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Master Builders urges homeowners to take caution this Asbestos Awareness Week

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26 November 2024   This National Asbestos Australia Week, Master Builders Australia joins industry calls for caution around ageing asbestos, particularly as the summer season approaches and more Australians undertake home renovation projects to save costs.   It’s estimated that one in three Aussie homes may still contain asbestos and tragically, around 4,000 Australians die … Continued

Secret documents show silicosis ‘tsunami’ coming for metro tunnellers

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Tunnel workers cutting the gigantic passages for Sydney’s Metros have been exposed to toxic silica dust levels far exceeding those working in the engineered stone industry, secret documents show.   Documents obtained by the AWU through freedom of information laws show tunnellers are exposed to cancer-causing dust while building government projects like Metro West, and … Continued

2024 Year in review

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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has released its 2024 Year in Review report, highlighting the progress made in driving positive change across the construction industry. The report reflects on ACA’s priorities, reform initiatives, advocacy efforts and thought leadership over the past year. ACA President Annabel Crookes said, “It is a pivotal moment for the construction … Continued

Sphere Drones delivers game-changing HubX unit to Aptella, transforming remote drone operations across industries

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Sydney, Australia – Sphere Drones has delivered HubX to their distribution partner Aptella, enabling automated drone technology for customers in the resources, mining, construction, and emergency services sectors. This delivery underscores Sphere Drones’ leadership in providing cutting-edge drone technology to industries across Australia, paving the way for a future of safer, smarter, and more efficient … Continued

GS Engineering & Construction launches industry leading Lotus Program to support employees impacted by family and domestic violence

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New assistance offers comprehensive assistance for employees affected by FDV, launched on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) Australia is proud to launch the Lotus Program, a groundbreaking initiative for the construction industry, designed to support employees impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV). The program provides … Continued

Congratulations to all National Excellence in Building and Construction Award Winners

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25 November 2024   The best and brightest in building and construction stepped off the construction site and headed to Hobart to celebrate the 2024 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn praised the outstanding achievements of the winners across 50 award categories, applauding their talent, innovation, and dedication … Continued

Australia’s best and brightest steel designs honoured at national awards

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Australia’s best and brightest steel designs were honoured at a gala awards dinner at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney last night (November 21).   Forty-eight state and territory winners competed in the 2024 Australian Steel Institute (ASI) National Steel Excellence Awards in six categories, with winners and high commendations as follows:   The Large … Continued

CIMIC’s CPB Contractors selected for Fleurieu Connections Main South Road Duplication Project

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CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors has been selected by the South Australian Government, as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance, with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Aurecon and GHD, to deliver Stage 2 of the Main South Road Duplication (MSRD2) Project. The contract will generate revenue of approximately $200 million to CPB Contractors. CPB Contractors’ … Continued

6 Most Googled Kitchen Renovating Questions (With Answers!)

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6 Most Googled Kitchen Renovating Questions (With Answers!)   Google is the first place many renovators turn for help when planning a new kitchen. But fact is, the answers it generates don’t always hit the mark. To clear up the confusion and put kitchen renovators on the right track, Mike Turner, a kitchen-renovation expert and … Continued

Keturah Reserve Infrastructure Works Completed

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Contractor to be announced in the following weeks DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–BUSINESS WIRE– Keturah, the revolutionary global luxury wellbeing real estate and hospitality concept has announced the completion of infrastructure works at Keturah Reserve, its luxury residential development in Meydan, which offers transformational living through the design of space. Following a rigorous process, the project’s … Continued