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Industry News, Latest News, Victoria

Melbourne construction shut down for two weeks

The Victorian Government will shut down construction in metropolitan Melbourne and other Local Government Areas currently in lockdown for two … William Arnott2 days agoSeptember 21, 2021 465

The contract to design and build Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport’s 3.7-kilometre runway and rapid-exit taxiways has been awarded to a CPB Contractors and ACCIONA joint venture, following a competitive procurement process.

Contracts & Tenders, Industry News, Latest News, New South Wales, Projects

Western Sydney Airport runway construction contract awarded

The contract to design and build Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport’s 3.7-kilometre runway and rapid-exit taxiways has been awarded to … William Arnott3 days agoSeptember 20, 2021 433

Features, New South Wales, Online Subscription

Are easements now required for ground anchors under a neighbouring property in NSW?

Temporary ground anchors are often used in construction to help prevent excavation walls from collapsing prior to the building’s permanent … William Arnott6 days agoSeptember 17, 2021 301

Nearly 90 per cent of Australian building sites currently make use of string line technology for setting out. The principal drawback of string lines is the potential for small errors to have frustrating consequences. A small measurement error can potentially prove to be costly and time-consuming.

Products, Technology

Save time and money with construction site set out technology

Nearly 90 per cent of Australian building sites currently make use of string line technology for setting out. The principal … William ArnottSeptember 16, 2021, 11:05 amSeptember 16, 2021 403

SafetyCulture takes a closer look at how teams can achieve extraordinary things in this new world of work.

Magic Johnson, Diana Nyad, Nadja West, Bob Chapman team up to talk teamwork

Headlined by NBA superstar Magic Johnson, world champion athlete Diana Nyad, Lieutenant General Nadja West, and International Business Times ranked #3 CEO in the … William ArnottSeptember 16, 2021, 10:20 amSeptember 16, 2021 189

Construction Technology

The complexity around tiered retention calculations and manual processes is slowing down not just operations but increasing risks including financial penalties.

Are digital solutions the answer to managing retention?

William ArnottSeptember 15, 2021, 2:21 pmSeptember 15, 20210 261

Business management platform MYOB has launched a joint initiative with Procore Technologies to provide a new platform for construction firms.

Procore and MYOB launch joint initiative

William ArnottSeptember 14, 2021, 11:12 amSeptember 14, 20210 1347

A look at risk management in the construction industry

William ArnottAugust 31, 2021, 8:50 amAugust 31, 20210 746

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.

Technology gap could hinder construction compliance

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Research & Analysis

UniSA investigates construction suicides to help save lives

September 10, 2021, 3:12 pmSeptember 10, 2021 335

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has called for civil construction skills to be listed as essential on the Federal Government's National Skills Needs List to help the sector attract new workers and upskill the existing workforce.

NSW supports ageing workforce research

September 7, 2021, 11:29 amSeptember 7, 2021 369

With the Coalition likely to form a majority government, Inside Construction looks into how its First Home Loan Deposit Scheme could impact the construction industry.

Research finds Australia has “social housing timebomb”

August 30, 2021, 3:01 pmAugust 30, 2021 357

Products

Heavy equipment managers in civil construction, mining, quarrying, and heavy haulage industries are often under pressure to maximise equipment uptime and increase project returns. This pressure is likely to intensify if the Australian and global economies go through a slow-growth phase.

Giving equipment more time on the job with Shell Driveline

August 24, 2021, 8:46 amAugust 24, 2021 369

Tiny Suveyor robot rolled out for Shire of Esperance

August 5, 2021, 9:39 amAugust 5, 2021 697

Continuous product innovation from Procore

July 6, 2021, 11:38 amJuly 6, 2021 2937

Events

The Women in Industry Awards has selected a 2021 Ambassador, who will encourage women in male-dominated industries to nominate for the awards.

Women in Industry Awards appoint ambassador

March 16, 2021, 9:32 amMarch 16, 2021 898

Webinar – Advancing digital construction of infrastructure projects

November 12, 2020, 2:26 pmNovember 12, 2020 1857

Webinar: Advancing digital construction of infrastructure projects

October 26, 2020, 11:20 amOctober 26, 2020 1268

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Sunshine Plaza has been named Queensland’s most sustainable shopping centre, acquiring the state’s first 5 Star Green Star Design and As Built rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

Lendlease delivers Queensland’s most sustainable shopping centre

5 hours agoSeptember 23, 2021 80

Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) has appointed Dr Kate Nguyen as Chief Engineer to help reduce the risks posed by combustible cladding.

Cladding Safety Victoria choose Chief Engineer

2 days agoSeptember 21, 2021 333

Environmental monitoring technology has reached a point where some companies are choosing to do it themselves rather than hire a consultant.

Environmental monitoring technology in demand

September 15, 2021, 1:54 pmSeptember 15, 2021 258

Tasmania has recorded the highest number of monthly dwelling approvals in a decade, with 369 being reported, which is expected to continue according to the state government.

Victoria ramps up delivery of new social housing

September 14, 2021, 10:59 amSeptember 14, 2021 377

Standards Australia has published new specifications for aluminium composite panels (ACP) to help identify them following fires at Lacrosse and Grenfell.

Construction forecast for 2021-2022

September 14, 2021, 10:18 amSeptember 14, 2021 460

Coates has redefined itself over the last few decades from an equipment hire company to an all-in-one solutions provider serving multiple industry segments. In temporary works engineering, Coates is a perpetual player. Rafi Tchopourian, General Manager of Coates Engineering Solutions, explains why Coates is well-positioned to support Australia’s growing infrastructure sector and deliver on its promise of “equipped for anything” with customers.

End-to-end engineering solution, under the one Coates

September 14, 2021, 9:52 amSeptember 14, 2021 347

Contractors save historic QLD Loudoun Weir

September 13, 2021, 11:47 amSeptember 13, 2021 351

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The New South Wales Government is helping to develop a world-first construction assurance tool, using data to help the insurance industry access a residential apartment building’s quality and compliance with construction standards.

Industry News, Latest News, New South Wales, Professional Services

Invoicing made easier for NSW suppliers

September 13, 2021, 11:19 amSeptember 13, 2021 258

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Queensland

First concrete poured for Rookwood Weir

September 10, 2021, 4:03 pmSeptember 10, 2021 925

A united group of nine industry bodies have come together to tell those working in the construction industry to treat the current COVID-19 situation with the highest importance and adhere to all recommended safety procedures.

Industry News, Latest News, Queensland

QLD invests into construction safety company

September 10, 2021, 9:24 amSeptember 10, 2021 422

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.

Industry News, International, Latest News

Lendlease signs deal with Google Cloud

September 9, 2021, 4:42 pmSeptember 9, 2021 623

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

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Victoria

Site selected for City of Whittlesea Community Hospital

September 7, 2021, 11:35 amSeptember 7, 2021 382