The new $9 million ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing, managed by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and …
Works begin at Australia’s first hydrogen research and development facility
Works have begun at Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus, with construction …
UNSW explores underground tunnels
There’s a whole lot of thought that goes into underground and underwater tunnel construction, says UNSW expert. Hidden beneath every …
When it comes to diversity, good intentions aren’t matching on the ground outcomes
Despite the crippling skills shortages across Australia’s construction industry, just four in 10 construction decision-makers think women will play an …
Australian builders cautiously optimistic, trail NZ counterparts
Despite significant headwinds, 85 per cent of Australian respondents in Procore Technologies’ How We Build Now report remain confident about …
Challenges, ambition and investment in tech: the year ahead for the construction industry
The construction industry has faced a multitude of challenges over the last two years. In recent months the industry seems …
How can construction boost productivity and profit?
Australian construction companies have faced a perfect storm of rising prices, labour and materials shortages, supply bottlenecks, interest rate rises …
With sky-high infrastructure spend, construction is the key to powering Australia’s climate fight
There is a significant opportunity right now for the construction industry to supercharge Australia’s climate fight. With infrastructure budgets soaring …
Animal exoskeletons could lead to stronger construction materials
Researchers from Monash University have found a new pattern derived from animal exoskeletons that could create more durable materials for …
Australian tradies aren’t protecting against skin cancer
Australia’s tradies aren’t protecting themselves from the sun even though they are exposed to up to 10 times more skin …