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Registrations of interest open for Suburban Rail Loop

The Victorian Government has opened the registration of interest (ROI) process for local and global firms to help deliver the Suburban Rail … William Arnott4 days agoJune 13, 2019 179

Artist’s impression of the rail bridge design. Image: LXRA.

Contracts & Tenders, Latest News, Victoria

Contractor selected for Toorak Road level crossing removal

The Victorian Government has chosen the builder to deliver the Toorak Road level crossing removal construction works.William Arnott5 days agoJune 13, 2019 219

The first stage of Australia’s first driverless metro train line, Sydney Metro, has officially opened $1 billion under budget.

Industry News, Latest News, New South Wales

One million Sydney Metro trips made in two weeks

Two weeks since the opening of the North West Metro in New South Wales, the network has already conducted more than one … William Arnott5 days agoJune 12, 2019 178

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Queensland

Queensland invests $1.46B into new school construction

The Queensland Government will invest a record $1.464 billion into building new state schools and refurbishing, maintaining and existing ones … William Arnott6 days agoJune 11, 2019 251

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Contracts & Tenders, Industry News, Latest News, Tasmania

Two tenders open for major Tasmanian housing projects

Tenders to build two important housing projects are now open as part of the Tasmanian Government’s Affordable Housing Action Plan … William Arnott6 days agoJune 11, 2019 173

Construction Technology

A New South Wales primary school will be the first ever school in Australia to be redeveloped using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).

Sydney school uses cross laminated timber for major redevelopment

William Arnott6 days agoJune 11, 20190 283

Inside Construction reports on how Australia’s construction industry is adopting new technologies to overcome the challenges it faces.

How are Australian builders using new technology?

William ArnottJune 3, 2019, 10:33 amJune 5, 20190 464

Construction software company Bentley Systems had announced the acquisition of a UK provider of cloud-based software that captures, visualises, models and shares geotechnical data, called Keynetix.

Bentley Systems acquires geotechnical tech company

William ArnottMay 14, 2019, 9:37 amMay 14, 20190 613

When Australian-based SEE Civil wanted to advance its survey drone program, it turned to Trimble, Propeller and SITECH Construction Systems.

UAV drones and Trimble grant greater construction site insight [Sponsored Content]

William ArnottMay 14, 2019, 9:16 amMay 14, 20190 647

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Research & Analysis

Inside Construction speaks to Bronwyn Weir, co-author of the Shergold-Weir report, on what the construction industry needs to improve in the wake of the Opal Tower incident.

After Opal: How can the construction industry improve?

June 6, 2019, 1:10 pmJune 6, 2019 240

A new research investigation into Australian-made Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) has begun in order to find the full potential of the construction material.

Deakin University launches investigation into Australian Cross Laminated Timber

June 3, 2019, 10:25 amJune 3, 2019 249

A $16 million tender to build a 40-bed student accommodation facility in the old Albany Primary School precinct, WA, has been awarded.

Building approvals fall across Australia

May 31, 2019, 10:39 amMay 31, 2019 328

Products

New range of Radio Controlled Superior cranes at Brisbane Truck Show [Sponsored Content]

May 28, 2019, 8:27 amMay 28, 2019 244

While hook lifts have traditionally seen use in the waste and recycling sectors, there has been an increase in their use for building and infrastructure construction.

How can construction use hook lifts? [Sponsored Content]

May 20, 2019, 4:13 pmMay 20, 2019 314

Constructive welding with the Big Blue 400x [Sponsored Content]

May 14, 2019, 10:46 amMay 14, 2019 315

Events

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Steve Marais and Carl Bruhn at GCA hotel site

Concrete pour means airport hotel ready for takeoff

3 days agoJune 14, 2019 148

Queensland Budget invests $23B into infrastructure

3 days agoJune 14, 2019 153

The first sod has been turned on a $300 million luxury residential tower in Melbourne’s Yarra’s Edge precinct, in Fishermans bend.

Mirvac begins construction on $300M luxury residential tower

6 days agoJune 11, 2019 321

Unexpected cost increases for the Metro Tunnel Project’s early works have put pressure on internal budgets and wider project funds, according to the Victorian Auditor General.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel costs set to blowout by $150M

June 7, 2019, 11:33 amJune 7, 2019 525

More than 63 kilometres of existing rail line has been removed as part of the Inland Rail construction in Parkes, New South Wales.

Major milestone reached on Inland Rail

June 7, 2019, 9:46 amJune 11, 2019 557

Two Perth train stations will be added to the Western Australian Government’s METRONET East Redevelopment Areas.

METRONET East redevelopment adds two new stations

June 6, 2019, 11:43 amJune 6, 2019 258

Tunnel boring machines (TBM) for Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel are being assembled in North Melbourne, one year since ground was first broken at the site.

Assembly begins on Melbourne Metro TBMs

June 6, 2019, 11:30 amJune 6, 2019 202

Other News

A Queensland based construction company has been selected to deliver the next stage of the $25.9 million East Shores precinct upgrade, with 28 local subcontractors engaged.

Contracts & Tenders, Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Queensland

Contractors and subcontractors announced for $25.9M East Shores upgrade

June 5, 2019, 10:14 amJune 5, 2019 393

Australia, Industry News, Latest News

BGC Group chooses new CEO

June 5, 2019, 10:02 amJune 6, 2019 503

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.

Contracts & Tenders, Industry News, Latest News, Victoria

Architect selected to design $60.5M TAFE campuses

June 5, 2019, 9:29 amJune 5, 2019 361

Industry News, Latest News, Victoria

Mirvac acquires $333.5M site near Queen Victoria Markets

June 4, 2019, 9:58 amJune 4, 2019 272

Victoria’s engineering construction activity has broken records for being the highest state total on record, valued at a total $16.7 billion in the 12 months to September 2018 according new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.

Industry News, Latest News, Victoria

Victorian schools to undergo building blitz

June 4, 2019, 9:35 amJune 4, 2019 295