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Dodgy deal for Pakenham Roads Upgrade must be referred to IBAC

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The contract for the stage three works of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade must be referred to IBAC after it was revealed a person involved in awarding the contract at Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is now employed by the company awarded the work.   The multi million dollar contract for the stage three Pakenham Road … Continued

White Paper: Best practices for data centre security and efficiency

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March 20 is International Data Centre Day, which highlights the importance of these facilities in storing and managing data on a global scale.   According to the latest estimates, 328.77 million terabytes of data are created each day. And with the proliferation of cloud technology, all that data needs to be stored safely and securely. … Continued

PlanRadar’s ‘SiteView’ AI-powered 360 reality capture helps construction see the bigger picture

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Today, PlanRadar, one of the leading digital construction, real estate and facilities management platforms, announces the upcoming AI-powered ‘SiteView’ feature, enhancing the platform’s already robust documentation, communication and reporting capabilities. With SiteView, users can effortlessly capture 360° imagery of their projects while navigating the site. These images are seamlessly integrated into a 2D plan, providing … Continued

Embodied carbon: what is it and how to reduce it

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Reducing materials embodied carbon in construction will advance Australia’s low-carbon future, says a UNSW expert.   It’s hard to drive through any urban area and not notice the busy construction sites on almost every block. Whether it’s a new apartment complex, your neighbours renovating their home, or the new road that’s being marked out – … Continued

Construction net zero push

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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has today released a pivotal report underscoring the crucial role of decarbonising the construction industry in achieving Australia’s net zero ambition. ACA CEO Jon Davies said construction is a ‘hard to abate’ sector and while electrification is the preferred decarbonisation pathway, technology constraints mean this will not be available in … Continued

Australia’s top four projects compete for prestigious Australian Construction Achievement Award

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The Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia have announced four outstanding finalists for the construction industry’s most coveted award, the 2024 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA). Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said ACAA recognises Australia’s best construction project and the companies behind it. “There is just one award up for grabs and a diverse … Continued

Top four projects compete for prestigious Australian Construction Achievement Award

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The Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia have announced four outstanding finalists for the construction industry’s most coveted award, the 2024 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA).   Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said ACAA recognises Australia’s best construction project and the companies behind it.   “There is just one award up for grabs and … Continued

WELD AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES FREE ONLINE WELDER SAFETY TRAINING COURSES

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 Weld Australia is excited to announce the launch of two free online welder safety training courses – one for welders, and the second for welding engineers and supervisors.   According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “Welding is a potentially dangerous process, with many hazards and risks to people’s health. These risks are compounded by … Continued