Melbourne Build Expo

Melbourne Build Expo Victoria's Largest Construction & Design Show. November 25th & 26th, 2026 (MCEC)

03/09/2026

AI is changing the way we build and deliver infrastructure🚀

And understanding its real-world adoption is essential for driving future efficiency and innovation across Victoria.

That's why we’re excited to have Pearl Li Ng GAICD, Vice President of the Australian Smart Communities Association and Head of Smart City, Innovation, and Improvement at City of Casey, take the panel at Melbourne Build Expo🏢

Catch one of the industry's top smart community leaders this November!

01/09/2026

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are reshaping the future of the built environment 🏢

That’s why we're excited to have Pragya Gupta, Senior Coordinator of Capital Delivery at , explore what embedding inclusive practices really means for the trade on the ground.

With industry expectations evolving quickly, Pragya is committed to open dialogue, a culture of accountability, and using the power of representation to reshape industry norms. In her session, "Breaking the Concrete Ceiling: Women Leading the Industry", she’ll unpack the real-world implications of inclusive leadership, from navigating male-dominated industries to empowering multicultural professionals through community building.

Want to hear where the sector is heading? Catch her live session at Melbourne Build Expo!

🏗️Construction has officially started on Melbourne Central's $170 million retail expansion, one of the CBD's biggest r...
18/08/2026



🏗️Construction has officially started on Melbourne Central's $170 million retail expansion, one of the CBD's biggest retail builds underway right now. The GPT Group, working with Maben and ARM Architects, will add approximately 7,800sqm of retail space across levels 3 and 4 — lifting the centre's total footprint to around 63,000sqm.

The expansion will bring Melbourne's first flagship Books Kinokuniya store, a large-format entertainment hub, and more than 10 new dining and food retailers.

It's also part of a bigger shift — Melbourne Central will become an 18/7 extended-trading destination, tapping into the city's growing nighttime economy.🌃 The centre already pulls in 55 million+ visitors a year with 100% occupancy.

Completion is set for 2028.

Wood Marsh's brief for the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), completed in 2002, was as much urban planning ...
17/08/2026

Wood Marsh's brief for the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), completed in 2002, was as much urban planning as architecture: activate a dead industrial pocket of Southbank while housing three arts organisations under one roof.🏗️

Corten steel cladding does double duty — its rust isn't wear, it's the finished surface, chosen to echo the warehouses and foundries once on site.

ACCA, Chunky Move, and Playbox Theatre operate as distinct tenancies within the one structure, while the courtyard and outdoor exhibition space were built to stay publicly accessible 24/7 — access engineered into the brief, not bolted on after.

The result won the Australian Institute of Architects Victoria Institutional Architectural Award.🏆

07/08/2026

Over the last decade, Melbourne has added over 30 skyscrapers to its skyline, holding its title as #1 tallest skyline in Oceania, and 24th in the world.

It now has more high-rises than any other Australian city: 758 buildings, 77+ of them true skyscrapers (150 m+).

What a wild trajectory for a city that had a legal 40m height limit less than 100 years ago. 🚀

The standouts:

🥇 Australia 108 — 316.7m, 100 floors
Melbourne's current tallest. First tower in the Southern Hemisphere to break 100+ floors.

🥈 Aurora Melbourne Central — 270.5m, 84 floors
Melbourne's 3rd tallest. One of the last major completions before the 2020s boom.

🥉 West Side Place Tower A — 268.7m, 81 floors
Part of a $2B, 4-tower complex, with a Ritz-Carlton inside.

Queens Place North Tower — 252.8m, 79 floors
Once its twin is built, this'll be the tallest twin-tower project in Australia.

West Side Place Tower D — 239m, 72 floors
Same complex — West Side Place alone added 4 skyscrapers to the city.

Victoria One — 246.8m, 76 floors

💭 Which of these changed the skyline the most for you?

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Ever wondered what's inside the golden crown on top of Australia 108? 👑It's officially called the Starburst, and it was ...
27/07/2026

Ever wondered what's inside the golden crown on top of Australia 108? 👑

It's officially called the Starburst, and it was the centrepiece of the concept from day one, not something added on afterward. Inspired by the Commonwealth Star on the Australian flag🇦🇺, the architects describe it as an exclamation mark in the sky.

Inside, it houses double-height infinity pools, a private cinema, and panoramic views stretching across Melbourne, all part of a residents-only space known as the Star Club.

The name has its own story too. The tower was originally planned as a 108-storey building, but the design was later cut to 100 storeys to meet aviation safety regulations. The developer kept the name anyway.

Developed by World Class Global and designed by Fender Katsalidis, the tower stands at 319 metres, making it the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere. Before construction even reached ground level, piles were driven 46 metres into the ground just to support the structure.

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13/07/2026

🌿 Melbourne's next generation of workplaces is taking shape in Cremorne.

Cremorne Place at 120 Cremorne Street is nearing completion, delivering 12,891sqm of premium office space with an impressive 2,500sqm of landscaped terraces spanning every level.

Developed by INT.RE (formerly ICON Developments) and Zagame Property, the project has been designed by Architectus and is targeting 5 Star Green Star Buildings and 5 Star NABERS Energy Base Building ratings.

The entire building has already been leased by Easygo, the parent company behind Stake and Kick, highlighting continued demand for premium, sustainability-focused office space.

Head contractor: LU Simon

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🏗️Construction continues on The Raleigh, Goldfields' flagship Build-to-Rent development in Windsor.Rising from a 4,350...
09/06/2026

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Construction continues on The Raleigh, Goldfields' flagship Build-to-Rent development in Windsor.

Rising from a 4,350sqm site on Raleigh Street, the 348-apartment project is being developed in partnership with Merricks Capital and delivered by Maxcon Constructions.

Designed by Webber, with interiors by Fraser and Partners, the development features a nature-inspired curvilinear form and an extensive amenity offering, including co-working spaces, wellness facilities, a cinema, and one of Melbourne's largest residential rooftop spaces.

As construction progresses, The Raleigh is quickly emerging as one of Melbourne's most notable Build-to-Rent projects.

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The combination of New York high-rises and Tokyo’s skyline - another major tower is on the way for Southbank.🏙️🚧Project ...
22/05/2026

The combination of New York high-rises and Tokyo’s skyline - another major tower is on the way for Southbank.🏙️🚧

Project Aura has officially been unveiled as the next stage of the Melbourne Square precinct. The $800 million development by OSK Property, designed by COX Architecture, will deliver 673 apartments alongside retail, wellness spaces, gardens, and shared community amenities.

What makes Aura stand out is its focus on “vertical wellness”, with communal spaces and lifestyle amenities integrated throughout the tower — influenced by Japanese design principles and modern high-rise living.✨

The project also brings together architecture, interiors, and landscape design through COX Architecture, DKO, and OCULUS, reflecting the shift towards more experience-driven residential developments across Melbourne.

11/05/2026

If you work in civil, commercial, residential, industrial, or infrastructure, Melbourne Build Expo is where the built environment comes together.

On 25-26 November 2026 at MCEC, developers, architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, and subcontractors meet face‑to‑face for two days of meaningful conversations, fresh thinking, and real opportunity - all in one place.

Whatever you build, this is where the industry shows up, connects, and moves forward.

Melbourne Build Expo
25–26 November 2026 | MCEC
Your industry. Your people. Your next move.

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