Industry NEWS
The Bicycle Bikertecture Revolution
Once considered primarily as a sport and hobby vehicle, bicycles are now a primary method of transportation. Building design plays a major role in facilitating bike transportation, as each community should provide safe bicycle lanes, [...]
Restructuring Infrastructure in the Wake of COVID-19
Australian lives have been altered majorly in the face of COVID-19. This virus has challenged national resilience as well as infrastructure systems intended to preserve human life and health. The infrastructure protecting life and [...]
Government Reveals $688m ‘Home Builder’ Plan
Prime minister Scott Morrison has revealed a preliminary look at the government's $688 million “home builder” plan. The scheme will give $25,000 grants for residential renovations 4 June to 31 December. To qualify, unmarried applicants [...]
Melbourne Introduces Revolutionary Green Building Tool
In a new concept for Australia, the City of Melbourne has introduced the Green Factor tool, which will aid developers in the measurement of the sustainability credentials of their design in an early phase. Through [...]
BDAA Inspires and Welcomes Sweeping Building Industry Reform
The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) welcomes and celebrates the passage of The Design and Building Practitioners bill 2019; laws in accordance with and even inspired by the intense industry advocacy espoused by [...]
Australian Government Refrains from Building Upon Green Building Commitment
Presenting its response to a report prepared by an expert panel established to advise the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction regarding the establishment of incentives on low cost abatement opportunities economywide, the Federal Government has [...]