Simplifying workplace relations for small business
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has released a position paper that identifies some simple steps to tackle the overly complex workplace relations system for small businesses.
Confidence hits record high
Confidence across Australia’s property industry has surged to its highest level in the six year history of the ANZ/Property Council Survey according to results for the June 2018 quarter.
Sydney home completions record smashed
The NSW Government has smashed the record for the number of Sydney homes built in a 12-month-period than ever before, bursting through the 40,000 completions barrier for the first time in the city’s history.
Barangaroo South takes a bow as Australia’s best development for 2018
Sydney’s largest urban renewal project, Barangaroo South, has been presented with the nation’s most prestigious property prize, the RLB Australian Development of the Year.
Aussie FIFO workers experiencing ‘alarming’ distress
More than one quarter of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in remote mining and construction sites rated their psychological stress as high or very high, compared with just 10.8% of the general population, according to research published online by the Medical Journal of Australia.
New report settles the score on Perth’s liveability
A new report measuring Perth’s liveability progress has found that despite the city’s improvements, it is struggling to meet its targets for policy implementation.
Four projects shortlisted in Queensland awards
Four BVN projects have been included in the shortlist of Regional Architecture Awards making them nominees for a Queensland Architecture Award that will be announced on Friday 8 June 2018.
Strong focus on skills and training welcome
The Opposition Leader’s strong focus on skills and training in his Budget Reply is welcomed by Master Builders Australia.
The importance of building inspections & strata reports
Whether first home buyer, seasoned investor or renovation sensation, purchasing a property can be daunting. From choosing a suitable location to finding a property that fits the requirements, the last thing on a buyer’s mind is a building inspection or strata report. However, it should…
Great buildings start with great products
There is a building boom going on in many capital cities in Australia and it seems that almost everywhere you look, cranes dot the horizon. Building is great for the economy and there are currently $4.8 billion worth of projects under construction in Sydney with…
Melbourne tree data visualisation grows overseas
When Greg More undertook a data visualisation of Melbourne’s 70,000 trees he never thought the project would take him to London’s iconic Victoria and Albert museum.