Property development
Report
Building the dream: the future of Western Australia’s construction industry
This report reveals that at current rates of dwelling completion, Western Australia will fall well short of the National Accord target of 25,000 new dwelling units per year. The report suggests recommendations to address workforce shortages, alongside more efficient use of existing housing stock, increasing the diversity of available housing options in WA, and the...
Report
Management of the Australian War Memorial’s development project
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the Australian War Memorial is effectively managing the development project.
Discussion paper
Social value in the built environment: discussion paper
This paper is a first step in the Green Building Council Australia's exploration of how industry can agree on a 'common value' framework. This paper presents the latest in industry understanding of this critical, but less explored, area in the built environment.
Briefing paper
Housing affordability and supply restrictions
This paper describes the large effects of planning restrictions on housing affordability. It then discusses various objections to this finding, and concludes with a discussion of policy options.
Report
From mixed tenure development to mixed tenure neighbourhoods
This study examines the opportunities for, and benefits of, mixed tenure housing developments in Australia.