Can muddy bricks be laid? This post breaks down what the Australian Standards, NCC, and best practices say—and what to do if it’s happened on your build. The answer isn’t as clear-cut as you might expect.
Private certification was meant to speed up approvals. Now, decades later, industry groups are calling to “cut red tape” all over again. Have we come full circle? And at what cost to housing quality? A closer look at the irony behind faster builds and falling standards.
Wondering whether timber will be available (or affordable) when you build? Learn what’s really going on in Australia’s timber supply—what’s growing, what’s shrinking, and how this impacts your home’s construction, materials, and long-term quality.
Australia faces intertwined challenges of economic resilience and housing affordability. In this article we explore how strengthening local manufacturing can address these issues, offering solutions for a more stable and prosperous future.
