2023-09-22 00:10
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2023-09-18 02:05
Australia has opportunities to unlock social, economic and environmental value by supporting a greater uptake of prefabrication and smart buildings, a new report argues Read More
2023-09-17 22:26
The outlook for construction costs throughout Australia varies across different types of projects, a leader in cost and project management says Read More
2023-09-17 22:15
In the realm of cybersecurity threats facing the construction industry in Australia, ransomware stands out as the most formidable and devastating menace Read More
2023-09-12 01:24
Australia is set to receive its biggest investment in social and affordable housing in more than a decade as the Albanese Government finally secured the Greens support for its signature hous… Read More
2023-09-11 10:05
The world’s construction sector needs to adopt best practice processes in dispute resolution in order to deliver maximum efficiency and benefit for the economies and societies which th… Read More
2023-09-05 01:55
Three major construction firms have emerged as favourites to deliver the first major tunnelling package on one of Melbourne’s biggest ever rail projects Read More
2023-09-04 02:18
Australia’s downturn in residential building appears to have deepened as the latest data suggests that lending to finance the purchase or construction of new houses and apartments has… Read More
2023-09-04 01:28
A major rail project that will link the new airport which is currently being built in Western Sydney with metropolitan rail services has reached a significant milestone Read More
2023-08-25 01:32
A leading plumbing industry association has slammed proposed bans on new gas connections in the City of Sydney and other local council areas across New South Wales Read More
2023-08-23 22:17
Regulators of workplace health and safety in New South Wales and Victoria have set their sights on practices involving working at height as well as exposure to occupational silicosis as part… Read More
2023-08-13 22:14
Australia’s building industry has faced growing challenges over recent years Read More
2023-08-07 02:25
Portable air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters could help millions of Australian families enjoy healthier indoor air during major bushfire events, a new study has… Read More
2023-08-07 00:06
Construction cost pressures throughout Australia are continuing to ease, new data shows Read More
2023-08-04 00:48
(image via Shutterstock) On July 23, the Federal Government announced its appointment of 12 representatives to the National Construction Industry Forum, in an effort to address critical indu… Read More
2023-08-01 08:12
The decline in new residential building activity throughout Australia appears to have stabilised, new data shows. But the pace at which new work is coming in remains at sluggish levels. On T… Read More
2023-07-25 06:43
Regenerative AI can improve efficiency, productivity and work quality in the construction industry. AI tech is rapidly evolving, creating countless new opportunities in every industry Read More
2023-07-24 22:19
The commercial and residential building sector in Australia is in poor health and needs fairer contracting practices to remain viable, a new report has shown Read More
2023-07-20 12:25
Sales of new homes around Australia have fallen in June in the latest sign that the downturn in new home construction is deepening Read More
2023-07-16 22:15
The Australian Constructors Association’s (ACA) advocacy agenda focuses on the concept that three crucial elements are necessary for an enduring and sustainable construction industry … Read More
2023-07-13 02:20
Cost pressures in Australia’s detached house construction sector eased further during the June quarter, new data shows Read More
2023-07-13 01:22
Artificial intelligence could be used to help detect and predict major road safety and maintenance issues and to inform predictive road maintenance efforts across New South Wales if a trial… Read More
2023-07-12 22:23
The Security of Payment Act has been around now for 20 years in NSW, and well past a decade elsewhere. The one thing that New South Wales has done better than any other state is keeping the… Read More
2023-07-10 22:46
Comparing Dropbox and SharePoint for the construction industry, both platforms offer cost-effective file sharing solutions that are widely used across various industries. Builders often rely… Read More
2023-07-10 05:19
Australia’s building sector is set for a deep downturn as high interest rates impact demand for new housing and softer private sector investment affects commercial and non-residential… Read More
2023-07-10 02:41
Organisations in construction and other industries need to carefully manage risk associated with cyber security, a webinar has heard Read More
2023-07-06 22:05
I was reminded the other day of the Taxidermists Motto - ‘There are 101 ways to skin a cat, but only one way to stuff one’ Read More
2023-07-04 00:58
Signs have emerged of a potential stabilisation in the market for new home construction as new data shows that building approvals and new home construction lending activity both stabilised i… Read More
2023-06-29 19:30
The United States is by far the world’s most expensive place to build in US Dollar equivalent terms, a new report shows Read More
2023-06-29 19:20
By now, most contractors have heard of the Project Trust Accounting framework, but they may not have had to put it into action within their own companies just yet Read More
2023-06-29 18:54
Queensland’s total dwelling approvals continue to fall, dropping a further 23% over April, including a drop of 4 per cent for detached houses and 49 percent for unit approvals. … Read More
2023-06-29 04:16
Construction cost pressures around the world have eased, new data shows Read More
2023-06-21 22:30
The government in New South Wales is helping owners corporations to rectify defects on recently built apartment complexes as the state continues its efforts to improve the quality and safety… Read More
2023-06-19 12:37
