COVID-19: PM says Australia’s construction industry will help keep the economy running
Unlike many countries, Australia is keeping its construction industry going, framing it as a national economic priority.
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With a coronavirus-driven recession on the cards, infrastructure projects could help economies through
Governments around the world have seized on infrastructure as a tool to push their economies forward through a coronavirus-driven recession.
How researchers plan to build better buildings at lower cost
New research centres are investigating ways to make construction in Australia cheaper, without compromising on safety or quality.
New stadiums mean big spectacle and big expense, so they need to be built to last
For major sports stadiums, a patch of grass and a meat pie are no longer enough.
Drive time: A major Perth road project is opening up the city’s northeast
One of Western Australia’s most significant road infrastructure projects will open up a thoroughfare through Perth’s northeast suburbs.
Using past building industry failures to construct a safer future
An online reporting tool for the engineering profession wants to change the way we view failures in the building industry.
Looking ahead: The path towards nationwide engineers registration
When the Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019 was passed in Victoria in August, it represented a significant step toward strengthening the ...
WEC 2019: “We can’t build a better world without a better construction industry”
Matt Gough’s keynote at the World Engineers Convention focused on how and why the construction industry must move to be ...
Crane operation can be dangerous work – this device is reducing some of the risk
Instead of taking jobs away, this automated lifting device is working with its human counterparts to make crane operations safer.
Queensland export facility takes out top Australian construction prize for 2019
A new marine export facility was announced as the winner of the 2019 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) at a ...
