Victorian build prices rose 2.1% in two years while Melbourne materials rose 5.8%. What the gap means for cheaper subbie quotes and fixed price jobs.

A national report models 85,000 tonnes of carbon savings across more than 330 homes. The biggest levers sit at design stage, before building begins.

Brisbane and Sydney had near three times their usual October rain. Which EOT claim windows are still open this week, and how QLD and NSW rules differ.

Allegations of coercion, inflated project spending, and opaque financial flows have thrown a spotlight on Incolink, a union-linked redundancy and benefits fund now operating in South Australia.

Payday super, labour only subbies, the TPAR activity test and Victoria's new warranty threshold. The rules still catching experienced operators.

Deposit caps and progress payment rules differ in every state, and they decide when builders get paid. The rules, and what they mean for cash flow.

WA's new construction trusts replace project bank accounts on State Government jobs. How they work, who is covered and what changes for head contracto ...

WA build times fell to about 10 months before brick allocation began. Fixed price rules mean new delays land on small builders first.

The Fair Work Commission plans to restart its fuel cost recovery order, with monthly rate adjustments. Where builders sit in the transport chain.

Stockland buyer enquiries fell 71 per cent and Mirvac leads 30 per cent, yet house approvals hold. What the lag means for builders' pipelines.

Two WA builders moved $3 million of subbies' retention into trust after inspections. How the scheme works and how it compares with NSW and Queensland.

The Cook Labor Government has introduced legislation giving the Building Commissioner authority to act before a builder collapses. This is what changes, who it affects, and what builders operating ...