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Until we do more to tackle the causes of high construction company insolvencies, we’ll keep seeing more headlines about builders going bust.
A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.
A new study reveals what unsustainable construction practices are costing our climate – and what must change.
A royal commission focused on individual criminality may not address the underlying conditions that allowed corruption to flourish.
Building defects and rework silently drain millions from construction budgets. Catching those mistakes earlier could be key to faster builds and cheaper homes.
Builders and homeowners are both paying a price for this myth about sustainability features such as solar panels, insulation and batteries.
Home builders with fixed price contracts can only absorb so much cost pressure. Research shows which builders were already at most risk, even before the war started.
Dubai’s real estate-driven growth faces a test as regional conflict threatens its safe‑haven status and the confidence of foreign investors.
Historic buildings are worth preserving not only for their architectural significance but their scenic quality.
Straw bales are a cheap building materials and they are great for insulation.
Fixing defective buildings shaves billions off GDP and has stalled construction industry productivity for decades. A better quality management regime is the answer.
In South Africa’s Makanaskop, the kraal is a sacred space for rituals but small plots with outside toilets undermine this cultural use.
Structured parking can cost as much as $50,000 per space, making housing more expensive to build and for those living there.
The leaky homes crisis showed the risk of relying on paper trails to track building records. Digital approval and inspection records are the answer.
The aim of the pause is to give builders a stable rulebook, so more homes can be approved and built faster.
A new study involving more than 150 industry experts identifies how to turn ‘good intentions’ on emissions into better ways to design, build and maintain our cities.
Hospitals have huge environmental footprints – here’s how building design can be more sustainable.
Tens of thousands of planned new homes are said to be stuck in limbo because of concerns about their effect on nature.
A bad night’s sleep on Sunday, the start of a new project and changing weather over the weekend can all affect what happens on site on Mondays.
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