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New home construction rates show positive signs, still require vast increase
Australia started construction on 43,247 new homes during the first three months of the National Housing Accord according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. These figures ... -
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 ...
