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Dexus project first to achieve Green Star Fitouts certification
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has launched Green Star Fitouts, a national rating tool designed to reduce carbon and waste in commercial interiors, with ... -
Australian government launches Male Allies Challenge to back women in construction
Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles has launched the Male Allies Challenge at a construction site in Logan, calling on men across Australia’s construction sector ... -
Housing Industry Association calls for major overhaul of National Construction Code
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged a major submission calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the National Construction Code (NCC), warning that excessive regulation and ... -
Kennards Hire launches Temporary Fencing Solutions for major projects
Kennards Hire has unveiled its Temporary Fencing Solutions offering, expanding its Specialist Solutions capability to better support Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure projects. The service provides ... -
National Building Products Coalition releases Good Practice Conformity Guide
The National Building Products Coalition (NBPC) has released the Building Product Information – Good Practice Conformity Guide, bringing together leading bodies from across Australia’s building supply ... -
Kennards Hire expands Specialist Solutions offering
Kennards Hire has expanded its Specialist Solutions capability to better support major infrastructure and complex projects across Australia and New Zealand. The enhanced service provides end-to-end ... -
Monash University research reveals faster-drying roads for construction
Engineers at Monash University have published research outlining a faster and more reliable way to dry road-base materials, a development that could help reduce weather-related construction ... -
Why one-time construction safety training isn’t enough in 2026
Companies should remind workers about construction safety and emphasise that saving lives is more important than risking them. Unfortunately, many teams opt for a one-and-done training ... -
HIA hails growth in Key Apprenticeship Program as critical for skilled trades
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed data showing steady uptake of the Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which supports apprentices training in the home building sector. ... -
VTA calls for $2.5 billion TAFE infrastructure boost to grow apprenticeships
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) is calling for a $2.5 billion investment in TAFE campus infrastructure over the next decade to attract more young people into ...
