Australia’s modular and prefabricated construction sectors are facing fresh uncertainty as the nation’s Anti-Dumping Commission launches an investigation into light gauge steel stud and track (LGST) imports from China. The inquiry, announced on 30 June 2025, follows...
In a time of rising costs, labour shortages and increasing customer expectations, the builders who will thrive are those who embrace collaboration not just in their teams, but across their entire supply chain. One of the biggest shifts happening across the Tier 1 and...
In today’s building market, speed and reputation are paramount, particularly for Tier 1 builders operating at scale. Yet one area that continues to create inefficiencies and risk is the traditional approach to cladding and external wall systems. The typical process,...
Straight off the back of the Cyclone Alfred news cycle, everyone is talking about the steel and aluminium tariffs. But more so, Trump, the comments of former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and the shock exclusion of Australia from US tariff exemptions via...
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Disputes are part of building. What separates the builders who handle them well from the ones they sink is knowing the process before the dispute starts. This is the complete guide to resolving building disputes in Australia, from payment claims to tribunals, state by...
The contract is where the money, the risk and the relationship are all decided before a single brick is laid. This is the complete guide to residential construction contracts in Australia, from progress payments to variations to the clauses that protect you when a job...
Building licences and compliance rules are not national. They change at every border, and the penalties for getting them wrong are getting heavier. This is the complete guide to who needs a licence, what compliance covers, and how the rules differ across Australia....
Your subbies build your reputation and carry your risk. This is the complete guide to engaging, paying, and managing subcontractors in Australian residential construction, from the agreement that protects you to the legislation that governs how you pay. Last updated:...