Three of Australia’s leading property companies have added their names to a growing chorus of businesses and councils committing to zero net carbon emissions in their portfolios by 2030. These industry heavyweights will also serve … about Industry Leaders Drive Sustainability Efforts
Capricorn Highway Duplication Project Set to Go Underway
The Australian Federal Government has committed $59.99 million to the Capricorn Highway duplication project with the Queensland State Government committing $15 million. An average of 187 direct jobs will be created over the life of … about Capricorn Highway Duplication Project Set to Go Underway
Largest Solar Farm in the World to Open In Queensland
It is the latest in a string of solar projects announced in 2018 that has broken records. Australian States and communities continually embrace alternative energy sources, even as leaders or governments are toppled, or increase … about Largest Solar Farm in the World to Open In Queensland
Modular Homes a Modern Alternative
Prefab and modular homes are set to appear more and more as residential homes and businesses in the coming years. What is so special about them? They can be are moved directly to site after … about Modular Homes a Modern Alternative
Going Mobile: Boosting Safety and Efficiencies on the Construction Site
Smartphone adoption has continued to rise, with a recent Deloitte survey finding 85 per cent of Australians now own a smartphone. The near ubiquity of smartphones has empowered construction industry professionals to improve efficiencies in … about Going Mobile: Boosting Safety and Efficiencies on the Construction Site
‘Reality Capture’ – Using Photogrammetry in Construction
The construction trade press may be buzzing about virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR respectively), but, for many projects, capturing ‘actual reality’ is a more basic and pressing need. Photogrammetry can provide a … about ‘Reality Capture’ – Using Photogrammetry in Construction
Infrastructure is a Key Driver of Construction Demand in 2019
The latest Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) report found that building and construction work activity in 2017 and 2018 grew to $247 billion—almost as high as the peak achieved at the height of the mining … about Infrastructure is a Key Driver of Construction Demand in 2019
OSHA’s Final Crane Rule: What You Need to Know
The new rule changes the certification categories for crane operations and removes the requirement that operators be certified for a specific crane lifting capacity.
Construction Tech Trends for 2019 and Beyond
A few years ago, it would be the stuff of science fiction to imagine designing a home using virtual reality. Now, however, homeowners and developers can immerse themselves in a virtual environment while their building … about Construction Tech Trends for 2019 and Beyond
Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s List of Top 10 Most Cited Violations
There’s a good reason for this lack of tolerance. Nearly 4,600 people die each year doing their jobs, and some three million are injured. The number one killer—falls.
