the responsibility to amplify positive impact. BVN…
Demand for residential land fell in first quarter
“Residential lot sales across Australia fell in the first three months of this year (2019) to set a new record low for land sales,” said HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.
Builders back national agreement on urgent national regulatory reforms
Master Builders welcomes the agreement by State and Territory Building Ministers to work with the Federal Government on a consistent Australia-wide approach to implementation of the Shergold-Weir Report recommendations.
ASI calls on government and industry to work together to resolve Australia’s construction industry regulatory woes
With Australia’s construction industry regulatory environment reaching a critical tipping point, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) believes that government and industry must work together to implement the viable, cost-effective solutions available.
National agreement to lead to better building standards and regulation
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed today’s (July 18 2019) agreement by Commonwealth, State and Territory building ministers on a national approach to implementation of reforms which will lead to better enforcement and compliance with building standards and regulation.
National approach to building reforms an important agreement
“Today’s (July 18 2019) agreement by Building Ministers to establish a national approach to the implementation of the Shergold-Weir Report will assist the building industry, governments and the community to move forward with greater certainty and provides a significant recognition that a nationally consistent approach…