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Melbourne’s tallest timber tower now underway
International real estate leader Hines will begin construction next year of the tallest timber building in Melbourne – a 15 level project in Wellington Street Collingwood. ... -
MYOB data shows the need for a digital boost in the construction industry
New data from MYOB in its Small Business Health Index confirms the impact lockdowns have had on small businesses in the building and construction sector. It ... -
Construction industry comes together to support ACT construction apprentice mental health
The CFMEU, Creative Safety Initiative (CSI) and Construction Charitable Works (CCW) have launched their mental health training and support program for ACT construction apprentices. CSI will ... -
HIA provides online access to Australian Standards
Standards Australia and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have entered into a new distribution agreement. HIA will now host and offer paid access to relevant Australian ... -
National Asbestos Awareness Month: Stop playing renovation roulette
Amid Australia’s multi-billion dollar home renovation boom, the National Asbestos Awareness Month campaign (1–30 November) aims to reduce asbestos-related diseases by urging renovators and tradies to ... -
Australian architects declare net zero carbon for construction
Australian Architect members of the global organisation Architects Declare are having their say on the National Construction Code updates to make sure every new home – ... -
Australia’s green buildings performing as promised: GBCA
A new report released today by Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) shows that modelled energy performance of Green Star certified buildings is being achieved in ... -
Australian manufacturers throwing their support behind sustainable manufacturing
Support for local manufacturing is something that’s gained increased attention in the wake of the pandemic – driven by international supply chain delays and the desire ... -
Women taking up tools at record rates Queensland sets new national record
The number of women turning to construction has hit a new record, with Queensland leading the country for enrolments of female construction apprentices according to data ... -
New research highlights need to re-prioritise safety, wellbeing in construction
Procore Technologies has released new industry research that reveals low rates of safety training and mental healthy initiatives within Australian construction organisations. The survey also showed ...
