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Tasmanian Irrigation utilises unique uniculvert system
As part of the Greater Meander Irrigation Scheme, Tasmanian Irrigation has implemented a unique uniculvert system to replace ageing pump …
Fostering safe work within the formwork industry
What should the framework for collaboration look like to genuinely change the culture around safe work in the Australian formwork …
Why is it so difficult for construction firms to invest?
Australian Constructors Association head of policy Robert Sobyra outlines the challenges constraining construction firms in their efforts to invest. By …
The power of language in fostering diversity in trades
In the ongoing journey to gender equality, and the attraction of diverse cohorts into trades and trades-based roles, one influential …
A global viewpoint on sustainability in construction
Dr Gretchen Gagel looks at sustainability in the construction industry, and more broadly, through a global lens. By Dr Gretchen …
NAWIC strives to plug leaks in construction pipeline
In light of her talk at the recent Inside Construction Expo, the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) Christina …
New report debunks talks of underpayment in construction sector
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has today released a new report that challenges the widely held belief that underpayment is …
Empowered Women in Trades promotes gender diversity in the workplace
Empowered Women in Trades' Hacia Atherton shares her ideas on the best ways to promote a company culture that supports …
Addressing formworker safety training compliance challenges
The Formwork Industry Association’s Michael Sugg explores the difficulties faced by formworkers in meeting the training mandates set forth by …