No sign of construction cost escalation relief until at least 2028: report

Construction costs are set to rise at an average rate of five per cent annually at stubbornly high levels, according to WT’s market conditions report.

South Australia unveils pipeline of developments worth billions

Investors and developers are being urged to capitalise on the state’s strong economy, national leading residential construction growth and authentic state 
government involvement.

Research shows potential for three million additional strata units

New analysis has identified the potential to build more than three million additional strata units over almost 1.3 million sites across Australia’s capital cities.

Queensland pauses BPIC to boost construction productivity

The Queensland Government has announced a pause on the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) on new government funded construction projects to boost productivity.

‘Fewer suits more shorts’ needed in immigration mix

At the Property Congress, emphasises the need to address the skills gaps on construction sites to boost home building, as the industry faces what Simon Kuestenmacher calls a “retirement cliff”.

Confronting the ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’ energy transition challenge

Australian property companies are at a pivotal moment in the energy transition, facing a multitude of opportunities to create new value while grappling with significant challenges, according to a new Procore and Property Council report.

First Burke Street Mall project in 50 years tops out

Melbourne Walk, the first built project in Bourke Street Mall for more than 50 years, is one step closer to completion following a topping out ceremony.

Bradfield City Centre Masterplan gets the green light – here’s what’s in it

The first major city to be built in Australia since Canberra. That is the promise of the Bradfield City Centre in Western Sydney. Now that the master plan has been approved, what does the future city look like?

More health facilities needed for SEQ: report

South East Queensland needs at least 20 new hospitals by 2046 to meet the demands of the growing population according to new research from the Property Council of Australia.

The plan to unlock 60,000 homes in the ACT

The Property Council of Australia is urging all parties ahead of the October ACT election to commit to zoning reforms that could deliver nearly 60,000 new homes in Canberra.