Author: San Williams
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Construction set to thrive in the digital age
University researchers are finding ways to boost construction safety with the help of virtual reality (VR) technology. San Williams finds out how it works. Construction and ... -
Silica dust one step closer to national ban
The manufacturing, use and import of harmful engineered stone products is a step closer to a national ban on after the Australian Labor Party (ALP) national ... -
Hundreds gather to discuss the future of the building industry
Hundreds of building practitioners gathered in Melbourne to hear from industry experts and innovators at the Victorian Building Authority’s (VBA) annual Building Surveyors Conference. Now in ... -
Recycled plastics to be incorporated into Vic roads
Recycled plastics will be mixed into Victorian roads at ten sites, with experts from RMIT University saying the project will demonstrate a viable circular-economy solution to ... -
ACA report reveals key to lifting national productivity
An Australian Constructors Association (ACA) report has revealed improving the performance of the construction industry is key to lifting national productivity as the urgency for increased ... -
Foamex debuts Expol Black underfloor insulation
Foamex has debuted its Expol Black underfloor insulation for the Expol range. With a higher thermal resistance, the insulation contains graphite that is added to the ... -
Construction business leaders confident despite national insolvency crisis
Survey results revealing an industry outlook have shown the majority of construction business leaders, at 83%, view the industry as ‘stable’ and able to withstand pressures ... -
Report shows skilled trades shortage eased with returned workers
A recent HIA Trades Report has shown an easing in acute skilled shortages following its June Quarter 2023 release. The report provides a quarterly review of ... -
Trades Small Business Champion Awards make last call for nominees
Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards is making a last call for nominees with entries closing on 27 July 2023. The national callout for tradies to ... -
Construction report reveals urgent action needed for building industry
A construction report, drawn by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), has revealed poor health in the building industry and the need for urgent action. ACA chief ...
