David Wheeldon . Articles UK architects look to Australia for opportunities Australia’s strong economic performance relative to Europe has not been lost on the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), as they get set for a Downunder Trade Mission. Senate Inquiry tackles non-conforming building products Recent events have added momentum to the long-running campaign for more stringent measures to stop dodgy materials making it into Australia’s building product supply chain. Australia’s ongoing non-compliant cladding saga: high-rise building audits extended Victoria extends deadline for evidence that the external cladding used in 170 buildings complies with the building code. Benoy ahoy, Melbourne: global architecture giant opens office in Australia Internationally active firm of architects, masterplanners, interior and graphic designers Benoy has officially expanded into Australia. New Canberra precinct by Fender Katsalidis crowned at ACT Architecture Awards The NewActon Precinct by Fender Katsalidis Architects wins a swathe of honours in the Australian Institute of Architects 2015 ACT Architecture Awards. Updated apartment design guidelines released in NSW: Architects remain sole SEPP 65 practitioners New design guidelines for apartments in NSW confirm architects remain the only profession allowed to design the three storeys and higher buildings.