F&B sector feeds retail trade growth

Retail trade in Australia recorded its strongest growth since July 2017, as the food and beverage sector feeds retail growth and as landlords adopt new strategies to survive and thrive.

People on the Move

Megan Motto joins the Governance Institute of Australia as its new CEO, Arcadis expands its sustainability team and Knight Frank, Hayball and Ray White Group make key appointments.

A brave new model for construction

“Ours is the only industry that hasn’t seen material productivity gains across three generations. It’s time for change,” says Turner & Townsend’s managing director for global real estate, Neil Bullen.

Lendlease’s zero waste mission

Technology, data and design are important, but nothing beats a common vision for getting people to join the war on waste, says Lendlease’s eco-concierge, Lucy Sharman.

2000 Green Star projects… and counting

Charter Hall’s new office at 105 Phillip Street in Parramatta has helped Australia’s property industry and the Green Building Council of Australia reach a magic milestone: 2000 Green Star projects.

Why addressing all parts of the energy trilemma is essential

Driving down electricity costs is urgent but can only be achieved by addressing emissions and reliability, says a coalition of business and conservation groups, investors and social services.

Retail shakeout breeds creative commerce

Traditional shopping will survive the onslaught of e-commerce, but only with the help of technology, says Yardi’s vice president of sales Neal Gemassmer.

Student accommodation and co-living drive residential investment

Investment in residential alternatives of all types is rising, with big-ticket global residential investment volumes exceeding all retail or industrial investment in the past year, according to new research from Savills.

The great divide

What comes first: the people or the transport? It’s the perennial planning debate for policy makers and the industry around the country.

Building a future in property

An industry that employs 1.4 million Australians offers an abundance of career opportunities.