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Nearly half the Australian construction sector turns to technology for risk management
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing businesses to rely on technology much more, Procore Technologies has released the first findings of its second annual Australian construction industry ... -
True Blue Indigenous tech gives all youth a leg up with building, safety and security leaders
Warrgambi, a company dedicated to Indigenous and all-Australian youth advancement through providing excellence and training in technologies relevant to architecture, construction, security and safety is expanding ... -
How to protect females working in the trades
Stepping onto a worksite as a female bricklayer was a massive eyeopener for me. I was 16 years old working on a housing estate with all ... -
VBA hosts Rapid Industry Guidance service to keep industry safe and open
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has made it easier to keep businesses open and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting a dedicated call centre which ... -
Australian construction industry needs to rethink its reliance on Chinese imports
In light of the huge impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the supply of local and imported Australian building goods, Local EPS (expanded polyester) manufacturer ... -
We need green spaces after COVID-19
UNSW associate professor Paul Osmond says buildings and cities need to change after the COVID-19 pandemic and is urging people to soak up nature on balconies, ... -
Speeding up the planning system is a blueprint for success
The announcement from the NSW government that criteria has been established to assess major building projects in NSW and facilitate a fast tracked approach is a ... -
COVID-19 testing to begin on construction sites
Building and construction workers will get dedicated mobile testing facilities under a new Incolink initiative, supported by the federal government. Incolink chief executive Erik Locke says ... -
Site Safety Alliance launches national initiative to boost ground level engagement
With its Australia-wide launch this month, the Site Safety Alliance will introduce a world-first platform that makes safety initiatives simple, cost-effective and save time for site ... -
DecoBatten adds striking design to Oak and Orange’s Palm Springs Retreat
Deco Australia has added the final touch of mid-century modern design to Oak and Orange’s newest project, Palm Springs Retreat in rural New South Wales. The ...
