News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
UDIA National Awards for Excellence
Congratulations to our Queensland Winners in the UDIA National Awards for Excellence.
March CEO’s Diary
March meetings of our CEO.
Record number of Branch Committee nominations roll in
A record-breaking number of nominations to regional branch committees have been received across Queensland.
HomeBuilder and FHOG grants happening
The Commonwealth’s HomeBuilder grant has been stimulating a lot of activity.
Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation – 2020 in review
The pro bono, volunteering and fundraising work undertaken by our people, through the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation, during a challenging year has been outstanding.
A message from our CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
February CEO’s Diary
February meetings of our CEO.
MACKAY: Minor planning scheme policy update
Minor changes to the Mackay planning scheme policies (PSP) are expected to be made on March 1. These will affect PSPs regarding subsurface drainage design, structures/bridge design, cycle facilities, and pathway design, pavement design, and site regrading.
Check your RPEQ
Queensland’s engineering industry should be prepared for compliance audits and investigations into non-compliance with the Professional Engineers (PE) Act to be conducted.
Nominations closing soon
Nominations for the position of Branch President and for membership to the Branch Executive Committee opened earlier this month.
Mosaic’s alternative approach to making enduring difference to communities
A deep-seated philanthropic aspiration, driven by a belief that one of their core responsibilities is to give back to the communities in which they develop, was behind the establishment of Mosaic Property Group's Foundation in mid-2017.
A message from our CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
New State Valuations in Gladstone, Toowoomba, and Whitsunday
The Valuer-General (VG) announced the annual land valuation program for 2021 with Gladstone, Toowoomba, and Whitsunday to receive new land valuations.
MACKAY: Northern beaches transport focus needed urgently
The Mackay Whitsunday branch has called for an urgent response to Northern Beaches traffic in its submission on the proposed Mackay Regional Integrated Transport Strategy.
MACKAY: Changes to charges and tradeable rights as well as industrial land update
The Mackay Whitsunday branch has called for an urgent response to Northern Beaches traffic in its submission on the proposed Mackay Regional Integrated Transport Strategy.
UDIA NATIONAL: The year that was and onto 2021
COVID-19 has forced us all to change our habits, in ways large and small. Right across the industry, the way we interact on work sites, in sales centres and all parts of our businesses has shifted.