One of Australia’s most prominent equipment hire companies, Kennards Hire has partnered with an IoT space startup Fleet Space Technologies to track location and monitor the performance of its equipment. The solution is quite literally out of this world. … about Future of Equipment Tracking for Construction
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Infrastructure Priority List Identifies $58 Bn Project Pipeline
Among the high-priority projects included in Infrastructure Australia’s newly-released 2019 Infrastructure Priority List, are a national electric vehicle high-speed charging network, remote housing and targeted investment in improving the reliability and connectivity of the National Electricity … about Infrastructure Priority List Identifies $58 Bn Project Pipeline
New Projects Bring Economic Growth to The Whitsundays
The Whitsundays has long been recognised as a popular tourism destination. Now, however, it’s also making headlines with one of the fastest growing populations in Queensland. Nestled high on the East Coast and showcasing 74 … about New Projects Bring Economic Growth to The Whitsundays
Building Approvals Hit 5-Year Low
Council approvals to build new apartments and houses have declined to their lowest level in five years. According to the latest monthly figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the approvals plunged by 24.7 … about Building Approvals Hit 5-Year Low
Building a Career in Construction From the Ground Up
Calling all future industry leaders. A graduate or cadet program could be the first step to opening a whole world of opportunity. These programs offer the ability to work alongside global leaders that have an … about Building a Career in Construction From the Ground Up
Infrastructure Driving Economy in Victoria and NSW
CommSec has released the State of States report, and it shows construction playing a major role in the success of the top two players, New South Wales and Victoria. The quarterly report analyses eight key indicators: economic … about Infrastructure Driving Economy in Victoria and NSW
Building Ministers Prepare for Industry-Wide Reforms
Federal, state and territory building ministers have promised to deliver a joint implementation plan for progressing reforms recommended by the Shergold Weir “Building Confidence” report within the next few weeks. The recent issues with Opal … about Building Ministers Prepare for Industry-Wide Reforms
Technology Helps Keep Workers Safe from Heat Stress
While the kind of extreme heat Australia experienced through January is a risk to construction projects and the industry workforce, those challenges can often be managed with some foresight. Christine Killip, Managing Director of Katestone … about Technology Helps Keep Workers Safe from Heat Stress
Research into Heat Stress of Mine Workers Could Benefit Construction Industry
Menzies School of Health Research has teamed up with Charles Darwin University to measure and assess the impacts of heat stress of mine workers at the McArthur River Mine (MRM).
Climate Change Could Alter the Construction Industry and Here’s How
Climate change has impacted everyone in different ways. Even skeptics are seeing record temperatures, disastrous storm cells and enormous glacial masses breaking off the Antarctic shelf.