A major building and development industry lobby group has hit out after the Senate yet again rejected the Labor Government’s bill to create a $10 billion fund for social and affordable… Read More
2023-06-18 22:35
Victoria has delayed the adoption of new requirements which are set to be introduced under the latest version of the National Construction Code (NCC) Read More
2023-06-14 22:04
The current tagline being used by Australian Contractors Association (ACA), is “Disrupt or Die” Read More
2023-06-13 02:34
Australia’s boom in maintenance construction work is set to roll on in coming years, new forecasts show Read More
2023-06-05 00:00
Professionals and tradespeople throughout the design and construction sector in Australia are still in massive demand, new data shows Read More
2023-06-04 22:13
New South Wales Minister for Work, Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis has unveiled a twelve-month campaign to improve work at height practices around the state. The announcement comes after Dis… Read More
2023-05-31 00:28
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, industries are recognizing the crucial role they play in reducing carbon emissions Read More
2023-05-30 22:05
Building approvals have fallen to eleven-year lows as Australia’s housing construction downturn continues, new data shows Read More
2023-05-23 01:54
The downturn in new home construction throughout Australia will continue until the middle of next year, new forecasts suggest Read More
2023-05-22 04:48
A single body will regulate the building construction industry in New South Wales as the state seeks to continue its momentum to improve building quality and safety Read More
2023-05-22 01:41
The regulator for workplace safety in Victoria has hit out at continual poor practices which are leading to serious injury and death when working at height Read More
2023-05-18 11:23
Builders in Victoria who fail to purchase domestic building insurance on behalf of clients despite taking insurance deposits are set to be prosecuted under new reforms announced by the Gover… Read More
2023-05-18 03:55
Opportunities in Australia’s construction sector are shifting to non-residential building and infrastructure construction as higher costs and surging interest rates smash the outlook f… Read More
2023-05-16 03:31
Risks associated with corruption on major public transport projects in Victoria and elsewhere must be carefully managed, a webinar has heard Read More
2023-05-10 03:18
Building industry lobby groups have given a mixed appraisal to the Commonwealth budget, with industry broadly welcoming measures on housing affordability but some groups claiming that the bu… Read More
2023-05-09 04:10
The downturn in Australia’s housing construction sector continues to deepen, two new sets of data show Read More
2023-05-08 22:39
The rate of growth in construction costs and prices across Australia has eased, new data shows Read More
2023-05-08 22:20
The boring of tunnels on a major road project in Melbourne’s inner west is now complete after the second of two tunnel boring machines completed its journey last week Read More
2023-05-08 22:05
The word ‘sustainable’ is the new stone benchtops and European appliances in the lexicon of construction project marketing – but the recent crackdown by the Australian Cons… Read More
2023-05-02 03:04
A large number of projects across Australia may be cut as the Commonwealth Government puts the nation’s infrastructure pipeline under the microscope Read More
2023-05-02 02:53
But trade prices have stabilised and the shortage is expected to ease over the remainder of the year. In the March quarter edition of its HIA Trades Report, the Housing Industry Association… Read More
2023-04-26 22:18
Trains are running deep under Sydney Harbour for the first time ever Read More
2023-04-26 22:08
As the leading national industry association for the recycling and resource recovery sector in Australia, the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has long advocated for a circular economy… Read More
2023-04-26 00:17
Australia’s construction industry will face further insolvency challenges over the near term, a leader in commercial credit reporting has warned Read More
2023-04-19 22:54
Soaring demand for construction equipment — including tractors, bulldozers and other heavy machinery — has many builders struggling to find the tools they need for the job Read More
2023-04-13 19:17
The largest rail project currently underway in Australia is set to go under review, as the newly elected Labor Government in New South Wales seeks to determine the best way forward for the p… Read More
2023-04-13 12:37
Inspections can’t be missed Regular inspections are vitally important. Not only are they a regulatory obligation, but ultimately, they help save lives. That’s why it pays to part… Read More
2023-04-13 06:38
Ground is breaking on a smaller number of new homes and apartments across Australia as higher interest rates are feeding into lower levels of demand for new home construction, new data shows… Read More
2023-04-10 22:16
The first wave of reform which is designed to improve building quality and safety in Victoria has been introduced into Parliament and has passed the lower house Read More
2023-04-10 22:16
The number of cranes which are dotting Australian skies has dropped back but remains at its second highest level on record, new data shows Read More
2023-04-05 02:14
Installation of underground track is complete in all sections of a huge Brisbane rail project Read More
2023-04-04 19:30
Builders across Australia are breathing a sigh of relief as the nation’s central bank has hit pause on further interest rate rises for now Read More
2023-03-30 09:53
How NCC changes to residential plumbing and drainage will increase liveable housing design Read More
2023-03-30 03:37
Employment in the design and construction sector throughout Australia has surged to new record highs, the latest data shows Read More
2023-03-28 11:56
Four housing and homelessness advocacy bodies across Australia have joined forces to call for the Senate to pass the Government’s package of social and affordable housing reforms inclu… Read More
