ASX-listed developer AVJennings has lodged plans for a new masterplanned community spanning 410 hectares north of Brisbane. The greenfield development in Caboolture West has been earmarked for more than a decade, with Australia’s population growth continuing to drive demand in “next growth areas” for new housing development. AVJennings, which is majority-owned by Singaporean developer SC…
There was no denying the game of construction was somewhat a mix of poker, chess and perhaps a touch of SNAP thrown into one, to create the industry as we know it. Knowledge was owned by a few, shared by none and somewhere in between was a tone of systems and regulations that we expected…
There was no denying that the residential construction industry had taken a hit. Companies were forced to scale back to make a profit, whilst many operated at a loss during the hard times, merely to stay afloat. But in a period of time, where uncertainty arises, the culture of any organisation was at the mercy…
Australia’s construction industry is one of the largest growing sectors in the country, with commercial construction work expected to increase by 9.3% in 2018 alone. With such rapid growth, the industry will continue to demand a larger share of the overall GDP, employ more people, and contribute to the larger economy of Australia. Australian construction is influencing…
Over time we develop subconscious thoughts and feelings based on negative experiences we have had. As the market tightens and builders are forced to scale back their companies, the emphasis is placed more on the skills of the leaders driving the company. If you were able to ride the success train solely based on shifting…
Aria Property Group has submitted a new development application for the construction of a new 13 storey residential development located at 470-480 Main Street, Kangaroo Point. An architectural design competition process was undertaken between Bates Smart, Richards & Spence and Koichi Takada. The winning design proposal which was selected was from Bates Smart. According to…
Brisbane-based Aria Property Group has proposed it’s first residential tower in the Brisbane CBD, located at 171 Elizabeth Street. Soaring 80 storeys high, the new tower is planned for the corner of Elizabeth and Edward Streets, which currently the site of several luxury retail boutiques including Hermes, The Hour Glass, MaxMara, Mont Blanc and Ermenegildo Zegna.…
Australian Institute of Health & Wellbeing release to national Social Housing Results from 2018 Having a roof over one’s head is generally regarded as essential to a person’s health and wellbeing. However, not all Australians have the same access to safe and affordable housing. Social housing programs provide rental housing at below-market rates to low-to-moderate…
The supply of social housing has failed to keep pace with the growth of households in need of housing assistance, with government-provided housing increasingly being transferred to the community sector. Government figures contained in the AIHW Housing Assistance in Australia report show that 803,900 Australians were living in more than 430,000 social housing dwellings – including public, community…
One of the first towers to be built in Mermaid Beach will be crowned with two glass-wrapped sky ‘palaces’ offering views across the city and sea. Located at The $88 million Naia project has unveiled its pair of two-level north-facing penthouses, each with its own private roof-top terrace and spa pool. The penthouses will feature…