Client Care First (CCF), Canopy SDA, and Synergis Fund recently announced the ground-breaking of a new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) project in Albion Park, NSW. This exciting collaboration will deliver high-quality, accessible homes designed to empower people with disabilities to live independently, while fostering a strong sense of community and connection. The project represents the [...]
New generations of more easily and safely portable Australian-made container-based buildings – including stackable and double-width 4.5m-wide types – are being introduced across Australia by the Modulate Group. The robust cyclone-rated structures, configured from standard 20ft, 30ft, and 40ft (approx. 6m, 9m, and 12m) container templates, respond to expanding demand for comfortable, functional, and [...]
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 a [...]
Australia is emerging as a global leader in sustainable development, driven by engineering innovation. With a focus on renewable energy, green infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies, these professionals are tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Here are five standout Australian projects that highlight this commitment to a more sustainable future: 1. Pioneering renewable [...]
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 [...]
