Skip to content

Category: Building Construction

Keturah Completes Infrastructure Works for ‘The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside,’ Starts Construction

By API User

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–BUSINESS WIRE– Keturah, the revolutionary global luxury wellbeing real estate and hospitality concept has announced key construction milestones with the completion of shoring, piling, excavation and infrastructure works at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside. The project’s main contractor, CECEP Techand Middle East, has commenced construction on the AED 2.8 billion development, which … Continued

ACA welcomes Queensland’s pause on BPIC

By API User

14 November 2024 The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes the Queensland Government’s decision to pause of the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC) on new government funded construction projects. ACA has long advocated for a focus on improving productivity to ensure it can deliver the infrastructure Queensland needs, when it needs it and at … Continued

Monash expert: New construction fund provides hope, but can’t afford same mistakes

By API User

The federal government has announced up to $900 million to boost competition and productivity across the economy, including cutting red tape in the construction industry to meet housing demands. Monash University’s Associate Professor Duncan Maxwell is available to discuss whether the policy will help meet the National Housing Accord’s target of building 1.2 million homes. … Continued

Opinion: Cash incentives for tradies misses the bigger picture (Jon Davies, CEO, Australian Constructors Association)

By API User

Opinion: Cash incentives for tradies misses the bigger picture – by Jon Davies, CEO, Australian Constructors Association In response to Western Australia’s ongoing labour shortage in the housing sector, the government is apparently considering a $10,000 cash incentive to attract skilled tradespeople from other Australian states. On the surface, this idea sounds logical—a quick fix for … Continued

Builders welcome targeted measures to lift productivity

By API User

13 November 2024   Master Builders Australia strongly supports today’s announcement by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to re-establish the National Productivity Fund aimed at certain pressure points in building and construction.   The $900 million fund is expected to offer incentives for state and territory governments to streamline building approvals, commercial planning and zoning, and … Continued

Navigating the Rise of Smart Buildings in Australian Real Estate

By API User

Sydney, Australia – November 2024: The smart building revolution is rapidly gaining momentum in Australia, reshaping the landscape of the real estate market with innovative technologies that enhance the functionality, efficiency, and sustainability of buildings.  In 2023, the prefabrication industry advocacy group PrefabAUS launched a 10-year roadmap to guide the growth of the prefabrication and smart … Continued

Fatal Incident at Golden Plains Wind Farm Raises Serious Safety Concerns

By API User

The AWU Victoria is extremely frustrated and angry following a worker being killed at the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Rokewood this morning. “This devastating loss could have been prevented,” said Ronnie Hayden, AWU Victoria State Secretary. “Just two weeks ago, union delegates from three different unions met with Vestas management to raise serious safety concerns, telling them it was … Continued

Fully self-sufficient portable ablution blocks achieve environmental and OH&S goals on even remotest sites

By API User

Among the first essentials of construction, infrastructure, and resources worksites in remote places are ablution facilities that fit the OH&S needs of growing workforces, while safeguarding pristine or fragile environments.   Meeting these needs in compliance with different State and national statutory requirements is key to achieving increasingly rigorous health and sustainability requirements, says one … Continued

GS Engineering & Construction signs contract with Victorian Government for Suburban Rail Loop East tunnelling package

By API User

GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) Australia, as part of the Terra Verde joint venture, has signed a contract with the Victorian Government to deliver the Tunnels North contract for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East in Melbourne, Australia. The contract, valued at AU$1.7 billion, involves design and construction of nearly 10 kilometres of two parallel tunnels … Continued

Güntner Appoints Michael Bauer as Global Vice President for Growth and Success

By API User

FÜRSTENFELDBRUCK, Germany–BUSINESS WIRE– Güntner, a global leader in refrigeration and heat exchange technology, today welcomes Michael Bauer as Global Vice President for Growth and Success. In this role, Bauer will oversee the strategic direction of A-HEAT—Güntner Group’s holding company, a leader in heat exchange technology—focused on enhancing sales, marketing, and service initiatives to drive worldwide … Continued