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There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well

Expert Reference Panel for this project. The strategy was developed through extensive consultation with Indigenous communities and recognises students’ educational outcomes depends on four key areas: partnership between families and...

News | 27/03/2024

Plans lodged for MHNDU-designed boutique residential development at $51 million Bondi Beach site

Central Element has lodged a development application for a boutique project of seven ultra-luxury three-bedroom residences located at an exclusive site overlooking Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach. Central Element has lodged a development application...

News | 28/03/2024

Week 22/23: Palm Springs plans / More ABC homes / Plibersek’s resignation / Filling in infill / Queenstown in Venice / Bookends: Venice / Signs off the grass

built world (architecture, design and planning) in the same way it does on natural environment. The second episode of ‘The Homes that Built Australia’ on Tuesday night didn’t get any better. It doesn’t know what it is. Wallowing...

News | 02/06/2023

What are the smart devices that reduce energy bills?

research (26% and 21% respectively), it is no surprise that the popularity of smart devices related to energy use is growing year-on-year as many look to make homes more sustainable. Smart devices have clearly emerged as key ‘tools’ in the...

News | 24/04/2024

Will drafted tax settings changes truly increase BTR stock?

see 10,000 affordable homes created by developers for essential workers. The Property Council says that billions of dollars have been invested into BTR based on government statements alone. If tax settings are adjusted to the earmarked levels...

News | 23/04/2024

Asbestos in playground mulch: How to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal

Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk – depending on its...

News | 23/04/2024

Confidence in construction abound according to new findings

industries, reflected within the findings of Autodesk’s recently released Design & Make Report. The second edition of the survey saw 451 Australian leaders and experts quizzed on their thoughts regarding the future outlook of their respective...

News | 22/04/2024

TCL-developed masterplan comes to life at Adelaide park

collected from Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi. Self-cleaning rain gardens have also been introduced. New weirs and pathways have also been created. The project has been a collaborative effort undertaken by TCL, DesignFlow, FMG Engineering and CATCON on behalf...

News | 22/04/2024

Federal environmental powers shift to speed up approvals processes

the agency. $100 million in funding will: Provide the agency with resources to properly assess project proposals Allow them to research into threatened species in sensitive areas Speed up approval processes Allow for...

News | 22/04/2024

Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed

about 40 wind turbines (7 megawatts) every month, and 22,000 solar panels (500 watt) every day. At the start of the year, climate minister Chris Bowen called on all levels of Australian government to speed up planning decisions for renewable energy...

News | 02/02/2024

Three studio projects addressing cultural, social and environmental issues in regional Australia

Students at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning have presented three studio projects based on project briefs that challenged them to explore the role of architecture in addressing cultural, environmental, and...

News | 14/12/2023

JMP head to the land of the free

John McAslan + Partners (JMP) will take their expertise stateside, in the wake of taking on a major transport revitalisation project in the heart of New York City. John McAslan + Partners (JMP) will take their expertise stateside, in the wake of...

News | 03/04/2024

Is the SJB-designed Nightingale Marrickville the cure for Sydney’s housing affordability pain?

In a ground-breaking move aimed at tackling Sydney's housing affordability crisis, Nightingale Marrickville has unveiled its innovative build-to-rent housing project. In a ground-breaking move aimed at tackling Sydney's housing affordability...

News | 18/04/2024

Campbelltown cancer centre officially opens

the construction of the project. “Campbelltown is proud to be the home of this fantastic new facility, which expands on the great work being done in the public sector and will provide much-needed services to our community,” says...

News | 02/04/2024

2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards shortlist is out

entries created robust discussions between the judges this year,” said Matthew Devine, chair of the National Trust Heritage Awards jury. Devine was joined on the panel by Ann Toy, Barrina South, Dr Caitlin Allen, David Burdon, Kathryn Pitkin AM, Dr...

News | 19/04/2024

Hydroponics-based vertical farming with pop-up macro farm created at Southbank site

Melbourne developer Beulah has partnered with Sydney-based community vertical farming business, Greenspace to create a 200sqm pop-up macro farm on the Southbank site. Ahead of the commencement of construction on Australia’s tallest tower STH...

News | 19/04/2024

HDR’s major health projects boosted by Principal appointments

Metro, the new Sydney Fish Market, Greenland Tower, Wynyard Walk, Two Melbourne Quarter, and Brisbane Square. HDR cites Peshos’ project team management, change management, design development, documentation and delivery to embed innovative...

News | 29/01/2024

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There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well

Grossi becomes new Associate at Carr

Does the Sirius’ transformation bring an end to public debate?

Happy retirement communities saving taxpayers $945 million a year

Plans lodged for MHNDU-designed boutique residential development at $51 million Bondi Beach site

Week 22/23: Palm Springs plans / More ABC homes / Plibersek’s resignation / Filling in infill / Queenstown in Venice / Bookends: Venice / Signs off the grass

What are the smart devices that reduce energy bills?

Will drafted tax settings changes truly increase BTR stock?

Asbestos in playground mulch: How to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal

Confidence in construction abound according to new findings

TCL-developed masterplan comes to life at Adelaide park

Federal environmental powers shift to speed up approvals processes

Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed

Three studio projects addressing cultural, social and environmental issues in regional Australia

JMP head to the land of the free

Is the SJB-designed Nightingale Marrickville the cure for Sydney’s housing affordability pain?

Campbelltown cancer centre officially opens

2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards shortlist is out

Hydroponics-based vertical farming with pop-up macro farm created at Southbank site

HDR’s major health projects boosted by Principal appointments