Tag: construction
TAFE’s Future of Housing Construction Centre to build skilled workforce for Australia
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have announced a $50 million investment to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, a dedicated training facility focused on advanced construction courses.
Koppers Wood Products opens new plant, boosting Tasmanian timber in public infrastructure
Tasmania's premier timber industry takes another leap forward with the recent inauguration of a state-of-the-art processing facility at Koppers Wood Products.
FBR completes first five homes in US Demo Program with CRH Ventures
FBR, in collaboration with CRH Ventures, has completed the first five homes as part of its US Demonstration Program, marking a significant step forward for construction technology.
SafeWork NSW’s Scaff Safe campaign aims to reduce fatalities from scaffold falls
SafeWork NSW inspectors have launched an enforcement campaign aimed at improving scaffold safety on construction sites throughout the state as part of their Scaff Safe 2024 initiative.
Holcim Australia unveils new brand identity at ISC Conference
Holcim Australia, a provider of sustainable building materials, announced the launch of its new brand identity, aligning with its global strategy for greener cities and smarter infrastructure.
Top construction giants join Robotics Australia Group to boost automation in the sector
Robotics Australia Group (RAG) has announced that leading construction companies Laing O’Rourke and John Holland have signed on as industry sponsors, aiming to drive the advancement of robotics and automation technologies in the Australian construction sector.
Construction begins on RNA research and manufacturing facility in NSW
Construction has officially commenced on a cutting-edge RNA research and pilot manufacturing facility at Macquarie University, representing a major step forward in New South Wales' efforts to tackle future health challenges.
$200 million military aircraft hangar breaks ground in Adelaide
Construction has officially commenced on a massive four-bay hangar in northern Adelaide, set to facilitate specialist maintenance for Australia’s Boeing 737 variant military aircraft.
Construction starts on massive high purity alumina facility in Gladstone
The transformation of Alpha HPA’s project in Gladstone into what it claims as the world’s largest ultra-high purity alumina refinery has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in high-technology manufacturing in Australia.
Modulate introduces Australian-made portable buildings for the mining, construction sectors
The Modulate Group is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of new generations of portable, Australian-made container-based buildings, designed to meet the evolving needs of industries such as mining, energy, and construction.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
