Author: Sean Carroll
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Strong interest from industry for VBA virtual masterclasses
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has hosted its first session in an online education series which gives the building industry practical insights and useful resources. The ... -
CFMEU: Morrison seeks to entrench exploitation of overseas workers
The CFMEU warns that recommendations made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Migration are built on false assumptions and faulty data and would further entrench exploitation ... -
Delegates invited to the Timber Offsite Construction event
The Timber Offsite Construction conference, formerly the Frame Australia conference, will be a hybrid event in 2021, combining in-person and online participation for both speakers and ... -
Konecranes app quickly and easily records daily inspection findings
Global crane service provider Konecranes is introducing a new app that increases efficiency, optimises safety and digitises daily inspections. Dubbed the CheckApp, it has been designed ... -
Procore launches Action Plans for construction quality assurance
Procore Technologies, a provider of construction management software, has released Action Plans, a new feature that integrates compliance into the course of construction for customers globally ... -
Samsung releases Galaxy XCover 5, built for tough environments
Samsung Electronics has released the Galaxy XCover 5, a rugged yet sophisticated device that aims to meet the demands of an increasingly mobile workplace. Engineered for ... -
GBCA honours sustainability leaders of the future
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced the 2021 Green Star Champions and the Future Green Leader of the Year Award winner. GBCA chief executive ... -
WorkSafe VIC: Make workplace safety a priority in 2021
WorkSafe is calling on all Victorians to prioritise health and safety in the workplace following the deaths of 65 workers 2020. WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford ... -
VBA: Building permit bounce back a sign of industry rebound
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria’s building industry had a strong 2020 and recorded the highest level of permit approvals in the past two decades. The Victorian ... -
Construction industry gets automated at new Monash University facility
Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering will lead an interdisciplinary team from seven Australian universities to develop a one-of-a-kind facility centred on structural assembled and construction ...
