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Victorian 2024 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
Delivered on Tuesday, 7th May, the Victorian 2024-25 State Budget was titled “Helping Families” and took a strong cost-of-living focus whilst attempting to reign in spending to achieve a budget surplus by 2026. The Helping Families theme has resulted in key infrastructure spending spanning education, health, sports and transport, however, the budget reflects a shift in commitments demonstrating the impacts of cost blowouts on existing projects, the continued volatility of the construction industry and the need to address the state’s $2.2 billion deficit.
Navigating CSR Certification: A Comprehensive Guide
In an era where corporate accountability is paramount, businesses across industries increasingly recognise the importance of integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their operations.
Awards season is coming - are you ready?
Do you have a completed project (or a couple!) that you know is award-worthy? Well, now is the time to act! There are some fantastic Award programs open now / opening soon that will give you a chance to secure that well deserved recognition.
The Power of Self-Publishing: An Underutilised Strategy for Architecture Practices
As practitioners working in the industry, we know that architects provide value beyond delivering a quality built outcome. Self-publishing is emerging as an effective method of communicating that value.
Quick Guide to the Victorian Housing Statement
Over the last decade, housing prices in Australia have continued to rise, with the median transfer house price reaching $810,500 in Melbourne at the beginning of the year.
The Federal Government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund passed the Senate earlier this month. Following this, the Victorian Government released its Victorian Housing Statement on 20 September 2023, shaping its plan to address the housing crisis.
New South Wales 2023 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
Announced by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on 19 September, the New South Wales 2023-24 State Budget has a strong focus on critical infrastructure with commitment to invest $116.5 billion in the Essential Infrastructure Plan over the next 4 years providing strong opportunities for the built environment industry and positive outcomes for communities. We provide a summary below of key items in the budget that are particularly relevant to our industry.
Co-design, what is it and why is it on the rise?
We chatted with Brugh O’Brien, Principal Social Innovator: Future of Home at TACSI, who explained why co-design is gaining traction as an innovative method to address complex challenges across various sectors, including services, policy, community, and place-based settings.
Why submitting for awards is not all about winning
There is a common perception that entering industry awards is an onerous process with very little return if you don't land a win - an unlikely platform for meaningfully raising your business profile. However, at New Doors, we believe submitting for awards is worthwhile for various reasons - and it's not all about winning.
Education Awards - Upcoming opportunities
Let us take the stress out of preparing your awards submissions. Its not too late to engage our expert team of built environment writers for the Victorian School Design Awards and the Learning Environment Australasia Chapter Awards.
ACT 2023 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
Announced by Treasurer Andrew Barr on 27 June 2023, the ACT budget focuses on healthcare and housing and introduces the ACT Government’s Infrastructure Investment Program, which includes $6.5 billion towards general government sectors and $1.7 billion towards Public Trading Enterprises. We’ve done the hard work to bring a succinct digest of the key infrastructure and built environment highlights.
SA 2023 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
South Australian Treasurer Stephen Mullighan delivered the state’s 23-24 budget on 15 June 2023. Significant funding is directed to housing, health, and transport, with investment flagged for the Northern Water Project, which will be confirmed in the second half of 2024. The below summarises infrastructure allocated within the budget that may help shape your business strategy in the state.
QLD 2023 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
Announced by Treasurer Cameron Dick, on Tuesday 13 June 2023, the Queensland budget delivers an $89 billion building program, the biggest in the state’s history, and claims the largest health building program ever in the history of any state or territory.
NT 2023 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
Delivered by Treasurer Eva Lawler on 9 May, the Northern Territory 2023-24 budget includes infrastructure payments estimated at $2.11 billion, a record infrastructure budget within a $4.1 billion Infrastructure Program.
TAS 2023 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
The Tasmanian 2023-24 Budget was announced on 25 May by Treasurer Michael Ferguson, who discussed their plan for dealing with priorities including the cost of living crisis, health and education. We’ve done the digging on relevant highlights for the built environment to inform your business’s next strategic move.
WA 2023 Budget - Quick guide for the built environment
The Western Australian State Budget 2023-24 was handed down by Premier Mark McGowan on 11 May 2023 with a net surplus of $3.3 billion. For the built environment, emphasis was on housing supply and improving health and mental health services. This digestible summary highlights key investments that may inform your business development strategy. Sources are linked for convenience if you wish to dive into the details.
Victorian State Budget 2023 - Quick guide for the built environment
Announced on 23 May, the Victorian 2023-24 State Budget involves funding initiatives that may inform your business’s strategy. From health infrastructure to boosting TAFE facilities, we’ve done the trawling for you, highlighting items most pertinent to our industry.
Federal Budget 2023 - Quick guide for the built environment
The 2023-24 Federal Budget provides a range of signals that can help inform your approach to business and professional development.
How To Create the Perfect Architecture Marketing Strategy
In this episode of ArchiBiz Unpacks, Bec Kempster sits down with New Doors Director, Alicia Brown to talk all about marketing strategies for architects.
Introducing Maysie Lecciones
Enter Maysie Lecciones - our Visual Design Specialist, recently appointed with an Associate role at New Doors, reflecting her diligence in project management and creative direction.
With diverse expertise in print and digital design, marketing, illustration, photography and branding, Maysie is a multidisciplinary designer with a passion for storytelling through images. The self-motivated creative joins us from a freelance position, where she developed characterful branding for small businesses and start-ups in the lifestyle, food, and beverage industry.
A Q+A with Sara Gross, Submissions Specialist and Senior Associate at New Doors
Brimming with experience and insight, the unflappable Sara leads our tenders arm with a sharp focus on detail, dedication to effective systems and talent for crafting a thoroughly tailored response.