Deposit caps and progress payment rules differ in every state, and they decide when builders get paid. The rules, and what they mean for cash flow.

WA build times fell to about 10 months before brick allocation began. Fixed price rules mean new delays land on small builders first.

WA's new construction trusts replace project bank accounts on State Government jobs. How they work, who is covered and what changes for head contracto ...

The Fair Work Commission plans to restart its fuel cost recovery order, with monthly rate adjustments. Where builders sit in the transport chain.

Stockland buyer enquiries fell 71 per cent and Mirvac leads 30 per cent, yet house approvals hold. What the lag means for builders' pipelines.

Gold Coast builder Jordan Rogers stepped off the tools nine months in. He shares what he learned on pricing, coaching, AI and owning hard calls.

Two WA builders moved $3 million of subbies' retention into trust after inspections. How the scheme works and how it compares with NSW and Queensland.

Queensland security grants now cover tradie utes, vans, trailers and tools. Who qualifies, what you pay and when applications close.

ProCon says interim anti dumping securities on Chinese windows could add up to $26,500 to a new house. We test the maths and where the cost lands.

The Cook Labor Government has introduced legislation giving the Building Commissioner authority to act before a builder collapses. This is what changes, who it affects, and what builders operating ...

A Brisbane renovation builder says AI renders lifted its quote win rate. The team tells Az how it uses AI, markets itself and picks the right clients.

A Perth housing roundtable put supply, costs, tax and approvals on the table. We look at where WA builders stand on each, on the latest data.