Building and Planning

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Victoria is re-thinking its approach to ensuring vulnerable contractors in the construction industry get paid for the work they do

As Australia’s productivity summit focuses on boosting housing supply, are we prepared to sacrifice quality for speed?

Financial viability alone is no longer enough, the building sector must look at its carbon budget

Big projects are almost always over budget, but in Australia they too often have massive cost blowouts. There are ways to fix this.

Prefabrication is a practical solution to meet Victoria’s urgent housing needs by providing speedy and cost-efficient dwellings

Humans create most designs for themselves, but can and should use opportunities to make spaces that benefit all forms of life

Australia has earthquake safety regulations for buildings, but Wednesday’s earthquake reminds us to be informed about the safety of our structures

The natural areas of Melbourne are under threat at the same time as there’s growing evidence of their importance for humans

Smart materials block harmful radiation and heat, combatting energy wastage. A new way to engineer smart materials at lower temperatures could make more buildings energy-saving

In a bid to reduce waste while achieving great design, researchers have developed an adjustable frame for casting curved concrete panels