The North Star project at Preston, Victoria represents a significant advancement in urban residential development. Led by Goldfield Group, the project transformed a former government school site into a vibrant residential complex, featuring both town houses and apartments, accommodating the diverse needs of small to large families and investors. OVERCOMING challenges with FIELDERS The constrained [...]
Empowered Women in Trades has been awarded the prestigious title of Champion in the Social Enterprise Business category at the 2024 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards, held at The Star Sydney on Saturday, August 24th. This accolade marks a significant achievement in the third consecutive year of the awards, which celebrate the remarkable contributions [...]
HIA recently released its Economic and Industry Outlook report, and it seems that the outlook for the home building and renovation sector is better than it has been for some time. The report includes updated forecasts for new home building and renovations activity nationally and for each of the eight states and territories. “It is [...]
The Blacktown Exercise and Sports Technology Hub (BEST) in Rooty Hill, Sydney, is a $100-million facility showcasing the versatility of Fielders SlimDek 210®. Set to become an internationally significant sporting precinct, the Hub’s architecture, inspired by Blacktown’s diverse cultures as well as reflecting elements of sporting gear and apparel, aims to establish it as [...]
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has ramped up its recovery process for outstanding penalties – with $2 million in fines collected from practitioners over the last two financial years. The record amount is a result of VBA disciplinary action taken against builders, building surveyors and plumbers for a range of offences under the Building Act [...]
The Bundanon Art Museum in Bundanon, New South Wales boasts a striking dark steel-clad building that rises from the landscape. The building, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA), is part trestle bridge, part rural shed and was built on land gifted to the nation by renowned Australian painter, Arthur Boyd and his wife, Yvonne. KTA [...]
COX Architecture is pushing the boundaries of contemporary design by supplementing its diverse team’s expertise with advanced technologies and computational design to conceive and deliver a built environment that transcends traditional limits. Leveraging Autodesk’s 3D modelling and cloud-based data management capabilities has enabled the Australian firm to deliver buildings that are adaptable to cultural, social, [...]
The transition towards net-zero emissions is revolutionising the engineering profession, demanding new skills and roles focused on sustainability and innovation. Engineers must adapt to these changes by expanding their knowledge, embracing continuous learning, and taking on leadership positions. Here are five key professional development strategies to help engineers get ahead in the net-zero era: Balance [...]
The Master Plumbers Australia & New Zealand (MPANZ) has expressed its support for more Australians choosing gas over fully electric energy solutions. This shift emphasises gas's reliability and critical importance as an energy source as we transition to a lower-carbon future. MPANZ spokesperson on Gas, Nathaniel Smith, noted that integrating biogas and hydrogen with [...]
Following the release of the latest edition of the HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report, the HIA has once again highlighted the critical role that land planning and supply plays in housing availability and costs. “Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are seeing residential land values grow at a rapid rate, while Sydney and Melbourne’s values remain relatively stable,” [...]
