Latest News - Page 3 - Property & Build Australia

Brickworks cuts integration delivery time from 80 days to 12

The overhaul has unlocked trapped procurement data and helped the building products maker set up 18 interfaces in just 12 days.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Home

GENERAL Australia installs ducted air con at House 18

The partnership gives homeowners a template for discreet climate control as the brand extends discount offers until 31 July 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Real estate

Reventon sees Tasmania as top property investment play

Tight rental supply and rising prices are drawing investors back to Tasmania, where Hobart vacancies have fallen to 0.6 per cent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Infrastructure communications failures are putting major projects at risk

Poor public understanding can derail even fully funded projects if support, trust and political backing fail to keep pace with the build.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026

Data sovereignty

NSW's PEXA price cut risks killing Australian tech jobs

A draft ruling to slash fees may save buyers only tens of dollars while threatening investment, cybersecurity and hundreds of Australian tech roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data

Property insurers and planners are tapping recurring aerial captures as Nearmap turns 20 years of imagery into AI-driven property data.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Internet of Things

Legrand launches INSPYRA wiring range across ANZ

Built for faster fitting and cleaner finishes, the range adds smart controls, USB-C charging and recycled materials to Australian projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Digital Transformation

Big AI moves at Lendi Group, brokers and customers benefit

More deals and faster lender integrations are expected as Lendi shifts its mortgage platform towards agentic AI for 1,300 brokers.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Disaster Recovery

Nearmap converting decades of imagery into AI-powered insights

Nearmap's archive now helps insurers, planners and scientists assess property risk and environmental change across Australia.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Supply Chain

Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast

Builders and developers will get a new showcase for industrialised construction as PT Blink shifts from development into commercial scale-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Data Analytics

The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand

Nearly 40% of firms have delayed growth plans as volatile power costs and supply fears squeeze investment across Australia and New Zealand.

By Colette Munro • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026

Real estate

Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals

Institutional capital is pouring into the sector as student accommodation shortages and stable policy keep Australia at the centre of regional dealmaking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Internet of Things

LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces

Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Real estate

Kaffee Energy taps JLL for Wayu Philippines equity raise

External equity is being sought to fund a 700 MW Philippine renewable pipeline after Kaffee Energy completed its Wayu acquisition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Real estate

Zuccoli tops first-home buyer suburb rankings in NT

First-home buyers are being drawn to Greater Darwin as high growth and quick sales put NT suburbs well ahead of eastern rivals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Risk & Compliance

Australia construction leaders eye growth despite risks

Economic uncertainty and labour shortages are tempering optimism, even as 73% of construction leaders say Australia's sector has been stable over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026