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To save New Yorkers time and money every day, E-J Electric Installation Co. used Bluebem Revu on a major train signal upgrade project.

International, Products, Technology

Revu slashes time for major New York Metro upgrade [Sponsored content]

To save New Yorkers time and money every day, E-J Electric Installation Co. used Bluebeam Revu on a major train … William Arnott2 days agoJune 17, 2019 111

Industry News, Latest News, Western Australia

New protections for Western Australian subcontractors

Western Australia’s Small Business Commissioner will police the treatment of subcontractors on State Government projects under new legislation tabled in … William Arnott2 days agoJune 17, 2019 133

Ground recycled glass can be used as a substitute for sand when making polymer concrete, according to researchers from the Deakin School of Engineering.

Australia, Demolition & Recycling, Industry News, Latest News, Research & Analysis

New use for recycled glass in polymer concrete

Ground recycled glass can be used as a substitute for sand when making polymer concrete, according to researchers from the … William Arnott2 days agoJune 17, 2019 146

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

Australia, Events, Industry News, Latest News, Technology

Nearmap launches 3D on its web app

Australian aerial imagery company Nearmap has unveiled its new 3D platform, which offers tools to improve construction, urban planning, tenders … William Arnott5 days agoJune 18, 2019 262

Steve Marais and Carl Bruhn at GCA hotel site

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Queensland

Concrete pour means airport hotel ready for takeoff

Two million litres of concrete were poured over the past two weeks to build the foundations of the Gold Coast … William Arnott5 days agoJune 14, 2019 223

Construction Technology

Shane Preston, Nearmap's Executive Vice President Sales, explains how the company's new 3D product and AI technology will impact the construction industry.

How can Nearmap’s 3D imagery and AI help construction?

William Arnott1 day agoJune 18, 20190 174

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

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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 499

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

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Research & Analysis

Carolyn Chudleigh, Partner and Global Head of Construction at law firm HFW looks at some of the challenges and opportunities of the building boom that industry participants are seeing at all levels of the contracting chain.

The building ‘boom’ – Challenges and opportunities for the construction industry

1 day agoJune 18, 2019 209

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 252

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 272

Products

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

May 28, 2019, 8:27 amMay 28, 2019 260

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 327

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

May 14, 2019, 10:46 amMay 14, 2019 324

Events

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Queensland Budget invests $23B into infrastructure

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Registrations of interest open for Suburban Rail Loop

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

Contractor selected for Toorak Road level crossing removal

June 12, 2019, 2:26 pmJune 13, 2019 369

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

One million Sydney Metro trips made in two weeks

June 12, 2019, 10:37 amJune 12, 2019 227

Queensland invests $1.46B into new school construction

June 11, 2019, 9:16 amJune 11, 2019 277

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Two tenders open for major Tasmanian housing projects

June 11, 2019, 9:02 amJune 11, 2019 190

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

June 11, 2019, 8:04 amJune 11, 2019 358

Other News

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.

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Victoria

Melbourne Metro Tunnel costs set to blowout by $150M

June 7, 2019, 11:33 amJune 7, 2019 550

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

Demolition & Recycling, Industry News, Latest News, New South Wales, Projects

Major milestone reached on Inland Rail

June 7, 2019, 9:46 amJune 11, 2019 597

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

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Western Australia

METRONET East redevelopment adds two new stations

June 6, 2019, 11:43 amJune 6, 2019 273

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.

Industry News, Latest News, Projects, Victoria

Assembly begins on Melbourne Metro TBMs

June 6, 2019, 11:30 amJune 6, 2019 214

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 413