The number of building dwelling approvals in Australia has fallen again, for the 19th month in a row, according to data …
Underground dark matter lab to be built in Gold Mine
A dark matter laboratory will be built one kilometre underground, within the Stawell Gold Mine, as part of a multi-million-dollar …
Industry and researchers bid to revolutionise Australian construction
Monash University, Lendlease, the University of Melbourne and the Donovan Group have bid for $28 million to fund an initiative …
Construction industry outlook to brighten in 2020
Australia’s construction industry is set to regain momentum from 2020, thanks to a range of major infrastructure projects and programs, …
Researchers use recycled tyres in residential concrete
Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed a new type of concrete that uses recycled tyres. Inside Construction speaks to Professor Julie Mills about its potential in residentialRead More
Ministers meet to boost national building standards
Building standards are set to be raised across the nation, following concerns about flammable cladding and structural cracks in buildings. …
Inland Rail study expanded
A national study on the effectiveness of the Inland rail project has been expanded to examine the southern corridor between …
Maintenance-free concrete bridge design unveiled
A pedestrian bridge has been designed for a North Geelong park which uses a new type of reinforced concrete that …
Federal Govt funds prefabricated construction innovation lab
Australia’s construction and manufacturing industry will receive funding from the Federal Government to support the prefabricated building industry. Up to …
The building ‘boom’ – Challenges and opportunities for the construction industry
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 levelsRead More