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UniSA trail aims to resurrect Australia’s crumbling infrastructure
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is set to trial a piece of equipment to resurrect the country’s impending infrastructure. UniSA structural engineer Professor Yan Zhuge ... -
Critical skill shortage in Australia impacting housing goals
A critical skill shortage in the Australian building and construction industry is hurting the Federal Government’s target of 1.2 million new homes in the next five ... -
University of South Australia develop automated tool to predict construction site hazards
The research team from the University of South Australia has constructed a “knowledge graph” that predicts construction site hazards. Construction sites account for approximately 20% of ... -
Gold Coast construction company: Infrastructure projects to help underpin 2025 growth
Gold Coast-based construction company Red Dog Group says numerous infrastructure jobs are currently underway to help underpin economic growth into 2025. Red Dog Group managing director ... -
VBA suspends, fines builder over public safety risk
Andrew Little has been suspended and issued a significant fine for risking public safety and causing serious financial and emotional harm to consumers. The ADL Home ... -
Construction company fined $70,000 after fall through plywood flooring
Caelli Constructions (Vic) was sentenced ex-parte at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November 2024 after being found guilty of a single charge of failing ... -
Sustainable ‘cardboard’ homes could become resource-efficient temporary solution
A pioneering approach to resource-efficient building design from several universities and industry partners could give people quicker access to high-quality temporary homes after disasters like flooding. ... -
Skilled workforce recession requires apprenticeships boost
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned at the 38% decline in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in a four-month period across 2024-25 compared to the ... -
Building stakeholder call for NCC review and update
A coalition of industry, built environment and social sector stakeholders are calling for the commitment to the regular three-year review and update of the National Construction ... -
Research shows commercial construction industry under immense pressure
The commercial construction industry is undergoing immense pressure with unprecedented demand and worker shortages amid nationwide residential construction drive according to a study by E1. The ...
