Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Branch of the Institute is the place to be for networking, knowledge, and making the most of the development industry on the Coast.

And it’s our industry that drives much of the growth on the Sunshine Coast. The development industry is the third largest generator of employment in the region and directly accounts for 11 percent of jobs.

Our industry matters, and growth on the Coast is a direct result of the work of our members. When decision makers want to know about the development industry and the drivers for growth, they come to us.
We’ve built this reputation over time, and by consistently demonstrating that our members are committed locals, who have made the Sunshine Coast their home and the place to do business.

We advocate for our members because we know the positive impact our industry has on the prosperity of our community.

Everyday we continue to build our reputation as expert advisors to local decision makers. On the Coast, the Institute is ahead of the pack; we give our members the grassroots knowledge of the local development market, and our state-wide contacts and resources mean we can provide members with the high-level research into the market and changing demographics.

Branch Committee

Joshua Sondergeld (Branch President) Stockland

Carl Nancarrow McNab

Andrew Stevens Project Urban

Mike Jackson AVID Property Group

John Gallagher Argon Law

Chris Graham Walkers Corporation

David Else Sunshine Coast Airport

Hamish Pressland Pelican Waters Heart

Beau Salter Besal Construction

Graeme Bews JFP Urban Consultants

Andrew Elvin Coast2Bay Housing Group

Stewart Gamblin Dennis Family Corporation

Francios Vienne PLACE Design Group

Corey James Bennett + Bennett Surveyors + Planners

David Rankine Westpac

News

May 29, 2024

UDIA Housing Index

UDIA Queensland is excited to announce the launch of the UDIA Housing Index—a national research initiative providing a comprehensive health check on the new build housing market across Australia.

March 27, 2024

NATIONAL: Skilled migration essential to deliver housing needs of our growing population

UDIA National outlines key strategies to attract the labour capacity needed to house our growing population, and balance new housing supply with the immigration influx, as well as ramping up our education and training to address the skills shortage.

December 20, 2023

NATIONAL: UDIA End of Year Update

UDIA National President, Col Dutton, has taken the opportunity to reflect on policy and advocacy nationally and on some of the major advocacy outcomes UDIA has achieved for members in 2023.