Early engagement key to accessible design

A broader perspective on what accessibility means is the key to achieving accessible design, according to BuildServ’s Warwick Gregg.

Timber developments for a sustainable future

From a warehouse in Mentone to a timber-hybrid office tower in Perth, developers are looking at timber to deliver sustainable projects that match tenant desires. 

Cbus Property achieves landmark certification

Cbus Property is Australia’s first building owner to have each of its office buildings and shopping centres certified by the Cleaning Accountability Framework, an anti-modern slavery measure.

Natasha Mulcahy: Pioneering sustainable solutions to secure ROI and property longevity

Natasha Mulcahy is still reserved about wearing the title of ESG expert. In her honest opinion, no one is really quite there yet.

Government to expand energy efficiency program

The Australian Government has announced plans to expand the Commercial Building Disclosure Program, which aims to improve energy efficiency in large Australian office buildings.

What you need to know about the Federal Budget

Didn’t have the time to read the hundreds of budgetary papers last night? Read on to find out the main things the industry needs to know about last night’s Federal Budget.

The rise of the net zero tenant

As more and more tenants adopt net zero goals, emissions relating to their leases are more important. So, what are the steps to becoming a net zero tenant?

New pathway to help property industry address modern slavery risk

The report from the Property Council and Edge Impact gives the industry steps to respect human rights and tackle modern slavery.

Office upgrades can save big on embodied carbon: report

Almost half a tonne of upfront embodied carbon can be saved for every square metre retained from an existing commercial office, when compared to an equivalent new-build project, according to Slattery.

Navigating the shifting solar energy landscape

The solar energy market is transforming at a blistering pace, and without a proper feasibility study in place, Kieran Hannigan from Stantec argues you might not be maximising the benefits of your renewable energy assets.