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Modernise or Die: Mark Farmer on the Future of DfMA, Workforce Transformation, and Australia’s Housing Crisis
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has made a game-changing announcement; it will now offer financing for Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and modular housing home loans. Under pressure from the government, this move eliminates a...

Navigating the Future of Childcare Property Development: What’s Driving Demand & How to Make Deals Work
The childcare property sector in Australia is facing a shifting landscape, with rising construction costs, regulatory hurdles, and evolving demand shaping the market. As developers navigate these challenges, collaboration with operators has never...

Unveiling Digital Twin Maturity: Insights from Keri Niven, Digital Principal, Aurecon New Zealand
In 2021, after years of collaboration with government and industry, the Smart Cities Council launched a groundbreaking draft Digital Twin Blueprint. The initiative aimed to ignite a vibrant digital twin marketplace across Australia and New Zealand,...

In conversation with Peter Huddle and Kirrily Lord of Vicinity Centres
FuturePlace Interview Spotlight, Peter Huddle and Kirrily Lord We recently sat down with Vicinity Centres leaders Peter Huddle (CEO) and Kirrily Lord (Group Director, Customer & Asset Management) to learn about their extensive experience and...

FuturePlace 2024 Conversations Wrap-up
Each of our FuturePlace newsletters features an expert interview. We are very appreciative for the insights these experts shared with us over the past year and are looking forward to continuing the conversations in 2025! Here are some highlights...

Pioneering Office Space Sustainability: The Electrification Journey of 101 Collins Street with Selva Thiru
FuturePlace Interview Spotlight, Selva Thiru As the demand for sustainable office spaces continues to grow, industry leaders are exploring innovative ways to future-proof their buildings and align with evolving regulatory and tenant expectations....

The macro trends driving new opportunities: Insights from Errol Bellchambers, National Head of Procurement of DT Infrastructure
FuturePlace Interview Spotlight, Errol Bellchambers The construction industry has traditionally lagged in innovation. We recently interviewed Errol Bellchambers, National Head of Procurement at DT Infrastructure to explore how to embrace new...

Embracing new technologies and ways of working in the construction sector: Insights from Sally Walkom, GM for Innovation & Enablement of John Holland
Embracing new technologies and ways of working in the construction sector: Insights from Sally Walkom, GM for Innovation & Enablement of John Holland

Last-mile logistics and space optimisation: Insights from Luke Petherbridge, CEO of Link Logistics
FuturePlace Interview Spotlight, Luke Petherbridge Few sectors have witnessed a surge in activity quite like industrial property. The landscape has transformed significantly in recent years, making it a dynamic and ever-evolving space. As we...

Experts examine the outlook for Build to Rent in Australia
Experts examine the outlook for Build to Rent in Australia A panel of experts offer their analyses and outlook on the Build to Rent sector – and Living Sectors - in Australia. In the lead up to the vital Living Sectors Summit in Sydney on 12 to 13...
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