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RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath
Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first ... -
Call for renewed focus on building safety on International Building Safety Day
Australia is currently experiencing significant demand for new homes, with estimates suggesting over a million new homes will be needed by the end of the decade. ... -
Low-carbon concrete model reveals doubled coal ash recycling
Latest modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of ... -
Construction industry bodies back budget
The 2024 Federal Budget will deliver some significant outcomes to support building and construction, including workforce skilling, apprenticeships and women workers, to name a few. Several ... -
Multi-billion-dollar investment to build more homes for Australians
The Albanese Labor Government will make significant housing investments in tomorrow’s federal Budget to help the comprehensive Homes for Australia plan. The Prime Minister convened the ... -
ITECA welcomes federal government construction skills training boost
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed federal government funding designed to boost the number of skilled workers in the construction and housing sectors. ... -
Five-day work week a “game-changer” for the construction industry
An average 50-hour week over five days has strong support and does not appear to adversely affect site productivity, according to interim results of pilot projects ... -
Scottie urges sun protection for outdoor workers
TV host and SafetyCulture ambassador Scott Cam has urged outdoor workers to prioritise sun protection with new data revealing nearly half of Aussies who work outdoors ... -
Skilled trades “not recognised” despite slowing in building activity
Skilled trades in Australia’s residential sector have gone unrecognised on the federal government’s Skills Priority List despite a slowing in building activity, according to HIA senior ... -
MATES rolls out resilience training program
MATES in Construction has rolled out its Apprentice Resilience Training Program to boost resilience among apprentices and increase retention. The training program pilot, funded by Master ...
