AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, has recently published a report delving into the intricacies of the global energy transition. This report, The Future of Infrastructure: Lost in Transition?, examines key strategies and initiatives tailored to empower companies, including those in the construction industry, in achieving their energy goals. The findings presented in the report …
Climate Change Bill passes parliament in NSW: What role can the construction industry play?
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Maintaining culverts – Australia’s vital hidden infrastructure
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Essential considerations for maintaining and remediating seawalls
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Asset management capability, the key to long-term infrastructure success
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