Lendlease in Australia is well underway to constructing the tallest engineered timber building in the world. Jobsite ANZ spoke to Tony Orazio, the General Manager for Lendlease Building, about how engineered timber can replace other, … about Engineered Timber: The Way of the Future
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Procore CEO Sees Growing Demand for Construction Technology Down Under
Procore CEO and Founder, Tooey Courtemanche recently visited customers and partners across Australia and New Zealand. With the rapidly growing Sydney office and Procore APAC Headquarters now 45 people strong, Procore’s 150,000+ users across the … about Procore CEO Sees Growing Demand for Construction Technology Down Under
Geospatial Technology: Mapping our Future Cities
One of the latest technologies made available to support the building of smart cities is geospatial technology. According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, “geospatial technologies is a term used to describe … about Geospatial Technology: Mapping our Future Cities
Does Australia Need a BIM Mandate?
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is more than just adoption of digital modelling technologies for design and construction. Champions identified that BIM could dramatically improve industry productivity and so drive down the whole life cost of … about Does Australia Need a BIM Mandate?
How to Bid on a Commercial Construction Project
A rising need for office space in Sydney, in addition to the commencement of several major infrastructure projects, is set to fuel most of the growth. According to BIS Oxford Economics, about 50 per cent … about How to Bid on a Commercial Construction Project
University of Technology Sydney’s Future Super Lab
In a submission to the City of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney proposed a major redevelopment of a section of its current campus.
Will Bricklaying Robots Transform the Construction Industry?
Over the last few decades, robotics have dominated processes and production means of such industries as automotive or agriculture. The use of automation and other types of robotic technologies is well-poised to revolutionise other industries, … about Will Bricklaying Robots Transform the Construction Industry?
Fly-in, Fly-Out Workers Run a Greater Risk of Depression
Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) is a working arrangement where, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, “the place of work is sufficiently isolated from the worker’s place of residence to make daily commute impractical.” The worker, … about Fly-in, Fly-Out Workers Run a Greater Risk of Depression
Turning Old Plastic into New Footpaths
In 2016, the Victorian Government recognised it had a problem with waste, estimating that in that state alone, around 170,00 tonnes of flexible plastics is recycled and another 153,000 tonnes end up in landfills each … about Turning Old Plastic into New Footpaths
An Interview with Annie Slattery from ConX Sydney
ConX is a platform built to connect contractors in the construction industry, simplifying how they win work, hire, and establish a reputation online. Hear from cofounder Annie Slattery about where she see's the construction sector … about An Interview with Annie Slattery from ConX Sydney
