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 ...

The issue of ethics in supply chains, particularly in the fashion industry, has been brought into greater consumer awareness in recent times. As consumers increasingly demand products that are free ...

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 ...

When Australia began building the National Highway System in the 1970s, environmental sustainability wasn’t a priority. As personal vehicles became the standard, engineers and policymakers didn’t ...

When it comes to building inspections in commercial and domestic construction, the most astonishing finding is the blind trust in the builders and the owners with mist in their eyes throwing bags of ...

The construction industry has made progress in reforming outdated practices, but tough conditions threaten to eat away at these achievements. To ensure a sustainable future, we must abandon the ...

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 adoption of positive workplace practices is delivering substantial benefits on major construction projects, a webinar has heard. Hosted by the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT), the ...

Newer Australian homes are twice as energy efficient compared with older homes, the latest analysis has found. In its latest report, real-estate information services firm CoreLogic has used metrics ...

Construction site waste management is crucial for environmental and economic reasons. It reduces the ecological impact of building activities, lessening landfill use and reducing resource depletion.

Adelaide has taken another step toward its goal of becoming the world’s first carbon neutral city, with the South Australian government passing new legislation which allows for an innovative new ...