Coates has introduced building information modelling (BIM) solutions to enhance the efficiency of temporary works.
First look at Victoria’s expanded Monash Medical Centre
The Victorian Government is investing $535 million to upgrade and expand the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, aiming to enhance healthcare services for Melbourne’s growing south east. Victoria’s Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas recently unveiled the initial designs for the seven-storey tower that will rise above the newly expanded emergency department. “The seven-storey tower …
Pakenham Roads Upgrade brewing innovation with coffee concrete
Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is driving innovation by partnering with RMIT University to introduce coffee biochar concrete to the …
Kennards Hire’s take on boosting productivity in construction
Productivity in Australia’s construction industry is at a tipping point, according to Kennards Hire. With persistent skills shortages and skyrocketing …
FDC signs Simpel to optimise worksite operations
FDC Construction & Fitout (FDC) has signed a multi-year enterprise deal with Australian startup Simpel to enhance productivity and efficiency …
New era for iconic Tewantin TAFE campus
The long-decommissioned Tewantin TAFE campus is set to receive a fresh lease on life, with plans to build a new Sunshine Coast School of Design. Architecture firm NRA Collaborative has been selected as the preferred proponent to lead the project. Noel Robinson, CEO of NRA Collaborative, expressed the firm’s satisfaction with being awarded the site …
Origami-inspired design turns flat-pack tubes into strong structures
Engineers at RMIT University have developed new structural tubes that can be flat-packed for easy transport and transformed into strong building materials. This breakthrough is made possible by a self-locking system inspired by curved-crease origami — a technique that uses curved-crease lines in paper folding. Lead researchers Dr Jeff (Ting-Uei) Lee and distinguished professor Mike …
David Paterson takes helm as Built’s new CEO of Construction
Built has announced that David Paterson has officially commenced in the newly created role of CEO of Construction.
Design & Make Summit showcases AI’s impact on construction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting Australia’s construction industry “faster than most of us expected,” said a senior Autodesk executive at …
Marine college expansion underway as part of Cairns’ Big Build
Construction has commenced on the latest project in Cairns’ Big Build with a 2,600-square-metre expansion of TAFE Queensland’s Great Barrier …