Industry groups have had opposing responses to the federal government's bid to freeze changes to the national construction code to fast track housing approvals.
Minister Carey and Shadow Planning Minister Neil Thomson have today engaged in war of words over the state government's appointment of Emma Cole as WAPC chair.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Ryan Hall, Jo Gaines, Elena Limnios, Warren Hallam, Marnie Baker, Renee Fry-McKibbin, Cate Brooks and Ross Donaldson.
Property industry groups have backed the state government's raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews.
Last-minute changes to new medium density housing codes have drawn the ire of local governments as stakeholders wait on an updated timeline for the revised code's implementation.
Property players have joined forces to deliver more targeted advocacy, with the Town of Cambridge first up in the group's sights over a policy that limits interaction between developers and staff.
Another planning policy to boost infill in the housing market has been introduced with the state government set to implement quality controls for medium density developments.
Industry groups are calling on Roger Cook to support increased energy efficiency requirements for new homes, as part of proposed changes to the National Construction Code.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes David Healy, Sandy Anghie, Matthew Beevers, Grant Boxer, Bruno Di Girolami, Sharon Payn, Anna Lee, Gail McGowan, Sheila McHale, Stephen van Leeuwen and Anthony Mauro.
The WA Museum Boola Bardip received several accolades for architectural excellence at the latest instalment of the Australian Institute of Architects WA awards.
The Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre has received the highest honours at this year's Australian Institute of Architects WA Architecture Awards, receiving the George Temple Poole Award.
Architects are hoping the government will consider a series of targeted initiatives to stimulate the economy as attention shifts to COVID-19 recovery plans.
The Australian Institute of Architects is calling on governments to drive targeted initiatives that could stimulate the property sector, helping to accelerate economic recovery from COVID-19.
Design firms HASSELL, Cox Architecture and HKS have received plaudits for their work on Perth's Optus Stadium at the 2018 WA Architecture Awards, with the sports and entertainment precinct winning the top accolade and prizes in four other categories.
CBH Group's headquarters in West Perth has officially been added to the State Register of Heritage Places, six years after being named a place of cultural heritage significance.
Western Australia-based firms spaceagency, Roxby Architects, Philip Stejskal Architecture and the Perth branch of Hassell have been shortlisted for the 2014 National Architecture Awards.
Jolimont-based Roxby Architects has won the George Temple Poole award at the WA architecture awards for its design of Toyota's Western Australian head office.
