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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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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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Rokeby Subdivision at Ploughman Road

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As Hobart’s housing demand grows, HED Consulting are experts at providing the engineering requirements for subdivision. This project saw us engaged for the civil engineering design, drafting and certification for the construction of 97 lots on Ploughman Road in Rokeby. HED Consulting also provided and engineering supervisor for construction. Project Name Ploughman Road Rokeby Project

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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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How to get a retrospective building permit

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Retrospective building permits are a challenge to work with. In an ideal world, all builders and owner-builders do the necessary pre-construction preparation prior to work commencing and ensure they follow the plans that have been approved. However, as an engineering design consultancy, we are sometimes called upon to work backwards and have a process to

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How to avoid engineering problems in residential builds

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Engineering problems in a residential build can delay construction or, at worst, result in a home with critical issues requiring extensive rectification work. As a residential architect, building designer, or builder, the engineer you bring to the project significantly impacts the result for your client. At HED Consulting, our industry experience means that we can

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The Tasmania pre-construction permits and processes that you need to know

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If you’re planning a build in Tasmania, it is helpful to gain a strong understanding of what is required and when for the project to become a reality. Pre-construction permits are required for many types of construction in Tasmania and are the first thing you’ll want to know. They often involve different documentation and experts

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Building a house interstate? How to manage your Tasmanian build

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Building a house interstate in Tasmania whilst based on the mainland presents some unique challenges. Each state has regulations to navigate, and the process can become complicated, costly and confusing. But with careful planning and coordination, it’s possible to build successfully and create a place to call home. From our project experience with mainland clients,

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Rowing Tasmania Lake Barrington Camping Upgrade

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Lake Barrington, located in Northern Tasmania, is the site of a world-standard rowing course. Since its construction as water storage for the generation of electricity in 1969, Lake Barrington has developed as a focus for water and nature-based recreation in northwest Tasmania. The Lake forms part of the Mersey-Forth run-of-rivers hydro power scheme that comprises seven water storage/lakes

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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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