Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA)

The Outlook End of Year Sundowner is almost here! Registrations close in under a week - don't miss your chance to end the year with a bang at our last hoorah for 2025! Make your way down to The Beaufort in Highgate December 4 for the ultimate event for young development industry professionals and celebrate the end of 2025 with your peers! Don't miss your chance to join the fun and register today: https://lnkd.in/gvDwtdp5 A huge thank you to our Outlook Partners, Underground Power Development Pty and Parcel Property for their support! While this event is aimed at young professionals, all are welcome to register and come along to enjoy the party.

Congratulations to UDIA WA Councillor and recently inducted UDIA WA Life Member Jane Bennett on being appointed Deputy Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority! Jane brings extensive industry experience to this key leadership role given her time over two decades with CLE Town Planning + Design and on the Board of DevelopmentWA. Jane has served on UDIA WA Council since 2010 and was also a recipient of the UDIA WA Young Leaders Award in 2004 and our Women in Leadership Award in 2021. Jane is also currently Chair of the UDIA WA Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group. We are very proud of Jane and appreciate her positive contribution to the industry and the wider community. We wish her the very best in taking on the role of Deputy Chair at the EPA.

LOT SALES AT RECORD HIGH IN GREATER PERTH 📈 As reported in The West Australian today, according to UDIA WA’s latest Urban Development Index (UDI), new lot sales have reached record highs, while lots on the market are at a record low. 🏘️ Learn more about the latest figures with UDIA WA’s Head of Research Toby Adams in the summary video, and UDIA WA members can download the full UDI publication from the UDIA WA website here: https://lnkd.in/gNw-kzBJ 🔍 The UDI features the latest new land market data for WA, providing a detailed analysis of current market activity with a look at the forward pipeline for land supply in WA and an Executive Summary from Urbis Partner Tim Connoley. 💡 Thank you to our research partners Urbis, Landgate and Cotality for supporting this important publication. 🙌 Read the article in The West Australian here: https://lnkd.in/guH3BCpA Not a member? Contact us for more information on how you can join! http://www.udiawa.com.au

Last Thursday, UDIA WA hosted our inaugural Infrastructure Summit bringing together key government agencies, utility providers, and industry leaders to tackle the challenges facing the planning, funding and delivery of critical enabling infrastructure to facilitate housing supply. The half-day forum featured insightful presentations and updates from the Hon. John Carey MLA, Minister for Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure, Chair and Deputy Chair of the UDIA WA Infrastructure Committee Ryan Hunter GAICD (Parcel Property), Nathan Butson (Cossill & Webley Consulting Engineers), Emma Colombera (Housing Supply Unit – Department of Treasury and Finance WA), Anthony Whiteaker (Western Power), Dehlia Goundrey (Water Corporation), and Nicole Lockwood (Infrastructure WA). Two dynamic and solutions focused panel discussions rounded out the Summit, featuring exploration of key agency priorities and the on-the-ground realities of facilitating housing delivery with Anthony Kannis (Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage), Paul Lakey FAIM, FAIPM, GAICD (Infrastructure Priority Corridor Working Group), Anthony Whiteaker (Western Power), and Dehlia Goundrey (Water Corporation); and Shane Wormall (Wormall Group), Col Dutton (Stockland), Ben Rosser (CEDAR WOODS PROPERTIES LIMITED), and Scott Cameron (Finbar Group Limited). Thank you to Major Sponsor CLE Town Planning + Design, and Session Sponsors Harley Dykstra and JDSi Consulting Engineers for their support of the Infrastructure Summit. View photos from the Infrastructure Summit: https://lnkd.in/g-yeTMh9

UDIA WA’s flagship End of Year Industry Sundowner is almost here! Registrations close in under a week - don't miss your chance to end the year on a high note! Make your way over to the rooftop of the iconic Claremont Hotel on November 28 and soak up the end-of-year atmosphere. Don't miss your chance to join the fun and register today: https://lnkd.in/gi9wAZpS A huge thank you to our Event Sponsors Douglas Partners and MNG for their support!

