Safety
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Standards Australia release new guidelines for giant slides
Standards Australia has released the SA HB 244:2025, Supplementary guide to AS 4685.3:2021 – Giant Tube slides to help councils, builders and parents keep kids safe. ... -
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW was notified of a section of a multi-storey commercial property collapsing at 52 – 56 Railway Parade during a demolition process at around midday ... -
UniSA trail aims to resurrect Australia’s crumbling infrastructure
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is set to trial a piece of equipment to resurrect the country’s impending infrastructure. UniSA structural engineer Professor Yan Zhuge ... -
University of South Australia develop automated tool to predict construction site hazards
The research team from the University of South Australia has constructed a “knowledge graph” that predicts construction site hazards. Construction sites account for approximately 20% of ... -
VBA suspends, fines builder over public safety risk
Andrew Little has been suspended and issued a significant fine for risking public safety and causing serious financial and emotional harm to consumers. The ADL Home ... -
Construction company fined $70,000 after fall through plywood flooring
Caelli Constructions (Vic) was sentenced ex-parte at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November 2024 after being found guilty of a single charge of failing ... -
Building stakeholder call for NCC review and update
A coalition of industry, built environment and social sector stakeholders are calling for the commitment to the regular three-year review and update of the National Construction ... -
Building industry urge for work safety entering Safe Work Month
Building leaders have urged work safety moving into October, emphasising its importance in the residential building industry. HIA industry and policy chief executive Simon Croft says ... -
Trolex warns of worker health risks despite engineered stone ban
Australia will lead the world in banning the importation of engineered stone as another positive move in the fight to protect workers from silicosis, but research ... -
Researchers highlight the need for improved construction for extreme weather
As Australian summer heatwaves become more frequent and extreme, researchers are highlighting the need for improved construction standards and retrofits to withstand extreme weather. Alluding to ...
