Tag: construction industry
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.
UNSW expert urges action to reduce construction’s carbon footprint in Australia
In a recent statement, a leading expert from UNSW emphasised the urgent need for measures to mitigate the environmental impact of construction in Australia.
ClearVue Technologies appoints Martin Deil as CEO
Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies has tapped Martin Deil as its Chief Executive Officer as the company looks to expand its global footprint with a focus on the US and European markets.
Engineers Australia welcomes 2023 federal budget’s commitment to upskilling workforce
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2023 budget for its measures supporting the upskilling of the engineering workforce targeting positive outcomes in AUKUS, manufacturing, sovereign capability, and national energy transition.
AGC obtains its first environmental product declaration for architectural glass products in Asia Pacific...
AGC has announced that it has obtained its first Environmental Product Declaration for float glass manufactured at its two Asian plants, PT Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk and AGC Flat Glass. This is the first EPD attained by the AGC Group for the architectural glass manufactured in the Asia Pacific region.
Decmil Wins $88.7m Barwon Heads Road Upgrade contract from MRPV
Australian construction and engineering company Decmil has won an $88.7 million contract by Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) for the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade...
Government allowing deadly asbestos history to repeat on silicosis epidemic
Media Release
The Australian Workers’ Union has accused the Federal Government of bowing to industry pressure by leaving thousands of workers at risk of developing...
New recyclable material could revolutionise construction industry
Media Release
A global research team, headed by Monash University, is pioneering a breakthrough recyclable material that could revolutionise the construction industry, assist disaster-affected areas,...
Government announces $2m in funding for new pre-fab innovation lab
The Federal Government has announced funding support for the growing prefabricated building industry which could end up creating thousands of new Australian jobs by...
Unipod to build a world class manufacturing plant in Truganina
Victorian waffle pods supplier Unipod will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Truganina to accelerate its plans to become a major supplier to the construction...