It is great to see the announcement this morning by Premier Roger Cook; Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti MLA; Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA; and Minister John Carey MLA officially launching the $50 million Housing Innovation Fund (HIF). The HIF was first announced pre-election as part of the Made in WA plan, and directly followed UDIA WA's advocacy during our State Election Campaign. During our campaign, UDIA WA called for funding to advance research and development in construction practices, technology and digitalisation to better respond to the skills and labour challenges faced in Western Australia. Providing opportunities to ensure housing innovation is harnessed and utilised in Western Australia is crucial to futureproof our construction sector and deliver the homes we need now, and for our future. Specifically, the HIF will include a competitive Grants Program along with a low interest loan scheme. Grants of up to $5million will be available to support the adoption of prefabricated, modular and advanced building technologies. Visit the State Government's website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gZa7vFaC #housingsupply #housing #perthrealestate #perthproperty #wapol #innovation #urbandesign #housingcrisis #urbandevelopment

Don't miss our Outlook End of Year Sundowner! Reflect on the year that was as you soak up the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with us at The Beaufort in Highgate on December 4! This is the ultimate event for young development industry professionals to mingle, make new connections and toast to the achievements of 2025 in a casual setting. Register today and celebrate the year that was: https://lnkd.in/gvDwtdp5 A huge thank you to our Outlook Partners, Underground Power Development Pty and Parcel Property for their support! Outlook is UDIA WA’s professional network for young professionals under 35. All members and guests are welcome to attend and celebrate the fantastic contribution that our younger team members make to the industry!

Registrations are open for our annual Development Conference 2026! Highly anticipated each year, we're excited to bring the conference to Bunbury for the first time! Join us at the Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse from Wednesday 25 February - Friday 27 February as we dive into the theme for 2026 "The Future is Now: Delivering the housing we need now, and for our future" with industry experts, government representatives and innovative thinkers from around the country. This event is your opportunity to be inspired, influence the industry agenda and network with other leaders in the stunning surrounds of the South West. Registration & accommodation spaces are limited, book your place now: https://lnkd.in/d_7UwaMA Thank you to Major Sponsors DevelopmentWA, nbn® Australia, Western Power; Networking Sponsors Georgiou and MNG; and Session Sponsors Construction Training Fund, Keystart and Urbis for their support of the Annual UDIA WA Development Conference

On Tuesday, UDIA WA Members attended an exclusive Member Briefing with Keystart CEO Mark Tomasz. Hosted by Harvey Norman Commercial Division at their new Osborne Park Showroom, Mark unpacked how Keystart is expanding its role in the WA housing market as a Government Trading Enterprise and supporting greater housing delivery. Driven by the purpose to make the dream of an affordable home a reality for more people, Mark unpacked Keystart’s new role and products including the Modular Home loan, Urban Connect Shared Equity, Aboriginal Home Ownership Scheme, and the Build to Rent Kickstart Fund. Mark discussed the importance of listening to the community and the industry to ensure the products that Keystart deliver are fit for purpose and will help enable the delivery of new housing at scale. UDIA WA has been pleased to collaborate with Keystart during this transition and look forward to further supporting Keystart in their aim to deliver more of the homes we need. To find out how you can become a UDIA WA member and access events just like this plus much more, reach out to Chris Thurmott or contact us today: membership@udiawa.com.au A massive thank you to Harvey Norman Commercial Division for hosting this insightful Member briefing! View photos from the exclusive Member Briefing: https://lnkd.in/gxPkNKSM

It’s hard to believe it’s been over a month since we celebrated our UDIA WA Awards for Excellence winners at the 30-year anniversary celebrations in September! The Winners Showcase Magazine is an opportunity to look back on all our winners and finalists and learn how they demonstrate what it truly means to create thriving, sustainable communities, underpinned by a commitment to quality, innovation and leadership. A preview is available below of the digital magazine and you can view the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gMHx3Mfd UDIA WA Member organisations should also have received a complimentary hard copy of the magazine delivered to their office, so make sure you received yours! Thanks again to all our valued partners and sponsors for supporting the Awards for Excellence program in 2025 - Platinum Sponsor Western Australian Planning Commission, Gold Sponsors Lavan and Stantec, Women in Leadership Award Sponsor Construction Training Fund; Young Leaders Award Sponsor Stockland; Category Sponsors ATCO, Longreach Recruitment, nbn® Australia, Origin Energy, Purple, Slick Design, Structerre Consulting, TBB Planning, Western Power, Wormall Civil Pty Ltd; Spirit Bar Sponsor Harvey Norman Commercial Division; Photobooth Sponsor Skyfields by Perth Airport; and Event Partner Lux Events