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Infrastructure Australia’s call for urgent industry reform supported

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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) commends Infrastructure Australia for releasing the updated Infrastructure Market Capacity Report today. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the report’s significance is a wake-up call, underscoring the immediate need for industry-wide changes to meet Australia’s infrastructure needs. “The lack of substantial progress since the report’s inaugural release two years ago reinforces … Continued

Government delivers tradies a Christmas blow

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7 December 2023 Attributable to Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn:   In what is starting to feel like Groundhog Day for bad Government process, the Government with the support of some crossbench Senators have decided to ram through aspects of its damaging IR ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill.   Any remaining trust between the business community … Continued

Major property and construction firms back engineered stone ban

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Australia’s biggest property and construction companies will ban engineered stone from new developments as part of a landmark agreement with the construction union.   The CFMEU’s Stop This Killer Stone campaign now has the support of major companies  including Lendlease Australia, John Holland, Mirvac and CBUS Property, retailers like Bunnings, IKEA and Mitre10, and the vast … Continued

Winners of the Living Building Challenge Design Competition Illuminate the Path to Regenerative Design for an Australian Historic Structure

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Announced today: The architects, designers, and students who emerged victorious in the ILLUMANATE Living Building Challenge® Design Competition.   6 December | The Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA) today announces the winners of the ILLUMANATE Living Building Challenge® Design Competition, in partnership with Development Victoria.    Through three categories, professional, student (university), and people’s … Continued

Winners of the Living Building Challenge Design Competition Illuminate the Path to Regenerative Design for an Australian Historic Structure

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Announced today: The architects, designers, and students who emerged victorious in the ILLUMANATE Living Building Challenge® Design Competition.   6 December | The Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA) today announces the winners of the ILLUMANATE Living Building Challenge® Design Competition, in partnership with Development Victoria.    Through three categories, professional, student (university), and people’s … Continued

Australia’s Reno Queen Cherie Barber Set To Renovate One of Australia’s Tiniest Homes

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Australia’s Reno Queen Cherie Barber Set To Renovate One of Australia’s Tiniest Homes Located in Australia’s Most Expensive City Sydney, Australia: In a move that has many wondering, Cherie Barber, publicly known as Australia’s “Reno Queen”, has acquired one of Sydney’s smallest apartments. Located in the prestigious inner-city suburb of Balmain and just metres from … Continued

Graphene oxide study strengthens the case for smart concrete

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Engineers have added graphene oxide to cement mixture to make stronger 3D printed concrete that is easier to print, paving the way to create potential ‘smart’ walls that can monitor cracks.  The research, conducted by RMIT University and University of Melbourne, is the first to investigate the effects of graphene oxide on the printability and … Continued

23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work concludes

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1 December 2023  The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour has wrapped up after bringing together over 3,000 attendees from 127 countries.   Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis officially opened World Congress on Monday, saying the event offered a “rare … Continued

Beware charming conmen offering deals too good to be true

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This Scams Awareness Week, homeowners are reminded to shut the door on scammers who pose as legitimate and honest tradespeople, following four recent complaints to NSW Fair Trading about travelling conmen.   Nomad con artists regularly move across Australian borders, targeting NSW communities, offering services like cleaning driveways, painting and sealing roofs and home repairs. They … Continued