Building and Planning

Standard materials like concrete and steel allow us to build fast, cheaply and at scale. They also have huge environmental impacts. It’s time for the circular revolution

Construction productivity in Australia has fallen 53 per cent since the mid-1990s. Modern methods of building can reverse it, if we choose to scale them

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a software tool. It has become the world’s most demanding construction client – with some concerning implications

A new Bill aims to put the health and safety of Victorian building occupants at the heart of decision making. And it could be a game changer

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