The number of dwelling approvals has risen 17.4 per cent in March (seasonally adjusted), following a 20.1 per cent rise …
New national standards for accessible housing
A majority of State and Territory Building Ministers have agreed to include a national minimum standard for new housing in …
RMIT launch study into construction waste
A new research project will investigate how the construction industry can transition to a circular economy – a system that …
Former Deputy Prime Minister appointed as ARTC Chair
The Federal Government has reappointed Warren Truss as the Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC). Deputy Prime Minister …
How Coates Hire makes it seamless at the coalface with turnkey site solutions
From comprehensive shutdowns to onsite training, tool management and drone-captured 3D modelling, Coates Hire provides turnkey services across a broad …
Everybody’s Home calls for HomeBuilder to include social housing
Extending the HomeBuilder program to include social and affordable housing could ease the risk of homelessness and create jobs according …
Infrastructure Australia release sustainability principles
Infrastructure Australia has released new guiding principles to promote sustainability across the infrastructure sector. Infrastructure Australia Chief Executive Romilly Madew …
Procore launches Action Plans
Procore Technologies has launched Action Plans, a new feature which integrates compliance into the course of construction for customers both …
MB Solutions acquires Bluey Technologies
MB Solutions Australia has acquired Bluey Technologies, a supplier of construction projects for major civil engineering infrastructure projects. The acquisition …
Autolevelling versus side slope deration
The issue of derating the cranes lift capacity when operating on uneven surfaces led DRA Group to develop the Autoleveller …