Architects have been appointed to redesign the public space for the $208 million Melbourne Arts Precinct redevelopment project. Read More
Old tyres used to improve concrete fire resistance
Researchers from the UK have successfully tested a new way or protecting concrete from fire damage using materials recycled from …
World’s largest 3D printed concrete bridge unveiled
The world’s largest concrete 3D printed pedestrian bridge has been completed in Shanghai, according to a team from Tsinghua University and …
Smartphone technology monitoring infrastructure
A recently released paper from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA examines the opportunity for modern day smartphones, in the hands of the generalRead More
Works begin on Sunshine Coast international submarine cable construction
Construction has begun on the $35 million Sunshine Coast International Broadband Submarine Cable network project to provide Australia with faster …
Autodesk completes $379M acquisition
Software company Autodesk has completed its $US275 million ($AU379 million) acquisition of BuildingConnected, a major preconstruction platform. BuildingConnected is one …
Challenging year ahead for steel providers
Australian construction businesses are advised to keep a watching brief on the performance of the steel and metals sector around the world and take advantage of falling prices where possible. InsideRead More
PART II – Practising Lean Construction
In the second of a two part series on lean construction processes, Marton Marosszeky discusses how lean thinking works in construction and the benefits experienced by clients, contractors and what theRead More
SANY introduces advanced excavator for tough conditions
Chinese multinational heavy machinery manufacturing company SANY has launched a new advanced excavator model SY50U, aiming to cover a wider …
Nearmap’s global expansion continues into New Zealand
Following the successful conclusion of its pilot program, Nearmap have formally announced the expansion of business operations into the New …