To date, most of Australia’s grid-scale batteries use chemistries such as lithium-ion. But as our grid shifts to renewables, ...

Meanwhile, the city retains its lead in terms of vertical urbanism on account of its large number of tall buildings and its ...

Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several ...

Companies behind these “mass timber” projects say that wood is a lower-carbon alternative to steel or concrete and brings other benefits, such as faster construction time and lower cost than concrete ...

Whether you own a luxurious holiday home in Byron Bay or a bed and breakfast, while the property is income producing or available for rent, owners are entitled to claim depreciation deductions. The ...

Back in the now dim days of the early 2000s, I undertook a study for the Property Council of Australia with my colleague Tom Crow to determine what successful construction projects had in common. We ...

A common error is to value work, especially variations, in a way that is not contained within the contract. A common example is for the contractor to quote a lump sum ...

The popularity of in-floor heating in residential properties has surged on the back of support from developers, as well as ease of integration with smart home systems. The popularity of in-floor ...

Getting those retention payments often brings about arguments after the fact. I see some pretty wacky arguments and valuations as parties fight over this last bit of cash. I thought it might be a good ...

The presence of smoking in a building can significantly diminish the air quality of other units, even those occupied by non-smokers. A new study has found that blanket bans on smoking achieve a major ...

One of the world's most iconic cities is in the process of upgrading a subway network whose key infrastructure systems date from before the Second World War. While New York City is host to the largest ...

James Packer's Crown Resorts will build a five-star hotel across the road from its Melbourne casino. The company will build the project in a 50-50 joint venture with construction firm Schiavello Group ...