Author: Danny Williamson
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Low-grade clay could transform the future of low-carbon concrete
Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement. This has the potential to open a new market in sustainable construction materials. ... -
PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
ResiLoop unveils collection network to protect landfills from floorcoverings
ResiLoop has unveiled a collection network scheme for the construction industry to divert floorcovering waste from landfills. As flooring contractors are now registered with the scheme ... -
Modulate introduces Modulate Express container-based buildings
Modulate has introduced the Modulate Express, its latest standardised range of rugged, portable, container-based buildings. The range includes six and 12m container-based buildings that are fabricated ... -
Building Commission NSW launches Construct NSW course in Mandarin
The Building Commission NSW has launched its Construct NSW learning platform in Mandarin, to make the platform more accessible to the state’s increasingly multicultural construction sector. ... -
Industry bodies speak on impact of Albanese’s re-election on new housing projects
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has called upon the newly elected Federal Government to make housing a first-order priority from day ... -
Labor promises to fast-track formal qualifications of skilled tradies
The Australian Labor Party has promised, if re-elected, to fast-track the formal qualifications of skilled tradies in a $78 million pledge that aims to boost new ... -
Australia’s young tradies to shine at 2025 WorldSkills National Championships in Brisbane
More than 100 TAFE Queensland students will represent the state at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Brisbane, on 12–14 June. The event is the ... -
TAFE NSW Granville students are building better bricks and a better industry
Bricklaying students from TAFE NSW Granville are shaping the future of the construction industry, with an innovative testing program. In collaboration with the leading industry body, ... -
Stiebel Eltron to host ventilation and building event in Port Melbourne
Stiebel Eltron is set to host the ‘Building for the Future’ event in Port Melbourne on 14 May 2025. The event will explore the changes in ...
