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The first section of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel is now complete after the first tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through to the tunnel’s western entrance in Kensington.

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Metro Tunnel sees first breakthrough

The first section of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel is now complete after the first tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through to … William Arnott3 days agoFebruary 24, 2020 244

An almost 10,000 square metre site will be opened to commercial development in the Gold Coast to generate up to 1800 jobs.

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Designers selected for Gold Coast master plan

The Queensland Government has chosen a contractor to begin design work on the first projects under the $60 million The … William Arnott3 days agoFebruary 24, 2020 252

Business leaders are being encouraged to apply for a chance to shape communities around Melbourne through the Victorian Government’s Metropolitan Partnership program.

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Partnerships open to help shape Victorian development

Business leaders are being encouraged to apply for a chance to shape communities around Melbourne through the Victorian Government’s Metropolitan … William Arnott3 days agoFebruary 24, 2020 106

CSIRO’s Data61 has launched a digital twin of Western Sydney in a demonstration that is set to become a step change in urban planning for the region.

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New digital twin launched to help plan and build Western Sydney

CSIRO’s Data61 has launched a digital twin of Western Sydney in a demonstration that is set to become a step … William Arnott3 days agoFebruary 24, 2020 244

Is there a safe harbour for a sinking ship?

Industry News, Latest News, Northern Territory

New Planning Bill introduced to NT Parliament

The Northern Territory Government has introduced a new bill into Parliament that aims to improve certainty and understanding around planning … William Arnott3 days agoFebruary 24, 2020 103

Construction Technology

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.

InEight adds execution intelligence to its solutions portfolio

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Australian aerial imagery company Nearmap has unveiled its new 3D platform, which offers tools to improve construction, urban planning, tenders and more.

Nearmap makes first acquisition

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ALNASR Contracting, which manages some of the largest capital projects in the United Arab Emirates, needed a project management solution that integrated seamlessly with its existing systems.

Dubai’s digital transformation with InEight

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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.

Artificial intelligence in construction could be Australia’s tech future

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Research & Analysis

A Queensland timber engineer has won a national award for research that can save timber manufacturers time, money and resources.

New timber research to save manufacturers time, money and resources

January 29, 2020, 11:41 amJanuary 29, 2020 562

New home construction hits 7-year low

January 21, 2020, 9:34 amJanuary 21, 2020 627

Dame Judith Hackitt says plans for government to help pay for the removal of dangerous cladding are welcome but there is more to do.

Experts assembled to review Victoria’s building system

December 17, 2019, 9:21 amDecember 17, 2019 989

Products

Quantity takeoffs are the best kept secret in Bluebeam Revu

February 18, 2020, 10:44 amFebruary 18, 2020 258

This Australian startup is elevating modular parking

February 11, 2020, 10:05 amFebruary 11, 2020 417

Plumco goes paperless with Bluebeam Revu

February 4, 2020, 10:57 amFebruary 4, 2020 389

Events

More than 500 construction sites around Australia are flying the flag of mental health and suicide prevention as part of the annual MATES in Construction ‘Fly the Flag Day’, in partnership with R U OK?

Construction sites and politicians fly the flag for suicide prevention

September 12, 2019, 9:43 amSeptember 12, 2019 926

Four Australian projects have been selected as finalists for the Bentley System’s Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards.

Australian finalists shortlisted for 2019 Year in Infrastructure Awards

September 9, 2019, 8:26 amSeptember 9, 2019 1426

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.

Cloud A2K presents the future of construction [Sponsored Content]

August 20, 2019, 9:02 amAugust 20, 2019 1314

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Construction on one of the largest wind farms in the southern hemisphere is one step closer following the Queensland Government granting development approval for Forest Wind.

Development approved for $2B Forest Wind windfarm

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Victoria’s transport infrastructure program is set to enter an intensive phase of construction, with works on level crossing removals, road works and maintenance to disrupt the city.

Victoria’s big build blitz enters intensive phase

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Downer EDI has been named the preferred proponent for the design and construction contracts for the $69 million Denny Avenue Level Crossing Removal Project in Western Australia.

Downer wins two contracts on $69M Denny Avenue Level Crossing Removal

February 20, 2020, 10:59 amFebruary 20, 2020 280

The winners of Bentley Systems' annual Year in Infrastructure awards program have been announced, to celebrate excellence in the design, construction and operation of infrastructure.

Bentley Systems opens nominations for 2020 Year in Infrastructure awards

February 20, 2020, 10:19 amFebruary 20, 2020 166

John Holland, Lendlease services, Comdain Infrastructure and WSP will work together as the D4C joint venture to maintain the health of Sydney's waterways.

Seymour Whyte JV wins pipeline project

February 20, 2020, 9:32 amFebruary 20, 2020 1024

Tunnelling breakthrough on $1.86B Forrestfield Airport Link

February 19, 2020, 12:00 pmFebruary 25, 2020 321

Construction has reached a new milestone on what will be the engine room of military vehicle manufacturing at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s new headquarters in Redbank, Queensland.

Milestone hit on $170M military vehicle production facility

February 18, 2020, 10:16 amFebruary 18, 2020 282

Other News

An alliance between McConnell Dowell, Arup, Mott McDonald and Metro Trains Melbourne have won a $113.8 million contract to build a road bridge over the Werribee Line to remove the Cherry Street level crossing.

Contracts & Tenders, Industry News, Latest News, Victoria

Contract awarded for Cherry Street level crossing removal

February 17, 2020, 11:50 amFebruary 17, 2020 302

Australia, Industry News, Latest News, Professional Services

Engineers Australia offers pro-bono services for bushfire rebuilding

February 17, 2020, 11:35 amFebruary 17, 2020 306

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Victoria

Works begin to transform Frankston school

February 17, 2020, 11:24 amFebruary 17, 2020 193

Preliminary construction works are underway on two of Melbourne’s busiest freeways, the M80 Ring Road and the Monash Freeway.

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Early works begin on Melbourne’s busiest freeways

February 17, 2020, 10:18 amFebruary 17, 2020 395

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Bushfire building standard fee waived

February 17, 2020, 10:03 amFebruary 17, 2020 247