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Interest Rates Are in Focus — Here’s What It Could Mean for Tassie Builders and Projects

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Interest rates have been one of the biggest influences across the construction industry over the past few years. What will 2026 bring, with the first decision coming very soon from the RBA? Influencing confidence, timing, and decision-making across both residential and civil projects, interest rates can be make or break. While no one has a […]

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2026 outlook for construction in Tasmania

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Tasmania heads into 2026 with a steady construction pipeline and a strong push to deliver smarter, more efficient projects across both residential and civic infrastructure. For builders, developers and local government teams, the next 12–18 months will be shaped by three key factors: demand, delivery pressure, and the need for technically robust planning. Here’s what’s

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The Major Projects Happening in Tasmania You Need to Know

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If you didn’t attend the recent Major Projects Conference in Hobart, don’t stress – the HED Consulting team were there as Associate Sponsors. Here are the key updates you need to know about major projects underway or planned across Tasmania. The Marinus Link Project  Image credit: Major Project Tasmania September 2025 The Marinus Link, a

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Is high-rise construction in Hobart really a bad idea?

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Hobart and high-rise are not words that historically go together. Australian cities have long focused on the urban sprawl to create housing and Hobart is faced with many challenges through this approach. Could high rise construction help to combat the housing shortages in Hobart? If so, how can we design and engineer high-rise development for

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Construction material costs and choices for profitable builds

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Construction material costs impact residential construction across the supply chain. But there is some good news from industry experts for 2025. We’ve shared their insights whilst our own Engineering Manager, Dr Mani, provides strategies for how you can adapt to work within the market and protect your profitability. Residential construction costs Data for the 12

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Construction cost management to keep your building business profitable

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Construction cost management is critical for your business profitability and key to a positive result for current and future clients. In a climate where many building companies have recently collapsed and the cost of building in Tasmania is challenging, our team at HED Consulting is committed to using the systems and processes that give you

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Tassie’s biggest passive solar greenhouse design takes shape

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A project years in the making, Tassie’s biggest passive solar greenhouse design is taking shape in the small community of Miena in the Great Lake highlands region of Tasmania. After many hurdles that threatened to derail the vision, seeing the nine-metre high structure rising above the community centre is creating a buzz like no other.

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