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Billions of dollars in capital for major infrastructure projects could be unlocked through tax incentives for projects worth more than $500 million, as part of a draft plan released by the Federal Government.

Contracts & Tenders, Industry News, Latest News, Western Australia

BHP awards contract for $100M debottlenecking project

BHP has selected CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors to deliver the structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation package for the port … William Arnott6 days agoJanuary 19, 2022 55

Designed for simplicity, built for reliability

Smart technologies are a part of nearly every aspect of our lives. Smart buildings of the future rely on smart people … William Arnott7 days agoJanuary 18, 2022 67

Crews have started to dismantle the first of five acoustic sheds, which were built to contain noise and dust from around the clock tunnelling and construction on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel.

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Victoria

Metro Tunnel acoustic sheds to be dismantled

Crews have started to dismantle the first of five acoustic sheds, which were built to contain noise and dust from … William Arnott7 days agoJanuary 18, 2022 89

Industry News, Latest News, Tasmania

Tasmania launches granny flat grant

The Tasmanian Government has created a grants program that provides $10,000 to support the construction of ancillary dwellings, also known … William Arnott7 days agoJanuary 18, 2022 71

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.

Australia, Latest News, Research & Analysis

Dwelling approvals up in November

The total number of dwellings increased by 3.6 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms in November, following a 13.6 per … William ArnottJanuary 17, 2022, 3:48 pmJanuary 17, 2022 74

Construction Technology

As the scale of infrastructure projects in Australia gets bigger and bigger, Vlad Milicevic, director of APAC region at Revizto, believes an integrated collaboration platform facilitated through building information modelling is key to unlocking the full potential of the industry.

How BIM is bridging the gap between design and site teams

William ArnottNovember 30, 2021, 3:16 pmNovember 30, 20210 324

The construction sector is poised for a boom. Yet, while the pipeline for infrastructure projects continues to grow there is an increasing expectation for contractors to improve their digital engineering capabilities.

Constructing innovation in the wake of the pandemic: An industry Q&A

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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?

Centre for Work Health and Safety investigates BIM benefits

William ArnottNovember 16, 2021, 10:27 amNovember 16, 20210 452

The Alliance Project Group, Sydney-based building company, wanted to move towards a fully integrated cloud-based construction system to enhance collaboration and support quality building processes.

Alliance Project Group hits critical QA milestones with Procore

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Research & Analysis

Construction startup Matrak has released a report which highlights the power and potential of a collaborative supply chain for the construction industry.

Matrak launches State of Construction Industry Report

December 6, 2021, 1:35 pmDecember 7, 2021 319

Autodesk has released a new report which surveys the architecture, engineering, construction, design and manufacturing (AEC and D&M) industries to determine the driving factors for sustainability across Asia Pacific.

Autodesk report finds sustainable initiatives key to ANZ construction

November 26, 2021, 3:46 pmNovember 26, 2021 315

New modelling has found that buildings in the City of Melbourne could provide 74 per cent of their own electricity needs if solar technology is fully integrated into roofs, walls and windows.

Melbourne buildings could hit net zero through integrated solar

November 18, 2021, 9:41 amNovember 18, 2021 355

Products

How the system you choose can increase or undermine your project’s safety and compliance.

Unpacking safety and site access systems

January 17, 2022, 2:20 pmJanuary 17, 2022 72

Introducing the tough and durable Acer Enduro series

December 21, 2021, 3:22 pmDecember 21, 2021 191

A greener Coates for assets

December 3, 2021, 3:30 pmDecember 3, 2021 352

Events

Entries open for the Construction Story of the Year award

July 27, 2021, 10:44 amJuly 27, 2021 1226

Nominations open for 2021 SafeWork NSW Awards

June 1, 2021, 9:48 amJune 1, 2021 1275

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 1624

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ADCO has won the contract to build a new multi-level commuter car park at Belgrave Station, in Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs.

ADCO wins Belgrave Station carpark contract

4 days agoJanuary 21, 2022 94

Western Harbour Tunnel tunnelling contract won

4 days agoJanuary 21, 2022 74

A contract has been signed to deliver a new rail bridge and two new stations along the Pakenham rail line in Melbourne.

Contractors selected for $844M Pakenham level crossing removal

January 17, 2022, 2:04 pmJanuary 17, 2022 91

The New South Wales Government has awarded the main works contract to build the Prince of Wales Hospital’s new Acute Services Building as part of the $720 million Randwick Campus Redevelopment.

UGL wins renewable and utility contracts worth $296M

January 14, 2022, 2:45 pmJanuary 14, 2022 136

The Western Australian Government has opened a six week request for tender process for the rail component of the $69 million METRONET Denny Avenue level crossing removal project.

Waurn Ponds Station Upgrade complete

January 14, 2022, 1:44 pmJanuary 14, 2022 79

A $1.8 billion contract has been awarded to CPB Contractors and Ghella to build the new twin metro rail tunnels as part of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.

$1.8B Western Sydney Airport tunnelling contract won

January 14, 2022, 1:11 pmJanuary 14, 2022 151

Sod turned on Encompass apartment project

January 14, 2022, 12:41 pmJanuary 14, 2022 89

Other News

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

Australia, Industry News, Latest News, Projects

$100M funding for new major battery projects

January 11, 2022, 12:10 pmJanuary 11, 2022 108

Like a double-edged sword, the construction industry’s ability to operate throughout Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions has presented its own unique challenges. As 2022 kicks off, the sector must continue to adapt to address fresh, emerging priorities: delivering increasingly complex builds, maintaining a safe and positive workplace culture and climate action.

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The four C’s of post-pandemic construction: Complex Challenges, Culture and Climate

January 11, 2022, 11:48 amJanuary 11, 2022 167

Hansen Yuncken has been appointed to help deliver the Vaxxas Biomedical Facility, which will enable research into needle-free vaccine technology.

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

Contractor selected to build needle-free vaccine facility

January 11, 2022, 11:09 amJanuary 11, 2022 207

Industry News, International, Latest News

Bentley Systems acquires AR2Tech

January 11, 2022, 10:57 amJanuary 11, 2022 122

Industry News, Latest News, Victoria

Designs unveiled for Grand Central masterplanned community

January 11, 2022, 10:21 amJanuary 13, 2022 97