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Category: Building Construction

Award winning engineering design improves safety and efficiency at construction sites

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A collaboration between Monash University and Coates Engineering Solutions is  using high-strength steel, common to the automotive industry, to develop a lightweight high capacity propping solution for temporary construction works.   The innovative solution, called Quadshore, has undergone rigorous destructive and non-destructive experimental tests at material, component and system levels, in accordance with Australian Safety … Continued

IR Bill risks worsening inflation in housing sector

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Today’s release of monthly inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms the critical role the building and construction sector will play in tackling stubbornly high inflation in housing.   Australia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.2 per cent during August with a 7.8 per cent increase in rents. Housing and rental pressures are … Continued

Top quality fibre-reinforced rebar from Technofast cuts weight 75 per cent, with major safety gains plus time and money savings

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A money-saving, high-strength alternative to traditional reinforcing bar that is a quarter of the weight of the same size of steel product is being introduced to Australia by Technofast.   The high quality South Korean Dong Shin Materials Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebar product typically increases work speed 2-2.5 times, while imposing less load … Continued

The importance of layered physical security in a data protection strategy

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Cybersecurity and cyberattacks make regular headlines in our increasingly digital world.   Those in charge of protecting data – whether it be an entire data centre, or an individual company – are rightly bolstering their cybersecurity defences with the latest software.   But in the race to always stay one step ahead of cyber-criminals online, … Continued

Employment White Paper – putting VET on an equal footing

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The peak building and construction industry association, Master Builders Australia, has today commended the Federal Government’s ambitious education priorities that seek to put VET on an equal footing with higher education.   The building and construction industry has faced critical labour shortages and appropriate skill levels which dampens economic recovery and productivity growth says Master … Continued

What are the implications of Victoria’s new housing statement? RMIT expert

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An economics expert says Victoria’s new housing statement is a good start.  Dr Peyman Khezr, Senior Lecturer, Economics, Finance and Marketing  Topics: housing demand, development, housing regulations  “The new housing reform announced for Victoria is primarily focused on increasing the supply of housing by expanding development and facilitating planning permits and construction.  “The emphasis on supply … Continued

Nuflow brings ‘no dig’ plumbing revolution to Central Coast to save community money

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Homeowners and businesses on the Central Coast can potentially save thousands of dollars when it comes to blocked or damaged pipes, thanks to Nuflow’s recent expansion into the area. The national pipe relining company welcomed Catherine Hill Bay-based owner Riley to deliver its unique ‘pipe within a pipe’ system, using Australian-made relining materials with a … Continued

NSW Budget needs $17.3Bn construction opportunity, Industry needs certainty.

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Australian Constructors Association welcomes the NSW government’s ongoing commitment to spending on infrastructure in the budget handed down today but calls on the government to prioritise working with industry to realise a potential $17.3Bn in annual savings and provide increased clarity on the timing of major infrastructure projects like Sydney Metro West. ACA CEO Jon … Continued

*** Press conference Tuesday***

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Press conference: WA community housing symposium Developers, NGOs, government, industry unite to fix WA’s housing crisis    With Western Australia in the grips of a housing crisis, developers, community housing organisations, government and industry leaders will gather at an all-day symposium to work on solutions.    This full-day event will take a deep dive into … Continued

CFMEU welcomes ACT building reform, warns more needed

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CFMEU ACT has welcomed proposed building and construction reforms but warns the government must do more to make the industry safer and fairer. Minister for Sustainable Business and Construction Rebecca Vassarotti on Thursday will introduce a bill to the ACT Legislative Assembly. The bill includes:  * Changes to security of payments laws to make it … Continued