Research
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VBA: Building permit bounce back a sign of industry rebound
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria’s building industry had a strong 2020 and recorded the highest level of permit approvals in the past two decades. The Victorian ... -
Construction industry gets automated at new Monash University facility
Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering will lead an interdisciplinary team from seven Australian universities to develop a one-of-a-kind facility centred on structural assembled and construction ... -
Survey shows culture the source of construction industry tension
A new construction industry forum and survey has found that workplace culture is the most pressing part of the industry that needs to change. The New ... -
Cleaner, stronger, harder: New tech improves sustainable concrete
Researchers from RMIT University, Victoria have developed a new technology to manufacture concrete made from recycled materials that is stronger and more durable than the traditional ... -
USG Boral committed to restoring confidence in the build quality of projects
USG Boral has said it’s committed to working closely with the design and construction industry to restore confidence in the build quality of commercial and multi-residential ... -
ANZ construction industry rapidly adopting technology in 2020
Head contractors in the Australian and New Zealand construction industries are adopting technology in response to COVID-19 according to a study by Autodesk. The research report, ... -
RMIT experts weight in on access to affordable household energy, sustainable building
Experts from RMIT University have given their thoughts on affordable household energy and sustainable housing improvement as well as mandatory disclosure of the energy rating of ... -
IDC survey reveals ANZ construction industry should implement more digital transformation tools
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced the publication of an International Data Corporation (IDC) InfoBrief, “Digital Transformation: The Future of Connected Construction” earlier this year, and with COVID-19 wreaking ... -
Bosch secures global 3RT contract, transforming waste into sustainable hardwood
Bosch Manufacturing solutions will supply digital production units to 3RT to be turned into sustainable hardwood. Based in Melbourne and Adelaide, 3RT, in collaboration with Flinders ...
