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
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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
Foreign Investors Set Their Sights On Australian Builders
With investments in two prominent Australian builders, Japan’s Kajima Corporation aims to build a new, tier-one Australian construction company by merging the two firms in 2019 This new merger is expected to boost prospects for … about Foreign Investors Set Their Sights On Australian Builders
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
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
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
A Look at Construction Technology in 2018
This year has seen construction technology pick up speed in Australia. More construction companies than ever before are embracing technology and many others are looking at new and unique ways to increase safety, collaboration and … about A Look at Construction Technology in 2018
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
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
