Leading construction and engineering firm John Holland has taken a bold leap forward with its sustainability credentials, becoming the first construction company to join the Qantas Future Planet program.
Call for Stronger Oversight and Enforcement of Building Products
A spokesman for Insulation Australasia Scott Gibson tells Jobsite that while the industry commends some of the Inquiry’s recommendations, the broader industry issue of non-compliance needs addressing. Whether it is non-conforming products or non-compliant product … about Call for Stronger Oversight and Enforcement of Building Products
The Latest Buzz Around Electric Vehicles in Construction
There’s currently a real buzz around electric vehicles. However, while zippy passenger vehicles are growing in numbers on Australian roads, they aren’t ideal for hauling tools, materials and equipment around to construction sites.
What the Industry can Learn from the Opal Tower
Compliance and quality issues are back in the headlines following the failure in concrete components of the Opal Tower in Sydney’s Olympic Park. The faulty structure forced the Christmas Eve evacuation of some residents of … about What the Industry can Learn from the Opal Tower
Independent Review of Engineering Design Vital for Quality & Safety
The independent expert report commissioned by the NSW Government into the causes of the Opal Tower incident has highlighted the importance of independent verification of engineering designs.
Construction Tech Innovation: What’s Next?
Technology is moving faster than the regulatory environment in terms of evolving the future construction worksite. Still, the opportunities are exciting, and we should embrace change, says WT Partnership Managing Director Nick Deeks. While drones … about Construction Tech Innovation: What’s Next?
Drones, Robots and Clouds – Oh My
Technology is moving faster than the regulatory environment in terms of evolving the future construction worksite. Still, the opportunities are exciting, and we should embrace change, says WT Partnership Managing Director Nick Deeks. Drones are … about Drones, Robots and Clouds – Oh My
Get Set for NCC 2019
General Manager of the Australian Building Codes Board, Neil Savery, told Jobsite that NCC 2019 is the first planned amendment to the Code since 2016. The planned changes capture an accumulation of three years of … about Get Set for NCC 2019
Prevention Key in Reducing Spinal Injuries
Construction and transport workers have among the highest rate of traumatic spinal injuries than of any other sector. This new research has sparked a call of action for a stronger focus on workplace injury prevention.
Sydney Aerotropolis: The City of the Future
From high-spec laboratories and mid-rise residential estates to a zero-carbon World Trade Centre, the Sydney Aerotropolis is shaping up to be one of Australia’s most diverse and substantial construction undertakings.
