An engineer overseeing the construction of a major urban hub being built in Sydney is under investigation over "structural issues" in a previous project. Key points: The probe into Anthony Hasham was prompted by a complaint to the building commissioner Mr Hasham's...
Health authorities say contact tracers could not identify all close contacts at a large construction site linked to a cluster on the New South Wales Central Coast because the site had incomplete check-in data and inadequate records. Key points: KI Building...
Australia's economy bounced back from the COVID recession, with national growth rising 9.6 per cent over the year to June. Key points: The nation's economy grew 0.7 per cent in the June quarter, and 9.6 per cent over the year to June. The...
A group of UK architects, developers, and contractors are advocating for mandatory whole-life carbon assessment of buildings. Their goal is to reduce embedded carbon emissions created by construction supply chains. A proposal by the group called for limits on upfront emissions...
Residential construction sites in Canberra could be allowed to reopen by the end of next week, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced. Work is under way with industry stakeholders to develop a Covid-safe plan for the industry, which would see...
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The Barnsley weir is a huge nuisance for residents of Barnsley, Teralba and Killingworth, who use the road as a quick way across Cockle Creek, and they've been calling for a modern solution to the flooding issue for years. Well,...
Fire ripped through a 20-storey residential building in Milan, northern Italy, leaving rescue workers scrambling to make sure no-one had been caught in the flames and thick smoke. Key points: About 20 people were evacuated without incident, officials said The building was designed to...
THE construction industry could “gradually open” next Friday (September 3) following a final safety check from the ACT chief health officer in the middle of the week, says Chief Minister Andrew Barr. “Feedback we’re getting from the sector is...
AvidXchange, the leading provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions for the middle market, announced AvidPay is now integrated with TimberScan to create a complete purchase to pay AP solution for construction industry professionals. This new flexible...
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