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By Michael Fisher, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia In recent decades, commercial buildings have been the major focus of sustainability initiatives in Australia and New Zealand, but there are opportunities to apply this same focus to the increasing number of high rise residential buildings in both countries. But first, some compelling statistics and … Continued
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11 September 2023 The building and construction industry today applauds the Government with the support of the Greens to pass the housing supply bills currently before the Senate. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said: “The combination of the Housing Future Fund, the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council, and Housing Australia embeds … Continued
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CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract by the Elan Group to construct a luxury residential project in Gurgaon, India. Known as The Presidential, the project will comprise 728 apartments, making it Leighton Asia’s largest residential project. It will generate revenue of approximately A$190 million1 for Leighton Asia. CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 11/09/2023 Renewables open new doors for Aussie-made steel ———————————————————————————————————————- Renewable energy is offering a host of new opportunities for Australian-made steel, Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has told the Australian steel convention. In an opening address to the annual Australian Steel Institute (ASI) convention today (September 11) at Melbourne’s … Continued
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A report unveiling a critical roadmap to transition Australia to a circular economy through design has won the prestigious Good Design Award for Design Research at this year’s awards ceremony. Led by RMIT in collaboration with Arcadis and One Planet Consulting, the ‘Enabling Design for Environmental Good’ report highlights opportunities for Australia to use design … Continued
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Brisbane (September 8, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today congratulated client Mirvac on achieving an Australian first – a 6-Star Green Star Buildings v1 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for Heritage Lanes at 80 Ann Street in Brisbane. AECOM provided the project’s sustainability and wellness consultancy … Continued
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Two Charles Darwin University (CDU) students are laying the foundations of their careers in engineering, while also helping to build the University’s future. CDU’s Education and Community Precinct will be the home of future students, and right now Master of Engineering students Kevin Gondaliya and Allen Glo are helping to build it. In his final … Continued
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Master Builders Australia proudly hosted the 2023 National Business Excellence Awards tonight at Hinchcliff House in Sydney, a prestigious event that recognises and celebrates outstanding achievements in financial management, operations, customer service, business improvement, and corporate social responsibility within the building and construction industry. The awards validate and celebrate the businesses who are leading the … Continued
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Responding to the latest National Accounts, the inextricable ties between construction activity and the broader health of the economy are once again on display but proposed draconian industrial relations laws risk upending the industry and eroding economic growth says Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. The economic grew by 0.4 per cent over the … Continued
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4 September 2023 “Today, the worst fears of the building community have been realised with the introduction of a radical omnibus industrial relations Bill that takes the sledgehammer to tradies right across the country says Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “This legislation is riddled with changes that will add increased costs to … Continued
