AI (Robotics) in Construction
In Australia and the United States projects are underway using robotic technology as an integral part of the build process. FBR’s Hadrian X construction robot is to be put to...
Category: Noteworthy News
Parramatta light rail
Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail is one of the NSW Government’s latest major infrastructure projects being delivered by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) to serve a growing...
$32 million for Townsville City Deal
Funding from Federal, State and Local Governments in Queensland has been announced to support the Townsville City Deal, a 15-year agreement to support the development of community infrastructure. The investment...
NSW GOVERNMENT TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN DEFECT FIXES
The NSW Government is ramping up its commitment to restoring consumer confidence in the residential building industry with an investment in defect rectification, as new research finds despite 39% of...
Mandated vaccination may provide a chance for a $1 million payout
One lucky Australian will win $1,000,000 just for receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, thanks to the newly launched Million Dollar Vax campaign. Focused on accelerating Australia’s vaccination program throughout October, the...
Victorian construction businesses to receive cash grants
The Victorian Government is backing construction businesses most affected by lockdown restrictions with a $196.6 million package of cash grants for thousands of operators as the industry prepares to reopen...
NSW Safety Crackdown on Forklifts
Safework NSW is warning businesses using forklifts they will be visited after the workplace regulator releases astonishing figures noting an incident involving a forklift occurs every day, six days week....
Qld Contractor Loophole Closure Delayed
The Queensland government has postponed the closure of what many see as a loophole licensing exemption misused by contractors to enter into construction contracts and carry out building work in...
UK Govt requires green commitment on projects
New rules have come into force requiring any company bidding for government contracts worth more than £5m a year must say they will be net zero by 2050. All government...
Questionable design, construction practices likely contributed to Surfside condo collapse
While it may take years to fully unwind what caused the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, it appears that there were multiple points of failure, including questionable...