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How lobsters and landfill are improving 3D printed concrete
3D Printing

How lobsters and landfill are improving 3D printed concrete

RMIT researchers say lobster-shell patterns and recycled waste could make 3D printed concrete stronger, faster-setting and greener.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
External cladding banned in Victoria
Victorian government

External cladding banned in Victoria

The ban is set to tighten fire safety in multi-storey buildings and may pressure other Australian states to follow Victoria’s lead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised
Supply Chain

Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised

A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
How timber construction is transforming Australian development
Supply Chain

How timber construction is transforming Australian development

Mass timber is opening up faster, cheaper projects across Australia, with new code changes and local supply widening its use beyond niche builds.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Are stone kitchen benches the new asbestos?
Health and Safety

Are stone kitchen benches the new asbestos?

Doctors warn a surge in silicosis cases among stonemasons could overwhelm lung transplant services as Queensland intervenes.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
Australian projects win major infrastructure awards
Smart Cities

Australian projects win major infrastructure awards

Australian projects have been recognised among 57 finalists from 420 nominations in Bentley Systems’ global infrastructure awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge
Local Government

Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge

The Victorian government could speed up delivery by copying policies from Vancouver and Portland, a new report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems
Data Analytics

Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems

Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018
Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost
Federal Government

Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost

The project’s funding gap has been narrowed after a consortium offered to match the governments’ combined AUD $10 billion commitment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018
Crane owners, operators urged to conduct safety checks
Risk & Compliance

Crane owners, operators urged to conduct safety checks

Safety checks have been ordered across Victoria’s crane fleet after a fatal Box Hill incident exposed a possible hoist rope failure.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Sep 2018
Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals
Document Management

Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals

Their software use has put six Australian infrastructure projects among 57 global finalists in Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Sep 2018
Iconic Melbourne project takes prestigious global award
Agricultural Technology

Iconic Melbourne project takes prestigious global award

The Arts West Building’s louvred facade won global recognition, boosting the University of Melbourne project’s profile after 36 entries from 13 countries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city
Sustainability

Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city

Space, safety and pollution concerns are driving a rethink in central Melbourne, where streets may be narrowed and parking repurposed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Getting high at Melbourne Airport
Construction

Getting high at Melbourne Airport

Patients could get faster access to prescribed cannabis as Melbourne Airport prepares to host Australia’s largest medicinal marijuana plant.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018
Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018
Australian Government

Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018

Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Australia’s first CLT plant begins production
Manufacturing

Australia’s first CLT plant begins production

Backed by government grants, the Wodonga factory will supply timber panels to most of Australia within 24 hours as demand rises.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak
National Broadband Network

Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak

Australia’s public works boom is nearing its peak, with activity forecast to fall next year as LNG projects finish and government spending eases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th May 2018
Australia to invest billions in transit infrastructure
Smart Cities

Australia to invest billions in transit infrastructure

Growing cities will need more than USD $55 billion in priority transport works over the next 15 years, Infrastructure Australia says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Property industry jobs top 1.4 million, report says
Taxation

Property industry jobs top 1.4 million, report says

Property now supports more than 1.4 million Australian jobs, with AEC Group saying its GDP contribution hit USD $202.9 billion in 2015-16.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018