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By Shivendra Kumar, Principal Consultant, Shivendra & Co This week, the Federal Government announced its appointment of 12 representatives to the National Construction Industry Forum, in an effort to address critical industry challenges. The chosen conclave, however, raises questions about which voices get a say, and whether excluding vital segments of the industry will … Continued
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State governments must urgently overhaul their approach to land use planning to ensure no more homes are built without regard to risk on flood plains, organisations representing planners, builders and insurers said today. In response to the flood emergency of recent years, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), Master Builders Australia (MBA) and the … Continued
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Annual inflation rate has dropped to 6.0 per cent in the June 2023 quarter, compared with the previous quarter’s 7.0 per cent rate. However, the rental market has passed another grim milestone and shows no signs of easing said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “While still well above the national inflation target, the … Continued
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Architects, designers and students to compete for the ILLUMANATE Living Building Challenge® Design Competition, redefining the future of the built environments through restorative architecture 26 July | The Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA) today launches the highly anticipated ILLUMANATE Living Building Challenge® Design Competition in partnership with Development Victoria. The competition calls on … Continued
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National peak building and construction industry body Master Builders Australia has today released the Building and Construction Industry Sustainability Goals 2050. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said “These goals outline our commitment to fostering a more robust and sustainable industry in the long term.” “By addressing critical issues affecting business performance, minimising risks, and … Continued
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i-team ANZ, a leading provider of cutting-edge cleaning solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking product, i-link. This revolutionary platform is set to transform the way cleaning assets are managed and tracked, bringing a new era to the industry. With i-link, cleaning professionals can effortlessly connect their assets ensuring managers have complete … Continued
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Software developed in partnership with one of the world’s leading technical universities is confirming scientifically what many Australasian architects and builders have believed for years – that revolving doors cut energy bills and take the load off HVAC systems. Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) – ranked in the top 10 engineering and technology … Continued
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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes the appointment of the six industry representatives on the new National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF), including ACA CEO Jon Davies. “It is really pleasing to see this tripartite forum taking shape,” said Mr Davies. “At the Jobs and Skills Summit last year, I said that Government, industry and unions … Continued
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New teaching and training facilities to be built at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will unlock education potential across Northern Australia, preparing for a future where the dual sector University will reinvigorate industry growth in trades and manufacturing. CDU’s new Trades Training Facility is ready for development, with tender applications for construction now being assessed and … Continued
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Industry super fund-owned global funds manager IFM Investors has today entered into binding transaction documentation to invest $50 million in Smart Urban Properties Australia (SUPA), Australia’s first unified services provider of converged utilities and communications infrastructure. With A$217 billion in funds under management, as at 31 March 2023, IFM’s investment also brings a wealth of … Continued
