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In the midst of political wrangling, Master Builders Australia urges Parliament to adopt sensible housing policies that benefit both aspiring homeowners and encourage more housing supply. CEO Denita Wawn said the industry was strongly supportive of the Help to Buy Scheme which will assist some homebuyers in acquiring their first home. “Those qualifying … Continued
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Global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim, and Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), an Australian owned distributor of new energy efficient vehicles, announce they have entered into an agreement to trial the Foton e-AUMAN C EV concrete truck in Australia. The Foton EV truck will undergo a rigorous 6-month trial by … Continued
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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes today’s release of employer gender pay gaps by the Workplace Gender and Equality Agency (WGEA). ACA President Annabel Crookes said the publishing of gender pay and leadership data is important for improving diversity in the construction industry. “Gender diversity is still a challenge for the construction sector. The gender … Continued
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The CFMEU has called for all ACT political parties to commit to introducing a trade licensing scheme after the government’s positive step towards making it a reality. Sustainable Building and Construction Minister Rebecca Vasarotti will today commit to working on trade licensing as a next step after the CFMEU’s successful campaign for developer licensing. The … Continued
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By Michael Fisher, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia In the building and construction industry, it seems clear that AI has the potential to play an increasing role in making exterior and interior entrances more secure. Many building automation systems, fire systems, intrusion detection technologies, and physical and network access control systems already have AI built … Continued
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Australia’s largest construction companies are working together to make the industry more sustainable with the national representative body welcoming another member, DT Infrastructure. DT Infrastructure is part of the Gamuda Group of Companies following the acquisition of Downer EDI’s Australian transport projects business. Australian Constructors Association (ACA) CEO Jon Davies said the association was delighted … Continued
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A major report has been released which makes key recommendations to boost the number of women working in construction across NSW. The Building Commission NSW Women in Construction Report provides informed recommendations to increase female participation in the industry and address some of the systemic challenges they face in their career. The recommendations … Continued
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16 February 2024 Almost $1 million in fines have been issued at the halfway point of SafeWork NSW’s 12-month blitz on falls from heights. The ‘Working at Heights in Construction’ campaign followed a concerning rise in the number of serious injuries and deaths attributed to falls from heights, resulting in 17 people killed between 2018 … Continued
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In May 2023, SafeWork NSW commenced its 12-month ‘Working at Heights in Construction’ blitz, following a concerning rise in the number of serious injuries and deaths attributed to falls from heights, resulting in 17 people killed between 2018 and 2022. During the blitz, SafeWork NSW has issued more than $900,000 in fines. Head of … Continued
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Thursday, February 15MEDIA RELEASE A NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) project has developed smart fibre optic sensors which can monitor corrosion in concrete structures and help extend the service life of a bridge. While bridges are vital for economic and social growth, it is expensive to monitor their structural deterioration: the Australasian Corrosion Association estimates the … Continued
