New climate resilience measures for building code
Australian building codes are set for a shake-up with new provisions for climate resilience and carbon-footprint reporting to be considered.
Federal, state and territory
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Upgraded rooftop in Albion development
A more functional rooftop has been included in updated plans for an approved residential building in Albion.
The proposed nine-storey complex at the corner of Crosby Rd
Read more24 June 2024
More than 80 units in East Brisbane plans
An eight-storey mixed-residential complex is planned for East Brisbane.
The 2653sqm site at 89 Lytton Rd will feature 82 units, with the majority two-bedroom apartments,
Read more24 June 2024
Healthy home gong for Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet is the first performing arts organisation in the world to gain the highest healthy building rating for its home – the Thomas Dixon Centre.
The
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Three-tower complex planned for Newstead
A three-tower residential complex, of up to 28 storeys, is planned for a block of land on Breakfast Creek Rd, opposite Newstead Park.
Breakfast Creek Quarter will house
Read more19 June 2024
Land use policies crippling housing affordability
A global obsession with limiting urban sprawl has played a major role in the collapse of housing affordability, which sees Australia’s five major mainland capital
Read more19 June 2024
Buyers forced into off-the-plan sales at higher prices
A lack of supply in the apartment market will force buyers to buy off-the-plan and pay higher prices to cover rising construction costs, with the situation more dire in
Read more18 June 2024
3D printing turning recycled plastic into houses
Innovators in northern NSW are working on a revolutionary process to create houses out of 3D-printed recycled plastic.
Southern Cross University’s ReCirculator program
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West End proposal offers 42 units
A six-storey multi-unit residential building is planned for Beesley St, West End.
The development application, lodged with Brisbane City Council, proposes a 42-unit
Read more10 June 2024
State Budget targets cost-of-living support
By Steve Zeppa
Election sweeteners continue to be rolled out as the Queensland Government prepares to hand down the State Budget this week.
With a state election
Read more10 June 2024