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FF24 calls industry to shape the vision for construction

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Foundations and Frontiers (FF24) is set to become the annual benchmark event, similar to the COP sustainability and Davos economic summits, where goals are set and progress tracked for Australia’s construction industry. With 100 of the industry’s most senior leaders attending invitation-only roundtables and a further 800+ attendees engaging in interactive discussions in the main … Continued

??TSA Riley a new global brand for TSA Management and Henry Riley?

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EMBARGOED TO 20 MAY 2024  Today, TSA Management marks a significant milestone in its global growth journey by announcing a new name: TSA Riley. The new name represents the organisation’s global reach and 1,000 expert project consultants who help clients and communities realise the transformative power of their built assets.   TSA Riley aspires to lead the … Continued

Builders respond to Budget Reply

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16 May 2024 Building enough homes for all Australians is again at the centre of Federal policy decisions, with the Opposition’s Budget reply acknowledging the critical importance of addressing housing supply challenges, said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “To solve the housing crisis, we need to see action beyond the housing portfolio with skills, … Continued

CIMIC’s Leighton Asia wins waterworks project in Singapore

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CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract for the reconstruction of Choa Chu Kang Waterworks by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency. The contract will generate revenue of approximately A$160 million (S$144 million) for Leighton Asia. Choa Chu Kang Waterworks is the second largest waterworks in Singapore and has a treatment capacity of … Continued

Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last

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New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.   More than 1.2 billion tonnes of coal ash were produced by coal-fired power plants in 2022. In Australia, it accounts … Continued

ACA welcomes Federal Budget support for low carbon liquid fuel industry

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The Australian Constructors Association welcomes the Australian Government’s plans, announced in tonight’s Federal Budget, to support a low-carbon liquid fuel industry with a focus on renewable diesel to support emissions reduction in the construction industry. Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said the construction industry is a ‘hard to abate’ sector and while electrification is … Continued

Budget aims for holistic approach to housing but is not yet on target

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Tonight, our members were seeking a Budget that supports the very businesses who have the opportunity to boost economic growth, bring down inflation and build for all Australians but are currently hamstrung by their capacity and increasing costs to deliver, said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “The Federal Budget has finally recognised the importance … Continued

Budget for investment not cost overruns

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Tonight’s Federal Budget has reinforced the urgent need to tackle the escalating costs of infrastructure nationwide or more projects will be put at risk. Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies says the $10.1 billion allocated to cover cost increases on existing projects, rather than new projects, is a wake-up call. “We can’t afford to continue … Continued

CFMEU backs budget spend on apprentice and women tradies

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The Construction, Forestry, Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has backed federal budget measures to help more apprentices and women forge careers in construction. Building and construction apprentices will have access to $5000 to help them complete training, while employers will be eligible for the same amount to subsidise costs. The Building Women’s Careers program will spend … Continued