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High Rise and Commercial Buildings need Regular Scrutiny

Archicentre » media release

Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:37

Ageing city buildings in all of Australia's capital cities will require increased maintenance in the future to ensure public safety, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today in the wake of the dramatic scenes in Melbourne when a large slab of marble fell from the facade of a high rise commercial building in Collins Street.

Cost of Land Drives Knock Over Replacements

Archicentre » media release

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 11:04

The high cost of land, real estate fees and government charges and taxes will drive the increasing trend for people to knock over their old homes and rebuild on their existing site rather than moving, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.

Boost to Land Supply in Latrobe Valley a Major Plus

UDIA (VIC) » media release

Monday, 30 January 2012 14:27

The Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) today welcomed a boost to land supply with the rezoning of 228 hectares of residential land by the Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, in the Latrobe Valley including Moe, Churchill, Newborough, Morwell and Traralgon.

Sandhurst Club Celebrates Australia Day with Golfing Tradition

Sandhurst Club » media release

Monday, 30 January 2012 13:16

Sandhurst Club celebrated its 10th Anniversary of Australia Day with the golfing tradition of St Andrews Golf Club in Scotland, the home of golf where the game was first played some 600 years ago.

Sydney Balcony Collapse Sparks Safety Warning

Archicentre » media release

Monday, 30 January 2012 09:28

Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has urged all home owners with decks or balconies to undertake regular inspections and maintenance.

Building Permits Don't Guarantee Quality

Archicentre » media release

Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:22

Findings by the Victorian Auditor General's Office that 96% of building permits issued did not comply with minimum statutory safety and building standards has raised major questions for new home builders and renovators, Archicentre, the building and advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.

High Rise and Commercial Buildings need Regular Scrutiny

Cost of Land Drives Knock Over Replacements

Boost to Land Supply in Latrobe Valley a Major Plus

Sandhurst Club Celebrates Australia Day with Golfing Tradition

Sydney Balcony Collapse Sparks Safety Warning

Building Permits Don't Guarantee Quality

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