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Around 600 workers have been inducted for the $176 million Cairns Convention Centre project, with one company doubling its workforce.

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Cairns Convention Centre project boosts local jobs

Around 600 workers have been inducted for the $176 million Cairns Convention Centre project, with one company doubling its workforce.William Arnott4 days agoFebruary 26, 2021 124

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SafeWork NSW blitz targets North Coast construction sites

New South Wales North Coast construction sites from Ballina to Tweed Heads have been subjected to a SafeWork inspection blitz, targeting … William Arnott4 days agoFebruary 26, 2021 161

A $130 billion wage subsidy, called JobKeeper, will provide a flat payment of $1500 per fortnight for around six million workers through their employers to keep people in jobs.

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Sod turned on Gold Coast tower set to create 1800 jobs

The first sod has been turned on a $400 million, 63-storey tower development on the Gold Coast, which is expected … William Arnott4 days agoFebruary 26, 2021 152

Major works are now underway to remove four level crossings at Oakover Road, Bell Street, Cramer Street and Murray Road in Preston, Melbourne.

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Victoria

Preston level crossing works gain steam

Major works are now underway to remove four level crossings at Oakover Road, Bell Street, Cramer Street and Murray Road … William Arnott4 days agoFebruary 26, 2021 183

Coates Hire has launched its investment into the Clontarf Foundation with a visit to Clontarf’s Endeavour Academy, part of Endeavour Sports High in Caringbah, New South Wales.

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Coates Hire commits to supporting Clontarf

Coates Hire has launched its investment into the Clontarf Foundation with a visit to Clontarf’s Endeavour Academy, part of Endeavour … William Arnott5 days agoFebruary 25, 2021 141

Construction Technology

A new survey has found 26 per cent of owners, 24 per cent of subcontractors and 20 per cent of head contractors have adopted technology in response to COVID-19.

Autodesk Build now available worldwide

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Digistor launches cloud rendering on-boarding service

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Karthik Venkatasubramanian

Machine learning and the future of construction

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A compliance enforcement blitz will target more than 300 high-risk workplaces to prevent the deadly lung disease silicosis.

Trials begin on real-time silica dust detector

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The natural strength of lobsters shells inspired the research team. Lobster x-ray image by Florian Elias Rieser, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license

How lobsters can improve concrete 3D printing

January 25, 2021, 10:28 amJanuary 25, 2021 692

Australia could become a leader in using Artificial intelligence (AI) to design and build better cities, towns and infrastructure, according to a roadmap developed by CSIRO.

Boral wins grant for AI research into concrete improvements

January 13, 2021, 11:59 amJanuary 13, 2021 871

Monash launches infrastructure testing facility to save lives

January 8, 2021, 11:35 amJanuary 8, 2021 693

Products

Australia could become a leader in using Artificial intelligence (AI) to design and build better cities, towns and infrastructure, according to a roadmap developed by CSIRO.

Balmain & Co swaps to Procore to up the ante on productivity and quality

22 hours agoMarch 1, 2021 91

ATG Gloves focuses on innovation

February 22, 2021, 1:29 pmFebruary 22, 2021 178

What makes ATG gloves different?

February 15, 2021, 1:53 pmFebruary 15, 2021 236

Events

MATES in construction fly the flag for suicide prevention

September 9, 2020, 3:54 pmSeptember 9, 2020 1144

Nominations are closing soon for the upcoming 2020 Women in Industry Awards, which aim to acknowledge outstanding women from a range of industries, including construction.

Women in Industry 2020 winners announced

August 24, 2020, 3:37 pmAugust 25, 2020 2021

Nominations are closing soon for the upcoming 2020 Women in Industry Awards, which aim to acknowledge outstanding women from a range of industries, including construction.

Finalists revealed for 2020 Women in Industry Award

July 9, 2020, 11:03 amJuly 9, 2020 2781

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Construction company ADCO has been selected to build the $34 million redevelopment of Sutherland Entertainment Centre in Sydney’s south.

Contractor selected to build Sutherland Entertainment Centre

22 hours agoMarch 1, 2021 96

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are open to build a 171-kilometres of rail track in northern New South Wales for the Narrabri to North Star section of Inland rail.

Works start on Murray Basin Rail Project

7 days agoFebruary 23, 2021 206

Construction begins on Wonthaggi Secondary College campus

February 19, 2021, 9:51 amFebruary 19, 2021 284

Contracts have been awarded for the $530 million Hurstbridge Line Duplication, which is expected to generate 1500 jobs at peak construction in Victoria.

Hurstbridge Line Duplication contract awarded

February 19, 2021, 9:04 amFebruary 19, 2021 485

Construction has reached a milestone on a new asphalt plant at Downer’s Brendale Sustainable Road Resource Centre, Queensland.

Building milestone hit at Downer’s resource centre

February 18, 2021, 10:41 amFebruary 18, 2021 344

Built Environs unveils new brand

February 18, 2021, 10:15 amFebruary 18, 2021 284

NSW to replace 400 timber bridges

February 18, 2021, 9:55 amFebruary 18, 2021 1132

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John Holland wins $227M Sydney Metro contract

February 17, 2021, 11:17 amFebruary 17, 2021 550

NSW commits $3B to build $100B construction jobs pipeline

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Queensland

Construction begins on Hydrogen Training Centre

February 17, 2021, 10:45 amFebruary 17, 2021 423

Construction company ADCO has been selected as the building partner for the next Property Industry Foundation (PIF) House in Sydney, which aims to give a safe and secure place to live for five homeless youth.

Industry News, Latest News, New South Wales

ADCO partners with Property Industry Foundation for homeless youth

February 17, 2021, 10:06 amFebruary 17, 2021 238

A $17.6 billion stimulus package has been announced for businesses and households to deal with challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus.

Industry News, Latest News, Victoria

Victorian health infrastructure gets $320M boost

February 17, 2021, 9:15 amFebruary 17, 2021 326

Juan Santamaria, previously Managing Director of CPB Contractors, has been promoted to CEO and Managing Director of CIMIC Group. He will begin in the new role on 5 February 2020.

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Lendlease Group CEO to retire

February 16, 2021, 10:35 amFebruary 16, 2021 424