Industry NEWS
New NSW Rules Regarding Declaring and Lodging Designs
For NSW design and building Practitioners, the act of declaring and lodging designs just got a little more complex. Starting July 1, these professionals will be asked to complete an advanced registration scheme in [...]
NSW Heritage Review Addresses Demolition
The New South Wales government has released a discussion paper relating its goal to review and “modernise” the Heritage Act (1977). Proclaiming the review, Arts Minister Don Harwin said: “Too often we see once cherished heritage properties [...]
Building Materials Shortage Affect Everyone
The building material shortage has halted a build of tiny homes for homeless persons on the Sunshine Coast. These delays are prompting tenants to renew their rental leases, making the housing crisis worse. Builders are feeling [...]
Info for Victoria’s Builders and Tradespeople Concerning COVID Lockdown Extension
Click here to see the original document on the Master Builders Association of Victoria web site. In summary: Construction can progress during the circuit breaker restrictions regarding unoccupied premises and new build projects. A density quotient of [...]
Emergency Timber Summit Called
An emergency summit took place June 2 in Adelaide with key housing industry stakeholders in an effort to initiate a blueprint to prevent Australia’s timber shortage crisis from getting worse. Organised by Connie Bonaros [...]
This Small Woodland Home is One With Nature
This tiny home, measuring three by three metres and situated on a remote property on the south coast of New South Wales, is only reachable by foot. It’s the second version of the home, with [...]