2023-03-27 01:29
Australia faces challenges as well as opportunities as it delivers on a massive pipeline of civil infrastructure projects, a leading analyst has warned Read More
2023-03-26 21:48
The Australian construction industry has done whatever it takes to deliver projects during the past two years despite huge difficulties Read More
2023-03-24 00:09
The Federal Government’s centerpiece legislation to address housing supply and affordability in Australia faces significant hurdles, with the Opposition opposing the reforms and the Gr… Read More
2023-03-23 03:45
The downturn in new home construction throughout Australia is now anticipated to be longer and deeper compared with previous expectations, a leading forecasting firm says Read More
2023-03-20 23:43
A union representing construction workers in Australia has sensationally called for the nation’s current workplace regulator to be scrapped and replaced with a regulator whose board is… Read More
2023-03-16 10:33
Output in the global construction market will expand by almost one third to reach annual values of nearly $US14 trillion over the next fifteen years, new forecasts show Read More
2023-03-12 21:03
The construction industry has always been a crucial economic sector, providing infrastructure, commercial buildings and housing to meet the needs of a growing population Read More
2023-03-09 21:02
States and territories throughout Australia are yet to implement several important reforms five years after a landmark report on building quality and safety was released Read More
2023-03-08 22:21
Waterproofing is critical for wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens to protect buildings from water damage and maintain occupants' health Read More
2023-03-07 11:16
Small construction businesses throughout Australia are being more heavily burdened with late payments compared with those in any other sector and are being forced to wait many times longer t… Read More
2023-03-07 11:08
Official interest rates in Australia have hit their highest level in almost eleven years after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) instituted the tenth-consecutive increase as the bank seeks… Read More
2023-03-06 23:22
Last month, the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) held their first ever national awards Read More
2023-03-06 04:31
A head contractor and subcontractor in New South Wales have been fined for an appalling safety breach which saw two workers fall four meters onto concrete after being forced to use an upside… Read More
2023-03-06 00:36
Builders who apply for work on government construction projects in Western Australia may be closer to receiving fairer contracting and selection processes after the government in that state… Read More
2023-03-02 10:30
A suburban road in Penrith has become the first in Australia to include recycled coffee cups in its construction Read More
2023-03-02 09:47
Building approvals throughout Australia have plummeted to their lowest levels in more than a decade as the impact nine consecutive interest rate rises is flowing through into reduced demand… Read More
2023-03-02 02:50
Master Builders has worked collaboratively for years with industry stakeholders and disability groups on the National Construction Code changes Read More
2023-03-02 01:37
Australia has moved closer to a likely ban on high silica content engineered stone products, with the nation’s regulator for workplace safety being charged with examining a potential b… Read More
2023-03-01 23:34
The following is a copy of a blog entry written by Charles Hill on The Glass Half Full website.
Republished with permission Read More
2023-02-26 21:18
Around Australia, laws regarding workplace relations and employment are changing as a result of amendments to the Fair Work Act which became law last year under the Fair Work Legislation Ame… Read More
2023-02-26 21:07
Australia is set to experience its worst year for detached home building since 2012, new forecasts suggest Read More
2023-02-22 21:42
Six leading healthcare bodies have backed union calls for a ban of engineered stone products to be in place across Australia by the middle of next year Read More
2023-02-22 21:34
As much as there exists deep sympathies for the workers affected with silicosis, recent sensationalised media and union claims that engineered stone is causing a new ‘epidemic’ a… Read More
2023-02-20 12:12
Construction has been a male-dominated industry for decades, but there has been a growing recognition of the need to support women in the sector in recent years. Despite this, the constructi… Read More
2023-02-20 10:16
A former stonemason who has terminal silicosis is set to lead a construction union campaign to ban the use of engineered stone benchtop and other products in Australia Read More
2023-02-17 01:07
Demand for new home construction continues to fall across Australia as the effect of rising interest rates continues to flow through, new data shows Read More
2023-02-09 00:33
Australia may struggle to deliver upon its long-term targets for increasing housing supply, new data suggests Read More
2023-02-08 21:10
The Australian Institute of Waterproofing is a not-for-profit industry association that is the voice of the waterproofing industry Read More
2023-02-06 01:08
Contractors and subcontractors in Western Australia are set to enjoy greater protection for payments owed to them as the second stage of new security of payment legislation in that state has… Read More
2023-02-06 00:03
The number of loans which are being made to buy or build new homes and apartments across Australia has reached its lowest level in more than ten years, new data shows Read More
2023-02-05 21:10
Digital construction management tool, PlanRadar Australia, has listed five ways to keep your projects running on time Read More
2023-01-31 18:34
Pressures on construction prices and costs throughout Australia appear to be easing, with the latest data showing that output price growth in housing construction and civil/heavy industry co… Read More
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