On Christmas Eve in 1971, while the country was wrapping presents to put under the tree, broadcaster Allan Porter clocked on for a day of work that would shape the rest of his life.
Cyclone Althea had formed off the...
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Two Chinese companies have finalised 15 contracts to build 1,000 schools across Iraq, MENAFN and other media report.
The deals were signed yesterday at a ceremony attended by Li Daze, vice president...
They say that had been agreed as the right course of action by their private certifier advising on the building’s responsibilities.
Previously known as “Glenview Court”, the building on Illawong Avenue was originally designed by acclaimed architect Harry Seidler but...
The troubled West Gate Tunnel project will cost Victorian taxpayers an extra $1.9 billion after the state government reached a deal with builders to end a construction stand-off.
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The government has struck a deal with Transurban and CPB John Holland over...
The real estate market at the moment is either wonderful or ridiculous, depending on how much of it you own.
One solution for young people is to stay with your parents for much longer. Another is to build a tiny...
More needs to be done to increase productivity and reduce insolvencies before Australia’s infrastructure activity doubles to the projected $52 billion in 2023. This was the finding from the latest scorecard for the construction industry, focused on NSW and...
By ERWIN CHLANDA
It appears Alice Springs has a new construction company which seems to be linked to the Aboriginal owned Centrecorp.
That in turn is owned by the Central Land Council, Tangentyere and Congress, the health NGO.
Well-known builder from Asbuild,...
A brick recycling company in Adelaide's west says it has applied sealant to demolition material after asbestos was found at the property.
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Asbestos was found at the Old Red Brick Company's Beverley properties on Monday
Nearby residents and the EPA complained of...
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Ashley Schulz has been the only female carpenter on every construction site since her apprenticeship and she is ready for that to change.
A $57.4 million state government funding boost is aimed at transitioning more workers into construction, and one...
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