Analysis

March 31, 2021

Why Haven't Buildings Become Productised? An Exploration of the Possibilities and Barriers to Buildings of the Future

Peter Greaves

While increasing populations and urbanisation are leading to rising demand for construction, pushing up revenues, both profits and affordability are decreasing. Cost and time are therefore becoming even more of an imperative for return on investment (ROI) and overall growth. Despite advances in technology, and the emergence of industrialised construction some 60 or so years ago, we are still ‘swinging hammers’ on site, creating buildings that are all unique and bespoke. Why is that?

March 22, 2021

Not 'If', But 'When': City Planners Need to Design for Flooding. These Examples Show The Way

Elizabeth Mossop

It's not enough to continue to build cities and towns based on business-as-usual planning principles. We need to plan and design our urban spaces around the idea that flooding is inevitable.

May 4, 2020

Transparency Key to Fixing the Building Products Industry

Dean Oliver

Measures that focus on improving the industry's information flow, transparency, accountability, and feedback loops are more realistic and achievable in the short-term than overarching compliance and regulation. A system that inherently drives accountability and transparency allows the market to regulate.

April 10, 2020

Weekly News Highlights - 10th April 2020

Dean Oliver

Report released on cause of Wallan train derailment, Kingsford line of light rail opens and Darling Harbour developments not welcome by City of Sydney.. this was your week in construction.

May 8, 2020

Weekly News Highlights - 8th May 2020

Dean Oliver

West Gate Tunnel delayed until 2023, Western Australia to provide $24.5 million in support to trades and apprentices and Lendlease are seeking a $1.15B investment to keep it afloat during a global downturn in property and construction.. this was your week in construction.