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INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT & STATUTORY BODIES WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE WELDER SAFETY OUTCOMES NATIONALLY

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Industry, government and statutory bodies are working together to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to reduce welder exposure to fumes and prevent long-term health effects. Established by Weld Australia in early 2019, the Welding Safety Council provides a forum for industry and legislative safety authorities to discuss issues and work collaboratively to identify … Continued

GAMUDA TO UNLOCK NEW AUSTRALIAN OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH DT INFRASTRUCTURE

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Gamuda’s continued expansion in Australia reached another important milestone today with the completed purchase of Downer EDI’s Australian transport projects business. DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd (DTI) will operate standalone within the Gamuda group of companies, alongside Gamuda Engineering (GEA) in the Australian market. Over 1,100 staff and a forecast work in hand of approximately $2 … Continued

CIMIC’s UGL contracted to construct 219-megawatt battery for Neoen

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CIMIC Group’s UGL has been contracted by Neoen to design and construct Stage 1 of Collie Battery, a 219MW/877MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated energy infrastructure in Western Australia.  UGL will be responsible for the design, construction, testing and commissioning of the 33/330kV substation, the installation of the Tesla2 XL Megapacks and the … Continued

ACA launches future vision for construction industry

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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has today launched its vision for the future of the construction industry, releasing its 2023-30 Strategic Plan.  ACA President Annabel Crookes said the ACA’s strategic priorities focus on improving industry productivity and are grounded in a commitment to improving environmental sustainability. “The three crucial elements necessary for an enduring and … Continued

‘Employee-like’ reforms an attack on small business

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The building and construction industry will today launch a campaign to defend the right of hundreds of thousands of independent contractors and self-employed tradies to be their own boss.   More than half of Australian voters agree the proposed one size fits all ‘employee-like’ industrial relations reforms will increase costs and red tape for small … Continued

Builders applaud Social Housing Accelerator initiative

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The peak body for the building and construction industry today welcomes the announcement by the Albanese Government to create a new $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator and calls on the Senate to pass the Housing Australia Future Fund next week says Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.   “The Accelerator is a crucial step towards … Continued

ARA welcomes Rio Tinto’s local rail cars for Pilbara

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A partnership between Rio Tinto and Perth-based company Gemco Rail to build 100 rail cars in the Pilbara is a significant milestone for local manufacturing and the environment, says the Australasian Railway Association. This partnership has been developed by Rio Tinto, Gemco Rail and Qiqihar Railway Rolling Stock (QRRS), and is supported by the Western … Continued

New CDU city campus tops out in Darwin skyline

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Super structure works for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $250 million Education and Community Precinct are now complete, with a topping out ceremony held on-site finalising the milestone. At an event held today, CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman joined Assistant Regional Development and Education Minister, Senator Anthony Chisholm, Halikos Managing Director Shane Dignan and Northern … Continued

Australia’s productivity performance: Australian Constructors Association comment

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“As a nation, Australia’s productivity performance is disappointing but the performance of the construction industry, which happens to be one of the country’s largest sectors, is even worse,” Jon Davies, Chief Executive of the Australian Constructors Association said today. “The industry’s persistently poor productivity is not a recent issue; it has plagued us for over … Continued

Builders: Productivity stifling lasso must be cut

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The Australian economy is at risk of further slowdowns if productivity challenges continue to be ignored and the Government ties the hands of business says Master Builders Australia Acting CEO Shaun Schmitke.   “Australia’s economy grew by only 0.2 per cent over the quarter heavily influenced by the strength of engineering construction which is up … Continued