The Building Designers Association of Australia is proud to announce and honour the winners of the 2020 Sydney Regional Design Awards, an exclusive showcase for the finest residential and commercial designs gracing the
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Institute Supports Net-Zero-Emission Buildings in Report to Bushfire Royal Commission
The Australian Institute of Architects has summoned the construction of mandatory net-zero-emissions structures in the widescale reconstruction effort underway in the wake of the traumatic 2019-20 bushfire season. In a report
Victorian Government Boosts Victoria’s Construction Industry
A new tri-storey Docklands Primary School by Cox Architecture with McGregor Coxall is only one example of the new educational infrastructure made possible through a new governmental stimulus package. The
This Trio of Timber Buildings Could be the Future of Green Building
Building materials alone, such as carbon and steel, account for 11% of global carbon emissions. That’s why building designers and development companies across the globe are opting to build with
Victoria Plans and Supports the Revival of the Construction Sector
Launching the first phase of a $2.7 billion Building Works package, the Victorian Government states that the program will create up to 3,700 direct employment positions in building and thousands
NSW Adopts New Project Assessment Timelines
Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes has delivered his Statement of Expectations to the state’s Independent Planning Commission, which oversees the assessment of developments of state significance. In projects
Green Star Homes Have Arrived!
Australian homes are poised to become more sustainable, thanks to the Green Building Council of Australia’s draft Green Star for Homes standard. Australia’s largest volume builder Metricon is committed to
Building to Survive in the Time of COVID-19
A survey by Master Builders Australia reveals that 73 percent of building contractors have suffered a decrease in forward work orders in the wake of COVID-19 – with typical order
Building Sustainability: The Role of Structural Engineering in the Quest for Sustainability
The risks of not responding to climate change are many and could be devastating for the building industry and for entire cities. The climate liability lens is homing in on
Cert Alert
The NSW government presents Cert Alert, a comprehensive news digest that is a must read for every building certifier. Learn about new building and development certification regulations, corruption prevention, Environmental
