The building industry has continuously evolved over the years with newer materials and methods making the construction process safer, more efficient and economical. Be it the height of structures, moving from wood and stone to concrete and composites, or...
The Tweed’s first flood-free industrial land swap project is one step closer to fruition with construction works planned to begin at South Murwillumbah in August.
The innovative plan will see eligible business landowners swap their flood-prone land with Council-owned, flood-free...
Risks
“Due to key factors affecting the industry, such as supply chain uncertainty and instability in the price of oil, we expect to see prices rise at a local and international level.
“The industry is already seeing major impacts as a...
When Labor was last in power, it replaced the Howard-era construction watchdog with the less intrusive Fair Work Building and Construction agency, which was then replaced by the ABCC under the Coalition in 2016 after then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull...
Lisa O’Hallaran from the Moreland Bicycle User Group told the meeting that with the high cost of living there was “no better time” to continue with the rollout of cycle infrastructure.
“I am a living example that you do not...
Infrastructure Journalist May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Airport, Civil Construction, Company news, COVID-19, Investment, News, Planning, Projects, QLD, Roads, Spotlight 0
After eight years of construction, Brisbane Airport has announced that its new runway has reached practical completion....
6 June 2022Elise Archer, Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer AffairsThe Tasmanian Government is providing $300,000 to eligible organisations to support continuing professional development (CPD) for licence holders under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005.
Since 2016, licence holders have been required...
Leaked emails show firefighters expressed concerns about a potential "catastrophic" safety risk at Marrara Oval ahead of Saturday's AFL game in Darwin.
Key points:
TIO Stadium at Marrara plays host to major AFL and NRL games in Darwin
Firefighters are worried about inadequate...
The NSW government’s decision to reverse its plan to allow construction work on Sundays is not just a win for neighbours’ peace and quiet. It will support workers’ rights to enjoy the weekend, too.
The idea to extend construction work...
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If there is one building site in Australia that demonstrates the economic tightrope the construction industry is walking it’s the Ribbon project in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
Wrapped in glass and jutting out...
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