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An interior designer’s tips to create the illusion of space

Research shows humans don’t like being caged in, preferring to be in larger, more open spaces. And different factors – such as the shape of rooms, the colour of surfaces and the positioning and brightness of lighting – all influence how we perceive space.

Aug 24, 2018

New Tennant Creek entry to make a statement

Iconic new entry statements will soon welcome visitors to Tennant Creek, following the release of the construction tender, which has brought the project a step closer.

Aug 24, 2018

First homebuyers back in the game

First homebuyers have rushed back into the property market thanks to the NSW Government’s generous stamp duty concessions, with more than triple the number of people taking advantage of the savings since they were expanded in 2017.

Aug 23, 2018

Good long-term outlook for Parramatta property market

Parramatta has enjoyed some exceptional changes and capital growth and, despite recent downturns in the Sydney property market, the medium to long-term outlook is optimistic for houses in the area.

Aug 23, 2018

Big River Group chosen for state government redevelopments

Big River Group has been chosen as the preferred Anti-Slip plywood supplier for several school redevelopments in the state commissioned by the NSW Department of Education.

Aug 22, 2018

Industrial design inspires contemporary living

One of the last developable sites in Fitzroy’s exclusive Gore Street will soon host an exclusive collection of designer residences, representing the height of inner-Melbourne lifestyle.

Aug 20, 2018

$6 million in capital grants to help revitalise Darwin CBD

The Territory Government is adding to its multi-million dollar CBD major infrastructure program with a trio of job-creating smaller projects that will help revitalise the Capital of the North.

Aug 20, 2018

Five BVN projects shortlisted in Interior Design Excellence Awards

Five BVN projects have been included on the shortlist for the 2018 Interior Design Excellence Awards, announced Thursday 16 August 2018. Winners will be revealed at the Awards Gala in November 2018 in Sydney.

Aug 17, 2018

Securing the materials we need to fuel our building boom

The Victorian Government is ensuring Victoria has the sand, stone and gravel it needs build to build our homes, roads, rail lines, schools and hospitals.

Aug 17, 2018

Funding boost for construction training at TAFE

More students will get the skills and experience they need to get a job thanks to a funding boost from the Victorian Government for construction training in Melbourne’s north-east.

Aug 15, 2018

Record supply of homes eases affordability

“Housing affordability is about ‘supply and demand’ and for most of this century there have been constraints on new home building that have limited supply and forced up prices.

Aug 15, 2018

Construction kicks off for new Ballarat Hospice

Construction of the Victorian Government’s modern new home for Ballarat Hospice has begun.

Aug 15, 2018