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Monash-developed technology improves site safety, quality and productivity
Researchers at Monash University, Victoria have filed a patent for new technology that can generate thousands of images of construction machinery, train deep neural networks and ... -
Australian PCI: Strong construction activity in May
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) fell by 0.8 points to 58.3 in May, largely maintaining the strong pace ... -
Timber Offsite Construction going ahead in November
Frame Australia has announced that Timber Offsite Construction (TOC) has been rescheduled to 16-17 November 2021. TOC event founder Kevin Ezard believes November will be a ... -
Pro-Visual Publishing launch annual site safety guide
Pro-Visual Publishing and its partnering industry associations have launched its free annual site safety guide for the NSW construction industry, aimed at increasing safety awareness and ... -
CFMEU: Slap on the wrist for QLD subbies an ABCC failure
The CFMEU has said that the one-month ban on tendering for government work issued to a Queensland construction company and a formal warning that went to ... -
Newcastle businesses the target of vehicle safety campaign
SafeWork inspectors will be visiting construction site transport operators across Newcastle and the Hunter region this week to promote safer working practices when loading, unloading and ... -
New tool uses AI to target smarter repairs with limited funds
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a tool to help governments and other organisations with limited budgets spend money on building repairs more wisely. ... -
MATES in Construction responds to the Federal Budget
MATES in Construction has welcomed the Federal Budget’s commitment to mental health and suicide prevention with the allocation of $2.3 billion in funding over the next ... -
Master Builders: Recovery will continue riding on the ute’s back
Master Builders Australia chief executive Denita Wawn has supported the federal government’s Budget, saying it will boost the confidence of the industry that can help with ... -
CFMEU: Federal Budget short-changes apprentices
The CFMEU has warned that construction apprentices will be short-changed by the Federal Budget announced yesterday, saying it does nothing to improve the declining apprenticeship completion ...
