The property and construction industries are constantly evolving. Planning reforms, housing policy, construction costs, infrastructure investment and market conditions all influence project outcomes.
Site Intel brings together analysis, commentary and practical insights to help project teams understand the broader forces shaping development and delivery across Australia.
Permit Pending explores the realities behind housing, planning and development in Australia. From housing delivery and planning reform to project feasibility and construction challenges, each article examines the systems and decisions that influence what ultimately gets built.
Australia’s housing debate is dominated by approvals, dwelling targets and supply. But what happens when we stop measuring housing success by numbers alone and start asking whether we’re creating homes people actually want to live in?
Australia focuses heavily on housing approvals, but approved dwellings are not the same as completed homes. Explore the housing delivery chain and why approvals alone won’t solve the housing crisis.
The Federal Budget 2026/27 was clearly centered around housing reform and looking to reshape who owns housing – but can the construction industry realistically keep up with the transition toward new supply and institutional delivery?
Ozzy Osbourne has left the building — and while the headlines call him a rock legend, to us, he was the guy who shouted “Aaaaaallllll abooooaaard!” through our speakers every morning. This week, we pause the planning chat to honour a man who lived loud, loved hard and never pretended to be anything he wasn’t. Rest easy, Ozzy — and thanks for the chaos.
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