Build-to-rent (BTR) is one of the most effective keys to alleviating Australia's housing crisis. It can provide a significant amount of housing supply nationally and at speed, in an environment where demand is growing and supply is shrinking. ...

One of the most significant developments in the loan markets over the past year or so has been the rapid increase in the use of green and sustainable financing products. These include sustainability-linked loans, green loans, social loans ...

Significant changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime came into effect last year. This guide provides up-to-date information you need to know about how the new FIRB regime operates. ...

Covered in this webinar: real-world examples of the latest technology being used on projects in Australia; differences between Australia and other countries in the adoption of cutting-edge technology on major projects; how different contracting models and policy settings can encourage (and discourage) the use of productivity-boosting AI, technology and innovation in the construction industry; and how in-house and external lawyers can position themselves to be key advisers to construction and infrastructure clients looking to innovate. ...

Covered in this webinar: lessons learned from international markets; lessons learned from the Gippsland feasibility licence application process; and the likely way forward for offshore wind in Australia, both challenges and opportunities. ...

The urban boom is placing pressure on our cities to keep up with the increasing demand for affordable housing and social, transportation and utility infrastructure. ...

Data centre development is capital-intensive, requiring both debt and equity funding. This report explores emerging funding models, investor considerations across real estate and infrastructure, and the growing need for energy generation and grid capacity. ...

Covered in this webinar: Panel session one: Industry trends Our panellists will discuss developments and trends in the construction and infrastructure sector – with a particular focus on the energy transition. Panel session two: Legal developments Following session one, Allens will facilitate a panel of our construction law specialists, who will discuss the key legal developments over the last 12 months, and how they may impact the industry into the future. ...

Having sound infrastructure is vital to every country's development and its citizens' quality of life. Countries need reliable infrastructure to connect supply chains and efficiently move goods and services across borders. They also need reliable health, education, and connectivity infrastructure to help their people thrive. In this Report, we look at the current status of the infrastructure market, with a focus on particular sectors. We also examine key regulatory and structuring issues affecting project developers and financiers. ...

Covered in this webinar: the role of technology in the context of the safeguard mechanism and the need to abate rather than offset; the role of existing and emerging technologies in reducing the carbon footprint of high-emission supply chains and large energy users; the timing and scale of investment needed in decarbonisation and abatement technologies; and considerations for investing in technologies to meet decarbonisation goals. ...