Five years on from the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy and the Strata Community Association (SCA) says there is still more work to do when it comes to the removal of combustible cladding in Australia.

The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the number of new homes receiving building approvals is down 32.4 per cent from the same time last year.

Australia’s engineering and construction industries are lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to digital technology uptake, according to new University of NSW research paper.

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA) this week launched the Healthy Workplaces Coalition.

Johnson Controls has appointed Rodney Clark as vice president and chief commercial officer from 1 June, 2022.

Romilly Madew has replaced Dr Bronwyn Evans as CEO at Engineers Australia from 1 August, 2022.

The Victorian government is delivering 300 new building and construction sector apprenticeships and traineeships across Victoria by mid-2023.

In an industry first, Engineers Australia has introduced a new Construction Engineering Area of Practice (AoP).

The average cost per watt for solar power systems dropped in most Australian states in March, according to the latest SolarQuotes Solar Price Index.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a roadmap on decarbonising buildings in South East Asia warning that emissions will continue to grow without ambitious policy actions.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has completed its trilogy of free guides designed to turn buildings into safe havens.

A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tyres repurposed into concrete for residential construction.

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has launched a new rating that recognizes building owners and operators for achieving excellence in healthy building performance.

After the successful market launch of ETS6, the professional tool for automating smart homes and buildings, KNX has now presented its completely redesigned ETS eCampus.

The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has welcomed the immediate support provided for industry in the Federal Budget 2022–23.

The Australian Industry Group (Ai) and the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) has called on the federal government to take a tripartite approach to solving Australia’s skills crisis.