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Building community applauds housing action

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16 August 2023   The peak body for the building and construction industry Master Builders Australia has today applauded the game-changing measures to boost much-needed housing supply while taking pressure off some of the most vulnerable in our community.   Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn says we know from social and community housing, rental … Continued

$2B construction regulator rebrands, renewing connection with 260K Victorian members

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LeavePlus, the portable long service leave regulator for Victoria’s building and construction industry, has unveiled its new brand identity, heralding a renewed commitment to supporting its members. The industry scheme has been in operation since 1976, providing portable long service leave to Victorian construction workers as they move between employers. LeavePlus manages entitlements for over … Continued

Tickled pink by support for women in civil

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On a brisk Wednesday afternoon in July 2023, Sage Civil Managing Director Asha Russell arrived at WesTrac Casula in south-western Sydney to pick up a new Cat® 320 Next Gen Excavator. This particular machine was designed to stand out from the rest, with its boom painted pink by WesTrac. The excavator is the latest addition to Sage … Continued

AECOM appoints Corie Taylor as new First Nations engagement lead for Australia

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BRISBANE (August. 15, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Corie Taylor as First Nations engagement lead for Australia. Based in Turrbul and Yuggera land (Brisbane), Corie will lead a national strategy to advance First Nations representation and inclusion, working with stakeholders to build and maintain meaningful and … Continued

Recycled roads pave the way to a sustainable future

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New roads mixed with recycled plastics at ten sites across Victoria will demonstrate a viable circular-economy solution to the nation, experts say.  The RMIT University-led project – supported by the Australian Research Council, Austroads and 10 Victorian councils – will incorporate recycled plastic from consumer and industrial waste, including notoriously stubborn soft plastics, into asphalt … Continued

CIMIC’s CPB Contractors selected for new Bundaberg Hospital project

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CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors has been selected by the Queensland Government as managing contractor for stage one of the new Bundaberg Hospital. CPB Contractors will lead the design phase of the project which involves the design of a new six-storey hospital for acute, medical, surgical and mental health services, as well as emergency, clinical support … Continued

Construction to boost productivity and secure WA’s future infrastructure

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A new report released by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) today reveals the key maintaining living standards is lifting the productivity performance of the construction industry. ACA CEO Jon Davies said improving the efficiency of the construction industry is a matter of national importance. “If the industry doesn’t change its course, it will simply be … Continued

Victoria’s construction sector crucial to boost nation’s productivity

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A new report released by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) today reveals the construction industry is vital for lifting national productivity. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the call for increased productivity growth has never been more urgent and the Victorian construction industry can play its part. “There is no other industry that compares to the … Continued

NSW’s construction sector crucial to boost nation’s productivity

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A new report released by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) today reveals the construction industry is key to lifting national productivity.   ACA CEO Jon Davies said the call for increased productivity growth has never been more urgent and there is no better place to start than the NSW construction industry.   “There is no … Continued

Queensland’s construction sector crucial to boost nation’s productivity

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A new report released by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) today reveals Queensland’s construction industry is vital for lifting national productivity. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the call for increased productivity growth has never been more urgent and with infrastructure to deliver for the 2032 Olympics, the Queensland Government has more reasons than most to … Continued