Accelerating supply of student accommodation to sustain Australia’s higher education exports
Getting student accommodation right is the key to unlocking the full potential of our higher education sector as an export industry. We need more students, not fewer – and the solution is rapidly rolling out more purpose-built student accommodation.
A sustainable approach to unlocking more social and affordable housing
The need for social and affordable housing in Australia is critical. Not-for-profit community housing providers can play a significant role in boosting supply of social and affordable housing in Australia by scaling up and partnering with governments and the private sector.
The face of future buildings is green
The materials in the facade of a building significantly contribute to the embodied carbon emissions ‘baked in’ before a building begins its useful life. This presents a significant opportunity for reducing embodied carbon.
Keeping infrastructure projects moving despite delivery headwinds
It’s clear that infrastructure projects will face ongoing escalation and other delivery challenges for some time yet. The scale, economics and duration of these projects mean that pressures in the infrastructure pipeline can’t dissipate quickly.
Making the switch to all-electric buildings
For any developer or owner with an eye to a more sustainable and resilient future, the choice between running a building on fossil fuels or renewable electricity should be obvious. For older buildings, the change won’t be as easy or as quick as flicking a switch – but it’s the right thing to do.
Transforming project delivery through AI
It’s not hard to imagine the potential of AI to transform design, engineering, construction and asset management. AI could be the catalyst for a new era of efficiency and innovation in construction, overcoming the productivity stagnation that has plagued the sector for years.
