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Hyatt to Acquire Standard International and its Iconic Hotel Brands, The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels, Expanding Its Leading Position in Lifestyle Hospitality

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Formation of new lifestyle group to combine best-in-class lifestyle brand leadership and talent with Hyatt’s global distribution network and award-winning World of Hyatt loyalty program CHICAGO–BUSINESS WIRE– Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates ofpioneering lifestyle company Standard International, parent company of The Standard … Continued

GIS Day’s 25th Anniversary to Showcase How Mapping Empowers International Collaboration

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The Global Event Will Feature Over 4,000 Events Dedicated to Geospatial Technology and Its Many Diverse Users REDLANDS, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– GIS Day is the international celebration that showcases the power of geographic information system (GIS) technology. On November 20, 2024, Esri, the global leader in GIS and mapping, invites professionals, students, and people curious about … Continued

Report recommends expediency for three public works

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On 20 August 2024 the Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Mr Graham Perrett MP, presented the sixth Public Works Committee Report of 2024 to the House of Representatives. This report considers three proposals referred to the Committee between May and July 2024. One of the projects, the upgrade of infrastructure and facilities at HMAS Stirling, is … Continued

CFMEU Bill a welcome first step

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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes agreement between the Government and opposition on the CFMEU Bill, allowing it to be passed into law. ACA CEO Jon Davies said agreement on the legislation is a welcome first step forward for the industry after the revelations of the last few weeks.  “Law-abiding unions have an important role … Continued

Master Builders welcomes additional measures to clean up industry

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19 August 2024   Master Builders acknowledges the Coalition’s commitment for long-term reform of the building and construction industry.   Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has introduced two private members’ bills this morning which seek to reintroduce the ABCC and ensure the integrity of registered organisations.   “Master Builders strongly opposed the abolition of the ABCC … Continued

ACA urges quick approval of CFMEU Bill

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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes the resolution of the majority of the 20 proposed amendments to the CFMEU Bill and calls for agreement on any remaining issues without further delay so that the Bill can be passed. ACA CEO Jon Davies said now is the time to act. “We are at a critical juncture … Continued

CIMIC’s Broad Construction to build Rockhampton Hospital Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit

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CPB Contractors’ subsidiary Broad Construction, a member of the CIMIC Group, has been selected by Queensland Health to build the new Rockhampton Hospital Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit building as part of a significant expansion and refurbishment project. The new Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit building project is being delivered as part of the Queensland … Continued

Ethiopian Airlines Awards Design Consultancy Contract for Ethiopia’s New Global Hub Airport to a Consortium Led by Dar and Zaha Hadid Architects

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia–BUSINESS WIRE– Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced plans to build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera – a critical element of Ethiopian’s 15-year strategic plan to become one of the most competitive aviation groups in the world. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812311709/en/ Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew … Continued