Major residential construction have trended downward in recent months. However, the latest Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) market forecasts show there is still cause for optimism in 2020. This is partially due to millions of … about Australian Construction Forecast for 2020
Thinking Better and Doing Better With Scaffold Safety
Scaffolding is essential for most building projects, but according to SafeWork NSW, it’s also something too many sites just are not getting right. As part of Safe Work Month, the results of a recent inspection … about Thinking Better and Doing Better With Scaffold Safety
Equipment Management Product Helps Ensure Safety on Construction Sites
While inductions of plant and equipment are an important part of Australian workplace safety regulations for the construction industry, Procore users say it takes a considerable amount of time and they have limitations on how … about Equipment Management Product Helps Ensure Safety on Construction Sites
Australian First Repurposing a Zinc Mine as a Power Plant
Canadian renewable energy innovator Hydrostor’s Australian operation is set to break ground on Australia’s first commercial-scale demonstration project of its Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology in the coming months. The project has been … about Australian First Repurposing a Zinc Mine as a Power Plant
That’s not waste – it’s a resource!
There is a simple principle anyone can apply to reduce the amount of waste generated on a construction site. As Californian resource recovery entrepreneur Daniel Knapp puts it: waste isn’t waste until it’s wasted. It’s … about That’s not waste – it’s a resource!
Expansion of Cairns Convention Centre Expected to Boost Economy
Designs have been released for a $176 million expansion to the award-winning Cairns Convention Centre in Far North Queensland. The expansion is expected to create 570 jobs, with construction slated to commence in June 2020. … about Expansion of Cairns Convention Centre Expected to Boost Economy
How AI Will Supercharge the Construction Industry
The global market for Artificial Intelligence in Construction is expected to grow at an average of more than 38 per cent annually between now and 2024, according to recent research. US-based firm Zion Market Research … about How AI Will Supercharge the Construction Industry
How to Find and Fill the Construction Skills Gap
Specialist expertise including estimators, design engineers and supervisors with experience on major commercial projects have already been widely sought in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Futuristic Ribbon Building Built with the Power of the Cloud
The Ribbon building in the heart of Darling Harbour would be a challenging building for any terrain – but its location between two major expressways and on the water makes it especially difficult.
The Dangers of Silica Dust, What you Should Know
One of the major health hazards on many construction sites is the one you often cannot see—crystalline silica dust. The extremely fine particles are released when granites, sand, bricks, cement, and other materials release dust … about The Dangers of Silica Dust, What you Should Know
